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... late Years has been very much en- creased , especially to Great Britain ; and yet should we be deprived of those Paper Bills , small as the sum is , it would in a great Measure disable us from paying the yearly Balance of Trade against ...
... late Years has been very much en- creased , especially to Great Britain ; and yet should we be deprived of those Paper Bills , small as the sum is , it would in a great Measure disable us from paying the yearly Balance of Trade against ...
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... late War , the As- sembly thought it proper to demonstrate , that they were " In Pursuance of the Order of the House , we have not induced by mercenary Motives , to refuse joining in examined the Journals of the Proceedings of the As ...
... late War , the As- sembly thought it proper to demonstrate , that they were " In Pursuance of the Order of the House , we have not induced by mercenary Motives , to refuse joining in examined the Journals of the Proceedings of the As ...
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... late acts of the British parliament rela - swer the good purpose intended . tive to America , came unanimously to the following De- clarations and Resolves , viz . 1. We do sincerely profess and declare , that his most gracious Majesty ...
... late acts of the British parliament rela - swer the good purpose intended . tive to America , came unanimously to the following De- clarations and Resolves , viz . 1. We do sincerely profess and declare , that his most gracious Majesty ...
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... late in the afternoon , but before sun down , he was met at a short distance from it by five men ( among whom were Marshall and Treillou , ) by whom he was questioned as to his objects at the mill ; they inquired whether he had made a ...
... late in the afternoon , but before sun down , he was met at a short distance from it by five men ( among whom were Marshall and Treillou , ) by whom he was questioned as to his objects at the mill ; they inquired whether he had made a ...
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... late period at which my tion between the North branch of the Susquehanna time accompanying draughts and estimates . These field duties were closed , prevents my furnishing at this are in preparation , and will be transmitted to your ho ...
... late period at which my tion between the North branch of the Susquehanna time accompanying draughts and estimates . These field duties were closed , prevents my furnishing at this are in preparation , and will be transmitted to your ho ...
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Page 301 - ... shall have in his custody or possession any paper adapted to the making of such notes, and similar to the paper upon which any such notes shall have been issued, with intent to use such paper, or cause or suffer the same to be used, in forging or counterfeiting any of the notes...
Page 164 - Executive duties, in characters too legible to be overlooked, the task of reform, which will require particularly the correction of those abuses that have brought the patronage of the Federal Government into conflict with the freedom of elections, and the counteraction of those causes which have disturbed the rightful course of appointment and have placed or continued power in unfaithful or incompetent hands.
Page 164 - The management of the public revenue, that searching operation in all governments, is among the most delicate and important trusts in ours ; and it will, of course, demand no inconsiderable share of my official solicitude. Under every aspect in which it can be considered, it would appear that advantage must result from the observance of a strict and faithful economy. This I shall aim at the more anxiously, both because it will facilitate the extinguishment of the national debt, the unnecessary duration...
Page 246 - Honor, justice and humanity call upon us to hold, and to transmit to our posterity, that liberty which we received from our ancestors. It is not our duty to leave wealth to our children, But it is our duty to leave liberty to them. No infamy, iniquity or cruelty can exceed our own, if we, born and educated in a country of freedom, entitled to its blessings and knowing their value...
Page 207 - ... and every such ship or vessel, with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition and stores, which may have been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be forfeited, one half to the use of the informer, and the other half to the use of the United States.
Page 164 - A diffidence, perhaps too just, in my own qualifications, will teach me to look with reverence to the examples of public virtue left by my illustrious predecessors, and with veneration to the lights that flow from the mind that founded, and the mind that reformed, our system.
Page 164 - The gradual increase of our navy, whose flag has displayed, in distant climes, our skill in navigation, and our fame in arms; the preservation of our forts, arsenals, and dock-yards; and the introduction of progressive improvements in the discipline and science of both branches of our military service, are so plainly prescribed by prudence, that I should be excused for omitting their mention sooner than enlarging on their importance.
Page 164 - With regard to a proper selection of the subjects of impost with a view to revenue, it would seem to me that the spirit of equity, caution, and compromise in which the Constitution was formed requires that the great interests of agriculture, commerce, and manufactures should be equally favored...
Page 241 - ... shall have in his custody or possession any blank note or notes engraved and printed after the similitude of any notes issued as aforesaid, with intent to use such blanks, or cause or suffer the same to be used in forging or counterfeiting any of the notes...
Page 164 - While the magnitude of their interests convinces me that no thanks can be adequate to the honor they have conferred, it admonishes me that the best return I can make, is the zealous dedication of my humble abilities to their service and their good.