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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There is no instance of any convention upon the continent , in which the subject
has not been fully debated , except in those states which adopted the
Constitution unanimously . If it be thought proper to debate at large an act of
Assembly ...
There is no instance of any convention upon the continent , in which the subject
has not been fully debated , except in those states which adopted the
Constitution unanimously . If it be thought proper to debate at large an act of
Assembly ...
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In order to preclude the necessity of examining the whole progress of its
imbecility , permit me to call to your recollection one single instance . When the
last great stroke was made which humbled the pride of Britain , and put us in
possession ...
In order to preclude the necessity of examining the whole progress of its
imbecility , permit me to call to your recollection one single instance . When the
last great stroke was made which humbled the pride of Britain , and put us in
possession ...
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There are several other instances of imbecility in that system . It cannot secure ...
The general government ought in this , as in every other instance , to possess the
means of preserving the peace and tranquillity of the Union . A striking proof of ...
There are several other instances of imbecility in that system . It cannot secure ...
The general government ought in this , as in every other instance , to possess the
means of preserving the peace and tranquillity of the Union . A striking proof of ...
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When , for instance , the governor of this state grants a pardon , it becomes the
law of the land , and is valid . Every thing is the law of the land , let it come from
what power it will , provided it be consistent with the Constitution . Mr. LENOIR ...
When , for instance , the governor of this state grants a pardon , it becomes the
law of the land , and is valid . Every thing is the law of the land , let it come from
what power it will , provided it be consistent with the Constitution . Mr. LENOIR ...
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I never knew any instance of a man being impeached for a legislative act ; nay , I
never heard it suggested before . No meinber of the House of Commons , in
England , has ever been impeached before the Lords , nor any lord , for a
legislative ...
I never knew any instance of a man being impeached for a legislative act ; nay , I
never heard it suggested before . No meinber of the House of Commons , in
England , has ever been impeached before the Lords , nor any lord , for a
legislative ...
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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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