The Federalist on the New ConstitutionGlazier, Masters & Company, 1831 - 542 pages A collection of 85 articles and essays written to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. |
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... possessed the confi- dence of the people , and many of whom had become highly dis- tinguished by their patriotism , virtue and wisdom , in times which tried the souls of men , undertook the arduous task . In the mild season of peace ...
... possessed the confi- dence of the people , and many of whom had become highly dis- tinguished by their patriotism , virtue and wisdom , in times which tried the souls of men , undertook the arduous task . In the mild season of peace ...
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... possess territories on or near this continent , because the cheapness and excellence of our produc- tions , added to the circumstance of vicinity , and the enterprise and address of our merchants and navigators , will give us a greater ...
... possess territories on or near this continent , because the cheapness and excellence of our produc- tions , added to the circumstance of vicinity , and the enterprise and address of our merchants and navigators , will give us a greater ...
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... possess not qualifications to extend their influ- ence beyond the narrow circles of personal intrigue ; but it could never promote the greatness or happiness of the people of Amer ica . Referring the examination of the principle itself ...
... possess not qualifications to extend their influ- ence beyond the narrow circles of personal intrigue ; but it could never promote the greatness or happiness of the people of Amer ica . Referring the examination of the principle itself ...
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... possess the most attractive merit , and the most diffusive and established characters . It must be confessed , that in this , as in most other cases , there is a mean , on both sides of which inconveniences will be found to lie . By ...
... possess the most attractive merit , and the most diffusive and established characters . It must be confessed , that in this , as in most other cases , there is a mean , on both sides of which inconveniences will be found to lie . By ...
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... possess these requi- site endowments . Does it consist in the greater security afforded by a greater variety of parties , against the event of any one party being able to outnumber and oppress the rest ? In an equal de- gree does the ...
... possess these requi- site endowments . Does it consist in the greater security afforded by a greater variety of parties , against the event of any one party being able to outnumber and oppress the rest ? In an equal de- gree does the ...
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Page 395 - 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.
Page 395 - When land forces are raised by any state for the common defence, all officers of or under the rank of colonel shall be appointed by the legislature of each state respectively, by whom such forces shall be raised, or in such manner as such state shall direct ; and all vacancies shall be filled up by the state which first made the appointment. ARTICLE VIII. All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in...
Page 315 - The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is in fact, and must be, regarded by the judges as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body.
Page 179 - The better to secure and perpetuate mutual friendship and intercourse among the people of the different States in this Union, the free inhabitants of each of these States, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from justice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens...
Page 162 - Philadelphia, for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of Confederation, and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein, as shall, when agreed to in Congress, and confirmed by the States, render the federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of government and the preservation of the Union...
Page 39 - The two great points of difference between a democracy and a republic are : first, the delegation of the government, in the latter, to a small number of citizens elected by the rest; secondly, the greater number of citizens and greater sphere of country over which the latter may be extended.
Page 400 - 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.
Page 222 - In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
Page 395 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office : Appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United States, excepting regimental officers : Appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States...
Page 400 - States, in congress assembled, that the senators and representatives should convene at the time and place assigned ; that the senators should appoint a president of the senate for the sole; purpose of receiving, opening and counting the votes for president ; and that after he shall be chosen, the congress, together with the president, should, without delay, proceed to execute this constitution.