Register of Debates in Congress: 22nd Congress, 1st session, pt. 1. Senate: Dec. 5, 1831 to July 10, 1832. 1418 columns, Volumen2;Volumen8;Volumen54Gales & Seaton, 1825 |
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Página 1481
... increase of the comforts to be referred to committees , had grown up to a consider- of life than this ; he did not ... increased . He therefore suggested that the resolution be considered that every individual member appeared be further ...
... increase of the comforts to be referred to committees , had grown up to a consider- of life than this ; he did not ... increased . He therefore suggested that the resolution be considered that every individual member appeared be further ...
Página 1531
... increase and wide- presentatives in each State , on this rule of apportionment . ] spread population of the country , and its representation In introducing the bill , Mr. POLK observed that the in that House . committee had felt a great ...
... increase and wide- presentatives in each State , on this rule of apportionment . ] spread population of the country , and its representation In introducing the bill , Mr. POLK observed that the in that House . committee had felt a great ...
Página 1543
... increase of 24 , at present proposed , too much . Too large an increase would convert the House from a deliberative body into a mob . If he could not increase ing from the principal portion of what had been said and the ratio , he would ...
... increase of 24 , at present proposed , too much . Too large an increase would convert the House from a deliberative body into a mob . If he could not increase ing from the principal portion of what had been said and the ratio , he would ...
Página 1563
... increase would bear no just proportion to the increase of ment just lost , he had stated that he would move to amend the population of the country . There was another im- by inserting every number from 46 to 55,000 , in order portant ...
... increase would bear no just proportion to the increase of ment just lost , he had stated that he would move to amend the population of the country . There was another im- by inserting every number from 46 to 55,000 , in order portant ...
Página 1565
... increase in the number of the as we are representatives whose acts will not bind those House , observing that he had little fear of a too numerous who come after us , he thought it the duty of the House to representation , but thought ...
... increase in the number of the as we are representatives whose acts will not bind those House , observing that he had little fear of a too numerous who come after us , he thought it the duty of the House to representation , but thought ...
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Página 1957 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this Revolution, and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity which has hitherto been spent in honor?
Página 1769 - Congress be authorized to make such, requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and three-fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Página 1983 - 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.
Página 1957 - You will give one more distinguished proof of unexampled patriotism and patient virtue rising superior to the pressure of the most complicated sufferings. And you will, by the dignity of your conduct, afford occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind: 'Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.
Página 1983 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens, and it must be admitted by all that it has failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Página 1811 - ... resolved by the senate and house of representatives, that the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives, be authorized to close the present session by adjourning their respective houses on the day of...
Página 1957 - On motion, resolved unanimously, that the officers of the American army view with abhorrence and reject with disdain, the infamous propositions contained in a late anonymous address to the officers of the army, and resent with indignation the secret attempts of some unknown persons to collect the officers together, in a manner totally subversive of all discipline and good order.
Página 1791 - Taught by the great example which I have so long had before me never to oppose my private wishes to the public will, I must consent to the request made by Congress, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me; and in doing this I need not, I can not, say what a sacrifice of individual feeling I make to a sense of public duty.
Página 1957 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division...
Página 1769 - That the right of suffrage in the first branch of the national legislature ought not to be according to the rule established in the, Articles of Confederation, but according to some equitable ratio of representation...