Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 |
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... land . In this State , the qualification of the voters is the same for the two houses , and there is no essential difference in that of the persons chosen . But , in apportioning the Senate to the dif- ferent districts of the State ...
... land . In this State , the qualification of the voters is the same for the two houses , and there is no essential difference in that of the persons chosen . But , in apportioning the Senate to the dif- ferent districts of the State ...
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... land- lord , like the Grand Seignior , his empire is absolute . If a few possess the land , this makes the Gothic or feudal constitution . If the whole people be landlords , then is it a commonwealth . " " It is strange , " says an ...
... land- lord , like the Grand Seignior , his empire is absolute . If a few possess the land , this makes the Gothic or feudal constitution . If the whole people be landlords , then is it a commonwealth . " " It is strange , " says an ...
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... land notes were not immediately depreciated on that occasion , depreciation , nevertheless , did ensue . Very favorable causes existed to prevent their sudden depression . It was an old and rich institution . It was known to be under ...
... land notes were not immediately depreciated on that occasion , depreciation , nevertheless , did ensue . Very favorable causes existed to prevent their sudden depression . It was an old and rich institution . It was known to be under ...
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... land , and the Middle States . But it is not merely the inequality and injustice of this sys- tem , if that may be called system which is rather the want of all system , that need reform . It throws the whole revenue into derangement ...
... land , and the Middle States . But it is not merely the inequality and injustice of this sys- tem , if that may be called system which is rather the want of all system , that need reform . It throws the whole revenue into derangement ...
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... land , nor war , nor desolation . There is no writhing un- der the burden of taxation . The means of subsistence are abundant ; and at the very moment when the miserable condi- tion of the country is asserted , it is admitted that the ...
... land , nor war , nor desolation . There is no writhing un- der the burden of taxation . The means of subsistence are abundant ; and at the very moment when the miserable condi- tion of the country is asserted , it is admitted that the ...
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Página 342 - I have not allowed myself, Sir, to look beyond the Union, to see what might lie hidden in the dark recess behind. I have not coolly weighed the chances of preserving liberty when the bonds that unite us together shall be broken asunder. I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion, to see whether, with my short sight, I can fathom the depth of the abyss below...
Página 200 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Página 319 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining, within their respective limits, the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.
Página 501 - Whereas it is necessary for the support of government, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods, wares, and merchandises imported: Be it enacted, etc.
Página 455 - Canada acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union: but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Página 317 - Mr. President, I shall enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts ; she needs none. There she is. Behold her, and judge for yourselves. There is her history ; the world knows it by heart.
Página 275 - I never shall be, into crimination and recrimination, the honorable member may perhaps find that, in that contest, there will be blows to take as well as blows to give; that others can state comparisons as significant, at least, as his own; and that his impunity may possibly demand of him whatever powers of taunt and sarcasm he may possess. I commend him to a prudent husbandry of his resources.
Página 477 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this constitution.
Página 255 - September last, shall be disposed of for the common benefit of the United States and be settled and formed into distinct republican States, which shall become members of the Federal Union and have the same rights of sovereignty, freedom and independence as the other States...
Página 498 - To grant patents for useful inventions. "To secure to authors exclusive rights for a certain time. "To establish public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, commerce, trades, and manufactures.