...evidence on which such opinion is founded, with leave to take testimony viva vote or by deposition, to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. A motion was then made by Mr. Polk that the said memorial be referred to the Committee of Ways and...

...such clerkships or appointments. 9. Resolved, That each of the foregoing committees be authorized to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. 10. Resolved, That it be a standing rule of this House, that in the appointment of all committees,...

...made by the Assembly tor the redemption, of said bonds — and that said committee be authorized to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. Which was adopted. Messrs. Agry and Meeker were then appointed of the said committee on the part of...

...such clerkships or appointments. 9. Resolved, That each of the foregoing committees be authorized to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. 10. Resolved, That it be a standing rule of this House that in the appointment of all committees, standing...

...such clerkships or appointments. 9. Resolved, That each of the foregoing committees be authorized to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. 10. Resolved, That it be a standing rule of this House that in the appointment of all committees, standing...

...House to take into consideration the Governor's message in relation to the Union Bank, with power to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be immediately communicated to the Senate. Which resolutions...

...made by the Assembly for the redemption of said bonds — and that said committee be authorized to send for persons and papers, and to report by bill or otherwise. Which was adopted. Messrs. Agry and Meeker were then appointed of the said committee on the part of...

...to report in what manner and to what extent the public expenditures may be reduced, shall have power to sit during the recess of Congress, to send for persons and papers, and that the committee may employ a clerk at the usual rate of compensation. Pending which, On motion of...

...and ought to be curtailed ; that said Committee he authorized to sit during the recess of Congress, and to report by bill or otherwise, and that said...appoint a clerk for the term of six months, and no more. The total amount of money due the government by the principal postmasters of Virginia, at the time...

...manner in which they are treated by the civil and military authorities of the United States, with power to sit during the recess of Congress ; to send for persons and papers ; to employ a clerk ; to subpoena or compel the attendance of witnesses ; to hear the complaints of...