A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume 2Bureau of national literature, 1911 - United States |
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Page 770
... ports of the United States and sailed from thence for the purpose described in the resolution is manifest from the documents now communicated . The reports from the collectors of Philadelphia and New York will shew in what manner this ...
... ports of the United States and sailed from thence for the purpose described in the resolution is manifest from the documents now communicated . The reports from the collectors of Philadelphia and New York will shew in what manner this ...
Page 776
... ports of the Spanish Main , and to depredations of privateers fitted out from Porto Rico and other Spanish islands on the commerce of the United States , I transmit to the House a report from the Secretary of State containing the ...
... ports of the Spanish Main , and to depredations of privateers fitted out from Porto Rico and other Spanish islands on the commerce of the United States , I transmit to the House a report from the Secretary of State containing the ...
Page 780
... port the frigate which conveyed him was warned off by the commander of the French squadron by which it was blockaded and not permitted to enter , although apprised by the captain of the frigate of the public character of the person whom ...
... port the frigate which conveyed him was warned off by the commander of the French squadron by which it was blockaded and not permitted to enter , although apprised by the captain of the frigate of the public character of the person whom ...
Page 786
... port of Presquille , in Pennsylvania , in order to make an estimate of the expense of removing the obstructions to the entrance , with a plan of the best mode of effecting the same , under the appropriation for that purpose by act of ...
... port of Presquille , in Pennsylvania , in order to make an estimate of the expense of removing the obstructions to the entrance , with a plan of the best mode of effecting the same , under the appropriation for that purpose by act of ...
Page 811
... ports of South America for the use of our squadron in the Pacific Ocean , of the amount paid for such supplies , with the names of the owners of the vessels , and other details therein specified , I trans- mit herewith a report from the ...
... ports of South America for the use of our squadron in the Pacific Ocean , of the amount paid for such supplies , with the names of the owners of the vessels , and other details therein specified , I trans- mit herewith a report from the ...
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Page 1432 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.
Page 890 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 1276 - 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, to wit: ARTICLE I.
Page 1362 - States in the same from the said foreign nation or from any other foreign country, the said suspension to take effect from the time of such notification being given to the President of the United States and to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States and their cargoes, as aforesaid, shall be continued, and no longer...
Page 778 - At the proposal of the Russian Imperial Government, made through the Minister of the Emperor residing here, a full power and instructions have been transmitted to the Minister of the United States at St. Petersburg, to arrange, by amicable negotiation, the respective rights and interests of the two nations on the north-west coast of this Continent.
Page 1149 - ... when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society — the farmers, mechanics, and laborers — who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their Government.
Page 788 - ... believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord. It is equally impossible, therefore, that we should behold such interposition, in any form, with indifference. If we look to the comparative strength and resources of Spain, and those new governments, and their distance from each other, it must be obvious that she can never subdue them. It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in the hope that other powers...
Page 1401 - Michigan : and whenever any of the said states shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such state shall be admitted by its delegates into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original states . in . all respects whatever ; and shall be at liberty to form a permanent constitution and state government...
Page 1008 - 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; and I cannot but believe that more is lost by the long continuance of men in office than is generally to be gained by their experience.
Page 1509 - With such powerful and obvious motives to union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands.