The Life and Public Services of J. Glancy Jones, Volumen1

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J. B. Lippincott Company, 1910
 

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Página 225 - on a subject submitted by the Constitution to the power of Congress, it is the constitutional right and duty of the House of Representatives to deliberate on the expediency or inexpediency of carrying such treaty into effect, and to determine and act thereon, as, in their judgment, may be most conducive to the public good. "Resolved, That the
Página 134 - The party had able leaders, most of whom were friendly to Simon Cameron, who had been elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Buchanan when he assumed the duties of Secretary of State under President Polk, and were favorable to the elevation of General Cass to the Presidency. Mr.
Página 89 - Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, who have each repeatedly recommended the exercise of this right under the Constitution, as by the uniform practice of Congress, the continued acquiescence of the States, and the general understanding of the people.
Página 86 - To cultivate peace, and maintain commerce and navigation in all their lawful enterprises, to foster our fisheries as nurseries of navigation and for the nurture of man, and PROTECT THE MANUFACTURES adapted to our circumstances,
Página 87 - MANUFACTURES which have sprung into existence and attained an unparalleled maturity throughout the United States during the period of the European wars. This source of national independence and wealth I anxiously recommend therefore to the prompt and constant guardianship of Congress." The sentiments of President Monroe are very fully expressed, throughout his administration; in his inaugural address, 4th March,
Página 264 - in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the laws of the country. The position of the factions that were opposed to the Democratic party was one of hostility
Página 333 - Resolved, That, in the opinion of this meeting, the members of Congress who, at the last session, sustained the cause of justice, humanity, and patriotism, in opposing the introduction of slavery into the States then endeavored to be formed out of the Missouri Territory, are entitled to the warmest thanks of every friend of humanity.
Página 221 - $15,000,000 stipulated to be paid by the fifth article for the extension of our boundary over New Mexico and Upper and Lower California, you may increase the amount to any sum not exceeding
Página 342 - so-called Republicans, Know-Nothings, or Fusionists; and to this end we look with confidence to the support and approbation of all good and true men—friends of the Constitution and the Union throughout the country." You will observe that the invitation to the patriotic men of all parties
Página 191 - motives of fear of the consequences that might ensue than from an approval of its principles. In 1844 the honorable Mr. McKay, of North Carolina, chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, offered to Pennsylvania forty per cent, on iron; she declined it, however, because she feared the change might

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