The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year

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Gray and Bowen, 1853 - Almanacs, American

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Page 291 - ... shall be appointed for one year, one for two years, one for three years, one for four years, and one for five years.
Page 247 - ... major part of them, and the judges of the court of appeals, or the major part of them.
Page 203 - Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts . . Rhode Island . . Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania . . . Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina . Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee...
Page 291 - It shall have original jurisdiction in quo warranto, mandamus, habeas corpus and procedendo, and such appellate jurisdiction as may be provided by law. It shall hold at least one term in each year at the seat of government, and such other terms, there or elsewhere, as may be provided by law.
Page 147 - ... and other things are faithfully complied with; and if they deem it expedient they may direct the vessel to be put in motion, and may adopt any other suitable means to test her sufficiency and that of her equipment.
Page 144 - An Act granting to the State of Michigan the right of way, and a donation of public land for the construction of a ship canal around the Falls of St. Mary's, in said State.
Page 245 - The cost for each pupil for board, washing, fuel, tuition, and the incidental expenses of the school-room, is $ 100 per annum. In sickness, the necessary extra charges are made. Payment must be made six months in advance, and a satisfactory bond for punctual payment will be required. Applicants for admission must be between 8 and 25 years of age, of good natural intellect, capable of forming and joining letters with a pen legibly and correctly, of good morals, and free from any contagious disease....
Page 139 - And be it further enacted, That the sections and parts of sections of land, which, by such grant, shall remain to the United States, within six miles on each side of said roads, shall not be sold for less than double the minimum price of the public lands when sold...
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Page 209 - THE Congress of the United States consists of a Senate and House of Representatives, and must assemble at least once every year, on the first Monday of December, unless it is otherwise provided by law.

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