The Congressional Globe, Part 1Blair & Rives, 1861 - Law |
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... MEANS . Mr. STEVENS . I move that , by unanimous consent , the Committee of Ways and Means have leave to sit during the sessions of the House . There was no objection , and it was ordered ac- cordingly . INTRODUCTION OF BILLS . Mr ...
... MEANS . Mr. STEVENS . I move that , by unanimous consent , the Committee of Ways and Means have leave to sit during the sessions of the House . There was no objection , and it was ordered ac- cordingly . INTRODUCTION OF BILLS . Mr ...
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... means for carrying on the Government in the present exigencies , be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means . 3. Resolved , That so much of said message and accom- panying documents as relates to the execution of the laws ; to the ...
... means for carrying on the Government in the present exigencies , be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means . 3. Resolved , That so much of said message and accom- panying documents as relates to the execution of the laws ; to the ...
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... Means to report to the House , with the recommendation that it do pass , a bill to Mr. BURNETT . What does the gentleman authorize a national loan , and for other purposes . propose to do with the bill when it is introduced ? Mr ...
... Means to report to the House , with the recommendation that it do pass , a bill to Mr. BURNETT . What does the gentleman authorize a national loan , and for other purposes . propose to do with the bill when it is introduced ? Mr ...
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... means to refute the one or silence the other . If the slander affected himself alone he was unmindful of it . In debate he rejected all rhetorical ornament , all ostentation and show . Stating his premises con- cisely , his reasoning ...
... means to refute the one or silence the other . If the slander affected himself alone he was unmindful of it . In debate he rejected all rhetorical ornament , all ostentation and show . Stating his premises con- cisely , his reasoning ...
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... means of preserving the Union of the States . " Again , he says : " I know of no mode by which a loyal citizen may so well demonstrate his devotion to , his country as by sustain- ing the flag , the Constitution , and the Union , under ...
... means of preserving the Union of the States . " Again , he says : " I know of no mode by which a loyal citizen may so well demonstrate his devotion to , his country as by sustain- ing the flag , the Constitution , and the Union , under ...
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Page 2 - I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and existence of our national Union, and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured.
Page 1 - Deeming that the present condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion, I do hereby, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution, convene both Houses of Congress.
Page 55 - States, then and in such case it may and shall be lawful for the President, by proclamation, to declare that the inhabitants of such State, or any section or part thereof, where such insurrection exists, are in a state of insurrection against the United States ; and thereupon...
Page 2 - 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 131 - If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States...
Page 55 - An act to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions, and to repeal the act now in force for that purpose...
Page 1 - I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts, places, and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country.
Page 11 - That a committee of three Members be appointed on the part of the House, to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses has assembled, and that Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
Page 55 - Texas, are hereby closed, and all right of importation, warehousing, and other privileges, shall, in respect to the ports aforesaid, cease until they shall have again been opened by order of the President: and if, while said ports are so closed, any ship or vessel from beyond the United States, or having on board any articles subject to duties, shall attempt to enter any such port, the same, together with its tackle, apparel, furniture, and cargo shall be forfeited to the United States.
Page 55 - That it shall be unlawful to take any vessel or cargo detained as aforesaid from the custody of the proper officers of the customs, unless by process of some court of the United States ; and in case of any attempt otherwise to take such vessel or cargo by any force, or combination, or assemblage of persons, too great to be overcome by the officers of the customs, it...