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... important subjects of consideration suggested by his ma- jesty's speech , none were more im- portant than the principles adopted , and the steps taken , by our govern ment , to frustrate the enemy's de- signs against our commerce . It ...
... important subjects of consideration suggested by his ma- jesty's speech , none were more im- portant than the principles adopted , and the steps taken , by our govern ment , to frustrate the enemy's de- signs against our commerce . It ...
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... importance of the object at- tained , as a reason for voting the thanks of the house ; yet upon for- mer occasions , when objects of e- qual magnitude and importance were attained , that alone was not thought a sufficient ground for the ...
... importance of the object at- tained , as a reason for voting the thanks of the house ; yet upon for- mer occasions , when objects of e- qual magnitude and importance were attained , that alone was not thought a sufficient ground for the ...
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... important services performed by his majesty's army on the expedi- tion to the island of Zealand , and highly applauding the zeal , intre- pidity , and skill , displayed by the generals and officers engaged in it , has conferred upon you ...
... important services performed by his majesty's army on the expedi- tion to the island of Zealand , and highly applauding the zeal , intre- pidity , and skill , displayed by the generals and officers engaged in it , has conferred upon you ...
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... importance of this measure of government ; but if their lordships should decide other- se , and say that ministers ... important mission , and he thought it the more necessary to say something respecting that mis sion , in consequence ...
... importance of this measure of government ; but if their lordships should decide other- se , and say that ministers ... important mission , and he thought it the more necessary to say something respecting that mis sion , in consequence ...
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... important a trial was pend- ing , no attempt would be made to prejudice it , by exciting a factious clamour for peace , which could be attended with no effect , but produ- ing an unpromising negotiation , and an insecure peace . Earl ...
... important a trial was pend- ing , no attempt would be made to prejudice it , by exciting a factious clamour for peace , which could be attended with no effect , but produ- ing an unpromising negotiation , and an insecure peace . Earl ...
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Page 144 - A common council, holden in the chamber of the Guildhall of the city of London, on Thursday, the 27th day of October, 1808, Resolved, That his majesty's answer be entered upon the journals.
Page 255 - Shall the revenue be reduced ? Or shall it not rather be appropriated to the improvements of roads, canals, rivers, education, and other great foundations of prosperity and union, under the powers which Congress may already possess, or such amendment of the constitution as may be approved by the states...
Page 2 - That I should lay down my charge at a proper period is as much a duty as to have borne it faithfully. If some termination to the services of the Chief Magistrate be not fixed by the Constitution, or supplied by practice, his office, nominally for years, will in fact become for life ; and history shows how easily that degenerates into an inheritance.
Page 199 - Will you. to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by the law? And will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them? King or queen. All this I promise to do.
Page 209 - Napoleon, by the grace of God and the constitution, emperor of the French, king of Italy, and protector of the confederation of the Rhine...
Page 250 - ... rights of neutrals only, and as the measure had been assumed by each as a retaliation for an asserted acquiescence in the aggressions of the other...
Page 208 - November last, by which vessels belonging to neutral, friendly, or even powers the allies of England, are...
Page 251 - Under a continuance of the belligerent measures which, in defiance of laws which consecrate the rights of neutrals, overspread the ocean with danger, it will rest with the wisdom of Congress to decide on the course best adapted to such a state of things; and bringing with them, as they do, from every part of the Union the sentiments of our constituents...
Page 178 - These measures, which are resorted to only in just retaliation of the barbarous system adopted by England, which assimilates its legislation to that of Algiers, shall cease to have any effect with respect to all nations who shall have the firmness to compel the English government to respect their flag.
Page 117 - All the places and forts in the kingdom of Portugal, occupied by the French troops, shall be delivered up to the British army, in the state in which they are at the period of the signature of the present Convention.