A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Band 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... - dent alone --- Debate on this subject --- The senate about equally divided upon it --- Amendments to the constitution proposed --- A national judiciary establish- 224 293 Page . ed --- Its powers and jurisdiction --- Vessels CONTENTS . 5.
... - dent alone --- Debate on this subject --- The senate about equally divided upon it --- Amendments to the constitution proposed --- A national judiciary establish- 224 293 Page . ed --- Its powers and jurisdiction --- Vessels CONTENTS . 5.
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... Vessels of North Carolina and Rhode Island placed on the same footing with those of the United States , until the 15th of January , 1790 --- Congress direct the secretary of the treasury to report , at their next session , a plan for ...
... Vessels of North Carolina and Rhode Island placed on the same footing with those of the United States , until the 15th of January , 1790 --- Congress direct the secretary of the treasury to report , at their next session , a plan for ...
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... vessels captured , and their crews made slaves-- Speech of the president at the opening of congress in December , 1793 -- Re- port of the secretary of state concerning foreign , restrictions on American com- merce- --- Mr . Jefferson ...
... vessels captured , and their crews made slaves-- Speech of the president at the opening of congress in December , 1793 -- Re- port of the secretary of state concerning foreign , restrictions on American com- merce- --- Mr . Jefferson ...
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... vessels of war , in time of peace , except such number only as congress should deem necessary , for the defense of the state , or its trade ; nor keep up any body of forces , except such number , as , in the judgment of congress , were ...
... vessels of war , in time of peace , except such number only as congress should deem necessary , for the defense of the state , or its trade ; nor keep up any body of forces , except such number , as , in the judgment of congress , were ...
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... vessels of war , or the number of land and sea forces , or appoint a commander in chief of the army and na- vy , unless nine states should assent to the same - nor could a ques- tion , on any other point , except adjournment from day to ...
... vessels of war , or the number of land and sea forces , or appoint a commander in chief of the army and na- vy , unless nine states should assent to the same - nor could a ques- tion , on any other point , except adjournment from day to ...
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Seite 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Seite 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Seite 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Seite 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Seite 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Seite 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Seite 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Seite 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...