fifty first congress (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st. Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Samuel J. Randall, a Represtatives from Pennsylvania. Delivered in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. Fifty-First Congress. First Session. Engraved Frontis-piece protected by tissue guard. 157 pp. born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 10, 1828; attended the common schools and the University Academy in Philadelphia; engaged in mercantile pursuits; member of the common council of Philadelphia 1852-1855; member of the State senate in 1858 and 1859; served as a member of the First Troop of Philadelphia in 1861 and was in the Union Army three months of that year and again as captain in 1863; was promoted to provost marshal at Gettysburg; elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and to the thirteen succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1863, until his death; chairman, Committee on Appropriations (Forty-fourth, Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth, and Fiftieth Congresses), Committee on Public Expenditures (Forty-seventh Congress); Speaker of the House of Representatives (Forty-fourth through Forty-sixth Congresses); died in Washington, D.C., April 13, 1890; interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. 134pp. + frontispiece. Bound in full cloth with blind-stamped and gold gilt titling and decoration. VERY GOOD. The head and foot of the spine lightly shelf rubbed, marginal wear of the edges and corners, otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text is clean and unmarked, and the boards remain bright and distinct. As pictured.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers readers a unique analysis of a member of the United States House of Representatives, Joshua S. Salmon, who died in 1902. The author traces Salmon's life, from his birth in New Jersey in 1846 to his untimely death. In addition to providing a detailed biography, the book also examines Salmon's political career and his contributions to American society. Particularly, the author emphasizes Salmon's work on the Committee on Claims, where he demonstrated a commitment to fairness and justice. This book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history or the history of the United States Congress. It also offers insights into the life of a man who dedicated his life to public service and made a significant impact on his community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This publication offers a historical examination of the events that led to delays in the completion of the first session of the Fifty-Ninth United States Congress. The text examines specific examples of delays in the handling of bills and joint resolutions, with a focus on the work of the Government Printing Office, the House and Senate enrolling forces, and the conferees involved in the legislative process. By exploring the challenges and inefficiencies encountered during the session, the book sheds light on the complexities of congressional procedure and the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the handling of legislative documents. It also prompts reflection on the ways in which these historical insights can inform and improve contemporary legislative practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.