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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... say , that the congress of 1774 considered itself as invested with power to concert measures for redress of grievances , and that those of 1775 and 1776 were clothed with yet more ample powers ; their commissions being sufficiently ...
... say , that the congress of 1774 considered itself as invested with power to concert measures for redress of grievances , and that those of 1775 and 1776 were clothed with yet more ample powers ; their commissions being sufficiently ...
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... say that it is established by the people of the several states . But it pronounces that it is established by the people of the United States in the AGGREGATE !! Doubtless the people of the several states taken collectively constitute ...
... say that it is established by the people of the several states . But it pronounces that it is established by the people of the United States in the AGGREGATE !! Doubtless the people of the several states taken collectively constitute ...
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... says judge Iredell , " that before the actual signature of the articles of confederation a citizen of one state was to any one purpose a citizen of another . He was , as to all substantial purposes , as a foreigner to their forensic ...
... says judge Iredell , " that before the actual signature of the articles of confederation a citizen of one state was to any one purpose a citizen of another . He was , as to all substantial purposes , as a foreigner to their forensic ...
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... says , " they considered themselves not as parcel of the realm of Great Britain , but as dependencies of the British crown , and owing allegiance thereto , the king being their supreme and sovereign lord . " If then they were not one ...
... says , " they considered themselves not as parcel of the realm of Great Britain , but as dependencies of the British crown , and owing allegiance thereto , the king being their supreme and sovereign lord . " If then they were not one ...
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... say , and of course it is fair to presume that he meant to rest the justness of his conclusion upon them alone . The historical facts stated by both of these gentlemen are truly stated ; but it is surprising that it did not occur to ...
... say , and of course it is fair to presume that he meant to rest the justness of his conclusion upon them alone . The historical facts stated by both of these gentlemen are truly stated ; but it is surprising that it did not occur to ...
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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.