Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 4, 1843-June 18, 1846D. Appleton, 1861 |
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... course of policy , we cannot hope to escape the effects of a spirit of jealousy on the part of both of the powers ... course persevered in by Mexico will have mainly contributed to produce ; and the Executive , in such a contingency ...
... course of policy , we cannot hope to escape the effects of a spirit of jealousy on the part of both of the powers ... course persevered in by Mexico will have mainly contributed to produce ; and the Executive , in such a contingency ...
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... course over the world of waters - to pass beyond the Pillars of Hercules , which bounded the view of the ancient mariner , and to carry the protection of our fleets to the most distant quarters of the globe . Its operations begin at the ...
... course over the world of waters - to pass beyond the Pillars of Hercules , which bounded the view of the ancient mariner , and to carry the protection of our fleets to the most distant quarters of the globe . Its operations begin at the ...
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... course undisciplined , ) imperfectly armed , and composed of men of all nations , and of every hue of color . The Legislature - the second elected under the State Constitution - was then in session . General Jackson was com- paratively ...
... course undisciplined , ) imperfectly armed , and composed of men of all nations , and of every hue of color . The Legislature - the second elected under the State Constitution - was then in session . General Jackson was com- paratively ...
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... course of Judge Hall ; and , to account for his proceeding , it will be neces- sary to enter into an analysis of his character and history . In doing this , it will become necessary to disregard the somewhat trite and stale precept of ...
... course of Judge Hall ; and , to account for his proceeding , it will be neces- sary to enter into an analysis of his character and history . In doing this , it will become necessary to disregard the somewhat trite and stale precept of ...
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... course of this debate , that the Military Academy was a charity school , by which exclusive advantages were given to a few over the great mass ; but this , he said , arose in misconception . What was a military cadet ? When appointed ...
... course of this debate , that the Military Academy was a charity school , by which exclusive advantages were given to a few over the great mass ; but this , he said , arose in misconception . What was a military cadet ? When appointed ...
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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...