A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 2authority of Congress, 1897 - United States |
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... officers and soldiers of our Revolutionary army , who so eminently contributed by their serv- ices to lay its foundation . Most of those very meritorious citizens have paid the debt of nature and gone to repose . It is believed that ...
... officers and soldiers of our Revolutionary army , who so eminently contributed by their serv- ices to lay its foundation . Most of those very meritorious citizens have paid the debt of nature and gone to repose . It is believed that ...
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... officers , LS to designate in arkasos mnd the number and caliber of si i pots and gumsers " I transmit a report gees of War wich with the denments accompanying it , CHANCE required JAMES MONROE . JANUARY 29 , 1819 . To the House of ...
... officers , LS to designate in arkasos mnd the number and caliber of si i pots and gumsers " I transmit a report gees of War wich with the denments accompanying it , CHANCE required JAMES MONROE . JANUARY 29 , 1819 . To the House of ...
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... officers of Spain in authority there in en- couraging the war , furnishing munitions of war and other supplies to carry it on , and in other acts not less marked which evinced their par- ticipation in the hostile purposes of that ...
... officers of Spain in authority there in en- couraging the war , furnishing munitions of war and other supplies to carry it on , and in other acts not less marked which evinced their par- ticipation in the hostile purposes of that ...
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... officers , in entering St. Marks and Pensacola to terminate it by proving to the say- ages and their associates that they should not be protected even there , yet the amicable relations existing between the United States and Spain could ...
... officers , in entering St. Marks and Pensacola to terminate it by proving to the say- ages and their associates that they should not be protected even there , yet the amicable relations existing between the United States and Spain could ...
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... officers , noncommissioned officers , and privates at each post and garrison , respectively ; also to designate in such statement the number of artillerists and the number and caliber of ordnance at each of the said posts and garrisons ...
... officers , noncommissioned officers , and privates at each post and garrison , respectively ; also to designate in such statement the number of artillerists and the number and caliber of ordnance at each of the said posts and garrisons ...
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Page 106 - The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or any other pretence whatever...
Page 256 - In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 169 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 50 - 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 255 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 389 - States in the same from the said foreign nation or from any other foreign country, the said suspension to take effect from the time of such notification being given to the President of the United States and to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States and their cargoes, as aforesaid, shall be continued, and no longer...
Page 106 - All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the united states in congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states...
Page 106 - No State shall lay any imposts or duties which may interfere with any stipulations in treaties entered into by the United States in Congress assembled, with any king, prince, or state, in pursuance of any treaties already proposed by Congress to the courts of France and Spain.
Page 114 - The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year 1808; but a tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.
Page 492 - States, no appeal shall be allowed to the supreme court of the United States, nor shall any copy of the record be permitted or allowed for that purpose, and that any person attempting to take such appeal shall be punished as for a contempt of court...