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Resolutions in relation to a proposition of Massachusetts to change the Constitution of the United States. 1845 206 (1845)

handle is hein.slavery/ssactsga0343 and id is 1 raw text is: RESOLUTIONS. events to remove fromu the fiold of his usefuliess and fame, the venerated Hero, Patriot and Statesman, Andrew .lack- son1: And, iiiasmuch as it is befiting a gratefl people to testify, in a becoming manner, their regret for this mournfil, though not unexpected event, in which our country laments the loss of one n1o less distinguished by the splendor of his military achievements,than the wisdom and eventful importance of is civil services- Be it therefre rcsolved by the Senate and House of Represent- alives, Tlhat in the death of Andrew Jackson, the people of this Union have lost the man who, if not equal in civil and milita- ry achievements, was second only to him whose memory is em- balined, as first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts and affections of his countrymen, (a shrine more durable than sculptured marble or consecrated urn,) the stirring incidents and important events of wliose life have stamped the impress of his greatness upon the undying history of the times, to ava- ken proud reminiscences in the mind of the living, and grate- fil oblations in the learts of succeeding generations. ResolcL'd, That we approve of the proposition to erect, at Washington city, by the generous ofleriig of a nation's grati- tude, a suitable Monument, commemorative of his civil and military fame. And( bc it further resolved, That his Excellency the Govern- or be, and is hlcruby autlhorized and requested to contract with a suitable artist for pailting, inl a style and finish similar to those of Washington and Jefferson, a full length likeness of Andrew Jackson, to be deposited in the Senate Chamber. And, cntertaining a proper estimate of the high ciaracter and distinguished services of tile Honorable William II. Craw- ford, deceased- Resolred, That his Excellency the Governor be, and he is au- thorized to contract with some .skilful artist, for the painting of a portrait of said deceased ,Patriot and Statesman, at ltil length, and have the same placed in the Senate Chamber. Assented to, December 29th, 184-5. Resolutions in relation to a proposition of Massachlusetts to change the Constitution of the United States. The Committee on the State of the Republic, to wiom were referred certain Legislative Resolves of' the State of Massa- chusetts, proposing an alteration in the Constitution of the United States, so as to apportion Representatives in Coigress 200

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