The History of the United States of America, Volume 4Harper & brothers, 1879 - United States |
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... secure from dan- ger the unalienable rights of human nature . " A letter to the ratifying states , similar in its import to this ad- dress to Congress , was also agreed to , and a special let- ter to Governor Clinton , in answer to the ...
... secure from dan- ger the unalienable rights of human nature . " A letter to the ratifying states , similar in its import to this ad- dress to Congress , was also agreed to , and a special let- ter to Governor Clinton , in answer to the ...
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... secure to them the nom- ination of one senator and half of the electors . Finally , the Legislature separated without coming to any agree- ment ; in consequence of which , New York did not vote at the election of president , nor had she ...
... secure to them the nom- ination of one senator and half of the electors . Finally , the Legislature separated without coming to any agree- ment ; in consequence of which , New York did not vote at the election of president , nor had she ...
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... secure to the president that command of his time essential to the proper discharge of his duties . Though very much criticised at the moment , the customs which he intro- duced have ever since regulated the etiquette of the presi ...
... secure to the president that command of his time essential to the proper discharge of his duties . Though very much criticised at the moment , the customs which he intro- duced have ever since regulated the etiquette of the presi ...
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... secure the concurrence of two thirds of 1789 . both houses , and of the Legislatures of three fourths of the states . He introduced a series of resolutions em- bodying certain amendments which he thought of that character ; and , after ...
... secure the concurrence of two thirds of 1789 . both houses , and of the Legislatures of three fourths of the states . He introduced a series of resolutions em- bodying certain amendments which he thought of that character ; and , after ...
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... secure rights never in danger . " Yet it was only these ten , being in the nature of a bill of rights , which , in the course of the next two years , re- ceived the sanction of a sufficient number of the state Legislatures to make them ...
... secure rights never in danger . " Yet it was only these ten , being in the nature of a bill of rights , which , in the course of the next two years , re- ceived the sanction of a sufficient number of the state Legislatures to make them ...
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Page 674 - ... constantly keeping in view that it is folly in one nation to look for disinterested favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its independence for whatever it may accept under that character; that by such acceptance it may place itself in the condition of having given equivalents for nominal favors, and yet of being reproached with ingratitude for not giving more. There can be no greater error than to expect or calculate upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion...
Page 166 - The Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully held in Bondage, and for Improving the Condition of the African Race," incorporated by Act of Assembly passed the 8th day of December, AD 1789, of which Dr.
Page 102 - State; he shall digest and prepare plans for the improvement and management of the revenue, and for the support of the public credit...
Page 605 - In place of that noble love of liberty and republican government which carried us triumphantly through the war, an Anglican monarchical and aristocratical party has sprung up, whose avowed object is to draw over us the substance, as they have already done the forms, of the British Government.
Page 351 - The first and only instance of variance from the former part of my resolution, I was duped into by the Secretary of the Treasury, and made a tool for forwarding his schemes, not then sufficiently understood by me ; and, of all the errors of my political life, this has occasioned me the deepest regret.
Page 598 - No, sir: it will not be peace, but a sword: it will be no better than a lure to draw victims within the reach of the tomahawk. On this theme, my emotions are unutterable. If I could find words for them — if my powers bore any proportion to my zeal — I would swell my voice to such a note of remonstrance it should reach every log-house beyond the mountains.
Page 193 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide rules and regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Page 190 - ... all men are created equal; and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; and that among these are, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
Page 349 - I considered myself as compelled to this conduct by reasons public as well as personal, of the most cogent nature. I know that I have been an object of uniform opposition from Mr. Jefferson, from the moment of his coming to the city of New- York to enter upon his present office. I know from the most authentic sources, that I have been the frequent subject of the most unkind whispers and insinuations from the same quarter. I have long seen a formed party in the legislature under his auspices, bent...
Page 352 - I acknowledge and avow; and this was not merely a speculative difference. His system flowed from principles adverse to liberty, and was calculated to undermine and demolish the republic, by creating an influence of his department over members of the legislature.