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Page 465
... claimed by them as being within the colony of Louisiana conveyed by the said treaty in the same extent that it had in the hands of Spain and that it had when France originally possessed it ; and Whereas the acquiescence of the United ...
... claimed by them as being within the colony of Louisiana conveyed by the said treaty in the same extent that it had in the hands of Spain and that it had when France originally possessed it ; and Whereas the acquiescence of the United ...
Page 476
... claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for conven- ing them , I do by these presents appoint Monday , the 4th day of Novem- ber next , for their meeting at the city of Washington ...
... claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for conven- ing them , I do by these presents appoint Monday , the 4th day of Novem- ber next , for their meeting at the city of Washington ...
Page 478
... claims , as well as dictated by its amicable professions . No proof , how- ever , is yet given of an intention to repair the other wrongs done to the United States , and particularly to restore the great amount of American property ...
... claims , as well as dictated by its amicable professions . No proof , how- ever , is yet given of an intention to repair the other wrongs done to the United States , and particularly to restore the great amount of American property ...
Page 479
... claims to our attention , it is impossible to overlook those developing themselves among the great communities which occupy the southern portion of our own hemisphere and extend into our neigh- borhood . An enlarged philanthropy and an ...
... claims to our attention , it is impossible to overlook those developing themselves among the great communities which occupy the southern portion of our own hemisphere and extend into our neigh- borhood . An enlarged philanthropy and an ...
Page 487
... claims of justice or renounce the errors of a false pride . Nay , so far were the attempts carried to overcome the attachment of the British cabinet to its unjust edicts that it received every encouragement within the compe- tency of ...
... claims of justice or renounce the errors of a false pride . Nay , so far were the attempts carried to overcome the attachment of the British cabinet to its unjust edicts that it received every encouragement within the compe- tency of ...
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Page 759 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Page 617 - An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," which does abridge the freedom of the press, is not law, but is altogether void and of no effect.
Page 697 - The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or any other pretence whatever...
Page 697 - No State shall lay any imposts or duties which may interfere with any stipulations in treaties entered into by the United States in Congress assembled, with any king, prince, or state, in pursuance of any treaties already proposed by Congress to the courts of France and Spain.
Page 697 - The better to secure and perpetuate mutual friendship and intercourse among the people of the different States in this Union, the free inhabitants of each of these States, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from justice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several States...
Page 472 - ... a solemn question which the Constitution wisely confides to the Legislative department of the Government. In recommending it to their early deliberations I am happy in the assurance that the decision will be worthy of the enlightened and patriotic councils of a virtuous, a free, and a powerful nation.
Page 731 - Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Page 731 - ... establish such a form of government as in their judgment would best promote the happiness of the people and most effectually secure peace and good order in the Province during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.