Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session - 50th Congress, 2nd Session, Volume 1 |
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... Michigan which lies West of Lake Michigan , praying for a division of the Territory , and for the establishment of a separate Territorial Government in the Western part . Ordered , That these memorials be referred to the Committee on ...
... Michigan which lies West of Lake Michigan , praying for a division of the Territory , and for the establishment of a separate Territorial Government in the Western part . Ordered , That these memorials be referred to the Committee on ...
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... Michigan , praying that measures may be adopted for the improvement of the navigation of Fox river and for its connexion with the river Ouisconsin . Mr. Biddle presented a memorial of the Legislative Council of the Ter- ritory of Michigan ...
... Michigan , praying that measures may be adopted for the improvement of the navigation of Fox river and for its connexion with the river Ouisconsin . Mr. Biddle presented a memorial of the Legislative Council of the Ter- ritory of Michigan ...
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... Michigan , praying that a light - house may be erected at the mouth of the River St. Joseph , and that the navigation of that river may be im- proved . Ordered , That these memorials be referred to the Committee of Com- merce . On ...
... Michigan , praying that a light - house may be erected at the mouth of the River St. Joseph , and that the navigation of that river may be im- proved . Ordered , That these memorials be referred to the Committee of Com- merce . On ...
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... Michigan , so as to connect the waters of Lake Erie with those of Lake Michigan . Ordered , That the said petition and memorial be referred to the Commit- tee on Internal Improvement . On motion of Mr. Pettis , Ordered , That the 60 ...
... Michigan , so as to connect the waters of Lake Erie with those of Lake Michigan . Ordered , That the said petition and memorial be referred to the Commit- tee on Internal Improvement . On motion of Mr. Pettis , Ordered , That the 60 ...
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... Michigan , praying that the People of said Territory may be permitted to elect Sheriffs and Justices of the Peace ; and that Clerks of Courts may be appointed by the Judges thereof ; which memorial was referred to the Committee on the ...
... Michigan , praying that the People of said Territory may be permitted to elect Sheriffs and Justices of the Peace ; and that Clerks of Courts may be appointed by the Judges thereof ; which memorial was referred to the Committee on the ...
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Page 22 - The duties of all public officers are, or at least admit of being made, so plain and simple that men of intelligence may readily qualify themselves for their performance...
Page 34 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank, are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens ; and it must be admitted by all that it has failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Page 334 - That the President of the United States be requested to direct a copy of these resolutions to be transmitted to Mrs. Washington, assuring her of the profound respect Congress will ever bear to her person and character; of their condolence on the late afflicting dispensation of Providence ; and entreating her assent to the interment of the remains of General George Washington in the manner expressed in the first resolution.
Page 409 - Every person who, before or at the time of the public sale of any of the lands of the United States, bargains, contracts, or agrees, or attempts to bargain, contract, or agree with any other person, that the last-named person shall not bid upon...
Page 33 - The charter of the Bank of the United States expires < in 1836, and its stockholders will most probably apply for a renewal of their privileges. In order to avoid the evils resulting from precipitancy in a measure involving such important principles, and such deep pecuniary interests, I feel that I cannot, in justice to the parties interested, too soon present it to the deliberate consideration of the Legislature and the People.
Page 25 - After the extinction of the public debt it is not probable that any adjustment of the tariff upon principles satisfactory to the people of the Union will until a remote period, if ever, leave the Government without a considerable surplus in the Treasury beyond what may be required for its current service.
Page 29 - The constitution declares, that " no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other state," without the consent of its legislature.
Page 21 - Mexico, through its charge d'affaires here, requesting the recall of our minister. This was promptly complied with; and a representative of a rank corresponding with that of the Mexican diplomatic agent near this government was appointed. Our conduct towards that republic has been uniformly of the most friendly character; and having thus removed the only alleged obstacle to harmonious intercourse, I cannot but hope that an advantageous change will occur in our affairs.
Page 459 - An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war...
Page 29 - States' three per cent stock. The condition and ulterior destiny of the Indian Tribes within the limits of some of our States, have become objects of much interest and importance. It has long been the policy of Government to introduce among them the arts of civilization, in the hope of gradually reclaiming them from a wandering life. This policy has, however, been coupled with another, wholly incompatible with its success. Professing a desire to civilize and settle them, we have, at the same time,...