The History of the United States of America, Volume 4Harper, 1852 |
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... tion of Washington , a period of the greatest im- portance , as having fixed upon the federal gov- ernment that character and those methods of ad- ministration which it has ever since retained ; im- portant , also , for the origin and ...
... tion of Washington , a period of the greatest im- portance , as having fixed upon the federal gov- ernment that character and those methods of ad- ministration which it has ever since retained ; im- portant , also , for the origin and ...
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... tion , except by absenting themselves , and so depriving the House of a quorum . But the majority were not to be so thwarted ; and some of these absentees , so the pro- test alleged , had been seized by a mob , forcibly dragged to the ...
... tion , except by absenting themselves , and so depriving the House of a quorum . But the majority were not to be so thwarted ; and some of these absentees , so the pro- test alleged , had been seized by a mob , forcibly dragged to the ...
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... tion , was the venerable George Bryan , one of the judges of the Supreme Court , and late vice - president of the state , always a warm partisan of the old constitutional or ultra - liberal party . Albert Gallatin , an emigrant from ...
... tion , was the venerable George Bryan , one of the judges of the Supreme Court , and late vice - president of the state , always a warm partisan of the old constitutional or ultra - liberal party . Albert Gallatin , an emigrant from ...
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... tion to revise the Constitution . " At the same time , " says this address , " that , from motives of affection to our sister states , the Virginia Convention yielded their as- sent to the ratification , they gave the most unequivocal ...
... tion to revise the Constitution . " At the same time , " says this address , " that , from motives of affection to our sister states , the Virginia Convention yielded their as- sent to the ratification , they gave the most unequivocal ...
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... tion of these proceedings may be found in the extreme poverty to which Rhode Island , always greatly depend- ent on trade , had been reduced in the course of the Revolutionary war , a depression out of which she had not yet recovered ...
... tion of these proceedings may be found in the extreme poverty to which Rhode Island , always greatly depend- ent on trade , had been reduced in the course of the Revolutionary war , a depression out of which she had not yet recovered ...
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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...