Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 7, 1835-March 3, 1839D. Appleton, 1860 - Law |
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... body , and to the promotion of the public interests . To preserve the dignity of this body , and its high character before the country , so far as shall depend upon its Whereupon Messrs . Blair & Rives were de- presiding officer , will ...
... body , and to the promotion of the public interests . To preserve the dignity of this body , and its high character before the country , so far as shall depend upon its Whereupon Messrs . Blair & Rives were de- presiding officer , will ...
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... body of the people will re- ceive no benefit , while the wealthiest portion of the community reap the whole . I need dwell no longer on this subject , for the weakest mind can discover its operation at the first glance , and that ...
... body of the people will re- ceive no benefit , while the wealthiest portion of the community reap the whole . I need dwell no longer on this subject , for the weakest mind can discover its operation at the first glance , and that ...
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... body . No , sir , he is gone ; and all that we can do is , to lament his loss , and imitate his virtues , and pay to his memory the unavailable honors of the dead . I now beg leave to offer the following resolu- tions for adoption by ...
... body . No , sir , he is gone ; and all that we can do is , to lament his loss , and imitate his virtues , and pay to his memory the unavailable honors of the dead . I now beg leave to offer the following resolu- tions for adoption by ...
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... of the overflowings of grati- tude and affection . A message was received from the Senate , an- nouncing the adoption of the following resolu tion by that body : H. OF R. ] 66 " IN SENATE OF THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS . 37.
... of the overflowings of grati- tude and affection . A message was received from the Senate , an- nouncing the adoption of the following resolu tion by that body : H. OF R. ] 66 " IN SENATE OF THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS . 37.
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... body . Possessing the advantages of a liberal education , which had been well improved , with the most polished address , he was ever found a ready and efficient debater , remarkable for his cour- tesy and politeness . He was truly said ...
... body . Possessing the advantages of a liberal education , which had been well improved , with the most polished address , he was ever found a ready and efficient debater , remarkable for his cour- tesy and politeness . He was truly said ...
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Page 121 - Resolved, That the President, in the late Executive proceedings in relation to the public revenue, has assumed upon himself authority and power not conferred by the Constitution and laws, but in derogation of both.
Page 81 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original States and the people and States in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Page 28 - Resolved, That all petitions, memorials, resolutions, propositions or papers, relating in any way, or to any extent whatever, to the subject of slavery, or the abolition of slavery, shall, without being either printed or referred, be laid upon the table, and that no further action whatever shall be had thereon.
Page 325 - Virginia inclusive according to their usual respective proportions in the general charge and expenditure and shall be faithfully and bona fide disposed of for that purpose and for no other use or purpose whatsoever.
Page 37 - Resolved, That a committee of one member from each State represented in this House be appointed on the part of this House, to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to consider and report by what token of respect and affection it may be proper for the Congress of the United States...
Page 45 - Houses at their last session, acting separately, passed resolutions "that the independence of Texas ought to be acknowledged by the United States whenever satisfactory information should be received that it had in successful operation a civil government capable of performing the duties and fulfilling the obligations of an independent power.
Page 65 - Most unquestionably there is no legal tender, and there can be no legal tender, in this country, under the authority of this government or any other, but gold and silver, either the coinage of our own mints, or foreign coins, at rates regulated by Congress. This is a constitutional principle perfectly plain, and of the very highest importance. The States are expressly prohibited from making anything but gold and silver a tender, in payment of debts...
Page 122 - The deposits of the money of the United States in places in which the said bank and branches thereof may be established shall be made in said bank or branches thereof unless the Secretary of the Treasury shall at any time otherwise order and direct...
Page 190 - The length of time since some of the injuries have been committed — the repeated and unavailing applications for redress — the wanton character of some of the outrages upon the property and persons of our citizens — upon the officers and flag of the United States — independent of recent insults to this Government and people by the late extraordinary Mexican minister, would justify, in the eyes of all nations, immediate war.
Page 379 - A statesman, never losing sight of principles, is to be guided by circumstances; and judging contrary to the exigencies of the moment, he may ruin his country forever.