Webster and His Master-pieces, Volume 2Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1854 Vol. 1 comprises a biography of Daniel Webster; v. 2 consists of speeches and writings by Webster. |
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... interest in it than any other individuals ; that it is not private property , which they can sell or transmit to their heirs , and that therefore they have no interest in it ; that their office is a public trust , like that of the ...
... interest in it than any other individuals ; that it is not private property , which they can sell or transmit to their heirs , and that therefore they have no interest in it ; that their office is a public trust , like that of the ...
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... interest of the revenue is not vested in the poor that have the benefit of the char- ity , but they are subject to the orders and directions of the trustees . But where they who are to enjoy the benefit of the charity are incor- porated ...
... interest of the revenue is not vested in the poor that have the benefit of the char- ity , but they are subject to the orders and directions of the trustees . But where they who are to enjoy the benefit of the charity are incor- porated ...
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... interest of the revenue is not invested in them ; but where they are , the right of visitation ariseth from the foundation , and the founder may convey it to whom and in what manner he pleases ; and the visitor acts as founder , and by ...
... interest of the revenue is not invested in them ; but where they are , the right of visitation ariseth from the foundation , and the founder may convey it to whom and in what manner he pleases ; and the visitor acts as founder , and by ...
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... interest , from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment . The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corpora- tion , individually , as they could assert and maintain in a court of law , not as agents of the public , but in ...
... interest , from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment . The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corpora- tion , individually , as they could assert and maintain in a court of law , not as agents of the public , but in ...
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... interest in the property , be- cause they have undertaken to administer it gratuitously . It cannot be necessary to say much in refutation of the idea , that there cannot be a legal interest , or ownership , in anything Green v ...
... interest in the property , be- cause they have undertaken to administer it gratuitously . It cannot be necessary to say much in refutation of the idea , that there cannot be a legal interest , or ownership , in anything Green v ...
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Page 383 - ... limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact, as no further valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact ; and that 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,...
Page 40 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law ; a law which hears before it condemns ; which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial. The meaning is, that every citizen shall hold his life, liberty, property, and immunities under the protection of the general rules which govern society.
Page 209 - I know there is not a man here, who would not rather see a general conflagration sweep over the land, or an earthquake sink it, than one jot or tittle of that plighted faith fall to the ground. For myself, having, twelve months ago, in this...
Page 199 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Page 426 - 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 481 - 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.
Page 178 - The last hopes of mankind, therefore, rest with us; and if it should be proclaimed, that our example had become an argument against the experiment, the knell of popular liberty would be sounded throughout the earth.
Page 206 - True eloquence, indeed, does not consist in speech. It cannot be brought from far. Labor and learning may toil for it, but they will toil in vain. Words and phrases may be marshaled in every way, but they cannot compass it. It must exist in the man, in the subject, and in the occasion.
Page 401 - This, sir, was the first great step. By this the supremacy of the constitution and laws of the United States is declared. The people so...
Page 36 - Upon principle, every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability, in respect to transactions or considerations already past, must be deemed retrospective.