Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on SlaveryJ.W. Bradley, 1861 - Počet stran: 495 |
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Strana 23
... nature or of law , one - half the laborers of a State could , in the course of one night , be transformed into slaves , would the State be made the poorer , or the less able to pay taxes ? That the con- dition of the laboring poor in ...
... nature or of law , one - half the laborers of a State could , in the course of one night , be transformed into slaves , would the State be made the poorer , or the less able to pay taxes ? That the con- dition of the laboring poor in ...
Strana 48
... natural consequence of this distracted and disheart- ening condition of the Union , the federal authority had ceased to be respected abroad , and dispositions were shown , particularly in Great Britain , to take advantage of imbecility ...
... natural consequence of this distracted and disheart- ening condition of the Union , the federal authority had ceased to be respected abroad , and dispositions were shown , particularly in Great Britain , to take advantage of imbecility ...
Strana 75
... nature of the government ought to be kept in view . He made a lengthy speech in favor of this proposition . The debate was continued through the day , and it was finally agreed that the representation should be according to the ratio of ...
... nature of the government ought to be kept in view . He made a lengthy speech in favor of this proposition . The debate was continued through the day , and it was finally agreed that the representation should be according to the ratio of ...
Strana 90
... nature . Georgia was decided on this point . That State bas always hitherto supposed a general government to be the pursuit of the central States , who wished to have a vortex for every thing ; that her distance would preclude her from ...
... nature . Georgia was decided on this point . That State bas always hitherto supposed a general government to be the pursuit of the central States , who wished to have a vortex for every thing ; that her distance would preclude her from ...
Strana 104
... natural - born citizen , or a citizen of the United States , at the time of the adoption of this Con- stitution , shall be eligible to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have ...
... natural - born citizen , or a citizen of the United States , at the time of the adoption of this Con- stitution , shall be eligible to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have ...
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Strana 177 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other state that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Strana 177 - Territorial line: provided however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two States in that part of the said Territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan.
Strana 175 - ... shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Strana 452 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one People, under an efficient government, the period is not far off, when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected...
Strana 451 - Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
Strana 438 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services, faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals...
Strana 175 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Strana 176 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Strana 42 - All bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed and debts contracted by, or under the authority of Congress before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Strana 163 - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...