The Works of Daniel Webster: Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts, and speeches in CongressCharles C. Little and James Brown, 1851 |
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... honorable member from Worcester support the first part of this proposition , that is to say , that part which provides for the choice of senators accord- ing to population , without explaining entirely their views as to the latter part ...
... honorable member from Worcester support the first part of this proposition , that is to say , that part which provides for the choice of senators accord- ing to population , without explaining entirely their views as to the latter part ...
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... honorable member from Worcester , in contending for the admission of the mere popu lar principle in all branches of the government , told us , that our system rested on the intelligence of the community . He told us truly . But allow me ...
... honorable member from Worcester , in contending for the admission of the mere popu lar principle in all branches of the government , told us , that our system rested on the intelligence of the community . He told us truly . But allow me ...
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... honorable member from Worcester . He contends , that the smallest town has a right to its representative . This is true ; but the largest town ( Boston ) has a right also to fifty . These rights are pre- cisely equal . They stand on the ...
... honorable member from Worcester . He contends , that the smallest town has a right to its representative . This is true ; but the largest town ( Boston ) has a right also to fifty . These rights are pre- cisely equal . They stand on the ...
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... honorable member from Worcester founds his argument on the right of town corporations , as such , to be represented in the legislature . If he only mean that right which the constitu- tion at present secures , his observation is true ...
... honorable member from Worcester founds his argument on the right of town corporations , as such , to be represented in the legislature . If he only mean that right which the constitu- tion at present secures , his observation is true ...
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... honorable member has declared that we are about to disfranchise corporations , and destroy chartered rights . He pro- nounces this system of representation an outrage , and declares that we are forging chains and fetters for the people ...
... honorable member has declared that we are about to disfranchise corporations , and destroy chartered rights . He pro- nounces this system of representation an outrage , and declares that we are forging chains and fetters for the people ...
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