A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Band 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... taken on the first Monday of August , 1790 - Third session commences the first Monday of December , 1790 - Vermont and Kentucky admitted into the union - National bank es- tablished - Strongly opposed as unconstitutional - Cabinet ...
... taken on the first Monday of August , 1790 - Third session commences the first Monday of December , 1790 - Vermont and Kentucky admitted into the union - National bank es- tablished - Strongly opposed as unconstitutional - Cabinet ...
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... taken triennially . One half of the members , “ in- clusive of proxies , " to be necessary for a quorum , and each delc- gate to have a vote in all cases , and if absent , might appoint any other delegate from the same colony , his ...
... taken triennially . One half of the members , “ in- clusive of proxies , " to be necessary for a quorum , and each delc- gate to have a vote in all cases , and if absent , might appoint any other delegate from the same colony , his ...
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... taken every three years . As this included slaves , strong objections were made by the states having this species of population , and an alteration was proposed and finally carried , that the expenses of the union , should be borne by ...
... taken every three years . As this included slaves , strong objections were made by the states having this species of population , and an alteration was proposed and finally carried , that the expenses of the union , should be borne by ...
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... taken , and considered , as the property of these United States , and be disposed of and appropriated by congress , for the benefit of the whole confederacy , reserving , however , to the states within whose limits such crown lands may ...
... taken , and considered , as the property of these United States , and be disposed of and appropriated by congress , for the benefit of the whole confederacy , reserving , however , to the states within whose limits such crown lands may ...
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... taken or made by them previous to their admission to seats in congress . It is indeed to be presumed the respective states will be careful that the delegates they send to assist in managing the the general interest of the union , take ...
... taken or made by them previous to their admission to seats in congress . It is indeed to be presumed the respective states will be careful that the delegates they send to assist in managing the the general interest of the union , take ...
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Seite 499 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 499 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Seite 534 - ... in their persons, nor shall their houses or goods be burnt or otherwise destroyed, nor their fields wasted by the armed force of the enemy...
Seite 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Seite 246 - I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Seite 83 - 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 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Seite 171 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution ; and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt ? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor...
Seite 263 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.