Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... honorable member from Roxbury † proposes to divide the State into certain legislative districts , and Remarks made on the 15th of December , 1820 , in the Convention , upon the Resolution to divide the Commonwealth into Districts for ...
... honorable member from Roxbury † proposes to divide the State into certain legislative districts , and Remarks made on the 15th of December , 1820 , in the Convention , upon the Resolution to divide the Commonwealth into Districts for ...
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... honorable member from Worcestert support the first part of this proposition , that is to say , that part which provides for the choice of senators accord- ing to population , without explaining entirely their views as to the latter part ...
... honorable member from Worcestert support the first part of this proposition , that is to say , that part which provides for the choice of senators accord- ing to population , without explaining entirely their views as to the latter part ...
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... honorable member from Worcester , in contending for the admission of the mere popu- lar principle in all branches of the government , told us , that our system rested on the intelligence of the community . He told us truly . But allow ...
... honorable member from Worcester , in contending for the admission of the mere popu- lar principle in all branches of the government , told us , that our system rested on the intelligence of the community . He told us truly . But allow ...
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... honorable member from Worcester . He contends , that the smallest town has a right to its representative . This is true ; but the largest town ( Boston ) has a right also to fifty . These rights are pre- cisely equal . They stand on the ...
... honorable member from Worcester . He contends , that the smallest town has a right to its representative . This is true ; but the largest town ( Boston ) has a right also to fifty . These rights are pre- cisely equal . They stand on the ...
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... honorable member from Worcester founds his argument on the right of town corporations , as such , to be represented in the legislature . If he only mean that right which the constitu- tion at present secures , his observation is true ...
... honorable member from Worcester founds his argument on the right of town corporations , as such , to be represented in the legislature . If he only mean that right which the constitu- tion at present secures , his observation is true ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
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.