Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 7, 1846-Sept. 30, 1850D. Appleton, 1863 |
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... question on men who reported this bill . It will be recol- making the bills the special order for Wednes - lected that at the last session of this Congress , day ; when Oregon Territorial Government . 2D SESS . ] A bill to provide for ...
... question on men who reported this bill . It will be recol- making the bills the special order for Wednes - lected that at the last session of this Congress , day ; when Oregon Territorial Government . 2D SESS . ] A bill to provide for ...
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... question that arose was , Whether it was Mr. MANGUM said there was no purpose of delay , of any unreasonable delay , on his part ; but this was a very important question . They had been engaged during the last few weeks on very ...
... question that arose was , Whether it was Mr. MANGUM said there was no purpose of delay , of any unreasonable delay , on his part ; but this was a very important question . They had been engaged during the last few weeks on very ...
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... question of which I am speaking now , the Senator from Georgia and the Senator from Maryland ; interests growing out of these ac- and which I almost dread to discuss , agitated quisitions of territory by the dismemberment the councils ...
... question of which I am speaking now , the Senator from Georgia and the Senator from Maryland ; interests growing out of these ac- and which I almost dread to discuss , agitated quisitions of territory by the dismemberment the councils ...
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... question was under discussion here , near the close of the last session , that he had made remarks sustaining the propriety of the two - million appropriation ; but in the course of these remarks , he depre- cated , as untimely and ...
... question was under discussion here , near the close of the last session , that he had made remarks sustaining the propriety of the two - million appropriation ; but in the course of these remarks , he depre- cated , as untimely and ...
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... question pending being the amendinent of Mr. Cass . Mr. CALHOUN rose and addressed the Senate . Never ( said he ) since I have been upon the stage of action , has this country been placed in a more critical situation than at present ...
... question pending being the amendinent of Mr. Cass . Mr. CALHOUN rose and addressed the Senate . Never ( said he ) since I have been upon the stage of action , has this country been placed in a more critical situation than at present ...
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Էջ 254 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your National capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Էջ 254 - It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety, of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal...
Էջ 253 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted; Provided, always, That any person escaping into the same, from whom labor or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the original States, such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed and conveyed to the person claiming his or her labor or service as aforesaid.
Էջ 254 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Էջ 254 - With such powerful and obvious motives to union affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who, in any quarter, may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Էջ 213 - But they shall be under the obligation to make their election within one year from the date of the exchange of ratifications of this treaty ; and...
Էջ 254 - Citizens, by birth, or choice, of a common country, tha't country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Էջ 103 - That after the year 1800 of the Christian era there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the said States, otherwise than in punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted to have been personally guilty.
Էջ 300 - The Mexicans who, in the territories aforesaid, shall not preserve the character of citizens of the Mexican Republic, conformably with what is stipulated in the preceding article, shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States and be admitted, at the proper time (to be judged of by the Congress of the United States...
Էջ 30 - ... shall be entitled to vote at the first election and shall be eligible to any office within the said territory; but the qualifications of voters, and of holding office, at all subsequent elections, shall be such as shall be prescribed by the legislative assembly. Provided, that the right of suffrage and of holding office shall be exercised only by citizens of the United States...