Proceedings of the New York Historical Society (Yr. 1845) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... THE FoURTH. After the third day of March, one thousand eight hun-i dred and thirteen, the compensation of the President shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars a year. ARTrcnE THE FIFTH. After the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, the ofl'ice of Vice-President shall 'cease. And the Senate, on the same day in each year, when the President shall be annually appointed, shall choose a Speaker; and in the absence of the Speaker, or when he shall exercise the oflice of President, the Senate shall choose a Speaker pro tempore. ARTICLE THE SrxTH. After the third day of March, one thousand eight hun-dred and th'rteen. the President shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers, and Consuls, Judges of the Snpreme Court, and all other ofiicers of the United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law. But Congress may, by law, vest the appointment of such oflicers as they think proper, in the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and of the inferior oflicers in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the 'heads of departments. But no law vesting the power of appointment shall be for a longer term than two years. All proceedings on nominations shall be with closed doors, and without debate; but information of the character and qualifications of the person nominated shall be received. ' ARTICLE THE SEVENTH. After the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, the President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of Congress, by granting commissions, which shall expire...