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 IndexGales and Seaton, 1849 - United States |
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... election to the station which I fill , com- mands my sincere and warmest acknowledgments . If this be an event which promises the smallest addition to the happiness of our country , as it is my duty , so shall it be my study , to ...
... election to the station which I fill , com- mands my sincere and warmest acknowledgments . If this be an event which promises the smallest addition to the happiness of our country , as it is my duty , so shall it be my study , to ...
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... Elections , to consist of seven , be appointed to report rules for receiving peti- tions and conducting inquiries relative to the qualifica- tions of a Senator ; and that the petition of Conrad Laub and others be referred to the same ...
... Elections , to consist of seven , be appointed to report rules for receiving peti- tions and conducting inquiries relative to the qualifica- tions of a Senator ; and that the petition of Conrad Laub and others be referred to the same ...
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... Elections , to Statements of the tonnage of the United States ' consist of seven , be appointed , and that the peti - vessels , entered into the several States , from the tion of Conrad Laub and others be referred , with- 1st day of ...
... Elections , to Statements of the tonnage of the United States ' consist of seven , be appointed , and that the peti - vessels , entered into the several States , from the tion of Conrad Laub and others be referred , with- 1st day of ...
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... election of ALBERT GALLATIN . " The following Message was received from the and continue open , during the discussion upon the con- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES : Gentlemen of the Senate , and of the House of Representatives : Ordered ...
... election of ALBERT GALLATIN . " The following Message was received from the and continue open , during the discussion upon the con- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES : Gentlemen of the Senate , and of the House of Representatives : Ordered ...
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... election of Mr. GAL- LATIN . Whereupon , Resolved , That the doors of the Senate be opened , and continue open , during the discussion upon the contested election of ALBERT GALLATIN . Mr. BRADLEY reported from the committee to whom was ...
... election of Mr. GAL- LATIN . Whereupon , Resolved , That the doors of the Senate be opened , and continue open , during the discussion upon the contested election of ALBERT GALLATIN . Mr. BRADLEY reported from the committee to whom was ...
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Page 877 - Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of both houses concurring), That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several States as an amendment to the constitution of the United States...
Page 25 - Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, two-thirds of both houses concurring, that the following articles be proposed to the legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the constitution of the United States...
Page 129 - 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.
Page 811 - Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings or by the powers vested in the marshals by law...
Page 11 - An act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States " which act is in the words following vizt.
Page 11 - 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.
Page 875 - 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...
Page 769 - An Act for the Punishment of certain Crimes against the United States,' " which does abridge the freedom of the press, is not law, but is altogether void, and of no force.
Page 67 - An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," which does abridge the freedom of the press, is not law, but is altogether void and of no effect.
Page 887 - November, 1794, on condition that there be added to the said Treaty an article, whereby it shall be agreed to suspend the operation of so much of the 12th article, as respects the trade which his said Majesty thereby consents may be carried on, between the United States and his islands in the West Indies, in the manner, and on the terms and conditions therein specified.