Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... never be adopted in practice . The value of the property in every State could never be estimated justly and equally . Some other measures for the wealth of the State must therefore be devised , some standard referred to , which would be ...
... never be adopted in practice . The value of the property in every State could never be estimated justly and equally . Some other measures for the wealth of the State must therefore be devised , some standard referred to , which would be ...
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... never had weight enough , on the face of the earth , to govern the councils of men . It is interest alone which does it , and it is interest alone which can be trusted ; that therefore the interests within doors should be the ...
... never had weight enough , on the face of the earth , to govern the councils of men . It is interest alone which does it , and it is interest alone which can be trusted ; that therefore the interests within doors should be the ...
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... never have an interest or inclination to combine for the op- pression of the smaller ; that the smaller will naturally di- vide on all questions with the larger . Rhode Island , from its relation , similarity , and intercourse , will ...
... never have an interest or inclination to combine for the op- pression of the smaller ; that the smaller will naturally di- vide on all questions with the larger . Rhode Island , from its relation , similarity , and intercourse , will ...
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... never engage in a war , nor grant letters of marque and reprisal in time of peace , nor enter into any treaties or alliances , nor coin money , nor regulate the value thereof , nor ascertain the sums and expenses necessary for the ...
... never engage in a war , nor grant letters of marque and reprisal in time of peace , nor enter into any treaties or alliances , nor coin money , nor regulate the value thereof , nor ascertain the sums and expenses necessary for the ...
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... never to be overlooked in expounding and appreciating the constitutional charter , the remedy that was provided . As a sketch on paper , the earliest , perhaps , of a consti- tutional government for the Union , ( organized into regular ...
... never to be overlooked in expounding and appreciating the constitutional charter , the remedy that was provided . As a sketch on paper , the earliest , perhaps , of a consti- tutional government for the Union , ( organized into regular ...
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Page 177 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other state that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Page 177 - Territorial line: provided however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two States in that part of the said Territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan.
Page 175 - ... shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 452 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one People, under an efficient government, the period is not far off, when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected...
Page 451 - 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.
Page 438 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services, faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals...
Page 175 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Page 176 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 42 - All bills of credit emitted, monies 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.
Page 163 - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...