The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: With an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature; with a Copious Index, Volume 1Gales and Seaton, 1853 - United States |
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... Government of Great Britain to repeal its Orders in Council , and thereby authorize a removal of the existing obstructions to her commerce with the United States . Instead of this reasonable step towards satisfaction and friendship ...
... Government of Great Britain to repeal its Orders in Council , and thereby authorize a removal of the existing obstructions to her commerce with the United States . Instead of this reasonable step towards satisfaction and friendship ...
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... Government . If , however , such were the objects intended , a more effectual mode to accomplish them could not be adopted . If war becomes indispensable , you ought not to calculate that it will be of short duration . You can make war ...
... Government . If , however , such were the objects intended , a more effectual mode to accomplish them could not be adopted . If war becomes indispensable , you ought not to calculate that it will be of short duration . You can make war ...
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... Government , as usual , may probably take its tone from theirs . The use you make of your troops , as well as the decision and energy with which you act , and not the number you raise , will best prove your sincerity , and will alone ...
... Government , as usual , may probably take its tone from theirs . The use you make of your troops , as well as the decision and energy with which you act , and not the number you raise , will best prove your sincerity , and will alone ...
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... Government were deprived of the volunteers in Massachusetts and Vermont , he did not know where they could obtain volunteers for the object which he believed all branches of the Government had in view . He presumed that the system of ...
... Government were deprived of the volunteers in Massachusetts and Vermont , he did not know where they could obtain volunteers for the object which he believed all branches of the Government had in view . He presumed that the system of ...
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... Government in all Constitutional and legitimate ed by the Government and people of the United States measures , which may be adopted in vindication of the that the proofs of this pause , presented in an unques - rights and interest of ...
... Government in all Constitutional and legitimate ed by the Government and people of the United States measures , which may be adopted in vindication of the that the proofs of this pause , presented in an unques - rights and interest of ...
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Page 425 - An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes...
Page 425 - An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned...
Page 269 - States is hereby authorized to use the whole land and naval force of the United States to carry the same into effect, and to issue to private armed vessels of the United States commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal, in such form as he shall think proper, and under the seal of the United States, against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of the said United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the subjects thereof.
Page 581 - The previous question shall be in this form, " Shall the main question be now put ?'' It shall only be admitted when demanded by a majority of the members present, and...
Page 447 - They have carried them off under pretence of legal adjudication, but not daring to approach a court of justice, they have plundered and sunk them by the way, or in obscure places where no evidence could arise against them ; maltreated the crews, and abandoned them in boats in the open sea or on desert shores without food or covering.
Page 447 - Yet the same practices are renewed in the present war and are already of great amount. On the Mobile, our commerce passing through that river continues to be obstructed by arbitrary duties and vexatious searches. Propositions for adjusting amicably the boundaries of Louisiana have not been acceded to.
Page 443 - Florida, have already been explained to you. With equal frankness, I shall now communicate the part they have acted with respect to East Florida. In the letter which I had the honor to address to you on...
Page 161 - Congress concerning the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies...
Page 135 - By heaven, methinks it were an easy leap, To pluck bright honour from the pale-faced moon, Or dive into the bottom of the deep, Where fathom-line could never touch the ground, And pluck up drowned honour by the locks...
Page 115 - An act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States,