Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volumen4R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 |
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... human nature . Unen- lightened by culture , the mind of young Heyward might have been directed to unworthy pursuits , and his wealth have ensnared , if not destroyed , his early virtue . He might have thought himself too rich to act a ...
... human nature . Unen- lightened by culture , the mind of young Heyward might have been directed to unworthy pursuits , and his wealth have ensnared , if not destroyed , his early virtue . He might have thought himself too rich to act a ...
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... human nature enabled him quickly to discern the bent of a pupil's genius , his master vice , and dominant foible . Among the fellow - pupils of Mr. Read , were Charles Thompson , secretary of Congress , Hugh Williamson , a member of ...
... human nature enabled him quickly to discern the bent of a pupil's genius , his master vice , and dominant foible . Among the fellow - pupils of Mr. Read , were Charles Thompson , secretary of Congress , Hugh Williamson , a member of ...
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... human mind , have distributed men into two grand classes : -The one characterized particularly by practical and experi- mental skill , arising chiefly from a talent for minute , comprehensive , and rapid observation , a ready and ...
... human mind , have distributed men into two grand classes : -The one characterized particularly by practical and experi- mental skill , arising chiefly from a talent for minute , comprehensive , and rapid observation , a ready and ...
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... human race . To the benighted victims of oppression , —a pillar of fire to light them in the path to liberty ; and to the tyrants of the earth , -a scroll more appalling than that emblazoned upon the wall before Belshazzar , which ...
... human race . To the benighted victims of oppression , —a pillar of fire to light them in the path to liberty ; and to the tyrants of the earth , -a scroll more appalling than that emblazoned upon the wall before Belshazzar , which ...
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... it checked the vices , of his fellow- creatures . The sanguinary nature of the penal code of Penn- sylvania , had long been deprecated by those citi- VOL . IV . - D d zens opposed to the destruction of human life under any CLYMER . 201.
... it checked the vices , of his fellow- creatures . The sanguinary nature of the penal code of Penn- sylvania , had long been deprecated by those citi- VOL . IV . - D d zens opposed to the destruction of human life under any CLYMER . 201.
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Página 200 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Página 66 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted by or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present Confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Página 200 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents.
Página 55 - 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 66 - ... shall take an oath, to be administered by one of the judges of the Supreme or Superior Court of the State where the cause shall be tried, "well and truly to hear and determine the matter in question, according to the best of his judgment, without favor, affection, or hope of reward:" provided also that no State shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States.
Página 201 - To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion, which a representative ought always to rejoice to hear; and which he ought always most seriously to consider. But authoritative instructions ; mandates issued, which the member is bound blindly and implicitly to obey, to vote and to argue for, though contrary to the clearest conviction of his judgment and conscience, — these are things utterly unknown to the laws of the land, and which arise...
Página 200 - ... live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication, with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention.
Página 64 - States in proportion to the value of all land within each State granted to or surveyed for any person, as such land and the buildings aud improvements thereon shall be estimated according to such mode as the United States iu Congress assembled shall from time to time direct and appoint.