Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 4, 1843-June 18, 1846D. Appleton, 1861 |
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... believed was based the liberty of his country . The generous confidence of his constituents was only equalled by the disinterested fidelity of the representative , in executing the trusts committed to his charge . In 1832 , he was ...
... believed was based the liberty of his country . The generous confidence of his constituents was only equalled by the disinterested fidelity of the representative , in executing the trusts committed to his charge . In 1832 , he was ...
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... believed , was what was asked for by the present Secretary ; and this , too , in time of profound peace . It was time to put an end to these enormous appropriations , which amounted to more than were made in any year of the last war ...
... believed , was what was asked for by the present Secretary ; and this , too , in time of profound peace . It was time to put an end to these enormous appropriations , which amounted to more than were made in any year of the last war ...
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... believed that , at the last session , they dismissed some of the pages and some of the subordinate officers of the House , while an endeavor was made to check some of the extravagances of the army and navy . He himself endeavored to ...
... believed that , at the last session , they dismissed some of the pages and some of the subordinate officers of the House , while an endeavor was made to check some of the extravagances of the army and navy . He himself endeavored to ...
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... believed that if the expenditures of the Government were to be reduced at all , it would only be done by an ad- ministrative economy , and by looking into every department with an eye to what could be saved . He was told that the ...
... believed that if the expenditures of the Government were to be reduced at all , it would only be done by an ad- ministrative economy , and by looking into every department with an eye to what could be saved . He was told that the ...
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... believed that the greatest abuses existed in every department of the Government , and that the extravagances of all required correction . Look at the army of 8,000 men only , kept up at an expense to the nation of $ 1,000 for each man ...
... believed that the greatest abuses existed in every department of the Government , and that the extravagances of all required correction . Look at the army of 8,000 men only , kept up at an expense to the nation of $ 1,000 for each man ...
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Էջ 388 - It is agreed that any country that may be claimed by either party on the northwest coast of America, westward of the Stony Mountains, shall, together with its harbors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation of all rivers within the same, be free and open for the term of ten years from the date of the signature of the present convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers...
Էջ 354 - European nation should be respected, but it is due alike to our safety and our interests that the efficient protection of our laws should be extended over our whole territorial limits, and that it should be distinctly announced to the world as our settled policy that no future European colony or dominion shall with our consent be planted or established on any part of the North American continent.
Էջ 186 - That Congress doth consent that the territory, properly included within, and rightfully belonging to the Republic of Texas, may be erected into a new State, to be called the " State of Texas," with a republican form of government, to be adopted by the people of said Republic, by deputies in convention assembled, with the consent of the existing government, in order that the same may be admitted as one of the States of this Union.
Էջ 196 - Third, new States of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the Federal Constitution. And such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of...
Էջ 187 - Texas, shall retain all the public funds, debts, taxes, and dues of every kind which may belong to, or be due and owing said republic; and shall also retain all the vacant and unappropriated lands lying within its limits, to be applied to the payment of the debts and liabilities of said republic of Texas; and the residue of said lands, after discharging said debts and liabilities, to be disposed of as said State may direct; but in no event are said debts and liabilities to become a charge upon the...
Էջ 171 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the meantime they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.
Էջ 238 - That justice and sound policy forbid the federal government to foster one branch of industry to the detriment of another, or to cherish the interests of one portion to the injury of another portion of our common country...
Էջ 388 - ... convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers: it being well understood, that this agreement is not to be construed to the prejudice of any claim, which either of the two high contracting parties may have 'to any part of the said country, nor shall it be taken to affect the claims of any other Power or State to any part of the said country ; the only object of the high contracting parties, in that respect, being to prevent disputes and differences amongst themselves.
Էջ 174 - The inhabitants of the territories which His Catholic Majesty cedes to the United States, by this treaty, shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States as soon as may be consistent with the principles of the Federal Constitution, and admitted to the enjoyment of all the privileges, rights, and immunities of the citizens of the United States.
Էջ 225 - That if the President of the United States shall in his judgment and discretion deem it most advisable, instead of proceeding to submit the foregoing resolution to the Republic of Texas, as an overture on the part of the United States for admission, to negotiate with that Republic; then...