Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... important feature of these proposed changes was , that a profession of belief in the Christian religion was no longer required as a qualification for office . The resolutions reported by this committee became the subject of a discussion ...
... important feature of these proposed changes was , that a profession of belief in the Christian religion was no longer required as a qualification for office . The resolutions reported by this committee became the subject of a discussion ...
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... importance and its splendor , by the es- tablishment of the general government . While the States pos- sessed the power of making war and peace , and maintained military forces by their own authority , the power of the State executives ...
... importance and its splendor , by the es- tablishment of the general government . While the States pos- sessed the power of making war and peace , and maintained military forces by their own authority , the power of the State executives ...
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... important mistake in the manner in which this question has been stated . It has been said , that we propose to give to property , merely as such , a con- trol over the people , numerically considered . But this I take not to be at all ...
... important mistake in the manner in which this question has been stated . It has been said , that we propose to give to property , merely as such , a con- trol over the people , numerically considered . But this I take not to be at all ...
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... importance to the distinction , as to lead individuals greatly to regard it . In some of the States , a different sort of qualifi- cation in the electors is required for the two houses ; and this is probably the most proper and ...
... importance to the distinction , as to lead individuals greatly to regard it . In some of the States , a different sort of qualifi- cation in the electors is required for the two houses ; and this is probably the most proper and ...
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... for ; but it is not a clearer right than the right of property , though it may be more important . It is , therefore , entitled to protection . But property is also to be protected ; and when it is BASIS OF THE SENATE . 19.
... for ; but it is not a clearer right than the right of property , though it may be more important . It is , therefore , entitled to protection . But property is also to be protected ; and when it is BASIS OF THE SENATE . 19.
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الصفحة 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...
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 477 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this constitution.
الصفحة 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...
الصفحة 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.