The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: With an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature; with a Copious Index ... [First To] Eighteenth Congress.--first Session: Comprising the Period from [March 3, 1789] to May 27, 1824, Inclusive. Comp. from Authentic MaterialsGales and Seaton, 1849 |
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... British Minister here mutual explanations on the inexecution of the Treaty of Peace were entered into with that Minister . These are now laid before you for your information . It is with extreme concern I have to inform you that the ...
... British Minister here mutual explanations on the inexecution of the Treaty of Peace were entered into with that Minister . These are now laid before you for your information . It is with extreme concern I have to inform you that the ...
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... British statutes , and he maintained that they were all done away by the Revolution . He con- ceived himself a citizen in common with the other citizens of the United States , from the time of his first qualifying after his arrival and ...
... British statutes , and he maintained that they were all done away by the Revolution . He con- ceived himself a citizen in common with the other citizens of the United States , from the time of his first qualifying after his arrival and ...
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... British statutes in 1740 , to show the intention of the old Government was to naturalize all persons who would go and reside in the Colonies . He next mentioned the act of Pennsylvania , of 31st of August , 1778 , and com- mented on the ...
... British statutes in 1740 , to show the intention of the old Government was to naturalize all persons who would go and reside in the Colonies . He next mentioned the act of Pennsylvania , of 31st of August , 1778 , and com- mented on the ...
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... British troops . Proceeding upon a supposition of the authenticity of this information , although of a private nature , I have caused the representation to be made to the British Minister , a copy of which accompanies this Message . It ...
... British troops . Proceeding upon a supposition of the authenticity of this information , although of a private nature , I have caused the representation to be made to the British Minister , a copy of which accompanies this Message . It ...
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... British Government having undertaken , by or- ders of the Commanders of their armed vessels , to re- strain , generally , our commerce , in corn and other pro- visions , to their own ports and those of their friends , the instructions ...
... British Government having undertaken , by or- ders of the Commanders of their armed vessels , to re- strain , generally , our commerce , in corn and other pro- visions , to their own ports and those of their friends , the instructions ...
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Página 7 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace. one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.
Página 873 - If any member, in speaking, or otherwise, transgress the rules of the House, the Speaker shall, or any member may, call to order ; in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain ; and the House shall, if appealed to, decide on the case, but without debate.
Página 885 - As soon as a legislature shall be formed in the district, the council and house assembled, in one room, shall have authority, by joint ballot, to elect a delegate to congress, who shall have a seat in congress, with a right of debating, but not of voting during this temporary government.
Página 117 - That whenever the United States shall be invaded, or be in imminent danger of invasion from any foreign nation or Indian tribe, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to call forth such number of the militia of the State, or States, most convenient to the place of danger, or scene of action, as he may judge necessary to repel such invasion, and to issue his orders for that purpose to such officer or officers of the militia as he shall think proper.
Página 873 - After a motion is stated by the Speaker, or read by the Clerk, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the House, but may be withdrawn at any time before a decision or amendment.
Página 59 - ... it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land or naval forces of the United States...
Página 525 - An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, •wares, and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels.
Página 59 - States as before defined, and in every case in which any process issuing out of any Court of the United States shall be disobeyed or resisted by any person or persons having the custody of any vessel of war, cruiser, or other armed vessel of any foreign prince...
Página 787 - Let them cherish it too, for the sake of those, who from every clime are daily seeking a dwelling in our land. And when in the calm moments of reflection, they shall have retraced the origin and progress of the insurrection, let them determine whether it has not been fomented by combinations of men, who, careless of consequences, and disregarding the unerring truth, that those who rouse, cannot always appease a civil convulsion, have disseminated, from an ignorance or perversion of facts, suspicions,...
Página 11 - I have been honored by my country ; on the other, it could not prevent an earnest wish for that retirement, from which no private consideration should ever have torn me. But influenced by the belief, that my conduct would be estimated according to its real motives, and that the people, and the authorities derived from them, would support exertions having nothing personal for their object, I have obeyed the suffrage, which commanded me to resume the executive power ; and I humbly implore that Being,...