Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... respects it is a government of a federal nature ; in others , it is of a consolidated nature . Even if we attend to the manner in which the Constitution is investigated , ratified and made the act of the people of America , I can say ...
... respects it is a government of a federal nature ; in others , it is of a consolidated nature . Even if we attend to the manner in which the Constitution is investigated , ratified and made the act of the people of America , I can say ...
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... respects than those of our present system , yet it had the same radical defect . Its powers were exercised over its individual members in their political capacities . To this capital defect it owed its disorders and final destruction ...
... respects than those of our present system , yet it had the same radical defect . Its powers were exercised over its individual members in their political capacities . To this capital defect it owed its disorders and final destruction ...
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... a just regard for peace as a duty to mankind , and the known wish of our citizens , as well as that self- respect which required it of the nation to act with dignity and moderation , FISHER AMES 45 all these forbade an appeal to arms.
... a just regard for peace as a duty to mankind , and the known wish of our citizens , as well as that self- respect which required it of the nation to act with dignity and moderation , FISHER AMES 45 all these forbade an appeal to arms.
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... respect that is paid among nations to the law of good faith . If there are cases in this enlightened period when it ... respect , and they would , therefore , soon pay some respect themselves to the obligations of good faith . 46 FISHER ...
... respect that is paid among nations to the law of good faith . If there are cases in this enlightened period when it ... respect , and they would , therefore , soon pay some respect themselves to the obligations of good faith . 46 FISHER ...
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... respect of the world . " O fortunatos nimium , sua si bona norint ! " Leading through the complicated difficulties produced by previous obligations and conflicting interests , seconded by succeeding Houses of Congress , enlightened and ...
... respect of the world . " O fortunatos nimium , sua si bona norint ! " Leading through the complicated difficulties produced by previous obligations and conflicting interests , seconded by succeeding Houses of Congress , enlightened and ...
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