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# Recognizances (Discharge) Act 1763

Source: The Statutes, Second Revised Edition: Volume 2. London. The Stationery Office. 1889.
AN ACT for the more easy Discharge of Recognizances estreated into His Majesty's Court of Exchequer.
WHEREAS many recognizances have been estreated into his Majesty's Court of Exchequer against persons for not appearing as parties or witnesses in his Majesty's courts of record at Westminster, or at the assizes and general quarter sessions or other courts of record in that part of Great Britain called England, or for not prosecuting indictments there, or otherwise not performing the conditions in such recognizances contained many of which neglects of duty have happened by the inattention of ignorant people, some of whom are imprisoned, and a great number of others liable to be so, by the process constantly issued against them out of the court of Exchequer, and directed to the sheriffs, though no other prosecution be subsisting, but merely for such forfeitures of their recognizances, from which there are no easy means at present, for poor persons especially, to procure any discharge: For remedy whereof, be it enacted by the King's most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that from and after the fifth day of May one thousand seven hundred and sixty four, it shall be lawful for the barons of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer, upon affidavit and petition to be presented to them by or on behalf of the person or persons imprisoned, or liable to be imprisoned on the forfeiture of any such recognizances, to discharge such person or persons, by order from the said barons, without any quietus to be sued out for that purpose, for which order no more than one pound and one shilling shall be taken by the officer appointed to give out the same: Provided that no discharge shall be given on such petitions where any debt is due to the crown, other than by the recognizances so prayed to be discharged, nor in any cases of defrauding his Majesty's revenue by contraband trade, or assaulting his Majesty's officers of the customs or excise in the execution of their duty, or any person or persons lawfully assisting them therein.
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# Recognizing the Honorable Phil English on the Occasion of His Retirement From the U.S. House of Representatives

Source: 2008 Congressional Record, Vol. 154, Page E2376
Recognizing the Honorable Phil English on the Occasion of His Retirement From the U.S. House of Representatives
HON. JO BONNER
OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of the Honorable Phil English for his service to the people of Pennsylvania and the United States House of Representatives. Congressman English has represented the Third Congressional District of the State of Pennsylvania for the past 14 years.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, Phil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979. His interest in politics began when he was young. At just the age of 20, he served as an alternate delegate to the 1976 Republican National Convention.
Phil began his career in public service as a legislative aide in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. In 1985, he was elected as Erie City Controller, the first Republican elected to citywide office in 20 years. After his term as controller, Phil helped design the campaign for Rick Santorum's upset win to the U.S. Senate. Phil then served as chief of staff for then State Senator Melissa Hart until he ran for an open House seat in 1994.
Known for his knowledge and experience with tax issues, Phil was appointed to the powerful Ways and Means Committee in his first year in Congress, becoming the first freshman Republican appointed to the committee in almost 30 years.
Throughout his service to Pennsylvania and the United States, Phil has fought hard for measures to increase the child tax credit, accelerate the reduction of income tax rates, encourage household savings, eliminate the individual and corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), cut the capital gains tax rate, increase expensing limits for businesses making capital investments, and encourage American companies operating overseas to reinvest in the United States. In the 110th Congress, Phil became the ranking member on the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a dedicated leader and friend to many in this body. I know his family-- his wife, Chris--and his many friends and colleagues join me in honoring his accomplishments and extending thanks for his service over the years on behalf of the State of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
Phil will surely enjoy the well deserved time he now has to spend with his family and loved ones. I wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.
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# Recognizing Brenda Welburn

Source: 2011 Congressional Record, Vol. 157, Page E1704
Recognizing Brenda Welburn
HON. JARED POLIS
OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, September 23, 2011
Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Brenda Welburn as the Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE).
Throughout Brenda's outstanding career with NASBE, she dedicated herself to supporting not only state policymakers across the 50 states but, more importantly, students all across the country.
Brenda spent many years at the helm of NASBE, serving as a critical resource for state policymakers elected and appointed to State Boards of Education. During my six years of service on the Colorado State Board, Brenda and NASBE were instrumental in supporting me and all of the board in our universally shared goal of improving public education. I will never forget how we worked together to implement the requirements of No Child Left Behind and to integrate its requirements with Colorado's education accountability systems. With Brenda's help, we managed to navigate school finance decisions while communicating the benefits of public school choice, such as online learning and charter schools, and connecting traditional K-12 programs with college and careers.
Throughout her remarkable tenure at NASBE, Brenda has served as a steady and thoughtful leader, actively assisting state board members across the country. Her influence has been felt coast to coast, and because of her steadfast commitment to establishing and maintaining effective education policies, children across the country have been given a greater chance to succeed.
Brenda, we will miss you, but we thank you for your dedicated service and congratulate you on your retirement.
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# Recognizing the Contributions of the Christmas Tree Industry to the United States Economy

Recognizing the Contributions of the Christmas Tree Industry to the United States Economy. Congressional Record: December 19, 2007 (Extensions of Remarks) Page E2657-E2658. DOCID:cr19de07-186.
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE INDUSTRY TO THE UNITED STATES ECONOMY
HON. DAVID WU
OF OREGON
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 15—Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this resolution.
During the holiday season, it is appropriate that we consider this resolution. Many Americans participate in the tradition of Christmas and Christmas trees are an important part of this tradition. Many memories associated with Christmas include a beautiful natural tree decorated with lights and ornaments with gifts underneath, shared with family and friends.
Whether families purchase a pre-cut tree or cut the trees themselves—the tree most likely came from a tree farm. More than 36 million Christmas trees are produced each year, and 98 percent of them come from Christmas trees farms. Christmas tree farms have a positive contribution to our economy.
None know the importance of Christmas trees to our economy better than Oregonians. In 2006, Christmas trees accounted for more than $121 million of the Oregon economy. Our number one agricultural commodity is nursery products, including Christmas trees. While many people know Oregon for our forests, it is fitting that we are also first in the Nation in Christmas tree production. I am proud to represent thousands of Oregonians who are part of the Christmas tree and nursery industry.
Christmas trees are both part of the Christmas and winter holiday season, and important to Oregon and the nation's economy. I commend my colleague, Ms. Foxx, for introducing this resolution.
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# Robbins v. Chicago City

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United States Supreme Court
71 U.S. 657
Robbins v. Chicago City

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# Robbins v. Whitman

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ROBBINS verſus WHITMAN.
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It then became a question, whether execution could issue out of this Court upon the judgment so affirmed?
And, it was ruled by the court, that execution might iffue at once, without referring the cause again to the Justice; as that would be a circuitous, inconvenient, and unreasonable mode of proceeding.
# Robbins v. Taxing District of Shelby Company Tennessee

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United States Supreme Court
120 U.S. 489
Robbins v. Taxing District of Shelby Company Tennessee
Luke E. Wright, for paintiff in error.
S. P. Walker, for defendant in error.
BRADLEY, J.

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# Robbins v. Clark

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United States Supreme Court
127 U.S. 622
Robbins v. Clark
John Selden and Geo. F. Edmunds, for Robbins.
H. H. Wells and Samuel Shellabarger, for Clark et al., executors.
BRADLEY, J.

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# Robert's Parliamentary Practice

PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE
AN INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENTARY LAW
BY
GENERAL HENRY M. ROBERT
Author of "Parliamentary Law," "Robert's Rules of Order Revised" and "Robert's Parliamentary Law Charts"
NEW YORK THE CENTURY CO.
COPYRIGHT, 1921, BY THE CENTURY CO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCE THIS BOOK, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN ANY FORM. 341
[The abbreviation "R. O. R." is used in this book for "Robert's Rules of Order Revised."]
PRINTED IN USA
CONTENTS
# Poultney v. Ross

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1788.
COMMON PLEAS, Philadelphia
County:
POULTNEY et al. verʃus Ross.
A
Upon thefe facts the queftion arofe, whether the entry in the Plaintiff's fhop book, attefted by one of them, upon folemn affirmation, was fufficient, in this cafe, to charge the Defendant? And the Preʃident delivered the following charge to the Jury. ​
1788.
SHIPPEN, Preʃident :– As the law that has prevailed upon this fubject, is adapted to the peculiar fituation of the country, it will naturally differ from the law which is eftablifhed in other places, under different circumftances. Thus, though in England, the fhop-book of a tradefman is not evidence of a debt, without the affiftant oath of the clerk who made the entry ; yet here, from the neceffity of the cafe, as bufinefs is often carried on by the principal, and many of our tradefmen do not keep clerks, the book, proved by the oath, of the Plaintiff himfelf, has always been admitted. The practice, in this refpect, however, has been confined to charge the original debtor, to whom the goods were fold; for, the neceffity of the cafe only required, that the Plaintiffs oath fhould be allowed to prove the actual delivery ; and it would be highly dangerous, if the evidence were extended to eftablifh the affumption of a third perfon to pay the debt.
It is the duty of the Jury, therefore, to confider, whether the Defendant, on the prefent occafion, is the original debtor, or merely a perfon affuming to pay the debt of another. If, indeed, it appears, that he has fent a fervant, or tradefman, for thefe goods, on his own account, he is clearly liable ; for, when they come to his ufe, that makes him the original debtor. But, if I go to a fhop with a joiner and fay to the mafter, “ I will fee you paid for the articles with which you truft this man ;” here, though I am liable upon proof of this undertaking, yet it is not in the character of the original debtor, for the joiner who received the goods is the original debtor ; but it is on account of what the law terms my collateral promife ; which cannot be proved by the teftimony of the party interefted, but, may be a note in writing, or by fome indifferent witnefs to the tranfaction.
In the cafe before us, the evidence of the Juftice ( Mr. Howell) is not certain as to the circumftances ; for, the goods were delivered in fmall parcels, from time to time ; they were fuch as fuited the joiner's buinefs; and, even from the Plaintiff's own account, they were applied to his ufe, though the Defendant was confidered to be liable for the payment. Whether thefe facts, therefore, and the Defendant's previous purchafe at the Plaintiff's ftore, will account for the acknowledgment of having received a part, the Jury muft determine. But if they are of opinion, that the Defendant has only affumed to pay the debt of another perfon, the Plaintiffs cannot be witneffes in the caufe, and, confequently, there is no proof of the original debtor, the Plaintiffs are witneffes to prove the entry in their book, and they are entitled to recover the amount of their demand.
VERDICT for the Defendant.
# Poultney v. City of Lafayette

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United States Supreme Court
44 U.S. 81
Poultney v. City of Lafayette

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# Pounamu: Notes on New Zealand Greenstone

POUNAMU.
NOTES ON NEW ZEALAND GREENSTONE.
POUNAMU
NOTES ON NEW ZEALAND GREENSTONE
BY
Major-General H. G. ROBLEY
Author of MOKO or Maori Tattooing,
AND OF
History of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1794–1887.
LONDON
T. J. S. GUILFORD & CO.. LTD.
Ceres Road, Kingston
1915
To
Mrs. DOUGLAS McLEAN
this little book on
Maori Greenstone
is respectfully dedicated by
THE AUTHOR.
CONTENTS.
| | | | PAGE |
| Introduction | Introduction | Introduction | vii |
| Chapter | I. | —CONCERNING POUNAMU | 9 |
| Chapter | II. | —WORKING POUNAMU | 19 |
| Chapter | III. | —GREENSTONE IMPLEMENTS | 23 |
| Chapter | IV. | —CONCERNING WAR-CLUBS | 31 |
| Chapter | V. | —GREENSTONE ORNAMENTS | 39 |
| Chapter | VI. | —HEI-TIKI | 51 |
| Glossary of Maori Words | Glossary of Maori Words | Glossary of Maori Words | 79 |
| Index | Index | Index | 80 |
INTRODUCTION.
THIS little book is an endeavour to set down the results of careful investigations extending over many years on the subject of pounamu or New Zealand greenstone, and the special uses to which it was applied by the Maori. For savage art, rude though it be, and doomed to extinction as civilization advances, has an individuality of its own which makes it of importance to the ethnologist and of interest to the student; and it is the duty, no less than the pleasure, of those who have studied it to place on record what they have been able to learn of its achievements.
Ever since the Pakeha, the first European visitors to New Zealand, regained their ship there has been much carrying away of examples of old Maori craftsmanship, and those in greenstone have always had a special attraction for collectors. So many specimens of worked pounamu, indeed, have been brought to the British Isles since Captain Cook's return to England in 1771, that the silver streak might almost be called te wai pounamu. The old worked greenstone now sees no more wars, but it is still the object of the rivalry of collectors, who value it, as its former possessors had done, for its beauty and rarity, and for the strange and interesting forms into which it has been wrought. ​A glossary of Maori words and phrases used in this book is given on page 79. It will, perhaps, be of use to those readers who are not acquainted with the native tongue.
In the hope that these notes on pounamu, and the drawings which have been made by the Author to illustrate them, may prove of interest to the general reader and of use to the student, they are offered, as the Maori says, Mo a muri mo a nehe—for the days that follow after.
Reader, I salute you.
THE AUTHOR.
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# Rich Crooks/Chapter 2

From Adventure magazine, 3 March 1920, p. 156.

### II

JACK, who was not a gay spendthrift and did not like the flashing luxury that usually attends the giddy young man of money, usually dined with me in a quiet restaurant that gave more attention to its cuisine than to potted plants and gilded frescoing. One evening he chanced to dine there alone, and a girl at a near-by table helplessly appealed to him.
She had lost her purse and her check came to one dollars and seventy cents. He did what anybody would have done, and what she intended a young fool would do also. Her explanations were plausible, and her personality seemed fascinating. He went home with her and was introduced to two old men, an uncle and a father, who, against Jack's protests, refunded the one dollar and seventy cents and gave him their thanks,
With the usual impudence he said of them to me:
“The old fellow with the glasses an' the twisted nose is the father. The other dyspeptic's her uncle.”
When he told me that their names were Joseph and Daniel Cornwall, I said nothing, though I had much to say.
I knew it was not by chance that he had been more or less artfully brought into their house. For a month in one way and another those same Cornwall brothers had been trying to get in touch with me. I did know nothing about the one called Joseph and not all that I wished to know about the one called Daniel—not all I would have liked to know in case our affairs were to be further entwined.
They had been “entwined”—if I may use so mild a word—some years before, but he didn't know it. That is, he did not know that Don Richmond, alias Everhard, was the same person that had entered his office, plundered his safe and later disposed very effectively of the person who tried to recover the little box of papers. Daniel Cornwall's suspicions centered on a man named Smithers, who was far from being innocent.
But I must continue with Jack's part for a few words more. He called on Cora again. He liked her, he loved her. I have often wondered why. There must be a benevolent destiny that occasionally takes young fools in hand. But Jack seemed to win the confidence of the two loose-jointed secretive old men by the very remark that any one would have thought most likely to get him thrown out of the house and have the door bolted behind him.
He was blindly led to discuss what relatives he had in the city and, with a little burst of pride, mentioned that I, Don Everhard, was his cousin. At that, he said, they became surprized and eager.
My name is well known. Any time a hack writer, one of these fellows that fill what space is left over from the day's news and are paid by the inch, simply must pay his rent, he rehashes what somebody before him has written of my record, discusses my psychology and speculates on how a man with so many notches on his gun—I never notched a gun in my life—can move unmolested in a civilized community. Those old fellows began to ask interested questions. They wanted to meet me. Jack said that he would have me over the very next afternoon. He did.
# Report of a Tour through the Bengal Provinces/Hasra

HASRA.
About a mile to the south-east of Punâwa are two small isolated ranges of low hills close to each other; the valley or pass between them is known as the Kol, and the place itself is known as Hasra. It appears that there was once a village named Hasra here, though none now exists. The entire space between these hills is thickly studded with remains.
​some kind of structure M; the stones are quite rough; perhaps it is only the quarry whence materials for the temples were obtained. The mounds appear to be the ruins of temples, built, not of stone, but of brick picked with stone. A and B are two mounds, A being the largest in the place. On A lie some plain granite pillars of the size and form shown in plate XVI. C D E are long low mounds which, having been lately excavated for bricks, are shown to have consisted of cells or rooms 10 × 8, evidently the remains of the cloisters of the great monastery at A. I could not find a single entire brick, but from the fragments it is evident that the bricks were more than 10 inches long and more than 6 inches wide. From these mounds have been exhumed numerous statues, of large size and in excellent preservation; they have been carried off to the adjacent village of Bishanpur Tandwa, about a mile to the south by a little west from this place. The whole of the ruins here appear to be of Buddhist monasteries and temples; there are no traces of any Brahmanical temples here.
The ground all over to the west of the hills is for some distance strewn with brickbats, but I could see no distinct mounds marking the sites of any structures outside the valley.
There are two tanks, one a large one between this place and Bishanpur.
PLATE II.
# Report of a Tour through the Bengal Provinces/Gowror

GOWROR.
About 12 miles east by a little north from Nâderâ and half a mile off the road to Bihâr is the village of Gowror; it ​contains the ruins of a very lofty mud fort. The fort is said to have been built by Mir Mustafá, Lord of Telâda. No date is assigned either to the fort or to Mir Mustafá, but the people have a vague idea of his having been one of Shir Shah’s nobles. This Mir Mustafá must have been a man of some note, as a ghat and ferry of the city of Patna are named after him; and on this ground, as the fort of Patna was built in Shir Shah’s time, it is not improbable that Mir Mustafá was one of his nobles. In the village are a number of fragments of Brahmanical statues; one of Durga slaying the Mahesasur; on a pedestal is sculptured a seated Buddha. There are besides other Buddhist fragments showing that it was once a place of note, both with Buddhists and Brahmans.