A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, المجلد 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... federal compact , particularly as to the powers of congress , in regard to the trade of the United States , than generally prevailed at that period . One of the objections made by this state was , that the gen- eral government was not ...
... federal compact , particularly as to the powers of congress , in regard to the trade of the United States , than generally prevailed at that period . One of the objections made by this state was , that the gen- eral government was not ...
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... federal compact . The same legislature declared that the articles were still con- sidered “ in divers respects unequal and disadvantageous to that state , and that the objections to such of them lately stated and sent to the general ...
... federal compact . The same legislature declared that the articles were still con- sidered “ in divers respects unequal and disadvantageous to that state , and that the objections to such of them lately stated and sent to the general ...
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... federal alliance , on such liberal principles as will give satisfaction to its respective members : and whereas the articles of confederation and perpetual union recom- mended by the honorable the congress of the United States of ...
... federal alliance , on such liberal principles as will give satisfaction to its respective members : and whereas the articles of confederation and perpetual union recom- mended by the honorable the congress of the United States of ...
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... federal head . 2. A sacred regard to justice . 3. The adoption of a proper peace establishment . 4. The prevalence of that ' pacific and friendly disposition , among the people of the United States , which would induce them to forget ...
... federal head . 2. A sacred regard to justice . 3. The adoption of a proper peace establishment . 4. The prevalence of that ' pacific and friendly disposition , among the people of the United States , which would induce them to forget ...
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... federal union became weak and feeble , and the inefficiency of the national government more apparent . A jealousy between the state and general governments , began to ex- ist ; and state interests predominated . The importing states ...
... federal union became weak and feeble , and the inefficiency of the national government more apparent . A jealousy between the state and general governments , began to ex- ist ; and state interests predominated . The importing states ...
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الصفحة 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
الصفحة 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
الصفحة 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
الصفحة 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
الصفحة 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
الصفحة 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
الصفحة 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
الصفحة 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
الصفحة 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...