A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And of Washington and Patrick Henry. With an Appendix, Containing the Constitution of the United States and Other Documents, Svazek 1J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - Počet stran: 354 |
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... convention , relative to the best course to be pursued , in order to establish their government upon the firm basis of republicanism . So far as was con- sistent with his situation , he gave his opinion freely in favour of ra- tional ...
... convention , relative to the best course to be pursued , in order to establish their government upon the firm basis of republicanism . So far as was con- sistent with his situation , he gave his opinion freely in favour of ra- tional ...
Strana 37
... convention that framed the federal constitution . Many of the bright traits of that matchless instrument received their finishing stroke from his master hand . Early in 1790 , his infirmities of body confined him to his room , but his ...
... convention that framed the federal constitution . Many of the bright traits of that matchless instrument received their finishing stroke from his master hand . Early in 1790 , his infirmities of body confined him to his room , but his ...
Strana 43
... convention that framed the federal constitution . From a manuscript found amongst his papers , it appears that this instrument of union received many of its original features from Mr. Sherman . To his conceptive mind and practical ...
... convention that framed the federal constitution . From a manuscript found amongst his papers , it appears that this instrument of union received many of its original features from Mr. Sherman . To his conceptive mind and practical ...
Strana 51
... convention to form a constitution . On his return he proceeded to New Castle , and , in a tavern , without premeditation or consulting men or books , he hastily penned the con- stitution that was adopted by the delegates . Understanding ...
... convention to form a constitution . On his return he proceeded to New Castle , and , in a tavern , without premeditation or consulting men or books , he hastily penned the con- stitution that was adopted by the delegates . Understanding ...
Strana 53
... convention that formed the constitution of Pennsylvania adopted in 1790 , and exercised an influence in that body that was of the most salutary kind . In 1799 he was elected governor of the key - stone state , and contributed largely in ...
... convention that formed the constitution of Pennsylvania adopted in 1790 , and exercised an influence in that body that was of the most salutary kind . In 1799 he was elected governor of the key - stone state , and contributed largely in ...
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Strana 20 - ... equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies...
Strana 352 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Strana 331 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year...
Strana 315 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With. slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles.
Strana 321 - ... the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence...
Strana 344 - United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
Strana 342 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Strana 343 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Strana 352 - Determined to keep open a market where MEN should be bought and sold, he has prostituted his negative for suppressing every legislative attempt to prohibit or restrain this execrable commerce.
Strana 331 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...