If rules had been established, they must be conformed to.

If they were yet to be framed, it was hoped that they would be convenient and proper.

So far as ease could be made to comport with regularity, and with necessary forms, it ought to be consulted; but custom, and the dignity of office, were not to be disregarded.

The conversation continued upwards of an hour, but no change was made in the resolution of the President.
The subjects which pressed for immediate attention on the first legislature assembled under the new government, were numerous and important.

Much was to be created, and much to be reformed.
The subject of revenue, as constituting the vital spring without which the action of government could not long be continued, was taken up in the house of representatives, as soon as it could be introduced.