A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: Encyclopedic index, A-LBureau of National Literature, 1922 - 7116 pages |
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... vessels attacking American merchant - men or hov- ering about the coast for that purpose . Commercial intercourse with France was suspended and in July all treaties with that country were declared void . Although several naval ...
... vessels attacking American merchant - men or hov- ering about the coast for that purpose . Commercial intercourse with France was suspended and in July all treaties with that country were declared void . Although several naval ...
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... vessels attacking American merchant - men or hov- ering about the coast for that purpose . Commercial intercourse with France was suspended and in July all treaties with that country were declared void . Although several naval ...
... vessels attacking American merchant - men or hov- ering about the coast for that purpose . Commercial intercourse with France was suspended and in July all treaties with that country were declared void . Although several naval ...
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... vessels , 633 . Citizens of United States must not violate rights of inhabitants of , 396 . German colonies in , mandatory system for , 8679 . Natives of , in slavery . ( See African Slave Trade . ) Naval force of United States sta ...
... vessels , 633 . Citizens of United States must not violate rights of inhabitants of , 396 . German colonies in , mandatory system for , 8679 . Natives of , in slavery . ( See African Slave Trade . ) Naval force of United States sta ...
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... vessels engaged in such traffic ; that of Feb. 28 , 1803 , prohibited the in- troduction of slaves into States which had forbidden slavery . In 1808 the importa- tion of slaves into the United States was forbidden . The acts of April 20 ...
... vessels engaged in such traffic ; that of Feb. 28 , 1803 , prohibited the in- troduction of slaves into States which had forbidden slavery . In 1808 the importa- tion of slaves into the United States was forbidden . The acts of April 20 ...
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... Vessels transporting slaves should be seized , 632 , 783 . African Squadron , instruction to com- manding officers of , referred to , 2173 , 3071 . Agitator . A person who , either by speech or action , endeavors to change existing con ...
... Vessels transporting slaves should be seized , 632 , 783 . African Squadron , instruction to com- manding officers of , referred to , 2173 , 3071 . Agitator . A person who , either by speech or action , endeavors to change existing con ...
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Page 84 - Westward the course of empire takes its way, The four first acts already past, A fifth shall close the drama with the day : Time's noblest offspring is the last.
Page 219 - Federal constitution providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people, and we favor direct legislation wherever practicable.
Page 285 - that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Page 258 - ... shall be presumed that he has ceased to be an American citizen, and the place of his general abode shall be deemed his place of residence during said years: Provided, however, That such presumption may be overcome on the presentation of satisfactory evidence to a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States, under such rules and regulations as the Department of State may prescribe: And provided also, That no American citizen shall be allowed to expatriate himself when this country is at...
Page 84 - Resolved, That the President, in the late Executive proceedings in relation to the public revenue, has assumed upon himself authority and power not conferred by the Constitution and laws, but in derogation of both.
Page 185 - ... as to the construction of the law and the facts respecting the classification of such merchandise and the rate of duty imposed thereon under such classification...
Page 294 - food," as used herein, shall include all articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed, or compound.
Page 166 - THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNTRY, THE UNION OF THE STATES, AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS...