Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session - 50th Congress, 2nd Session, Volume 1 |
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Page 52
... proposed to be published by J. B. Colvin , of the said District . On motion of Mr. McLean , of Ohio , Resolved , That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire whether any , and if any , what amendments are necessary to a ...
... proposed to be published by J. B. Colvin , of the said District . On motion of Mr. McLean , of Ohio , Resolved , That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire whether any , and if any , what amendments are necessary to a ...
Page 129
... proposed to the le- gislatures of the several States , which , when rati- fied by the legislatures of three fourths of the said States , shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said Constitution . For the purpose of ...
... proposed to the le- gislatures of the several States , which , when rati- fied by the legislatures of three fourths of the said States , shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said Constitution . For the purpose of ...
Page 175
... proposed to the first resolution of Mr. Goldsborough ; and the question being stated , Mr. Randolph moved to re - commit the five re- solutions , under consideration , to the committee of the whole , to whom was referred the report of ...
... proposed to the first resolution of Mr. Goldsborough ; and the question being stated , Mr. Randolph moved to re - commit the five re- solutions , under consideration , to the committee of the whole , to whom was referred the report of ...
Page 182
... taken yesterday on an amendment proposed by Mr. Sargeant to the said first resolu- tion ; And on the question " will the House re - consid- er ? ” It passed in the affirmative . The question was then 482 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
... taken yesterday on an amendment proposed by Mr. Sargeant to the said first resolu- tion ; And on the question " will the House re - consid- er ? ” It passed in the affirmative . The question was then 482 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.
Page 199
... proposal to transfer the benefit from himself : I re- commend to Congress that provision be made for carrying into effect the wishes and request of the Indians , as expressed by them . January 18th , 1816 . JAMES MADISON . Ordered ...
... proposal to transfer the benefit from himself : I re- commend to Congress that provision be made for carrying into effect the wishes and request of the Indians , as expressed by them . January 18th , 1816 . JAMES MADISON . Ordered ...
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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...