The Municipalist: In Two PartsGeorge Savage, 1858 - 302 страница |
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... duty . — Legislation of the several States on Bankruptcy Suppletive . France . - Germany . - President Buchanan's Message on a Congressional Bankruptcy Law . - Congressional Committee report against it . - Denies the Power of Congress ...
... duty . — Legislation of the several States on Bankruptcy Suppletive . France . - Germany . - President Buchanan's Message on a Congressional Bankruptcy Law . - Congressional Committee report against it . - Denies the Power of Congress ...
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... duty was to set up an organic law by which the whole would form a more compact union , represented by a more independent and powerful central govern- ment than that established by the just - mentioned articles of con- federation . This ...
... duty was to set up an organic law by which the whole would form a more compact union , represented by a more independent and powerful central govern- ment than that established by the just - mentioned articles of con- federation . This ...
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... duty of the political institutions . ARTICLE I. Of the Legislature . SECTION 1 . " All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States , which shall eonsist of a senate and house of represent- atives ...
... duty of the political institutions . ARTICLE I. Of the Legislature . SECTION 1 . " All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States , which shall eonsist of a senate and house of represent- atives ...
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... duty of all good citizens to be vigilant and understand the constitution well to prevent its abuse . Our Congress is , as you see , biennial ; the British Parliament is septennial . This long term favors aristocracy ; the short term ...
... duty of all good citizens to be vigilant and understand the constitution well to prevent its abuse . Our Congress is , as you see , biennial ; the British Parliament is septennial . This long term favors aristocracy ; the short term ...
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... duty to perform . They will do it rightly if they start from the point that our governments are only required for the realization of justice ; that they have to protect and con- serve the rights of self - government and liberty ; that ...
... duty to perform . They will do it rightly if they start from the point that our governments are only required for the realization of justice ; that they have to protect and con- serve the rights of self - government and liberty ; that ...
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Страница 284 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Страница 180 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle and of fatal tendency.
Страница 176 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Страница 213 - 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.
Страница 176 - ... artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth ; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively, though often covertly and insidiously, directed, — it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness...
Страница 185 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate,...
Страница 281 - Members of the legislature, and all officers, executive and judicial, except such inferior officers as may be by law exempted, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : " I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best...
Страница 185 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Страница 182 - There is an opinion, that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the Government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of Liberty.
Страница 277 - All county officers whose election, or appointment Is not provided for by this Constitution, shall be elected by the electors of the respective counties, or appointed by the boards of supervisors, or other county authorities, as the Legislature shall direct.