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Page 473
... late order for taking pos- session of the portion of West Florida well known to be claimed by the United States ; although no communication has ever been made by that Government to this of any stipulation with Spain contemplating an ...
... late order for taking pos- session of the portion of West Florida well known to be claimed by the United States ; although no communication has ever been made by that Government to this of any stipulation with Spain contemplating an ...
Page 494
... late transaction , and by the law , the former instructions to the General , and the late letter now forwarded you will be made acquainted with the course of conduct which it is expected of you to pursue in future in discharging the ...
... late transaction , and by the law , the former instructions to the General , and the late letter now forwarded you will be made acquainted with the course of conduct which it is expected of you to pursue in future in discharging the ...
Page 505
... late unexpected importations of British manufac- tures will render the revenue of the ensuing year more productive than could have been anticipated . The situation of our country , fellow - citizens , is not without its difficul- ties ...
... late unexpected importations of British manufac- tures will render the revenue of the ensuing year more productive than could have been anticipated . The situation of our country , fellow - citizens , is not without its difficul- ties ...
Page 506
... late chargé d'affaires at London JAMES MADISON . NOVEMBER 17 , 1812 . To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States : I transmit to Congress copies of a letter from the consul - general of the United States to Algiers ...
... late chargé d'affaires at London JAMES MADISON . NOVEMBER 17 , 1812 . To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States : I transmit to Congress copies of a letter from the consul - general of the United States to Algiers ...
Page 513
... late siege of Fort Meigs leaves us noth- ing to regret but a single act of inconsiderate valor . The provisions last made for filling the ranks and enlarging the staff of the Army have had the best effects . It will be for the ...
... late siege of Fort Meigs leaves us noth- ing to regret but a single act of inconsiderate valor . The provisions last made for filling the ranks and enlarging the staff of the Army have had the best effects . It will be for the ...
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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.