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... branches of the military service , having proved inadequate , the earliest attention to that subject will be necessary ; and the expediency of continu- ing upon the peace establishment , the staff officers who have hitherto been ...
... branches of the military service , having proved inadequate , the earliest attention to that subject will be necessary ; and the expediency of continu- ing upon the peace establishment , the staff officers who have hitherto been ...
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... branches of revenue , during the nine months ending on the 30th of September last , have been estimated at twelve millions and a half of dollars ; the issues of treasury notes of every denomination , during the same period , amounted to ...
... branches of revenue , during the nine months ending on the 30th of September last , have been estimated at twelve millions and a half of dollars ; the issues of treasury notes of every denomination , during the same period , amounted to ...
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... commerce . In selecting the branches more especially entitled to the public patronage , a preference is obviously claimed by such as will relieve the United States from a dependence on foreign supplies , ever sub- ject 12 .
... commerce . In selecting the branches more especially entitled to the public patronage , a preference is obviously claimed by such as will relieve the United States from a dependence on foreign supplies , ever sub- ject 12 .
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... branches of the river , and then of its communication with the western waters . Some works already executed are unprofitable , many more remain unattempted , because their ultimate product- iveness depends on other improvements , too ...
... branches of the river , and then of its communication with the western waters . Some works already executed are unprofitable , many more remain unattempted , because their ultimate product- iveness depends on other improvements , too ...
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... branch of Millstone River , and to have descended Trenton Creek , to the Delaware , and Stoney Brook , and Millstone River to the Rariton . The capital which was inadequate , was not paid ; but their survey of the intended route has ...
... branch of Millstone River , and to have descended Trenton Creek , to the Delaware , and Stoney Brook , and Millstone River to the Rariton . The capital which was inadequate , was not paid ; but their survey of the intended route has ...
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Page 1 - I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant, JAMES BRYCE The Honourable ROBERT BACON, Secretary of State.
Page 7 - An act for enrolling or licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries, and for regulating the same.
Page 9 - 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...
Page 5 - Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing report and resolutions to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress, with a request that they will...
Page 6 - No other single operation, within the power of government, can more effectually tend to strengthen and perpetuate that union which secures external independence, domestic peace, and internal liberty.
Page 9 - That before a clearance be granted to any vessel bound on a foreign voyage, the master thereof shall deliver to the collector of the customs a list containing the names, places of birth, and residence, and a description of the persons who compose his ship's company, to which list the oath or affirmation of the captain shall be annexed...