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Page 469
... applicable . With this view , the proclamation of which a copy is laid before you was confided to the governor of that Territory to be carried into effect . The legality and necessity of the course pursued assure me of the favorable ...
... applicable . With this view , the proclamation of which a copy is laid before you was confided to the governor of that Territory to be carried into effect . The legality and necessity of the course pursued assure me of the favorable ...
Page 475
... applicable to a violation of them according to the local law . Because the bill vests in the said incorporated church an authority to provide for the support of the poor and the education of poor childrer of the same , an authority ...
... applicable to a violation of them according to the local law . Because the bill vests in the said incorporated church an authority to provide for the support of the poor and the education of poor childrer of the same , an authority ...
Page 525
... applicable to future use ; by evincing the zeal and valor with which they will be employed and the cheerfulness with which every necessary burden will be borne , a greater respect for our rights and a longer duration of our future peace ...
... applicable to future use ; by evincing the zeal and valor with which they will be employed and the cheerfulness with which every necessary burden will be borne , a greater respect for our rights and a longer duration of our future peace ...
Page 584
... applicable to the current serv- ice of the ensuing year . The payments into the Treasury during the year 1818 on account of imposts and tonnage , resulting principally from duties which have accrued in the present year , may be fairly ...
... applicable to the current serv- ice of the ensuing year . The payments into the Treasury during the year 1818 on account of imposts and tonnage , resulting principally from duties which have accrued in the present year , may be fairly ...
Page 593
... applicable to the case from the moment that the procla- mation of the chief of the enterprise was seen , and its obligation was daily increased by other considerations of high importance already mentioned , which were deemed ...
... applicable to the case from the moment that the procla- mation of the chief of the enterprise was seen , and its obligation was daily increased by other considerations of high importance already mentioned , which were deemed ...
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Page 759 - 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 617 - 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 697 - 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 697 - 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 697 - The better to secure and perpetuate mutual friendship and intercourse among the people of the different States in this Union, the free inhabitants of each of these States, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from justice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several States...
Page 472 - ... a solemn question which the Constitution wisely confides to the Legislative department of the Government. In recommending it to their early deliberations I am happy in the assurance that the decision will be worthy of the enlightened and patriotic councils of a virtuous, a free, and a powerful nation.
Page 731 - Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Page 731 - ... establish such a form of government as in their judgment would best promote the happiness of the people and most effectually secure peace and good order in the Province during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.