Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... granted , that the members of both these houses are to be chosen annually . The immediate question now under discussion is , In what manner shall the senators be elected ? They are to be chosen in districts ; but shall they be chosen in ...
... granted , that the members of both these houses are to be chosen annually . The immediate question now under discussion is , In what manner shall the senators be elected ? They are to be chosen in districts ; but shall they be chosen in ...
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... granted , the following year ; especially those which were more A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 2d of January , 1815 . particularly designed to insure the payment of the notes of BANK OF ...
... granted , the following year ; especially those which were more A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 2d of January , 1815 . particularly designed to insure the payment of the notes of BANK OF ...
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... granted . Let it first be shown , that in this question there is nothing which can affect the interest , the character , or the duty of this country . Let it be proved , that we are not called upon , by either of these considerations ...
... granted . Let it first be shown , that in this question there is nothing which can affect the interest , the character , or the duty of this country . Let it be proved , that we are not called upon , by either of these considerations ...
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... granted that the policy of this country , springing from the nature of our government and the spirit of all our institutions , is , so far as it respects the interest- ing questions which agitate the present age , on the side of lib ...
... granted that the policy of this country , springing from the nature of our government and the spirit of all our institutions , is , so far as it respects the interest- ing questions which agitate the present age , on the side of lib ...
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... granted , would think the term very properly applied . In this , however , I was mistaken . The dead and the living rise up together to call me to account , and I must defend myself as well as I am able . Let us inquire , then , Sir ...
... granted , would think the term very properly applied . In this , however , I was mistaken . The dead and the living rise up together to call me to account , and I must defend myself as well as I am able . Let us inquire , then , Sir ...
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Seite 342 - I have not allowed myself, Sir, to look beyond the Union, to see what might lie hidden in the dark recess behind. I have not coolly weighed the chances of preserving liberty when the bonds that unite us together shall be broken asunder. I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion, to see whether, with my short sight, I can fathom the depth of the abyss below...
Seite 200 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Seite 319 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining, within their respective limits, the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.
Seite 501 - Whereas it is necessary for the support of government, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods, wares, and merchandises imported: Be it enacted, etc.
Seite 455 - Canada acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union: but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Seite 317 - Mr. President, I shall enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts ; she needs none. There she is. Behold her, and judge for yourselves. There is her history ; the world knows it by heart.
Seite 275 - I never shall be, into crimination and recrimination, the honorable member may perhaps find that, in that contest, there will be blows to take as well as blows to give; that others can state comparisons as significant, at least, as his own; and that his impunity may possibly demand of him whatever powers of taunt and sarcasm he may possess. I commend him to a prudent husbandry of his resources.
Seite 477 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this constitution.
Seite 255 - September last, shall be disposed of for the common benefit of the United States and be settled and formed into distinct republican States, which shall become members of the Federal Union and have the same rights of sovereignty, freedom and independence as the other States...
Seite 498 - To grant patents for useful inventions. "To secure to authors exclusive rights for a certain time. "To establish public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, commerce, trades, and manufactures.