Niles' Weekly Register, Volume 54H. Niles, 1838 - United States |
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... important department | STOP SPECIE PAYMENT . The late measure of the of the most important political duties . down to a thing of bricks and mortar . It enacts secretary , and the infatuation with which it seems I am for having but one ...
... important department | STOP SPECIE PAYMENT . The late measure of the of the most important political duties . down to a thing of bricks and mortar . It enacts secretary , and the infatuation with which it seems I am for having but one ...
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... important part , in the councils of the country . I mean Mr. Lowndes ; a man not deficient in force and genius , but still more distinguished for that large and comprehensive view of things , which is more necessary to make great men ...
... important part , in the councils of the country . I mean Mr. Lowndes ; a man not deficient in force and genius , but still more distinguished for that large and comprehensive view of things , which is more necessary to make great men ...
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... important testimony , in contradiction to that on which the order for arresting and delivering them up was issued . The discharge of the prisoners will take place not on account of any change of opinion as to the effect of the evidence ...
... important testimony , in contradiction to that on which the order for arresting and delivering them up was issued . The discharge of the prisoners will take place not on account of any change of opinion as to the effect of the evidence ...
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... important considerations connected with this sub- ject . You instruct me to vote against a particular measure . You are obeyed . What am I next to do ? You , at least some of you , as I know , have been vehement in your complaints ...
... important considerations connected with this sub- ject . You instruct me to vote against a particular measure . You are obeyed . What am I next to do ? You , at least some of you , as I know , have been vehement in your complaints ...
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... important changes in the existing mode of collecting , keeping , and dis- bursing the public money , " suggested by the pre- sident of the United States , and above alluded by his excellency , have been proposed for adoption in the ...
... important changes in the existing mode of collecting , keeping , and dis- bursing the public money , " suggested by the pre- sident of the United States , and above alluded by his excellency , have been proposed for adoption in the ...
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Page 86 - All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent...
Page 106 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed on, to take into consideration the trade of the United States; to examine the relative situation and trade of said states; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony...
Page 87 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 68 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens ; and it must be admitted by all, that it has failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Page 50 - An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," which does abridge the freedom of the press, is not law, but is altogether void and of no effect.
Page 86 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 85 - The returns of every election for Governor shall be sealed up and transmitted to the seat of Government, directed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall open and publish them in the presence of both Houses of the General Assembly.
Page 51 - That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such person as he shall empower for that purpose, to employ such part of the land or naval forces of the United States...
Page 86 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers or men in public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence; and in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the Court, as in other cases.
Page 67 - ... shall convert to his own use, in any way whatever, or shall use, by way of investment, in any kind of property...