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... resolved not to do so , as an evidence of their reprobation of a practice more characteristic of a barbaric age , than one in which all profess regard for humanity and the laws . CONGRESSIONAL . The proceedings of the sen- ate and house ...
... resolved not to do so , as an evidence of their reprobation of a practice more characteristic of a barbaric age , than one in which all profess regard for humanity and the laws . CONGRESSIONAL . The proceedings of the sen- ate and house ...
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... Resolved , unanimously , That the senate will at- tend the funeral of the honorable Jonathan Cilley , late a member of the house of representatives , from the state of Maine , at the hour of twelve o'clock to - morrow , and as a ...
... Resolved , unanimously , That the senate will at- tend the funeral of the honorable Jonathan Cilley , late a member of the house of representatives , from the state of Maine , at the hour of twelve o'clock to - morrow , and as a ...
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... Resolved , That the members of this house will attend the funeral of Jonathan Cilley , deceased , late a member of the house from the state of Maine , at 12 o'clock to - morrow . Resolved , That a committee be appointed to take order ...
... Resolved , That the members of this house will attend the funeral of Jonathan Cilley , deceased , late a member of the house from the state of Maine , at 12 o'clock to - morrow . Resolved , That a committee be appointed to take order ...
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... Resolved , That the secretary of war be directed to report to this house the state of the defences on the Adlantic seaboard and Gulf of Mexico , and on the northern and eastern frontiers . Mr. Bouldin , from the committee for the ...
... Resolved , That the secretary of war be directed to report to this house the state of the defences on the Adlantic seaboard and Gulf of Mexico , and on the northern and eastern frontiers . Mr. Bouldin , from the committee for the ...
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... Resolved . That the same be published . BENJ'N M. BROWN , Chairman . W. W. VERMILYE , Secretary . DEFERRED ARTICLES . SALT MANUFACTURE IN NEW YORK . The Commercial Advertiser makes the following sy- nopsis of the annual report of the ...
... Resolved . That the same be published . BENJ'N M. BROWN , Chairman . W. W. VERMILYE , Secretary . DEFERRED ARTICLES . SALT MANUFACTURE IN NEW YORK . The Commercial Advertiser makes the following sy- nopsis of the annual report of the ...
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Page 96 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person, who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government: and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 95 - No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by elections by the people.
Page 96 - All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.
Page 95 - He shall keep a fair register of all the official acts and proceedings of the governor, and shall, when required, lay the same, and all papers, minutes, and vouchers, relative thereto, before either branch of the legislature ; and shall perform such other duties as -shall be assigned him by law.
Page 96 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Page 116 - States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony, and to report to the several States such an act relative to this great object, as, when unanimously ratified by them, will enable the United States, in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same...
Page 95 - Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journals of each House, respectively.
Page 143 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them within any of the States ; it remaining with the several States alone to provide any regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Page 78 - The charter of the Bank of the United States expires in 1836, and its stockholders will most probably apply for a renewal of their privileges. In order to avoid the evils resulting from precipitancy in a measure involving such important principles, and such deep pecuniary interests, I feel that I cannot, in justice to the parties interested, too soon present it to the deliberate consideration of the legislature and the people.
Page 96 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...