Select Statutes and Other Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, 1861-1898William MacDonald Macmillan, 1903 - 442 pages |
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... proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts , places , and property which have been seized from the Union ; and in every event , the utmost care will be ...
... proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts , places , and property which have been seized from the Union ; and in every event , the utmost care will be ...
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... proper regulations for the enforcement on shipboard of such provisions of the laws regulating the assess- ment and collection of duties as in his judgment may be necessary and practicable . SEC . 3. And be it further enacted , That it ...
... proper regulations for the enforcement on shipboard of such provisions of the laws regulating the assess- ment and collection of duties as in his judgment may be necessary and practicable . SEC . 3. And be it further enacted , That it ...
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... proper vouchers , to be filed and passed upon by the proper accounting officers of the Treasury . APPROVED , July 27 , 1861 . No. 8. Act for calling out the Militia July 29 , 1861 A BILL " to provide for the suppression of rebellion ...
... proper vouchers , to be filed and passed upon by the proper accounting officers of the Treasury . APPROVED , July 27 , 1861 . No. 8. Act for calling out the Militia July 29 , 1861 A BILL " to provide for the suppression of rebellion ...
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... proper to the end that the provisions of this act may be enforced according to the true intent and meaning thereof , to direct and order the vessels of the United States , and the masters and commanders thereof , to examine all vessels ...
... proper to the end that the provisions of this act may be enforced according to the true intent and meaning thereof , to direct and order the vessels of the United States , and the masters and commanders thereof , to examine all vessels ...
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... may be desirous to receive the same , upon requisition of the Head of the proper Department in satis- creditors as may desire to receive the same , in 32 [ March 17 PURCHASE OF COIN Act authorizing further Purchase of Coin March 17, 1862.
... may be desirous to receive the same , upon requisition of the Head of the proper Department in satis- creditors as may desire to receive the same , in 32 [ March 17 PURCHASE OF COIN Act authorizing further Purchase of Coin March 17, 1862.
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Page 373 - ... nothing in this Act contained shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this Act are in addition to such remedies: Prorided.
Page 362 - That in case any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall do, cause to be done, or permit to be done any act, matter, or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful...
Page 398 - States are hereby invested with jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this act ; and it shall be the duty of the several district attorneys of the United States, in their respective districts, under the direction of the Attorney-General, to institute proceedings in equity to prevent and restrain such violations. Such proceedings may be by way of petition setting forth the case and praying that such violation shall be enjoined or otherwise prohibited.
Page 306 - That all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of inns, public conveyances on land or water, theaters, and other places of public amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law, and applicable alike to citizens of every race and color, regardless of any previous condition of servitude.
Page 99 - To exercise by its board of directors, or duly authorized officers or agents, subject to law, all such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of banking; by discounting and negotiating promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, and other evidences of debt...
Page 404 - ... transported Into any State or Territory, or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale or storage therein, shall upon arrival In such State or Territory be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of such State or Territory enacted in the exercise of its police powers, to the same extent and in the same manner as though such liquids or liquors had been produced in such State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced therein In original packages or...
Page 366 - Commission to such common carrier, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint or to answer the same in writing within a reasonable time, to be specified by the Commission.
Page 426 - Second, that it is the duty of the United States to demand, and the government of the United States does hereby demand, that the government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
Page 178 - North latitude, and between the 131st and the 133d degree of West longitude (Meridian of Greenwich), the said line shall ascend to the North along the Channel called Portland Channel, as far as the Point of the Continent where it strikes the...
Page 367 - Commission to investigate the matters complained of in such manner and by such means as it shall deem proper.