Annals of the Congress of the United StatesGales and Seaton, 1853 - Law |
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... execution , we have blockaded our own ports , and hung our own citizens , they are still openly resisted by force , and seriously endanger the domestic tranquillity of the country . But , sir , it is to be observed that the actual loss ...
... execution , we have blockaded our own ports , and hung our own citizens , they are still openly resisted by force , and seriously endanger the domestic tranquillity of the country . But , sir , it is to be observed that the actual loss ...
Page 65
... executed . If this be the case , it is certainly in vain to persevere in it , for the non - execution of any public law must have a bad tendency on the morals of the people . But the facility with which the gentleman represents these ...
... executed . If this be the case , it is certainly in vain to persevere in it , for the non - execution of any public law must have a bad tendency on the morals of the people . But the facility with which the gentleman represents these ...
Page 91
... executed . This indeed is lamentably true . We strength is a popular government , where each read constantly in the gazettes of American flour individual , feeling himself to be a portion of the offered for sale in the West Indies . The ...
... executed . This indeed is lamentably true . We strength is a popular government , where each read constantly in the gazettes of American flour individual , feeling himself to be a portion of the offered for sale in the West Indies . The ...
Page 117
... execution of these laws . even points out the mode of resistance . He tells us they may be resisted , first , by town meetings , then by petitions , then by legislative resolutions , and , finally , by insurrections and rebellion . [ Mr ...
... execution of these laws . even points out the mode of resistance . He tells us they may be resisted , first , by town meetings , then by petitions , then by legislative resolutions , and , finally , by insurrections and rebellion . [ Mr ...
Page 167
... execution of a measure so opposite in its temper and tendency to the disposition and views with which our pending negotiation has been commenced and is carrying on . The measure , unless suspended , will take effect , if not before our ...
... execution of a measure so opposite in its temper and tendency to the disposition and views with which our pending negotiation has been commenced and is carrying on . The measure , unless suspended , will take effect , if not before our ...
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Page 433 - All too will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable ; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression.
Page 291 - For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world ; For imposing taxes on us without our consent ; For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefit of trial by jury...
Page 433 - Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none...
Page 269 - People, in every such case 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, or of the Militia thereof, for the purpose of taking possession of and detaining any such Ship or Vessel...
Page 383 - Their majesties engage to unite all their efforts to prevent other powers, not implicated in this war, from giving, on this occasion of common concern to every civilized state, any protection whatever, directly or indirectly, in consequence of their neutrality, to the commerce or property of the French, on the sea, or in the ports of France.
Page 473 - Congress above mentioned and an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto, may be renewed.
Page 581 - In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Page 271 - 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 271 - That whenever it may be necessary, in the judgment of the President, to use the military force hereby directed to be called forth, the President shall forthwith, by proclamation, command such insurgents to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within a limited time.
Page 267 - President be authorized to give such instructions to the officers of the revenue, and of the navy and revenue cutters of the United States, as shall appear best adapted for carrying the same into full effect...