Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... Representatives of the United States , on the 2d of January , 1815 . THE LEGAL CURRENCY 48 A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 26th of April , 1816 , on the Collection of the Revenue in the ...
... Representatives of the United States , on the 2d of January , 1815 . THE LEGAL CURRENCY 48 A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 26th of April , 1816 , on the Collection of the Revenue in the ...
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... Representatives of the United States , on the 19th of January , 1824 . THE TARIFF 94 A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 1st and 2d of April , 1824 . THE JUDICIARY 150 Remarks made on the 4th ...
... Representatives of the United States , on the 19th of January , 1824 . THE TARIFF 94 A Speech delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States , on the 1st and 2d of April , 1824 . THE JUDICIARY 150 Remarks made on the 4th ...
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... Representatives . We propose also , at least I have heard no intimation of a contrary opinion , that these branches shall , in form , possess a negative on each other . I presume I may also take it for granted , that the members of both ...
... Representatives . We propose also , at least I have heard no intimation of a contrary opinion , that these branches shall , in form , possess a negative on each other . I presume I may also take it for granted , that the members of both ...
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... representatives , in each district , in proportion to population . This I understand . It is a simple and plain system . The hon- orable member from Pittsfield and the honorable member from Worcestert support the first part of this ...
... representatives , in each district , in proportion to population . This I understand . It is a simple and plain system . The hon- orable member from Pittsfield and the honorable member from Worcestert support the first part of this ...
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... representative gov- ernments , that department is the leading and predominating power ; and if its will may be at ... representatives of the people . They depend on pub- lic opinion to sustain their measures , and they undoubtedly pos ...
... representative gov- ernments , that department is the leading and predominating power ; and if its will may be at ... representatives of the people . They depend on pub- lic opinion to sustain their measures , and they undoubtedly pos ...
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Страница 342 - I have not allowed myself, Sir, to look beyond the Union, to see what might lie hidden in the dark recess behind. I have not coolly weighed the chances of preserving liberty when the bonds that unite us together shall be broken asunder. I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion, to see whether, with my short sight, I can fathom the depth of the abyss below...
Страница 200 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Страница 319 - ... 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, and liberties appertaining to them.
Страница 501 - 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.
Страница 455 - 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.
Страница 317 - Mr. President, I shall enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts ; she needs none. There she is. Behold her, and judge for yourselves. There is her history ; the world knows it by heart.
Страница 275 - I never shall be, into crimination and recrimination, the honorable member may perhaps find that, in that contest, there will be blows to take as well as blows to give; that others can state comparisons as significant, at least, as his own; and that his impunity may possibly demand of him whatever powers of taunt and sarcasm he may possess. I commend him to a prudent husbandry of his resources.
Страница 477 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this constitution.
Страница 255 - September last, shall be disposed of for the common benefit of the United States and be settled and formed into distinct republican States, which shall become members of the Federal Union and have the same rights of sovereignty, freedom and independence as the other States...
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