The Municipalist: In Two PartsG. Savage, 1858 - 302 páginas |
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... course of public corruption . We will succeed if we go earnestly to work , with a thorough knowledge of the causes of the evil and the way to remove them . To afford , now , to each voter , to each family , an easy oppor- tunity to ...
... course of public corruption . We will succeed if we go earnestly to work , with a thorough knowledge of the causes of the evil and the way to remove them . To afford , now , to each voter , to each family , an easy oppor- tunity to ...
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... course of time , lost sight of by Congress and states , and thus become the cause of most of the public corruption and decline of public virtue com- plained of . This to prove , in order to show how to stem the dangerous current , is ...
... course of time , lost sight of by Congress and states , and thus become the cause of most of the public corruption and decline of public virtue com- plained of . This to prove , in order to show how to stem the dangerous current , is ...
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... course the ship of state is taking ! In the East , men of parts are outraging , by their public speeches and behavior , all sense of justice and propriety , and openly give their support to resistance against the officers of the United ...
... course the ship of state is taking ! In the East , men of parts are outraging , by their public speeches and behavior , all sense of justice and propriety , and openly give their support to resistance against the officers of the United ...
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... course , no need of states , Con- gress , courts , sheriffs , troops , jails , etc. But this not being the case , we have to organize society , in order to establish and realize justice , on account of the lawless , and thus INSURE ...
... course , no need of states , Con- gress , courts , sheriffs , troops , jails , etc. But this not being the case , we have to organize society , in order to establish and realize justice , on account of the lawless , and thus INSURE ...
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... course the ratio of representation has been altered at each census . The difference between the present time and that of the constitution is interesting in regard to the progress of the popula- tion of the several states . The electoral ...
... course the ratio of representation has been altered at each census . The difference between the present time and that of the constitution is interesting in regard to the progress of the popula- tion of the several states . The electoral ...
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Página 188 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Página 184 - As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible; avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger, frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it...
Página 284 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Página 180 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle and of fatal tendency.
Página 213 - Every citizen may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Página 176 - ... artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth ; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively, though often covertly and insidiously, directed, — it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness...
Página 185 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate,...
Página 281 - Members of the legislature, and all officers, executive and judicial, except such inferior officers as may be by law exempted, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : " I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best...
Página 185 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Página 183 - It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking, in a free country, should inspire caution in those intrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding in. the exercise of the powers of one department to encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the fona of government, a real despotism.