A Guide to the Right Understanding of Our American Union, Or, Political, Economical, and Literary MiscellaniesDerby & Jackson, 1857 - 407 Seiten |
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... The President's Constitutional Advisers . Power of Congress over Public Improvements . The Mode of Selecting a new President .. Page 9 13 20 24 28 32 48 59 65 71 72 85 CHAPTER III . OF THE ACQUISITION OF NEW TERRITORY .
... The President's Constitutional Advisers . Power of Congress over Public Improvements . The Mode of Selecting a new President .. Page 9 13 20 24 28 32 48 59 65 71 72 85 CHAPTER III . OF THE ACQUISITION OF NEW TERRITORY .
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... IMPROVEMENTS . Page 202 210 223 238 242 The Alternative of Borrowing Disadvantageously , or Suspend- ing the Public Works .... 246 The Alternative of Debt or Taxation .. 249 The Alternative of a Suspension of Improvements , or an In ...
... IMPROVEMENTS . Page 202 210 223 238 242 The Alternative of Borrowing Disadvantageously , or Suspend- ing the Public Works .... 246 The Alternative of Debt or Taxation .. 249 The Alternative of a Suspension of Improvements , or an In ...
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... improvements . We hang criminals for murder and arson , or refrain from hanging , regardless of the notions of Congressional philan- thropy . We model our civil codes at our unrestricted will , institute jury trials or dispense with ...
... improvements . We hang criminals for murder and arson , or refrain from hanging , regardless of the notions of Congressional philan- thropy . We model our civil codes at our unrestricted will , institute jury trials or dispense with ...
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... improvements , United States Bank , and every other permanent question of any moment on which our citizens have ever differed nationally . With as little absurdity might Christians assemble , without distinc- tion of sects , to ...
... improvements , United States Bank , and every other permanent question of any moment on which our citizens have ever differed nationally . With as little absurdity might Christians assemble , without distinc- tion of sects , to ...
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... improvements , canals , railroads , plank roads , electric telegraphs , steamboat navigation , steamship con- struction , public education , and all other elements of pro- gress , to a degree which no other people ever witnessed ; and ...
... improvements , canals , railroads , plank roads , electric telegraphs , steamboat navigation , steamship con- struction , public education , and all other elements of pro- gress , to a degree which no other people ever witnessed ; and ...
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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.