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... claim to act under the authority of any State or States , and such claim is not disclaimed or repudiated by the persons exercising the functions of government in such State or States , or in the part or parts thereof in which said ...
... claim to act under the authority of any State or States , and such claim is not disclaimed or repudiated by the persons exercising the functions of government in such State or States , or in the part or parts thereof in which said ...
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... the Senate July 22. The proposed forfeiture of the claims of owners to such of their slaves as had been compelled to work in aid of the rebellion aroused strong 20 [ Aug. 6 CONFISCATION ACT Confiscation Act August 6, 1861 II.
... the Senate July 22. The proposed forfeiture of the claims of owners to such of their slaves as had been compelled to work in aid of the rebellion aroused strong 20 [ Aug. 6 CONFISCATION ACT Confiscation Act August 6, 1861 II.
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... claimed to be held to labor or service under the law of any State , shall be required or permitted by the person to whom such labor or service is claimed to be due , or by the lawful agent of such person , to take up arms against the ...
... claimed to be held to labor or service under the law of any State , shall be required or permitted by the person to whom such labor or service is claimed to be due , or by the lawful agent of such person , to take up arms against the ...
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... all taxes , internal duties , excises , debts , and demands of every kind due to the United States , except duties on imports , and of all claims and demands against the United States 28 [ Feb. 25 ISSUE OF LEGAL TENDER NOTES.
... all taxes , internal duties , excises , debts , and demands of every kind due to the United States , except duties on imports , and of all claims and demands against the United States 28 [ Feb. 25 ISSUE OF LEGAL TENDER NOTES.
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William MacDonald. and of all claims and demands against the United States of every kind whatsoever , except for interest upon bonds and notes , which shall be paid in coin , and shall also be lawful money and a legal tender in payment ...
William MacDonald. and of all claims and demands against the United States of every kind whatsoever , except for interest upon bonds and notes , which shall be paid in coin , and shall also be lawful money and a legal tender in payment ...
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Page 373 - ... nothing in this Act contained shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this Act are in addition to such remedies: Prorided.
Page 362 - That in case any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall do, cause to be done, or permit to be done any act, matter, or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful...
Page 398 - States are hereby invested with jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this act ; and it shall be the duty of the several district attorneys of the United States, in their respective districts, under the direction of the Attorney-General, to institute proceedings in equity to prevent and restrain such violations. Such proceedings may be by way of petition setting forth the case and praying that such violation shall be enjoined or otherwise prohibited.
Page 306 - That all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of inns, public conveyances on land or water, theaters, and other places of public amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law, and applicable alike to citizens of every race and color, regardless of any previous condition of servitude.
Page 99 - To exercise by its board of directors, or duly authorized officers or agents, subject to law, all such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of banking; by discounting and negotiating promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, and other evidences of debt...
Page 404 - ... transported Into any State or Territory, or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale or storage therein, shall upon arrival In such State or Territory be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of such State or Territory enacted in the exercise of its police powers, to the same extent and in the same manner as though such liquids or liquors had been produced in such State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced therein In original packages or...
Page 366 - Commission to such common carrier, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint or to answer the same in writing within a reasonable time, to be specified by the Commission.
Page 426 - Second, that it is the duty of the United States to demand, and the government of the United States does hereby demand, that the government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
Page 178 - North latitude, and between the 131st and the 133d degree of West longitude (Meridian of Greenwich), the said line shall ascend to the North along the Channel called Portland Channel, as far as the Point of the Continent where it strikes the...
Page 367 - Commission to investigate the matters complained of in such manner and by such means as it shall deem proper.