Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... TION OF MASSACHUSETTS . PAGE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE 3 Remarks on the Report of a Select Committee relative to Oaths and Sub- scriptions , made in the Convention on the 4th of December , 1820 . BASIS OF THE SENATE 8 Speech in the ...
... TION OF MASSACHUSETTS . PAGE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE 3 Remarks on the Report of a Select Committee relative to Oaths and Sub- scriptions , made in the Convention on the 4th of December , 1820 . BASIS OF THE SENATE 8 Speech in the ...
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... SPEECHES IN THE CONVENTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS . VOL . III . 1 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE . * In consequence of the separation SPEECHES IN THE CONVENTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITU- TION OF MASSACHUSETTS.
... SPEECHES IN THE CONVENTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS . VOL . III . 1 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE . * In consequence of the separation SPEECHES IN THE CONVENTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITU- TION OF MASSACHUSETTS.
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... tion seem somewhat too strong and intense . They seem , to these persons , to require the declaration of that faith which is deemed essential to personal salvation ; and therefore not at all fit to be adopted as a declaration of belief ...
... tion seem somewhat too strong and intense . They seem , to these persons , to require the declaration of that faith which is deemed essential to personal salvation ; and therefore not at all fit to be adopted as a declaration of belief ...
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... tion of the two houses , is not now the question ; but the ques- tion is , whether this be better than no mode . The gentleman from Roxbury called for authority on this sub- ject . He asked , what writer of reputation had approved the ...
... tion of the two houses , is not now the question ; but the ques- tion is , whether this be better than no mode . The gentleman from Roxbury called for authority on this sub- ject . He asked , what writer of reputation had approved the ...
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... tion . I agree , Sir , that this is a very difficult subject . Here are three hundred towns all possessing the right of representation ; and representation by towns is an ancient habit of the people . For one , I am disposed to preserve ...
... tion . I agree , Sir , that this is a very difficult subject . Here are three hundred towns all possessing the right of representation ; and representation by towns is an ancient habit of the people . For one , I am disposed to preserve ...
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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.