The History of the United States of America, Volume 4Harper, 1852 |
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... allowed a period of only ten days within which to elect the mem- bers of it ; and the minority in the Assembly had been able to find no other means of preventing this precipita- tion , except by absenting themselves , and so depriving ...
... allowed a period of only ten days within which to elect the mem- bers of it ; and the minority in the Assembly had been able to find no other means of preventing this precipita- tion , except by absenting themselves , and so depriving ...
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... allowed , as yet , any veto power on the passage of legislative acts . Supposing the choice to be vested in the state assem- blies independently of the governor , should it be made by concurrent vote , that is , by each house acting ...
... allowed , as yet , any veto power on the passage of legislative acts . Supposing the choice to be vested in the state assem- blies independently of the governor , should it be made by concurrent vote , that is , by each house acting ...
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... allowed them to re- main till twenty - two years of age , after which , if they did not return , their property was to be liable to double taxes . Smith's education , talents , and extensive prop- erty had brought him at once into ...
... allowed them to re- main till twenty - two years of age , after which , if they did not return , their property was to be liable to double taxes . Smith's education , talents , and extensive prop- erty had brought him at once into ...
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... allowed to perish in consequence of the recent alteration . It would be cruel to neglect them and to divert their industry to other channels , since it is not possible for the hand of man to change from one employment to another without ...
... allowed to perish in consequence of the recent alteration . It would be cruel to neglect them and to divert their industry to other channels , since it is not possible for the hand of man to change from one employment to another without ...
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... allowed on salted pro- 1789 . visions and fish exported . A duty of six cents per pound , intended to be pro- hibitory , was agreed to on manufactured tobacco , that is , tobacco prepared for chewing . On motion of Carroll of Maryland ...
... allowed on salted pro- 1789 . visions and fish exported . A duty of six cents per pound , intended to be pro- hibitory , was agreed to on manufactured tobacco , that is , tobacco prepared for chewing . On motion of Carroll of Maryland ...
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Page 368 - I never did by myself, or any other, or indirectly, say a syllable, nor attempt any kind of influence. I can further protest, in the same awful presence, that I never did, by myself, or any other, directly or indirectly, write, dictate or procure any one sentence or sentiment to be inserted in his, or any other gazette, to which my name was not affixed or that of my office.
Page 363 - The first and only instance of variance from the former part of my resolution, I was duped into by the Secretary of the Treasury, and made a tool for forwarding his schemes, not then sufficiently understood by me ; and, of all the errors of my political life, this has occasioned me the deepest regret.
Page 610 - No, sir: it will not be peace, but a sword: it will be no better than a lure to draw victims within the reach of the tomahawk. On this theme, my emotions are unutterable. If I could find words for them — if my powers bore any proportion to my zeal — I would swell my voice to such a note of remonstrance it should reach every log-house beyond the mountains.
Page 203 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide rules and regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Page 200 - ... all men are created equal; and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; and that among these are, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
Page 364 - I acknowledge and avow; and this was not merely a speculative difference. His system flowed from principles adverse to liberty, and was calculated to undermine and demolish the republic, by creating an influence of his department over members of the legislature.
Page 588 - As therefore it is perfectly clear to my understanding, that the assent of the House of Representatives is not necessary to the validity of a treaty...
Page 695 - For our country's sake, and for the sake of republican liberty, it is our earnest wish that your example may be the guide of your successors ; and thus, after being the ornament and safeguard of the present age, become the patrimony of our descendants.
Page 114 - ... 7th. That no commercial treaty shall be ratified without the concurrence of two-thirds of the whole number of the members of the senate; and no treaty, ceding, contracting, restraining, or suspending the territorial rights or claims of the United States...
Page 360 - ... than has yet fallen to the lot of fallibility, I believe it will be difficult, if not impracticable, to manage the reins of government, or to keep the parts of it together; for if, instead of laying our shoulders to the machine after measures are decided on, one pulls this way and another that, before the utility of the thing is fairly tried, it must inevitably be torn asunder; and in my opinion the fairest prospect of happiness and prosperity, that ever was presented to man, will be lost perhaps...