The Writings of James Madison: 1787. The journal of the Constitutional conventionG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1902 |
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... possesses a strong natural Genius , and from application has acquired some knowledge of legal matters ; -he practises at the bar of Georgia , and speaks tolerably well in the Legislature . He has been twice a Member of Congress , and ...
... possesses a strong natural Genius , and from application has acquired some knowledge of legal matters ; -he practises at the bar of Georgia , and speaks tolerably well in the Legislature . He has been twice a Member of Congress , and ...
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... possesses an energy of mind that few Men can boast of . Although he is not learned , yet he is as great as those who are . I am told that when he speaks in the Assembly of Pennsylvania , that he bears down all before him . What could ...
... possesses an energy of mind that few Men can boast of . Although he is not learned , yet he is as great as those who are . I am told that when he speaks in the Assembly of Pennsylvania , that he bears down all before him . What could ...
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... possesses a clear and copious understanding . He is able and convin- cing in debate , steady and firm in his principles , and undoubtedly one of the best politicians in America . M Mason is about 60 years old , with a fine strong ...
... possesses a clear and copious understanding . He is able and convin- cing in debate , steady and firm in his principles , and undoubtedly one of the best politicians in America . M Mason is about 60 years old , with a fine strong ...
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... character much respected for the many excellent virtues which he possesses . But as a politician or an Orator , he has against licentious publications of their proceedings -to which was added I2 [ 1787 THE WRITINGS OF.
... character much respected for the many excellent virtues which he possesses . But as a politician or an Orator , he has against licentious publications of their proceedings -to which was added I2 [ 1787 THE WRITINGS OF.
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... possessing a Genius to render him brilliant , he is able to dis- charge any public trust that his Country may repose in him . He is about 31 years of age . " - Pierce's Notes , Id . , iii . , 332 . That Committees do not sit whilst the ...
... possessing a Genius to render him brilliant , he is able to dis- charge any public trust that his Country may repose in him . He is about 31 years of age . " - Pierce's Notes , Id . , iii . , 332 . That Committees do not sit whilst the ...
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Halaman 18 - 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, and 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 310 - 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.
Halaman 162 - ... that the National Legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the Legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation, and 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 ; to negative all laws passed by the several States contravening, in the opinion of the National Legislature, the Articles of Union, or any treaty subsisting under the authority of...
Halaman 18 - Resolved, That the members of the second branch of the national Legislature ought to be elected by those of the first out of a proper number of persons nominated by the individual Legislatures...
Halaman 41 - That a national government ought to be established, consisting of a supreme Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.
Halaman 310 - In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard ; and they were graciously answered. All of us, who were engaged in the struggle, must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor.
Halaman 310 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running about in search of it.
Halaman 19 - States should hereafter be increased or diminished. 4. RESOLVED, that the United States in Congress be authorized to elect a Federal Executive, to consist of persons, to continue in office for the term of years, to receive punctually at stated times a fixed compensation for their services, in which no increase or diminution shall be made so as to affect the persons...
Halaman 21 - Resolved that the amendments which shall be offered to the Confederation, by the Convention ought at a proper time, or times, after the approbation of Congress to be submitted to an assembly or assemblies of Representatives, recommended by the several Legislatures to be expressly chosen by the people, to consider and decide thereon...
Halaman 137 - That the right of suffrage in the first branch of the national legislature ought not to be according to the rule established in the Articles of Confederation, but according to some equitable ratio of representation...