Proceedings and Debates of the Virginia State Convention of 1829-1830: To which are Subjoined, the New Constitution of Virginia, and the Votes of the People, Páginas 94-830S. Shepherd & Company, 1890 - 919 páginas |
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... thing to do . Its faculties all suspended , it must meet only to adjourn ; and how long such a state of things shall continue , must depend solely on the diligence of the Committees . But by my plan , the body can act at once ; can act ...
... thing to do . Its faculties all suspended , it must meet only to adjourn ; and how long such a state of things shall continue , must depend solely on the diligence of the Committees . But by my plan , the body can act at once ; can act ...
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... thing at a blast , and then to build upon the same , or on a different foundation , a Government , which but few can hope , will do as much for the public happiness and prosperity as that you de- stroy has done . Sir , it is due to this ...
... thing at a blast , and then to build upon the same , or on a different foundation , a Government , which but few can hope , will do as much for the public happiness and prosperity as that you de- stroy has done . Sir , it is due to this ...
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... thing , that they will suppose it to be , their interest to lay the burthens of Government almost exclusively on the slave property of their eastern brethren . And that it is , therefore , necessary to invest the slave - holding ...
... thing , that they will suppose it to be , their interest to lay the burthens of Government almost exclusively on the slave property of their eastern brethren . And that it is , therefore , necessary to invest the slave - holding ...
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... things a majority may have a right to rule , and in another state of things a minority may have that right ; and this ... thing we know of the history of man . Sir , I am about to use a borrowed idea ; but it is valuable for its truth ...
... things a majority may have a right to rule , and in another state of things a minority may have that right ; and this ... thing we know of the history of man . Sir , I am about to use a borrowed idea ; but it is valuable for its truth ...
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... thing in property , to exert this self - protecting influence , but the political power which always attends it ? Is there any thing in mere property alone , in itself consi- dered , to exert any such influence ? Can a bag of golden ...
... thing in property , to exert this self - protecting influence , but the political power which always attends it ? Is there any thing in mere property alone , in itself consi- dered , to exert any such influence ? Can a bag of golden ...
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 415 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Página 198 - That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority...
Página 458 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Página 246 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Página 198 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Página 387 - That no free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue, and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
Página 197 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Página 385 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free ; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage...
Página 410 - If it be true that all governments rest on opinion, it is no less true that the strength of opinion in each individual, and its practical influence on his conduct, depend much on the number which he supposes to have entertained the same opinion.
Página 198 - All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.