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The confidence reposed by the convention in my willingness to sacrifice all personal consideration to the claims of the republican party upon my services, has not, as I humbly hope, been misplaced.
Deeply sensible that I owe whatever of public consideration I may possess, to the favor of the republicans of New-York, and conscious of my inability to discharge the debt of gratitude that rests upon... Continue Reading
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Recipient: Azariah Cutting Flagg, Recipient: Gulian Crommelin Verplanck
The Daily Advertiser, having in some degree lent its countenance to the allegations, that a plan is, or has been on foot to obtain a repeal or modification of the law regulating a choice of electors in this state; and that such design has been intimated in one or more letters from Mr. Van Buren, to his friends in Kentucky; he is induced by the nature of the charge, and the general interest... Continue Reading
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Recipient: Albany Daily Advertiser
Our friends abroad may calculate with absolute certainty on at least three-fourths of the votes of this state. There is no doubt of it. Nothing short of the death of our candidate can, I think, prevent it. If Barry [W.T.] succeeds in your state, the administration will find it extremely difficult to keep their troops in the field in this.
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Recipient: Thomas Patrick Moore
I have received yours at this place, and thank you for it. You may assure your friends in Kentucky, that the vote of this state will be stronger for General Jackson than his most sanguine friends anticipated. Of three-fourths there is not the slightest doubt. I care not who you show this letter to, but keep me out of the newspapers.
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Recipient: Charles Anderson Wickliffe
Mr. VAN BUREN said, that the leading feature of the message of the President, was the breach of privilege. There were other matters also included in the communication. Now, said Mr. V. B., we all agree as to the matter of the message; but we only disagree as to the manner in which it shall be acted on. He allowed he had been struck with the remarks of the Senator from Virginia, that the two... Continue Reading
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Mr. VAN BUREN said, it was well known that he was opposed to the present passage of the bill, and when an attempt had been made before to call it up, he had given his reasons why he did not think it should be acted on at this time. He then wished to take the sense of the Senate on the subject, without any discussion; and gave, at length, the motives which influenced him. It was supposed, by some... Continue Reading
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Mr. VAN BUREN expressed himself favorable to the motion of Mr. RUGGLES.
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After a few remarks from Mr. VAN BUREN, Mr. BENTON spoke against the motion to amend, and discussed, at considerable length, the various propositions that had been made in relation to the public lands.
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Mr. VAN BUREN addressed the Senate at great length, in opposition to the bill, and in reply to the... Continue Reading
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Mr. VAN BUREN spoke in reply to the question of the Senator from North Carolina. The Senator, said Mr. V. B., asks whether the remission of the duty on the iron imported will produce a corresponding diminution of the toll charged by the company? The company, he replied, were entitled by their charter to charge a certain sum as a toll. There was no reason to believe that they would lessen it.... Continue Reading
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Mr. VAN BUREN made some remarks, on rising, which the reporter could not hear. He thought there would be no end to the objections which this bill was doomed to meet. It seemed to be argued that there was an impropriety in pressing this claim in its present form. And, on this head, he would say a few words. These officers found their claim upon the commutation of the half pay for life which... Continue Reading
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Mr. VAN BUREN said a few words and moved to lay the bill on the table; which was agreed to.
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The bill making alterations in the several acts levying duties on imported articles, was then taken up as the unfinished business, the question being on the amendment offered by Mr. Parris, to retain the drawback on spirits distilled in this country from articles brought from abroad. On this question, Messrs. MARKS, MACON, VAN BUREN, WEBSTER, BRANCH, BARNARD, WOODBURY, SMITH, of Md. and ROWAN,... Continue Reading
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On this motion a question of order arose, which was debated at some length by Messrs. KING, VAN BUREN, DICKERSON, WEBSTER, MACON, HARRISON, WOODBURY, BRANCH, and CHANDLER.
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On this motion discussion arose, in which it was opposed by Messrs. DICKERSON, BARNARD, VAN BUREN, and SANFORD, and supported by Mr. WEBSTER.
The yeas and nays having been ordered on motion of Mr. VAN BUREN, the question was decided in the negative.
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On motion of Mr. BERRIEN, the bill to continue in force for a limited time, and to amend the act to enable claimants to lands within the State of Missouri, and Territory of Arkansas, was taken up; and, after having been discussed at length, by Messrs. BERRIEN, VAN BUREN, BENTON, BARTON, and MACON, the question occurred on engrossing the bill; and being taken by yeas and nays, was decided in the... Continue Reading
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The letter is excellent without the last sentence, but that, as my name is mentioned in it, may give occasion for ill-natured criticism. Send it to me again as soon as you can, as I want to transmit it without delay. I think it would be better to leave out my name altogether, and say, "Your letter, seeking information as to the character of General Jackson, has been transmitted to me by your... Continue Reading
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Recipient: James Alexander Hamilton
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