Proceedings and Debates of the Virginia State Convention of 1829-1830, Volume 1Da Capo Press, 1830 - 919 páginas |
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... citizens of the State , were spectators . The great importance of the subject , as well as the high- character of the members , diffused an interest over it , which has been very seldom equalled ; and it may be truly said , that the ...
... citizens of the State , were spectators . The great importance of the subject , as well as the high- character of the members , diffused an interest over it , which has been very seldom equalled ; and it may be truly said , that the ...
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... citizens of the United States ; and the Publishers deem themselves fortunate in having obtained his services , as a Reporter for the Convention . The public may be assured , that they have spared no pains in making their volume as ...
... citizens of the United States ; and the Publishers deem themselves fortunate in having obtained his services , as a Reporter for the Convention . The public may be assured , that they have spared no pains in making their volume as ...
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... citizens , the non - freeholders of the city of Richmond . The object sought in the memorial , was an extension of the right of suffrage . The language of the memorial was respectful , and the petitioners accompanied their re- quest ...
... citizens , the non - freeholders of the city of Richmond . The object sought in the memorial , was an extension of the right of suffrage . The language of the memorial was respectful , and the petitioners accompanied their re- quest ...
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... citizens of mature age , they have been passed by , like aliens or slaves , as if destitute of interest , or unworthy of a voice , in measures involving their future political destiny : whilst the freeholders , sole possessors , under ...
... citizens of mature age , they have been passed by , like aliens or slaves , as if destitute of interest , or unworthy of a voice , in measures involving their future political destiny : whilst the freeholders , sole possessors , under ...
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... citizens . To be deprived of their rightful equality , and to hear as an apology that they are too ignorant and vicious to enjoy it , is no ordinary trial of patience . Yet they will suppress the indignant emotions these sweeping ...
... citizens . To be deprived of their rightful equality , and to hear as an apology that they are too ignorant and vicious to enjoy it , is no ordinary trial of patience . Yet they will suppress the indignant emotions these sweeping ...
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