Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 5. 1796-March 3, 1803D. Appleton, 1857 - Law |
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... intended retirement from office . As no other suitable occasion may occur , we can- not suffer the present to pass without attempting to disclose some of the emotions which it cannot fail to awaken . The gratitude and admiration of your ...
... intended retirement from office . As no other suitable occasion may occur , we can- not suffer the present to pass without attempting to disclose some of the emotions which it cannot fail to awaken . The gratitude and admiration of your ...
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... intended retirement , yet he must ac- knowledge he felt no uncomfortable sensations about it ; he must express his own feelings , he was perfectly easy in prospect of the event . He wished the PRESIDENT as much happiness as any man . He ...
... intended retirement , yet he must ac- knowledge he felt no uncomfortable sensations about it ; he must express his own feelings , he was perfectly easy in prospect of the event . He wished the PRESIDENT as much happiness as any man . He ...
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... intended to oppose the amendments which had been proposed , al- though he did not see the Address every way right ; with a view to reconcile parties , when the present motion was disposed of , he should move to strike out some words ...
... intended to oppose the amendments which had been proposed , al- though he did not see the Address every way right ; with a view to reconcile parties , when the present motion was disposed of , he should move to strike out some words ...
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... intended , but merely to permit its support of the measure . On the contrary , he institution . Why cannot they obtain this power said , they were called upon merely to authorize which is asked of us of the State where it is proper ...
... intended , but merely to permit its support of the measure . On the contrary , he institution . Why cannot they obtain this power said , they were called upon merely to authorize which is asked of us of the State where it is proper ...
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... intended to cure . It appeared to him that the laws in the several States were fully adequate to the subject without ... intended to pre- vent both evils . It was intended to prevent their being stolen from their masters ; and , also ...
... intended to cure . It appeared to him that the laws in the several States were fully adequate to the subject without ... intended to pre- vent both evils . It was intended to prevent their being stolen from their masters ; and , also ...
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