Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on SlaveryJ.W. Bradley, 1861 - Počet stran: 495 |
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Strana 16
... representation - Concession of the smal States that the House should originate all money bills , in consideration that they should have an equal representation in the Senate - Debate thereon - Mr . Madison's compromise- Further debate ...
... representation - Concession of the smal States that the House should originate all money bills , in consideration that they should have an equal representation in the Senate - Debate thereon - Mr . Madison's compromise- Further debate ...
Strana 27
... representation , originally equal , had become unequal by time and accident , he might have submitted rather than disturb government ; but that we should be very wrong to set out in this practice , when it is in our power to establish ...
... representation , originally equal , had become unequal by time and accident , he might have submitted rather than disturb government ; but that we should be very wrong to set out in this practice , when it is in our power to establish ...
Strana 28
... representation was an excellent principle , but then it must be of things which are co - ordinate ; that is , of things similar , and of the same na- ture ; that nothing relating to individuals could ever come before Congress ; nothing ...
... representation was an excellent principle , but then it must be of things which are co - ordinate ; that is , of things similar , and of the same na- ture ; that nothing relating to individuals could ever come before Congress ; nothing ...
Strana 29
... representation , they were to pay only one - fortieth of the land - tax . He expressed his hopes that , in the present enlightened state of men's minds , we might expect a lasting confederacy , if it was founded on fair principles ...
... representation , they were to pay only one - fortieth of the land - tax . He expressed his hopes that , in the present enlightened state of men's minds , we might expect a lasting confederacy , if it was founded on fair principles ...
Strana 30
... representation . Another part of our rights is deposited in the hands of Congress . Why is it not equally necessary there should be an equal representation there ? Were it possible to collect the whole body of the people together , they ...
... representation . Another part of our rights is deposited in the hands of Congress . Why is it not equally necessary there should be an equal representation there ? Were it possible to collect the whole body of the people together , they ...
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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...