Eloquence of the United States, Volumen1E. & H. Clark, 1827 - 517 páginas |
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... amendment was proposed : " Resolved , That it is proper that the number of representatives be fixed at the rate of one for every twenty thousand inhabitants , to be ascertained on the principles mentioned in the second section of the ...
... amendment was proposed : " Resolved , That it is proper that the number of representatives be fixed at the rate of one for every twenty thousand inhabitants , to be ascertained on the principles mentioned in the second section of the ...
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... amendments , they should in the next deny , that its defects have been the cause of our political weakness , and the consequent calamities of our country . I cannot but infer from this , that there is still some lurking , favorite ...
... amendments , they should in the next deny , that its defects have been the cause of our political weakness , and the consequent calamities of our country . I cannot but infer from this , that there is still some lurking , favorite ...
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... amendment proposes a ratio of one for twen- ty thousand . I would ask , by what rule or reasoning it is determined ... amendments , that are merely speculative and useless ? I agree with the gentleman , that a very small number might ...
... amendment proposes a ratio of one for twen- ty thousand . I would ask , by what rule or reasoning it is determined ... amendments , that are merely speculative and useless ? I agree with the gentleman , that a very small number might ...
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ly proper , upon the principles of the gentleman who contends for the amendment ; as there is in it the great- est degree of present security , and a moral certainty of an increase equal to our utmost wishes . It has been further , by ...
ly proper , upon the principles of the gentleman who contends for the amendment ; as there is in it the great- est degree of present security , and a moral certainty of an increase equal to our utmost wishes . It has been further , by ...
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... amendment to the constitution , which proposed ; That no person should be eligible as a senator for more than six years , in any term of twelve years , and that the le- gislatures of the several states should have power to recall their ...
... amendment to the constitution , which proposed ; That no person should be eligible as a senator for more than six years , in any term of twelve years , and that the le- gislatures of the several states should have power to recall their ...
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Página 84 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety...
Página 74 - I expected to have heard the reasons of an event so unexpected to my mind, and many others. Was our civil polity, or public justice, endangered or sapped? Was the real existence of the country threatened, or was this preceded by a mournful progression of events ? This proposal of altering our federal government is of a most alarming nature ; make the best of this new government — say it is composed of anything but inspiration — you ought to be extremely cautious, watchful, jealous of your liberty...
Página 179 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Página 90 - ... when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these purposes, a majority of the community hath an indubitable, unalienable, and indefeasible right, to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public weal.
Página 91 - That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority, without consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights, and ought not to be exercised.
Página 82 - ... thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year 1808 shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.
Página 253 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver is that it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected. All I dare hope is, that if, in...
Página 464 - ... who, by a long course of great actions, regulated by prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude, conducting a people inspired with 'the same virtues, and animated with the same ardent patriotism and love of liberty, to independence and peace, to increasing wealth and unexampled prosperity, has merited the gratitude of his fellow-citizens, commanded the highest praises of foreign nations, and secured immortal glory with posterity.
Página 76 - I wish to hear the real, actual, existing danger, which should lead us to take those steps so dangerous in my conception.