A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1907, Volumen2Bureau of National Literature and Art, 1897 |
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... side of the Atlantic . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part , nor does it comport with our policy so to do . It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that ...
... side of the Atlantic . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part , nor does it comport with our policy so to do . It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that ...
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... side of the Atlantic . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part , nor does it comport with our policy so to do . It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that ...
... side of the Atlantic . In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part , nor does it comport with our policy so to do . It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that ...
Términos y frases comunes
act of Congress adopted American ANDREW JACKSON appointed appropriation April authority bank Britain British cause chargé d'affaires citizens claims colonies commerce commissioners communicated compliance consideration of Congress considered Constitution containing the information convention copies Dauphine Island December declare deemed defense Department documents effect establishment execution existing extent favor February February 28 fellow-citizens force foreign France Government granted herewith a report herewith transmit House of Representatives important independence instant intercourse interest internal improvement JAMES MONROE January JOHN QUINCY ADAMS lands last session laws legislative legislature limits March measures ment militia minister nation navigation Navy necessary negotiation object officers parties peace ports present principles proper purposes ratification received relation resolution respect revenue Secretary Secretary of War Senate Senate and House South Carolina Spain submitted territory tion trade transmit a report transmit herewith Treasury treaty treaty of Ghent Union United vessels WASHINGTON
Pasajes populares
Página 209 - 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.
Página 338 - In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Página 337 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 146 - 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...
Página 219 - Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries...
Página 68 - 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.
Página 157 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office; appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United States, excepting regimental officers; appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States...
Página 614 - States, no appeal shall be allowed to the supreme court of the United States, nor shall any copy of the record be permitted or allowed for that purpose, and that any person attempting to take such appeal shall be punished as for a contempt of court...
Página 405 - States and to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States and their cargoes, as aforesaid, shall be continued, and no longer...
Página 590 - There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing.