Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "Founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... hold to the institution , if any ; and that , knowing this , regardless of the selfishness and fanaticism of politicians , north or south , east or west , they will steadily pursue the path marked out by their fathers , and per- petuate ...
... hold to the institution , if any ; and that , knowing this , regardless of the selfishness and fanaticism of politicians , north or south , east or west , they will steadily pursue the path marked out by their fathers , and per- petuate ...
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... hold slaves nine months in the State of New York .... .Page 293-306 . CHAPTER X. Slavery in the District of Columbia in 1831 , 1835 , and 1836- Remarks of John Quincy Adams , Silas Wright , and James Buchanan on -- Mr . Benton's views ...
... hold slaves nine months in the State of New York .... .Page 293-306 . CHAPTER X. Slavery in the District of Columbia in 1831 , 1835 , and 1836- Remarks of John Quincy Adams , Silas Wright , and James Buchanan on -- Mr . Benton's views ...
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... prove the jus- tice and expediency of equal representation in other assem- blies hold good here . It has been objected that a propor- tional vote will endanger the smaller States . We answer ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 29.
... prove the jus- tice and expediency of equal representation in other assem- blies hold good here . It has been objected that a propor- tional vote will endanger the smaller States . We answer ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 29.
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... hold it for a maxim , that the Union of the States is essential to their safety against foreign danger and interna ! contention ; and that the perpetuity and efficacy of the present system cannot be confided in . The question , there ...
... hold it for a maxim , that the Union of the States is essential to their safety against foreign danger and interna ! contention ; and that the perpetuity and efficacy of the present system cannot be confided in . The question , there ...
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... hold their offices for a term sufficient to insure their independency ; to receive liberal stipends , by which they may be compensated for the devotion of their time to the public service ; and to be ineligible to any office established ...
... hold their offices for a term sufficient to insure their independency ; to receive liberal stipends , by which they may be compensated for the devotion of their time to the public service ; and to be ineligible to any office established ...
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