The Lives of John Madison, Fourth President of the United States, and James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States: With Historical Notices of Their Administrations |
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With Historical Notices of Their Administrations John Quincy Adams. 1 AND TOT THE CAPITOL . OF JAMES MADISON , FOURTH.
With Historical Notices of Their Administrations John Quincy Adams. 1 AND TOT THE CAPITOL . OF JAMES MADISON , FOURTH.
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With Historical Notices of Their Administrations John Quincy Adams. AND THE CAPITOL . OF JAMES MADISON , FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. MADISON MONROE . CLDerby Rice & Buttre.
With Historical Notices of Their Administrations John Quincy Adams. AND THE CAPITOL . OF JAMES MADISON , FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. MADISON MONROE . CLDerby Rice & Buttre.
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... continue such , so long as the race of man shall exist upon earth . * Written in 1836 , at the request of the two houses of Congress . ↑ Herodotus . 1 * But it is the condition of our nature to look LIFE OF JAMES MADISON,
... continue such , so long as the race of man shall exist upon earth . * Written in 1836 , at the request of the two houses of Congress . ↑ Herodotus . 1 * But it is the condition of our nature to look LIFE OF JAMES MADISON,
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... MADISON , one of the pillars and ornaments of his country and of his age . His time on earth was short , yet he died 10 LIFE OF JAMES MADISON .
... MADISON , one of the pillars and ornaments of his country and of his age . His time on earth was short , yet he died 10 LIFE OF JAMES MADISON .
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... character , Samuel and John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were among the first who raised the standard of Independence and prepared the people for the con- flict through which they were to pass . For the 14 ' LIFE OF JAMES MADISON ,
... character , Samuel and John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were among the first who raised the standard of Independence and prepared the people for the con- flict through which they were to pass . For the 14 ' LIFE OF JAMES MADISON ,
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Page 427 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 215 - FROM harmony, from heavenly harmony, This universal frame began : When nature underneath a heap Of jarring atoms lay, And could not heave her head, The tuneful voice was heard from high, Arise, ye more than dead.
Page 199 - All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
Page 104 - And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: and after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Page 35 - RESOLVED, That the preceding Constitution be laid before the United States, in Congress assembled, and that it is the opinion of this Convention, that it should afterwards be submitted to a Convention of Delegates, chosen in each State by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its Legislature, for their assent and ratification...
Page 68 - States," and from its extreme anxiety to guard these rights from every possible attack of sophistry and ambition, having with other States, recommended an amendment for that purpose, which amendment was, in due time, annexed to the Constitution, it would mark a reproachful "inconsistency, and criminal degeneracy, if an indifference were now...
Page 359 - ... regulations respecting the territory and other property of the United States.
Page 68 - ... 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.
Page 219 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Page 68 - Constitution, expressly declared, " that among other essential rights, the liberty of conscience and of the press cannot be cancelled, abridged, restrained, or modified by any authority of the United States...