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... Congress , each with a separate rope of humiliation round its neck . Such was my idea as expressed then , and I do not know that I have since had much cause to change it . " We will never give it up , " one gentleman said to me- and ...
... Congress , each with a separate rope of humiliation round its neck . Such was my idea as expressed then , and I do not know that I have since had much cause to change it . " We will never give it up , " one gentleman said to me- and ...
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... Congress . ) For a time they must , perhaps , lose their full privileges ; but the Union will be anxious to readmit them at the earliest possible period . " " And as to the slaves ? " I asked again . " Let them emi- grate to Liberia ...
... Congress . ) For a time they must , perhaps , lose their full privileges ; but the Union will be anxious to readmit them at the earliest possible period . " " And as to the slaves ? " I asked again . " Let them emi- grate to Liberia ...
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... Congress by each State . That number depends on the population , but it was decided in 1787 that in counting up the number of representatives to which each State should be held to be entitled , five slaves should represent three white ...
... Congress by each State . That number depends on the population , but it was decided in 1787 that in counting up the number of representatives to which each State should be held to be entitled , five slaves should represent three white ...
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... Congress on which account it has been called the Empire State - I propose to state , as shortly as may be , the nature of its separate con- stitution as a State . Of course it will be understood that the constitutions of the different ...
... Congress on which account it has been called the Empire State - I propose to state , as shortly as may be , the nature of its separate con- stitution as a State . Of course it will be understood that the constitutions of the different ...
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... Congress .. " Every citizen may freely speak , write , and publish his sentiments on all subjects , being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press ...
... Congress .. " Every citizen may freely speak , write , and publish his sentiments on all subjects , being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press ...
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Страница 308 - And every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably, and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law.
Страница 179 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Страница 299 - Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, diffused generally among the body of the people, being necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties; and as these depend on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates, in all future periods of this commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them...
Страница 237 - No lease or grant of agricultural land, for a longer period than twelve years, hereafter made, in which shall be reserved any rent or service of any kind, shall be valid.
Страница 240 - No judicial officer, except justices of the peace, shall receive to his own use any fees or perquisites of office...
Страница 308 - ... that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in nowise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Страница 299 - A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
Страница 298 - The general assembly shall make such provisions, by taxation or otherwise, as, with the income arising from the school trust fund, will secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state...
Страница 299 - Cambridge ; public schools and grammar schools in the towns ; to encourage private societies and public institutions ; rewards and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, arts, sciences, commerce, trades, manufactures, and a natural history of the country ; to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry, and frugality, honesty and punctuality in their dealings ; sincerity, good humor and all social affections and generous...