The Historical Register of the United States, المجلد 3Thomas H. Palmer G. Palmer, 1814 Contents.--v. 1-2, From the declaration of war in 1812 to Jan. 1, 1814.--v. 3-4, For 1814. |
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... paid on his discharge ; at the same time the re- enlistment of men whose term of service was about to expire was authorized on the same terms . In the course of the same session a number of acts were pass- ed for the increase and better ...
... paid on his discharge ; at the same time the re- enlistment of men whose term of service was about to expire was authorized on the same terms . In the course of the same session a number of acts were pass- ed for the increase and better ...
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... superiors , agreeably to the discipline of the navy , their pay goes on , and is paid them till their death , exchange , or discharge . 3. The proceeds of all captured vessels , and the 20 [ CHAP . VI . HISTORICAL REGISTER .
... superiors , agreeably to the discipline of the navy , their pay goes on , and is paid them till their death , exchange , or discharge . 3. The proceeds of all captured vessels , and the 20 [ CHAP . VI . HISTORICAL REGISTER .
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... he had the com- mand , has no share in the prizes taken by ships left on such station , after he has gone out of the limits of his command . A bounty of twenty dollars is paid by the United §3 . ] 21 POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS .
... he had the com- mand , has no share in the prizes taken by ships left on such station , after he has gone out of the limits of his command . A bounty of twenty dollars is paid by the United §3 . ] 21 POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS .
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... paid to the United States . In case of death their widows and children are entitled to half pay for five years . The public faith is pledged to make up the deficiency , should their fund prove deficient ; and should it prove more than ...
... paid to the United States . In case of death their widows and children are entitled to half pay for five years . The public faith is pledged to make up the deficiency , should their fund prove deficient ; and should it prove more than ...
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... paid to the collectors , if the vessels be condemned in the United States , if elsewhere to the Ameri- can consuls . The monies arising from this source are pledged by government as a fund for the support and maintenance of those who ...
... paid to the collectors , if the vessels be condemned in the United States , if elsewhere to the Ameri- can consuls . The monies arising from this source are pledged by government as a fund for the support and maintenance of those who ...
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الصفحة 172 - By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community.
الصفحة 172 - To secure the public good and private rights against the danger of such a faction, and at the same time to preserve the spirit and the form of popular government, is then the great object to which our inquiries are directed.
الصفحة 172 - When a majority is included in a faction, the form of popular government, on the other hand, enables it to sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest both the public good and the rights of other citizens. To secure the public good and private rights against the danger of such a faction, and at the same time to preserve the spirit and the form of popular government, is then the great object to which our inquiries are directed.
الصفحة 169 - Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people, by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations...
الصفحة 199 - Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate such information as he may possess...
الصفحة 208 - To discern and to profit by these tides in national affairs is the business of those who preside over them ; and they who have had much experience on this head inform us, that there frequently are occasions when days, nay, even when hours, are precious. The loss of a battle, the death...
الصفحة 172 - It may clog the administration, it may convulse the society; but it will be unable to execute and mask its violence under the forms of the Constitution.
الصفحة 211 - Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to prepare and report to the senate at their next session, a plan for the application of such means as are within the power of Congress, to the purposes of opening roads and making canals...
الصفحة 208 - They who have turned their attention to the affairs of men must have perceived that there are tides in them ; tides very irregular in their duration, strength, and direction, and seldom found to run twice exactly in the same manner or measure. To discern and to profit by these tides in national affairs is the business of those who preside over them ; and they who have had much experience on this head inform us that there frequently are occasions when days, nay, even when hours, are precious.
الصفحة 172 - To the House of Representatives of the United States: I transmit to the House of Representatives a report of the Secretary of State, complying with their resolution of the 13th instant.