The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4 |
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If , in consequence of either , we should involve our country in misery and
distress , what excuse could we make for our conduct ? Is it reconcilable with our
duty to our constituents ? Would it be a conscientious discharge of that trust
which they ...
If , in consequence of either , we should involve our country in misery and
distress , what excuse could we make for our conduct ? Is it reconcilable with our
duty to our constituents ? Would it be a conscientious discharge of that trust
which they ...
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If so , surely a subject of so complicated a nature , and which involves such
serious consequences , as this , requires the most ample discussion , that we
may derive every information that can enable us to form a proper judgment . I
hope ...
If so , surely a subject of so complicated a nature , and which involves such
serious consequences , as this , requires the most ample discussion , that we
may derive every information that can enable us to form a proper judgment . I
hope ...
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What is the consequence ? A compact cannot be annulled but by the consent of
both parties ; therefore , unless the rulers are guilty of oppression , the people ,
on the principle of a compact , have no right to new - model their government .
What is the consequence ? A compact cannot be annulled but by the consent of
both parties ; therefore , unless the rulers are guilty of oppression , the people ,
on the principle of a compact , have no right to new - model their government .
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The serious importance of the subject merits the utmost attention ; an erroneous
decision may involve truly awful and calamitous consequences . It is incumbent
on us , therefore , to decide it with the greatest deliberation . The Constitution is at
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The serious importance of the subject merits the utmost attention ; an erroneous
decision may involve truly awful and calamitous consequences . It is incumbent
on us , therefore , to decide it with the greatest deliberation . The Constitution is at
...
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... important posts within the territories of the United States , and still hold them , to
our shame and disgrace . It is unnecessary to reason on facts , the perilous
consequences of which must in a moment strike every mind capable of reflection
.
... important posts within the territories of the United States , and still hold them , to
our shame and disgrace . It is unnecessary to reason on facts , the perilous
consequences of which must in a moment strike every mind capable of reflection
.
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| Título | The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and ..., Volume 4 The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, United States. Constitutional Convention |
| Autor | Jonathan Elliot |
| Editor | Jonathan Elliot |
| Colaborador | United States. Constitutional Convention |
| Edição | 2 |
| Editora | J. B. Lippincott, 1863 |
| Original de | Universidade de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 28 Jul 2006 |
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