The Congressional GlobeBlair & Rives, 1840 - Law |
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Page 12
... officers cannot confer additional powers . The election of these officers is only for the purpose of promoting the convenience and or- der of our action , and for facilitating the despatch of business . He repeated that he hoped , for ...
... officers cannot confer additional powers . The election of these officers is only for the purpose of promoting the convenience and or- der of our action , and for facilitating the despatch of business . He repeated that he hoped , for ...
Page 32
... officers of the army , on arriving at sixty years of age , should be permitted to retire from service upon half pay . 2. What would be the probable annual charge upon the Treasury of such a regulation . This being the day designated for ...
... officers of the army , on arriving at sixty years of age , should be permitted to retire from service upon half pay . 2. What would be the probable annual charge upon the Treasury of such a regulation . This being the day designated for ...
Page 33
... officers ; yes , cailed upon to do as a cau- en to some future Governor Pennington , or some clerk Fithian , that they , mere returning officers , could not suppress the voice of the ballot boxes , and for a moment give seats to mere ...
... officers ; yes , cailed upon to do as a cau- en to some future Governor Pennington , or some clerk Fithian , that they , mere returning officers , could not suppress the voice of the ballot boxes , and for a moment give seats to mere ...
Page 41
... officers be held forthwith . Several members asked if the motion for a re- consideration was in order . The CHAIR decided that it was . Mr. PICKENS . Then if the reconsideration is ordered , I shall move this resolution [ holding up one ...
... officers be held forthwith . Several members asked if the motion for a re- consideration was in order . The CHAIR decided that it was . Mr. PICKENS . Then if the reconsideration is ordered , I shall move this resolution [ holding up one ...
Page 73
... officers of the House , it was a mere incidental matter . When we meet together here we meet as a body of the people , and have the right to make choice of such servants as we please , without being held responsible to the people in ...
... officers of the House , it was a mere incidental matter . When we meet together here we meet as a body of the people , and have the right to make choice of such servants as we please , without being held responsible to the people in ...
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