A Guide to the Right Understanding of Our American Union, Or, Political, Economical, and Literary MiscellaniesDerby & Jackson, 1857 - 407 Seiten |
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... existing notions of nationalities mystifying our Federal limitations - while the same difficulty , existing ratably among ourselves , dis- turbs the fellowship of our thirty millions of inhabitants , and endangers the union of our ...
... existing notions of nationalities mystifying our Federal limitations - while the same difficulty , existing ratably among ourselves , dis- turbs the fellowship of our thirty millions of inhabitants , and endangers the union of our ...
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... EXISTING PARTIES . The Anatomy of Politics . Vices of Political Minorities .. Merits and Demerits of Existing Parties .. The Southern Disunionists .... The Clayton - Bulwer Treaty .. CHAPTER V. OF A UNITED STATES BANK . The United ...
... EXISTING PARTIES . The Anatomy of Politics . Vices of Political Minorities .. Merits and Demerits of Existing Parties .. The Southern Disunionists .... The Clayton - Bulwer Treaty .. CHAPTER V. OF A UNITED STATES BANK . The United ...
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... the injury denounced by Washington , " of alienating one portion of our country from the rest ? " And here we may note why the Confederation ordinance of 1787 is unfitted to the existing Union . The 14 THE SLAVERY QUESTION .
... the injury denounced by Washington , " of alienating one portion of our country from the rest ? " And here we may note why the Confederation ordinance of 1787 is unfitted to the existing Union . The 14 THE SLAVERY QUESTION .
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Alexander Bryan Johnson. of 1787 is unfitted to the existing Union . The Confedera- tion was an Association of States ; but the existing Union . is an association of the people . The Confederacy was formed by delegates who acted as ...
Alexander Bryan Johnson. of 1787 is unfitted to the existing Union . The Confedera- tion was an Association of States ; but the existing Union . is an association of the people . The Confederacy was formed by delegates who acted as ...
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... existing powers of the Constitution shall be con- strued ; hence , should the powers of the General Govern- ment be enlarged by duly authorized amendments , the enlargement will diminish the cohesive principles of the Confederacy . The ...
... existing powers of the Constitution shall be con- strued ; hence , should the powers of the General Govern- ment be enlarged by duly authorized amendments , the enlargement will diminish the cohesive principles of the Confederacy . The ...
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 273 - For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment ; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place ; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool : are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts...
Seite 273 - I see, men's judgments are A parcel of their fortunes ; and things outward Do draw the inward quality after them, To suffer all alike.
Seite 34 - Constitution, which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity, and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable.
Seite 40 - While foreign nations less blessed with that freedom which is power than ourselves are advancing with gigantic strides in the career of public improvement, were we to slumber in indolence or fold up our arms and proclaim to the world that we are palsied by the will of our constituents, would it not be to cast away the bounties of Providence and doom ourselves to perpetual inferiority?
Seite 244 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this State to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief...
Seite 29 - ... and the fire that is never quenched ;" and the natural effects produced by it is universal anguish and despair, — " weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
Seite 34 - That it will meet the full and entire approbation of every state is not perhaps to be expected; but each will doubtless consider that had her interest been alone consulted, the consequences might have been particularly disagreeable or injurious to others; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish.
Seite 34 - It is at all times difficult to draw with precision the line between those rights, which must be surrendered, and those, which may be reserved; and on the present occasion this difficulty was increased by a difference among the several states, as to their situation, extent, habits, and particular interests.
Seite 39 - While dwelling with pleasing satisfaction upon the superior excellence of our political institutions, let us not be unmindful that liberty is power; that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must, in proportion to its numbers, be the most powerful nation upon earth...
Seite 208 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws.