History of the Life and Times of James Madison, Band 1Little, Brown, 1859 - 683 Seiten |
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... Respect for the Purity of the Elective Franchise Chosen by the General Assembly to be a Member of the Council of State Correspondence be- tween him and the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith - Relations with Governor Henry - Important Agency of ...
... Respect for the Purity of the Elective Franchise Chosen by the General Assembly to be a Member of the Council of State Correspondence be- tween him and the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith - Relations with Governor Henry - Important Agency of ...
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... on Commerce - Measures for promot- ing Commerce of the State - Concentration to particular Ports - Mr. Madison proposes Arrangement with Maryland respect- - -- CONTENTS . - xix ing Jurisdiction and Navigation of xviii CONTENTS .
... on Commerce - Measures for promot- ing Commerce of the State - Concentration to particular Ports - Mr. Madison proposes Arrangement with Maryland respect- - -- CONTENTS . - xix ing Jurisdiction and Navigation of xviii CONTENTS .
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... of the Treaty of Peace respecting British Debts - Prop- osition made by Mr. Madison at the late Session again brought forward Improved Sentiments of the Legislature with re- gard to it Finally lost by a singular Accident -
... of the Treaty of Peace respecting British Debts - Prop- osition made by Mr. Madison at the late Session again brought forward Improved Sentiments of the Legislature with re- gard to it Finally lost by a singular Accident -
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... respect , become a most important branch of historical inquiry , and , by a natural and just relation , go hand in hand with the great public questions in which they have borne dis- tinguished part . Of the statesmen of America , few ...
... respect , become a most important branch of historical inquiry , and , by a natural and just relation , go hand in hand with the great public questions in which they have borne dis- tinguished part . Of the statesmen of America , few ...
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... - tracted to within a few years of the term of his own . His father was , no less , the object of his dutiful and affectionate attachment and respect . EDUCATION . 9 The correspondence between them , from the 8 LIFE AND TIMES OF MADISON .
... - tracted to within a few years of the term of his own . His father was , no less , the object of his dutiful and affectionate attachment and respect . EDUCATION . 9 The correspondence between them , from the 8 LIFE AND TIMES OF MADISON .
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Seite 351 - It is agreed that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Seite 646 - That, in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty...
Seite 647 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Seite 645 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Seite 646 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free ; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage, and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assented, for the public good.
Seite 645 - That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services ; which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge, to be hereditary.
Seite 647 - That no free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue, and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
Seite 143 - Because we hold it for a fundamental and undeniable truth, "that Religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator and the Manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence.
Seite 108 - With an humble confidence in the mercies of the Supreme and impartial Judge and Ruler of the universe, we most devoutly implore his divine goodness to protect us happily through this great conflict, to dispose our adversaries to reconciliation on reasonable terms, and thereby to relieve the empire from the calamities of civil war.* * About the tenth of July, 1775, the Declaration of Congre« was proclaimed at the head of the several regiments.
Seite 394 - ... that in the attainment of complete justice for all your toils and dangers, and in the gratification of every wish so far as may be done consistently with the great duty I owe my country, and those powers we are bound to respect, you may freely command my services to the utmost extent of my abilities...