Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session - 50th Congress, 2nd Session, Volume 1 |
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... Public Lands was appointed , consiting of Mr. Robertson , Mr. Creighton , Mr. Clark , ( Ken . ) Mr. Hall , Mr. King . ( Mass . ) Mr. M'Koy , and Mr. Sturges . A committee for the District of Columbia was appointed , consisting of Mr ...
... Public Lands was appointed , consiting of Mr. Robertson , Mr. Creighton , Mr. Clark , ( Ken . ) Mr. Hall , Mr. King . ( Mass . ) Mr. M'Koy , and Mr. Sturges . A committee for the District of Columbia was appointed , consisting of Mr ...
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... public stock , for the benefit of the said university . Mr. Jennings also presented a petition of John Dumont and others of the Indiana Territory , pray- ing permission to purchase a large quantity of pub- lic lands on a credit of 12 ...
... public stock , for the benefit of the said university . Mr. Jennings also presented a petition of John Dumont and others of the Indiana Territory , pray- ing permission to purchase a large quantity of pub- lic lands on a credit of 12 ...
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... Public Lands , be instructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating all that tract of land , known by the name of the " Congressional Reservation , " lying in the counties of Maury and Giles , in the State of Tennessee , for ...
... Public Lands , be instructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating all that tract of land , known by the name of the " Congressional Reservation , " lying in the counties of Maury and Giles , in the State of Tennessee , for ...
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... Land Commissioner , west of Pearl River . Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee on Public Lands . Ordered , That the committee of Claims be dis- charged from a further consideration of the peti- tion of P ...
... Land Commissioner , west of Pearl River . Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee on Public Lands . Ordered , That the committee of Claims be dis- charged from a further consideration of the peti- tion of P ...
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... Public Lands . Mr. Lattimore presented a petition of James In- nerarity and Isabel Narbonne Campbell , of the Mississippi Territory , praying a confirmation of a title to a tract of land in the Mississippi Territory , derived from the ...
... Public Lands . Mr. Lattimore presented a petition of James In- nerarity and Isabel Narbonne Campbell , of the Mississippi Territory , praying a confirmation of a title to a tract of land in the Mississippi Territory , derived from the ...
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Page 21 - In adjusting the duties on imports to the object of revenue, the influence of the tariff on manufactures will necessarily present itself for consideration. However wise the theory may be, which leaves to the sagacity and interest of individuals the application of their industry and resources, there are in this, as in other cases, exceptions to the general rule.
Page 130 - Resolved, That the committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of...
Page 161 - All the provisions of the convention "to regulate the commerce between the territories of the United States and of His Britannic Majesty" concluded at London on the third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, with the exception of the clause which limited its duration to four years...
Page 235 - Resolved, That the Committee of Ways and Means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating thirty thousand dollars, to enable Professor Morse to establish a line of telegraph between Washington and Baltimore.
Page 473 - Resolved, That the Committee on the Public Lands be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law...
Page 680 - ... each district the qualified voters shall elect one representative, and no more. That, for the purpose of appointing electors of President and...
Page 83 - An act to authorize the State of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain lands therein described, and to settle the claims to the vacant and unappropriated lands within the same...
Page 678 - Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers of free persons, including those bound to serve for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, and all other persons.
Page 415 - It shall be the duty of the Committee on Public Expenditures to examine into the state of the several public departments, and particularly into laws making appropriations of money, and to report whether the moneys have been disbursed conformably with such laws ; and also to report from time to time such provisions and arrangements as may be necessary to add to the economy of the departments, and the accountability of their officers.
Page 414 - Whether the expenditures of the respective departments are justified by law; Whether the claims from time to time satisfied and discharged by the respective departments are supported by sufficient vouchers, establishing their justness both as to their character and amount; Whether such claims have been discharged out of funds appropriated therefor, and whether all moneys have been disbursed in conformity with appropriation laws...