A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... necessary to the general welfare , particular assemblies cannot be competent to use ; those that may relate to general commerce , or general currency ; the establishment of posts ; and the regulation of the common forces : And the ...
... necessary to the general welfare , particular assemblies cannot be competent to use ; those that may relate to general commerce , or general currency ; the establishment of posts ; and the regulation of the common forces : And the ...
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... necessary for general services , and appropriated by the congress to such services . " No colony to engage in offensive war with any nation of In- dians without the consent of congress . A perpetual alliance , offensive and defensive ...
... necessary for general services , and appropriated by the congress to such services . " No colony to engage in offensive war with any nation of In- dians without the consent of congress . A perpetual alliance , offensive and defensive ...
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... necessary for the defense and welfare of the United States , emit bills of credit , borrow or appropriate money , agree upon the number of vessels of war , or the number of land and sea forces , or appoint a commander in chief of the ...
... necessary for the defense and welfare of the United States , emit bills of credit , borrow or appropriate money , agree upon the number of vessels of war , or the number of land and sea forces , or appoint a commander in chief of the ...
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... necessary . " 9. It is provided in the ninth article , that the assent of nine states out of the thirteen shall be necessary to determine in sun- dry cases of the highest concern . If this proportion be proper and just , it ought to be ...
... necessary . " 9. It is provided in the ninth article , that the assent of nine states out of the thirteen shall be necessary to determine in sun- dry cases of the highest concern . If this proportion be proper and just , it ought to be ...
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... necessary for the happiness and tranquility of a state thus overgrown , that congress should hereafter interfere and divide its territory , why is the claim to that territory now made , and so pertinaciously insisted on ? We can suggest ...
... necessary for the happiness and tranquility of a state thus overgrown , that congress should hereafter interfere and divide its territory , why is the claim to that territory now made , and so pertinaciously insisted on ? We can suggest ...
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A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
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Página 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Página 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Página 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Página 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Página 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Página 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Página 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Página 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Página 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...