Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification; and the Declaration of IndependenceU.S. Government Printing Office, 1862 - 30 páginas |
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... legislative functions ; and however they may in practice , as it is their duty to do , consult and prefer the interests of their particular constituents when they come in conflict with any other par- tial or local interest , yet it is ...
... legislative functions ; and however they may in practice , as it is their duty to do , consult and prefer the interests of their particular constituents when they come in conflict with any other par- tial or local interest , yet it is ...
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... legislative pow- ers , were all of them functions of sovereign power . The States , then , for all these purposes , were no longer sovereign . The allegiance of their citizens was transferred in the first instance to the government of ...
... legislative pow- ers , were all of them functions of sovereign power . The States , then , for all these purposes , were no longer sovereign . The allegiance of their citizens was transferred in the first instance to the government of ...
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... , unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature a right inestimable to them , and formidable to tyrants only . He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual , uncomfortable THE ...
... , unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature a right inestimable to them , and formidable to tyrants only . He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual , uncomfortable THE ...
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... legislative bodies at places unusual , uncomfortable , and dis- tant from the depository of their public records , for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures . He has dissolved representative houses ...
... legislative bodies at places unusual , uncomfortable , and dis- tant from the depository of their public records , for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures . He has dissolved representative houses ...
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absurdity alliances ANDREW JACKSON annul appeal asserted attempt authority cause character citizens colonies common interest conduct confederation Congress consequences consider Constitution and laws Constitution has given convention course danger deceived DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE declare defence destructive dictate dissolved disunion doctrine duty effect endeavor enforce equal establishing evils execution experience faction favorite nation favors fellow-citizens force foreign influence formed by compact GEORGE WASHINGTON give honor important imposed independence injury instrument intercourse judiciary justice league legislative legislature liberty look magistrate ment morality motives necessary necessity NULLIFICATION object opposition oppressive ordinance palladium passed passions patriotism peace permanent political connexion port principles PROCLAMATION prosperity provision public opinion punish purpose raising revenue reasoning representatives republican right of resisting right to secede sacred Union sanction secession solemnly South Carolina sovereign sovereignty Spain taxes tial tion treason treaties uncon unconstitutional unconstitutionality unequal operation United usurp WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS wisdom
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Página 6 - The basis of our political systems, is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of Government; but the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established Government.
Página 10 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove, that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Página 12 - THOUGH in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am, nevertheless, too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils, to which they may tend. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence...
Página 9 - Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it. Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue ? The experiment at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Página 3 - ... considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.
Página 7 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Página 6 - Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true liberty. The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government...
Página 3 - States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
Página 10 - Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious ; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
Página 7 - This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind.