The Lives of James Madison and James Monroe: Fourth and Fifth Presidents of the United States |
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... Constitution , on the 4th of March , 1789. Thirty years is the usual computation for the duration of one generation of the human race . The space of time from 1760 to 1790 includes the generation with which the North Amer- ican ...
... Constitution , on the 4th of March , 1789. Thirty years is the usual computation for the duration of one generation of the human race . The space of time from 1760 to 1790 includes the generation with which the North Amer- ican ...
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... Constitution of the Commonwealth before it underwent the revision of the people ; an event in which he was destined again to take a conspicuous part . On the 20th of March , 1780 , he took his seat as a delegate in the Congress of the ...
... Constitution of the Commonwealth before it underwent the revision of the people ; an event in which he was destined again to take a conspicuous part . On the 20th of March , 1780 , he took his seat as a delegate in the Congress of the ...
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... constitutional term of service in Congress , as limited by the restric- tion in the articles of Confederation , expired . But his talents were not lost to his Country . He was elected the succeeding year a member of the Legisla- ture of ...
... constitutional term of service in Congress , as limited by the restric- tion in the articles of Confederation , expired . But his talents were not lost to his Country . He was elected the succeeding year a member of the Legisla- ture of ...
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... Constitution of Massachusetts . That the freedom and communi- cation of thought is paramount to all legislative au- thority , is a sentiment becoming from day to day more prevalent throughout the civilized world , and which it is ...
... Constitution of Massachusetts . That the freedom and communi- cation of thought is paramount to all legislative au- thority , is a sentiment becoming from day to day more prevalent throughout the civilized world , and which it is ...
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... Constitution of Government , thenceforth the polar star of their Union . The experience of four years in the Congress of the Confederation , had convinced Mr. Madison that the Union could not be preserved by means of that insti- tution ...
... Constitution of Government , thenceforth the polar star of their Union . The experience of four years in the Congress of the Confederation , had convinced Mr. Madison that the Union could not be preserved by means of that insti- tution ...
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Page 425 - 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 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 213 - 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 357 - ... regulations respecting the territory and other property of the United States.
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 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 217 - 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 153 - ... a solemn question which the Constitution wisely confides to the legislative department of the Government. In recommending it to their early deliberations I am happy in the assurance that the decision will be worthy the enlightened and patriotic councils of a virtuous, a free, and a powerful nation.
Page 22 - Let it be remembered, finally, that it has ever been the pride and boast of America, that the rights for which she contended were the rights of human nature.
Page 31 - to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the Union, and to report to Congress such an act as, when agreed to by them, and confirmed by the legislatures of every State, would effectually provide for the same.