A Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States: Containing a Brief Commentary on Every Clause, Explaining the True Nature, Reasons, and Objects Thereof; Designed for the Use of School Libraries and General Readers |
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Strana 12
The Colony of New York became , at an early period , subject to British authority
by conquest from the Dutch . Delaware was soon separated from New York , and
was afterwards connected with , and a dependency upon , the proprietary ...
The Colony of New York became , at an early period , subject to British authority
by conquest from the Dutch . Delaware was soon separated from New York , and
was afterwards connected with , and a dependency upon , the proprietary ...
Strana 16
In using these dates , we refer not to any sparse and discon nected settlements in
these Colonies , ( which had been made at prior periods , but to the permanent
settlements made under distinct and organized governments . * On this subject ...
In using these dates , we refer not to any sparse and discon nected settlements in
these Colonies , ( which had been made at prior periods , but to the permanent
settlements made under distinct and organized governments . * On this subject ...
Strana 18
... New York , Virginia , North Carolina , South Carolina , and Georgia , were
governed , as provinces , at the commencement of the American Revolution ; and
some of them had been so governed from an early period of their settlement . $
11 .
... New York , Virginia , North Carolina , South Carolina , and Georgia , were
governed , as provinces , at the commencement of the American Revolution ; and
some of them had been so governed from an early period of their settlement . $
11 .
Strana 22
19. Having made these preliminary observations , we may now advance to the
consideration of the political state of the Colonies at the time of the Revolution ;
and trace its origin and causes . The natural inquiries here are ; What , at this
period ...
19. Having made these preliminary observations , we may now advance to the
consideration of the political state of the Colonies at the time of the Revolution ;
and trace its origin and causes . The natural inquiries here are ; What , at this
period ...
Strana 24
At an early period of that contro rersy , the first Continental Congress , in 1774 ,
drew uj .d unanimously adopted a declaration of the rights of ne Colonies , the
substance of which is as follows : ( 1. , That they are entitled to life , liberty , and ...
At an early period of that contro rersy , the first Continental Congress , in 1774 ,
drew uj .d unanimously adopted a declaration of the rights of ne Colonies , the
substance of which is as follows : ( 1. , That they are entitled to life , liberty , and ...
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Strana 300 - Congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury ; and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed ; but when not committed within any State, the trial shall be at such place, or places, as the Congress may by law have directed.
Strana 282 - When land forces are raised by any state for the common defence, all officers of or under the rank of colonel shall be appointed by the legislature of each state respectively, by whom such forces shall be raised, or in such manner as such state shall direct ; and all vacancies shall be filled up by the state which first made the appointment.
Strana 316 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Strana 309 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union, to your collective and individual happiness...
Strana 294 - States; 3. To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes; 4. To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.
Strana 287 - Journal of their proceedings monthly, except such parts thereof relating to treaties, alliances or military operations, as in their judgment require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the delegates of each state on any question shall be entered on the Journal, when it is desired by any delegate; and the delegates of a state, or any of them...
Strana 281 - No State shall lay any imposts or duties which may interfere with any stipulations in treaties entered into by the United States in Congress assembled, with any king, prince or State, in pursuance of any treaties already proposed by Congress to the courts of France and Spain.
Strana 282 - ... united states in congress assembled can be consulted nor shall any state grant commissions to any ships or vessels of war, nor letters of marque or reprisal, except it be after a declaration of war by the united states in congress assembled, and then only against the kingdom or state and the subjects thereof, against which...
Strana 300 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Strana 281 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...
Bibliografické údaje
| Titul | A Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States: Containing a Brief Commentary on Every Clause, Explaining the True Nature, Reasons, and Objects Thereof; Designed for the Use of School Libraries and General Readers Legal classics library |
| Autor | Joseph Story |
| Vydavatel | Harper & Brothers, 1865 |
| Zdroj originálu: | Kalifornská univerzita |
| Digitalizováno | 21. listopad 2007 |
| Délka | Počet stran: 372 |
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