A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... Constitution eventually different , in many respects , from what the members first con- templated --- Difference between the articles of confederation and the constitu- tion - States divided on the subject of importing slaves , and on ...
... Constitution eventually different , in many respects , from what the members first con- templated --- Difference between the articles of confederation and the constitu- tion - States divided on the subject of importing slaves , and on ...
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... constitutional rule of apportion- ment - Gen . St. Clair and his army defeated by the Indians -- Opposition to the ... constitution in this respect proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires ...
... constitutional rule of apportion- ment - Gen . St. Clair and his army defeated by the Indians -- Opposition to the ... constitution in this respect proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires ...
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... to the following effect , No. 18 , omitted . No. 19 . A list of the members who attended the general convention , which formed the new constitution , in 1787 , 534 537 No. 20 . Abstract of the accounts of the respective CONTENTS .
... to the following effect , No. 18 , omitted . No. 19 . A list of the members who attended the general convention , which formed the new constitution , in 1787 , 534 537 No. 20 . Abstract of the accounts of the respective CONTENTS .
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... constitution of that state , he could only convene the legislature on extraordinary occasions ; and as the subject had recently been before that body , and received their determination , such an occasion did not exist . To a second and ...
... constitution of that state , he could only convene the legislature on extraordinary occasions ; and as the subject had recently been before that body , and received their determination , such an occasion did not exist . To a second and ...
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... constitution and state government ; such constitution and government , how- ever , was to be republican , and conformable to the principles of the articles . If consistent with the general interest of the con- federation , such state ...
... constitution and state government ; such constitution and government , how- ever , was to be republican , and conformable to the principles of the articles . If consistent with the general interest of the con- federation , such state ...
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Halaman 244 - I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid ? We have been assured, 'sir, in the sacred writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Halaman 496 - Union to your collective and individual happiness ; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it, accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the Palladium of your political safety and prosperity; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned, and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our Country from the rest,...
Halaman 497 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Halaman 244 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Halaman 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Halaman 225 - Resolved, that each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts; that the National Legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation, end moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent, or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual legislation...
Halaman 176 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Halaman 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Halaman 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.