Handbook of Republican Institutions in the United States of America: Based Upon Federal and State Laws ...W. Blackwood and sons, 1887 - 624 páginas |
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... proper compromise . But at the present day it does seem strange that Rhode Island , with a land area of 1085 square miles , and a population of 276,531 at the last census , taken in 1880 ; Delaware , with 1960 square miles , and 146,608 ...
... proper compromise . But at the present day it does seem strange that Rhode Island , with a land area of 1085 square miles , and a population of 276,531 at the last census , taken in 1880 ; Delaware , with 1960 square miles , and 146,608 ...
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... proper place in this work . The system of espionage in the United States is of various kinds , and it is very effective . It is doubtful if a better system exists in any other country ; and considering the migra- tory habits , the ...
... proper place in this work . The system of espionage in the United States is of various kinds , and it is very effective . It is doubtful if a better system exists in any other country ; and considering the migra- tory habits , the ...
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... proper to corroborate the above statements by others of a similar im- port , uttered by a gentleman of high position in the government of New York city at this day . In an address to the Democratic Club at Harlem upon 16th March 1887 ...
... proper to corroborate the above statements by others of a similar im- port , uttered by a gentleman of high position in the government of New York city at this day . In an address to the Democratic Club at Harlem upon 16th March 1887 ...
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... proper peti- tion ; but if no such petition is made , and all parties are satisfied , one hus- band may live in lawful wedlock with two or more wives , and one wife with two or more husbands . The children would inherit , and both wives ...
... proper peti- tion ; but if no such petition is made , and all parties are satisfied , one hus- band may live in lawful wedlock with two or more wives , and one wife with two or more husbands . The children would inherit , and both wives ...
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... proper to be read . But the his- tory of the Roman Republic may be repeating itself in the United States ; and there is the case of the Israelites related in 1 Samuel , ch . viii .: " Be- hold , thou art old , and thy sons walk not in ...
... proper to be read . But the his- tory of the Roman Republic may be repeating itself in the United States ; and there is the case of the Israelites related in 1 Samuel , ch . viii .: " Be- hold , thou art old , and thy sons walk not in ...
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Página 62 - States — regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the states; provided that the legislative right of any state within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Página 86 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humour, or caprice. It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...
Página 83 - 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.
Página 62 - ... for the defence and welfare of the United States, or any of them : nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent to the same...
Página 2 - And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it : cursed is the ground for thy sake ; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life ; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field ; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground ; for out of it wast thou taken : for dust thou art, and unto...
Página 60 - No State shall engage in any war without the consent of the United States in Congress assembled, unless such State be actually invaded by enemies, or shall have received certain advice of a resolution being formed by some nation of Indians to invade such State, and the danger is so imminent as not to admit of a delay, till the United States in Congress assembled can be consulted...
Página 59 - No two or more states shall enter into any treaty, confederation or alliance whatever between them, without the consent of the United States in congress assembled, specifying accurately the purposes for which the same is to be entered into, and how long it shall continue.
Página 79 - The East, in a like intercourse with the West, already finds, and in the progressive improvement of interior communications by land and water will more and more find, a valuable vent for the commodities which it brings from abroad or manufactures at home. The West derives from the East supplies requisite to its growth and comfort, and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions to the weight, influence,...
Página 397 - The term corporations, as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies having any of the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships. And all corporations shall have the right to sue, and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts in like cases as natural persons.
Página 86 - I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.