The Works of Daniel Webster..., Band 5Little, Brown, 1858 |
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... important question , as a green spot in the midst of the fiery deserts of party strife , on which all may meet harmoniously and amicably , and hold common counsel for the common good . The power of Congress over the subject of ...
... important question , as a green spot in the midst of the fiery deserts of party strife , on which all may meet harmoniously and amicably , and hold common counsel for the common good . The power of Congress over the subject of ...
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... important changes , have taken place since . The system is now greatly simplified and improved , and it is also made much more extensive as to those whom it embraces . It is hardly too much to say , that it is pre- posterous to contend ...
... important changes , have taken place since . The system is now greatly simplified and improved , and it is also made much more extensive as to those whom it embraces . It is hardly too much to say , that it is pre- posterous to contend ...
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... important inquiry . The Con- stitution requires us to establish uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcy , if we establish any . What is this uniformity , or in what is it to consist ? The honorable gentleman says that the meaning is ...
... important inquiry . The Con- stitution requires us to establish uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcy , if we establish any . What is this uniformity , or in what is it to consist ? The honorable gentleman says that the meaning is ...
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... important part of the case , another question arises upon the proposed amendment . Shall the bankruptcy act , in its application to individuals , be voluntary only , or both voluntary and compulsory ? It is well known that I prefer that ...
... important part of the case , another question arises upon the proposed amendment . Shall the bankruptcy act , in its application to individuals , be voluntary only , or both voluntary and compulsory ? It is well known that I prefer that ...
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... importance as some other gentlemen , and I should cheerfully support a bill which did not contain it , if by so doing I could contribute to the success of the general measure . In truth , on this question , and on many others , my vote ...
... importance as some other gentlemen , and I should cheerfully support a bill which did not contain it , if by so doing I could contribute to the success of the general measure . In truth , on this question , and on many others , my vote ...
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Seite 170 - Vive, vale. Si quid novisti rectius istis Candidus imperti ; si non his utere mecum.
Seite 487 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law ; a law which hears before it condemns ; which proceeds* upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
Seite 81 - Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Seite 484 - Upon principle, every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability, in respect to transactions or considerations already past, must be deemed retrospective.
Seite 341 - Third, new States of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provision of the Federal Constitution.
Seite vii - An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters...
Seite 121 - was a public act of persons in her Majesty's service, obeying the order of their superior authorities.
Seite 81 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
Seite 145 - ... the simplest rule will be, that the vessel being American shall be evidence that the seamen on board are such.
Seite 493 - A contract is a compact between two or more parties, and is either executory or executed. An executory contract is one in which a party binds himself to do, or not to do, a particular thing ; such was the law under which the conveyance was made by the governor.