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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Is it reconcilable with our duty to our constituents ? Would it be a conscientious
discharge of that trust which they have so implicitly reposed in us ? Shall it be
said , sir , of the representatives of North Carolina , that near three hundred of
them ...
Is it reconcilable with our duty to our constituents ? Would it be a conscientious
discharge of that trust which they have so implicitly reposed in us ? Shall it be
said , sir , of the representatives of North Carolina , that near three hundred of
them ...
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... the time , though contrary to your wishes . " I know that the honor and integrity
of my constituents are such , that they would approve of my acting on such
principles , rather than any other . They are the principles , however , I think it my
duty to ...
... the time , though contrary to your wishes . " I know that the honor and integrity
of my constituents are such , that they would approve of my acting on such
principles , rather than any other . They are the principles , however , I think it my
duty to ...
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It became our duty , on the other hand , to acquire as much weight as possible in
the legislation of the Union ; and , as the Northern States were more populous in
whites , this only could be done by insisting that a certain proportion of our ...
It became our duty , on the other hand , to acquire as much weight as possible in
the legislation of the Union ; and , as the Northern States were more populous in
whites , this only could be done by insisting that a certain proportion of our ...
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A man in public office who knows that there is no tribunal to punish him , may be
ready to deviate from his duty ; but if he knows there is a tribunal for that purpose ,
although he may be a man of no principle , the very terror of punishment will ...
A man in public office who knows that there is no tribunal to punish him , may be
ready to deviate from his duty ; but if he knows there is a tribunal for that purpose ,
although he may be a man of no principle , the very terror of punishment will ...
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There is every probability that men elected in this manner will , in general , do
their duty faithfully . It may be expected , therefore , that they will coöperate in
every laudable act , but strenuously resist those of a contrary nature . To do this to
...
There is every probability that men elected in this manner will , in general , do
their duty faithfully . It may be expected , therefore , that they will coöperate in
every laudable act , but strenuously resist those of a contrary nature . To do this to
...
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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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