Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... maintaining it . In my opinion , Sir , there are two questions before the com- mittee . The first is , Shall the legislative department be con- • Mr. Childs . † Mr. Lincoln . structed with any other check than such as arises simply ...
... maintaining it . In my opinion , Sir , there are two questions before the com- mittee . The first is , Shall the legislative department be con- • Mr. Childs . † Mr. Lincoln . structed with any other check than such as arises simply ...
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... maintained military forces by their own authority , the power of the State executives was very considerable and respectable . It might then even be an object , in some cases , of a just and warranta- ble jealousy . But a great change ...
... maintained military forces by their own authority , the power of the State executives was very considerable and respectable . It might then even be an object , in some cases , of a just and warranta- ble jealousy . But a great change ...
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... maintained similar sentiments . Not , indeed , that every man's power should be in exact proportion to his property ... maintains that a government founded on property is legiti- mately founded ; and that a government founded on the ...
... maintained similar sentiments . Not , indeed , that every man's power should be in exact proportion to his property ... maintains that a government founded on property is legiti- mately founded ; and that a government founded on the ...
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... maintained for property , and of foregoing also the extraordinary benefit which society among us for near two centuries ... maintain ministers for themselves , and those children only educated whose parents possess the means of educating ...
... maintained for property , and of foregoing also the extraordinary benefit which society among us for near two centuries ... maintain ministers for themselves , and those children only educated whose parents possess the means of educating ...
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... maintaining that check , in the constitution of the legislature , which has so long existed there . I understand the gentleman from Worcester to be in favor of a check , but it seems to me he would place it in the wrong house . Besides ...
... maintaining that check , in the constitution of the legislature , which has so long existed there . I understand the gentleman from Worcester to be in favor of a check , but it seems to me he would place it in the wrong house . Besides ...
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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...
Страница 498 - To grant patents for useful inventions. "To secure to authors exclusive rights for a certain time. "To establish public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, commerce, trades, and manufactures.