Lectures on Constitutional Law: For the Use of the Law Class at the University of VirginiaShepherd and Colin, 1843 - 242 страница |
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... appeals made to the king , and to parliament , by and in be- half of the colonies , either conjointly or separately , it became ob- vious to them , that a closer union and co - operation were necessary to vindicate their rights and ...
... appeals made to the king , and to parliament , by and in be- half of the colonies , either conjointly or separately , it became ob- vious to them , that a closer union and co - operation were necessary to vindicate their rights and ...
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... appeal to congress . * They adopted rules for the regula- tion of the navy , and for the division of prizes and prize money . † They denounced , as enemies , all , who should obstruct or discou- rage the circulation of bills of credit ...
... appeal to congress . * They adopted rules for the regula- tion of the navy , and for the division of prizes and prize money . † They denounced , as enemies , all , who should obstruct or discou- rage the circulation of bills of credit ...
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... appeal , of the judgments of their courts.t In their most solemn declarations of rights , they admitted themselves bound , as British subjects , to allegiance to the British crown ; and as such , they claimed to be entitled to all the ...
... appeal , of the judgments of their courts.t In their most solemn declarations of rights , they admitted themselves bound , as British subjects , to allegiance to the British crown ; and as such , they claimed to be entitled to all the ...
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... appeals in the last resort in prize causes , even in opposition to state legislation . And that the actual powers exercised by con- gress , in respect to national objects , furnished the best exposition of its constitutional authority ...
... appeals in the last resort in prize causes , even in opposition to state legislation . And that the actual powers exercised by con- gress , in respect to national objects , furnished the best exposition of its constitutional authority ...
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... appeal from their decisions to congress . In 1776 , New Hampshire accordingly passed a law upon the subject , by which an appeal to congress was allowed in cases of cap- ture by vessels in the service of the united colonies ; but where ...
... appeal from their decisions to congress . In 1776 , New Hampshire accordingly passed a law upon the subject , by which an appeal to congress was allowed in cases of cap- ture by vessels in the service of the united colonies ; but where ...
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Страница 130 - 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 169 - Congress it is expedient that on the second Monday in May next a Convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several States be held at Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States render the Federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of Government and the preservation of the Union.
Страница 172 - And the articles of this Confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the union shall be perpetual ; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them, unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed by the legislatures of every State.
Страница 191 - ... 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,...
Страница 133 - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, DO ORDAIN AND ESTABLISH THIS CONSTITUTION.
Страница 137 - No political dreamer was ever wild enough to think of breaking down the lines which separate the states, and of compounding the American people into one common mass.
Страница 230 - In pursuance of these clear and express provisions, Congress established, at its very first session, in the Judicial Act, a mode for carrying them into full effect, and for bringing all questions of constitutional power to the final decision of the Supreme Court. It then, sir, became a government. It then had the means of selfprotection ; and, but for this, it would, in all probability, have been now among things which are past.
Страница 129 - It is obviously impracticable in the federal government of these states, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
Страница 136 - This mode of proceeding was adopted, and by the convention, by congress, and by the state legislatures the instrument was submitted to the people. They acted upon it in the only manner in which they can act safely, effectively, and wisely on such a subject, — by assembling in convention. It is true, they assembled in their several states, — and where else should they have assembled?
Страница 138 - The government of the Union, then, (whatever may be the influence of this fact on the case,) is, emphatically, and truly, a government of the people. In form and in subStance it emanates from them. Its powers are granted by HC— Vol. 48 (8) them, and are to be exercised directly on them, and for their benefit.