Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: March 13, 1826-Feb. 6, 1828D. Appleton, 1858 |
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... tion have been here manifested , is there no mode of expelling the monster , but by digging up the foundations of the constitutional edi- fice ? If the golden shower has penetrated the massy walls of the Capitol , close the avenues ; if ...
... tion have been here manifested , is there no mode of expelling the monster , but by digging up the foundations of the constitutional edi- fice ? If the golden shower has penetrated the massy walls of the Capitol , close the avenues ; if ...
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... tion , in the manner prescribed by the constitu- tion . Ten of them were ratified by three - fourths of the States , and became a part of the consti- tution , and now constitute your bill of rights , and secure to the citizen some of ...
... tion , in the manner prescribed by the constitu- tion . Ten of them were ratified by three - fourths of the States , and became a part of the consti- tution , and now constitute your bill of rights , and secure to the citizen some of ...
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... tion never intended , never contemplated , such an appointment , when , at the first election of President , the electors were appointed in every the honorable gentleman from Virginia , who first addressed the committee , ( Mr. ARCHER ...
... tion never intended , never contemplated , such an appointment , when , at the first election of President , the electors were appointed in every the honorable gentleman from Virginia , who first addressed the committee , ( Mr. ARCHER ...
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... tion more responsible , or better informed , than act , by the delegations of the several States , the House of Representatives . in their Federal capacities , constituting a Presi- Mr. Chairman , something has been said , in dent . It ...
... tion more responsible , or better informed , than act , by the delegations of the several States , the House of Representatives . in their Federal capacities , constituting a Presi- Mr. Chairman , something has been said , in dent . It ...
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... tion - that we were afterwards divided into mode of appointing electors the House of States - that the State Governments grew out Representatives its check , in the ultimate de- of , and are subordinate to , the Confederate cision ...
... tion - that we were afterwards divided into mode of appointing electors the House of States - that the State Governments grew out Representatives its check , in the ultimate de- of , and are subordinate to , the Confederate cision ...
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Seite 112 - 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.
Seite 28 - 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...
Seite 26 - It is at all times difficult to draw with precision the line between those rights which must be surrendered and those which may be reserved; and on the present occasion this difficulty was increased by a difference among the several States as to their situation, extent, habits, and particular interests.
Seite 234 - Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection, to which human nature is capable of attaining.
Seite 158 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Seite 114 - If we remain one people, under an efficient Government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance ; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon, to be scrupulously respected ; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel . Why forego the...
Seite 235 - PENSION [an allowance made to any one without an equivalent. In England it is generally understood to mean pay given to a state hireling for treason to his country'].
Seite 363 - Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of appropriating $30,000, to enable Professor Morse to establish a line of telegraph between Washington and Baltimore.
Seite 301 - That if any such citizen, or other person, shall make a settlement on any lands belonging, or secured, or granted by treaty with the United States, to any Indian tribe, or shall survey, or attempt to survey, such lands, or designate any of the boundaries, by marking trees, or otherwise, such offender shall forfeit a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and suffer imprisonment, not exceeding twelve months.
Seite 142 - Constitution, to give to Congress from time to time information of the state of the Union...