Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of Americaorder of the Senate of the United States, 1828 - Legislative journals |
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... consideration the message of the President of the United States , of yesterday , nominating sundry persons to ... resumed the consideration of the nominations of Solathiel Curtis , and John Cassin . contained in the message of the ...
... consideration the message of the President of the United States , of yesterday , nominating sundry persons to ... resumed the consideration of the nominations of Solathiel Curtis , and John Cassin . contained in the message of the ...
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... consideration the message of yesterday , nominating Richard Been , and others , to offices ; and Resolved , That ... resumed the consideration of the said nomination ; and Resolved , That they do advise and consent thereto . FRIDAY ...
... consideration the message of yesterday , nominating Richard Been , and others , to offices ; and Resolved , That ... resumed the consideration of the said nomination ; and Resolved , That they do advise and consent thereto . FRIDAY ...
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... consideration thereof , and that it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs , to inquire and report thereon . FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 16 , 1816 . The Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of Matthew Clark to be an ...
... consideration thereof , and that it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs , to inquire and report thereon . FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 16 , 1816 . The Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of Matthew Clark to be an ...
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... consideration . JAMES MADISON . WEDNESDAY , FEBRUARY 28 , 1816 . The two following written messages were received ... resumed the consideration of the nomination of Thomas Morris , contained in the message of the 9th instant ; and ...
... consideration . JAMES MADISON . WEDNESDAY , FEBRUARY 28 , 1816 . The two following written messages were received ... resumed the consideration of the nomination of Thomas Morris , contained in the message of the 9th instant ; and ...
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... consideration the message of the 26th instant , nomi- nating William Little , and others , to offices ; and Resolved ... resumed the consideration of the motion submitted by Mr. King , on the 21st December , to " recommend to , and ...
... consideration the message of the 26th instant , nomi- nating William Little , and others , to offices ; and Resolved ... resumed the consideration of the motion submitted by Mr. King , on the 21st December , to " recommend to , and ...
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Page 431 - In unfolding to my countrymen the principles by which I shall be governed in the fulfilment of those duties, my first resort will be to that constitution, which I shall swear, to the best of my ability, to preserve, protect, and defend. That revered instrument enumerates the powers and prescribes the duties of the executive magistrate ; and, in its first words, declares the purposes to which these, and the whole action of the government, instituted by it, should be invariably and sacredly devoted...
Page 432 - The year of jubilee since the first formation of our union, has just elapsed ; that of the declaration of our independence is at hand. The consummation of both was effected by this constitution. Since that period, a population of four millions has multiplied to twelve. A territory bounded by the Mississippi, has been extended from sea to sea. New states have been admitted to the union, in numbers nearly equal to those of the first confederation. Treaties of peace, amity and commerce, have been concluded...
Page 570 - Resolved (two-thirds of the Senators present concurring), That the Senate advise and consent to the...
Page 381 - ... the States or Territories of The United States, with intent to make such Negro or Mulatto a Slave, or shall, on board any such Ship or Vessel...
Page 85 - ... state of peace, might aid in maintaining the neutrality of the United States with dignity in 'the wars of other powers, and in saving the property of their citizens from spoliation. In time of war, with the enlargement of which the great naval resources of the country render it susceptible, and which should be duly fostered in time of peace, it would contribute essentially, both as an auxiliary of...
Page 380 - ... any negro or mulatto not held to service by the laws of either of the States or Territories of the United States...
Page 87 - ... any, and rendering to each what is its due. Equally gratifying is it to witness the increased harmony of opinion which pervades our Union. Discord does not belong to our system. Union is recommended, as well by the free and benign principles of our government, extending its blessings to every individual, as by the other eminent advantages attending it. The American people have encountered together great dangers, and sustained severe trials with success. They constitute one great family with a...
Page 435 - Europe; progress has been made in the defence of the country, by fortifications and the increase of the navy — towards the effectual suppression of the African traffic in slaves — in alluring the aboriginal hunters of our land to the cultivation of the soil and of the mind — in exploring the interior regions of the Union, and in preparing, by scientific researches and surveys, for the further application of our national resources to the internal improvement of our country.
Page 485 - If ever the United States," they said, "permit themselves to be associated with these nations in any general congress assembled for the discussion of common plans in any way affecting European interests, they will by such act not only deprive themselves of the ability they now possess of rendering useful assistance to the other American States, but also produce other effects prejudicial to their own interests.
Page 436 - I can give for the faithful performance of the arduous duties I am to undertake. To the guidance of the legislative councils, to the assistance of the executive and subordinate departments, to the friendly cooperation of the respective State governments, to the candid and liberal support of the people so far as it may be deserved by honest industry and zeal, I shall look for whatever success may attend my public service; and knowing that "except the Lord keep the city the watchman wake th but in...