Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... referred to , which would be more simple . He considered the number of inhabitants as a tolerably good criterion of property , and that this might always be obtained . He therefore thought it the best mode which we could adopt , with ...
... referred to , which would be more simple . He considered the number of inhabitants as a tolerably good criterion of property , and that this might always be obtained . He therefore thought it the best mode which we could adopt , with ...
Page 22
... referred to , which would be more simple . He considered the number of inhabitants as a tolerably good criterion of property , and that this might always be obtained . He therefore thought it the best mode which we could adopt , with ...
... referred to , which would be more simple . He considered the number of inhabitants as a tolerably good criterion of property , and that this might always be obtained . He therefore thought it the best mode which we could adopt , with ...
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... referred to Congress , we are not so many States ; we are one large State . We lay aside our individuality whenever we come here . The Germanic body is a burlesque on government , and their practice on any point is a sufficient ...
... referred to Congress , we are not so many States ; we are one large State . We lay aside our individuality whenever we come here . The Germanic body is a burlesque on government , and their practice on any point is a sufficient ...
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... referred to a com- mittee of one from each State . July 10. Mr. King , from the committee appointed yesterday , reported that the House should consist of sixty- five members . After a long and animated discussion the report was adopted ...
... referred to a com- mittee of one from each State . July 10. Mr. King , from the committee appointed yesterday , reported that the House should consist of sixty- five members . After a long and animated discussion the report was adopted ...
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... referred to the Committee of Detail , and the Convention adjourned till August 6th , to give the Committee time to prepare and report a Constitution . The resolutions as committed , expressing the sense of the Convention upon the ...
... referred to the Committee of Detail , and the Convention adjourned till August 6th , to give the Committee time to prepare and report a Constitution . The resolutions as committed , expressing the sense of the Convention upon the ...
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Page 40 - Ana the Articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every state, and the union shall be perpetual ; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them ; unless such alteration be agreed to in a congress of the united states, and be afterwards confirmed by the legislatures...