1797 PHILADELPHIA Acts of the Fifth Congress Cherokees Marine Corps Established

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1797 PHILADELPHIA Acts of the Fifth Congress Cherokees Marine Corps EstablishedUp for auction we have a 1797 Philadelphia (William Ross) printing of the "Acts Passed at the First Session of the Fifth Congress of the United States of America Begun and Held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday the Fifteenth of May, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-Seven, and of the Independence of the United States, the Twenty-First". Book also includes acts passed in both the Second and Third Sessions of the Fifth Congress.From -"A complete official record of the Acts of the Fifth Congress and the Journals of the three Sessions of the House for that Congress. Although the Acts' title refers only to the First Session, all three Sessions are included. The Second and Third Sessions are preceded by half titles. This printing of the Acts is not in Evans, Bristol, or Shipton & Mooney; NAIP records institutional holdings. The Alien & Sedition Acts and establishment of the Marine Corps, plus a treaty with the Cherokees, are among this Congress's significant Acts. The Journals begin with President Adams's Message of May 16, 1797, on deteriorating relations with France and the status of dealings with Spain on the Florida boundary. They cover the Blount impeachment and his attempts to induce Indians and settlers to detach Florida and Louisiana from Spain, and deliver them to England; the War in Europe and effects on American commerce; the fight between Congressmen Lyon and Griswold, and Lyon's expulsion; the quasi-War with France; the Non-Intercourse Act; petitions by Virginians and others opposing the Alien & Sedition Act. This was a lively Congress; offered here is an excellent record of its activities."This book was originally the property of Thomas Witherspoon and his name has is written at the top of the title page.This is a former library copy acquired by our seller directly in a sale of old stock by the library. As such, it is in poor to fair condition showing wear consistent with age, usage, and storage. Front cover is detached and both covers show rubbing wear. Spine cover present but does show some loss at the top and bottom, some splitting, and has rubbing wear. Has library bookplate inside front cover. Library perforation stamp on title page and first text page. Text pages complete and in good condition showing age discoloration and foxing. Interior binding still holding pages together well with some weakened areas.From Wikipedia -Major Acts of the Fifth Congress -Events -March 4, 1797 - John Adams and Thomas Jefferson became President and Vice President of the United StatesJuly 8, 1797 - The Senate expelled Tennessee Senator William Blount for conspiring with the BritishJuly 11, 1798 - The United States Marine Corps was establishedMajor Legislation -April 30, 1798: The U.S. Department of the Navy was establishedJune 18, 1798: Alien and Sedition Acts: ("An Act to establish a uniform rule of naturalization") (Naturalization Act of 1798)June 25, 1798: Alien and Sedition Acts: ("An Act concerning Aliens"),July 6, 1798: Alien and Sedition Acts: ("An Act respecting Alien Enemies")July 9, 1798: Act Further to Protect the Commerce of the United StatesJuly 11, 1798: The United States Marine Corps was establishedJuly 14, 1798: Alien and Sedition Acts: ("An Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States") (Sedition Act)July 16, 1798: Marine Hospital Service Act ("An Act for the relief of sick and disabled Seamen")Territories Organized -April 7, 1798 - Mississippi Territory was organized (It was formerly a portion of Georgia and South Carolina)Treaties Ratified -June 7, 1797: Treaty of Tripoli between the United States and TripoliJuly 7, 1797: Existing treaties with France were rescindedSeller's Note: Please keep in mind, these are old library books. Most are over 100 years old and, in some cases, over 200 years of age. They have been opened, closed, read, and handled ma... read more

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