It was not until the 22d of December following that a corresponding discontinuance of discriminating duties on British vessels and their car...
Considering that the sum of which the million of livres in question made a part was a gratuitous grant from the French Government to the Uni...
Considering also the concurring opinions of two Attorneys-General of the United States that the said debit was not legally sustainable in be...
Objects interesting to the United States requiring that the Senate should be in session on the 4th of March next to receive such communicati...
With a view to maintain more effectually the respect due to the laws, to the character, and to the neutral and pacific relations of the Unit...
It is found that the existing laws have not the efficacy necessary to prevent violations of the obligations of the United States as a nation...
For obtaining from the owners or commanders of such vessels adequate securities against the abuse of their armaments, with the exceptions in...
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 6th instant, I transmit to them the proceedings of the commissioner...
To the Senate of the United States: A treaty of commerce between the United States and the King of Sweden and Norway having been concluded a...
I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice as to a ratification, treaties concluded with the several Indian tribes accordin...
They will have an opportunity at the same time of considering how far other provisions of the act may be rendered more clear and precise in ...
With that view I now recommend the subject to their consideration.
The United States, having been the first to abolish within the extent of their authority the transportation of the natives of Africa into sl...
The Constitution has intrusted Congress exclusively with the power of creating and regulating a currency of that description.
The wisdom of the Legislature will decide on the course which, under these circumstances, is prescribed by a joint regard to the amicable re...
The operations of the Treasury continued to be obstructed by difficulties arising from the condition of the national currency.
Occurrences having taken place which shew that the statutory provisions for the dispensation of criminal justice are deficient.
An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government.