Executive Order
03/07/1859
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It was wise to make a provision which would enable the President to avoid a total suspension of business in the interval...
The practice of making such appointments, whether in a vacation or during the session of Congress, has been constantly f...
A demand for these purposes will be made in a firm but conciliatory spirit.
It will be for Congress to consider whether the precedent established by this bill will not in effect annul all restrict...