The Congressional Globe, Volume 22; Volume 27Blair & Rives, 1853 - Law |
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... means necessary for removing them to it . Justice alike to our own citizens and to the Indians requires the prompt action of Congress on this subject . The amendments proposed by the Senate , to the treaties which were negotiated with ...
... means necessary for removing them to it . Justice alike to our own citizens and to the Indians requires the prompt action of Congress on this subject . The amendments proposed by the Senate , to the treaties which were negotiated with ...
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... means than force should be tried to restrain the Indians and to prevent the frequent collisions that occur be- tween them and the white inhabitants in their neighborhood . The whole history of our country shows that whenever the two ...
... means than force should be tried to restrain the Indians and to prevent the frequent collisions that occur be- tween them and the white inhabitants in their neighborhood . The whole history of our country shows that whenever the two ...
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... means of defense and protection on land as well as sea ; with the means , also , of procuring dispatch vessels , when necessary , transports for provision and fuel , and for such other employment as may be required . Special depôts of ...
... means of defense and protection on land as well as sea ; with the means , also , of procuring dispatch vessels , when necessary , transports for provision and fuel , and for such other employment as may be required . Special depôts of ...
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... means best calculated to nurse and strengthen that prompt and gallant devotion to duty which is so essential to the character of accomplished officers , and so in- dispensable to the effectiveness of the naval organ- ization . Acting in ...
... means best calculated to nurse and strengthen that prompt and gallant devotion to duty which is so essential to the character of accomplished officers , and so in- dispensable to the effectiveness of the naval organ- ization . Acting in ...
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... means of ascertaining the subdivisions which have taken place , and the counties or parts of counties which have been taken from those which were originally established , and the dates of the successive divisions . Such a condensed ...
... means of ascertaining the subdivisions which have taken place , and the counties or parts of counties which have been taken from those which were originally established , and the dates of the successive divisions . Such a condensed ...
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Page 73 - It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent, without endangering our peace and happiness ; nor can any one believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord.
Page 18 - They shall keep journals and make out plans of their operations; and the result agreed upon by them shall be deemed a part of this treaty, and shall have the same force as if it were inserted therein. The two governments will amicably agree regarding what may be necessary to these persons, and also as to their respective escorts, should such be necessary.
Page 170 - The boundary line established by this article shall be religiously respected by each of the two republics, and no change shall ever be made therein, except by the express and free consent of both nations, lawfully given by the general government of each, in conformity with its own constitution.
Page 124 - ... it should be distinctly announced to the world as our settled policy that no future European colony or dominion shall with our consent be planted or established on any part of the North American continent.
Page 72 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Page 18 - Paso) to its western termination ; thence, northward, along the western line of New Mexico, until it intersects the first branch of the river Gila (or if it should not intersect any branch of that river, then to the point on the said line nearest to such branch, and thence in a direct line to the same); thence down the middle of the said branch and of the said river, until it empties into the Rio Colorado; thence across the Rio Colorado, following the division line between Upper and Lower California,...
Page 18 - In order to designate the boundary line with due precision, upon authoritative maps, and to establish upon the ground landmarks which shall show the limits of both republics...
Page 139 - ... reprisals, aggression, or hostility of any kind, by the one republic against the other, until the Government of that which deems itself aggrieved shall have maturely considered, in the spirit of peace and good neighborship, whether it would not be better that such difference should be settled by the arbitration of commissioners appointed on each side, or by that of a friendly nation.
Page 69 - All transfers and assignments made of any claim upon the United States, or of any part or share thereof, or interest therein, whether absolute or conditional, and whatever may be the consideration therefor, and all powers of attorney, orders, or other authorities for receiving payment of any such claim, or of any part or share thereof, shall be absolutely null and void, unless they are freely made and executed...
Page 73 - In the war between those new Governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.