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Page 258 - The power exists to abrogate the provisions of an Indian treaty, though presumably such power will be exercised only when circumstances arise which will not only justify the Government in disregarding the stipulations of the treaty, but may demand, in the interest of the country and the Indians themselves- that it should do so.
Page 269 - An act donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts...
Page 52 - Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent by the Secretary of the Senate to the President of the United States...
Page 107 - The terms and conditions aforesaid are to apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the Donor.
Page 267 - SEC. 7. That nothing in this act shall be construed to impair or modify the legal relation existing between any of the said colleges and the government of the States or Territories in which they are respectively located.
Page 282 - Nation, and the United States will never claim the same, nor disturb the Seneca Nation, nor any of the Six Nations, or of their Indian friends residing thereon and united with them, in the free use and enjoyment thereof; but it shall remain theirs until they choose to sell the same to the people of the United States, who have the right to purchase.
Page 268 - ... in his judgment, adequate for the conduct of water research projects, and with local, State, and Federal Government agencies, to undertake research into any aspects of water problems related to the mission of the Department of the Interior which he may deem desirable and which are not otherwise being studied.
Page 14 - THE President of the United States having determined to hold a conference with the Six Nations of Indians, for the purpose of removing from their minds all causes of complaint, and establishing a firm and permanent friendship with them ; and Timothy Pickering being appointed sole agent for that purpose...
Page 242 - ... not only in this country but in other parts of the world, are looking over our shoulders, so to speak.
Page 52 - States ; and be It further Resolved, That a certified copy of this resolution be...

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