Every citizen owes to his country and to the laws.
The people are the source of all power, and their consent is necessary to the legitimacy of any government.
I lay before you a copy of a letter from the judges of the circuit court of the United States held for the New York district.
The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.
The Constitution has prescribed that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers.
The United States, in order to promote the happiness of the Five Nations of Indians, will cause to be expended annually the amount of $1,500...
It is incumbent upon me to observe that, with a view merely to the organization of the troops designated by those acts, a greater number off...
I have to request your decision whether you will advise and consent to the extension of the powers of the commissioners as proposed.
Gentlemen of the Senate, I submit to your consideration the report of the Secretary of State.
The treaty must not exceed _____ years' duration, except the clauses relating to boundary and the navigation of the Mississippi, which must ...
Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to navigation and boundary.
It is proposed to add as follows: On the former conferences on the navigation of the Mississippi.
Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation.
I lay before you a copy of a return of the number of inhabitants in the district of South Carolina as made to me by the marshal thereof.
That the sum to be paid annually by the United States to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in consideration of the relinquishment of lands shal...
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you a copy of an exemplified copy of an act of the legislature of ...
Let us therefore cherish the spirit of peace and harmony, and encourage industry, economy, and sobriety.
It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major-General St. Clair of the misfortune which has befalle...
