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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The lesser states would never have concurred unless this check had been given
them , as a security for their political existence , against the power and
encroachments of the great states . It It may be also proper to observe , that the
executive ...
The lesser states would never have concurred unless this check had been given
them , as a security for their political existence , against the power and
encroachments of the great states . It It may be also proper to observe , that the
executive ...
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Had each state obstinately insisted on the security of its particular local
advantages , we should never have come to a conclusion . Each , therefore ,
amicably and wisely relinquished its particular views . The Federal Convention
have told you ...
Had each state obstinately insisted on the security of its particular local
advantages , we should never have come to a conclusion . Each , therefore ,
amicably and wisely relinquished its particular views . The Federal Convention
have told you ...
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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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... he means that Congress may impeach all the people or officers of the United
States . If the gentleman will attend , he will see that this is a government for
confederated states ; that , consequently , it can never intermeddle where no
power ...
... he means that Congress may impeach all the people or officers of the United
States . If the gentleman will attend , he will see that this is a government for
confederated states ; that , consequently , it can never intermeddle where no
power ...
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I never thought of the objection made by the member from New Hanover . I never
thought that impeachments extended to any but officers of the United States .
When you look at the judgment to be given on impeachments , you will see that
the ...
I never thought of the objection made by the member from New Hanover . I never
thought that impeachments extended to any but officers of the United States .
When you look at the judgment to be given on impeachments , you will see that
the ...
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