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... Britain to United States to aid in , 4791 . Return of , to Great Britain , 4917 . Recommended , 4855 . Lafayette , Ind . , act for erection of public buildings at , vetoed , 5154 . Lafitte & Co. , memorial from trustees of , presented ...
... Britain to United States to aid in , 4791 . Return of , to Great Britain , 4917 . Recommended , 4855 . Lafayette , Ind . , act for erection of public buildings at , vetoed , 5154 . Lafitte & Co. , memorial from trustees of , presented ...
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... Britain was formed . France was soon admitted to it . At the initiative of Alexander I of Russia , permeated by liberalism and en- thusiastic for international peace , the Holy Alliance was formed , ostensibly to unite the great Powers ...
... Britain was formed . France was soon admitted to it . At the initiative of Alexander I of Russia , permeated by liberalism and en- thusiastic for international peace , the Holy Alliance was formed , ostensibly to unite the great Powers ...
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... Britain and the United States . The Federal Govern- ment admitted the justice of the British contention , but held that McLeod could only be released by operation of the law . The Attorney - General instituted habeas corpus proceedings ...
... Britain and the United States . The Federal Govern- ment admitted the justice of the British contention , but held that McLeod could only be released by operation of the law . The Attorney - General instituted habeas corpus proceedings ...
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... Britain , and this followed closely upon his special message of June 1 , 1812 ( page 484 ) , in which he reviewed the acts of hostility and offense of which Great Britain had beeu guilty . Throughout the several mes- sages the progress ...
... Britain , and this followed closely upon his special message of June 1 , 1812 ( page 484 ) , in which he reviewed the acts of hostility and offense of which Great Britain had beeu guilty . Throughout the several mes- sages the progress ...
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... Britain , 497 . Extraordinary session of- Congress , 476 , 529 . Senate , 571 . Land bounties to Canadian volun- teers , 145 . Military expedition against Span- ish dominions , 546 . Pardons granted- Deserters , 497 , 499 , 528 ...
... Britain , 497 . Extraordinary session of- Congress , 476 , 529 . Senate , 571 . Land bounties to Canadian volun- teers , 145 . Military expedition against Span- ish dominions , 546 . Pardons granted- Deserters , 497 , 499 , 528 ...
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Page 240 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 170 - ... means commerce among the several States or with foreign nations, or in any Territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory and any State or foreign nation, or between the District of Columbia and any State or Territory or foreign nation...
Page 172 - ... (b) Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any State or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof.
Page 240 - To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Page 23 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.