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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Page 39
... resist the effect of this admission , however , the learned judges add : " But how a privilege can be protected from the operation of the law of the land by a clause in the constitution , declaring that it shall not be taken away but by ...
... resist the effect of this admission , however , the learned judges add : " But how a privilege can be protected from the operation of the law of the land by a clause in the constitution , declaring that it shall not be taken away but by ...
Page 48
... resisting such a doctrine . " This court , then , does not admit the doctrine that a legisla- ture can repeal statutes creating private corporations . If it can . not repeal them altogether , of course it cannot repeal any part of them ...
... resisting such a doctrine . " This court , then , does not admit the doctrine that a legisla- ture can repeal statutes creating private corporations . If it can . not repeal them altogether , of course it cannot repeal any part of them ...
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... resisted ; a sort of genius of the place , which in- spires and awes us . We feel that we are on the spot where the first scene of our history was laid ; where the hearths and altars of New England were first placed ; where christianity ...
... resisted ; a sort of genius of the place , which in- spires and awes us . We feel that we are on the spot where the first scene of our history was laid ; where the hearths and altars of New England were first placed ; where christianity ...
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... resisted the notion that they were to be ruled by the mere au- thority of the government at home , and would not ... resist or evade that monopoly ; if , indeed , it be not still more just and philosophical to go farther back , and ...
... resisted the notion that they were to be ruled by the mere au- thority of the government at home , and would not ... resist or evade that monopoly ; if , indeed , it be not still more just and philosophical to go farther back , and ...
Page 87
... resisting kingly acroachments in matters of religion , entitled them to the grat- jude of their own and succeeding ages . The second century opened upon New England under cir- umstances which evinced that much had already been accom ...
... resisting kingly acroachments in matters of religion , entitled them to the grat- jude of their own and succeeding ages . The second century opened upon New England under cir- umstances which evinced that much had already been accom ...
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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.