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 2Jonathan Elliot J.B. Lippincott, 1863 |
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... means of acquiring power . A democracy is a volcano , which conceals the fiery ma- terials of its own destruction . These will produce an eruption , and carry desolation in their way . The people always mean right ; and , if time is ...
... means of acquiring power . A democracy is a volcano , which conceals the fiery ma- terials of its own destruction . These will produce an eruption , and carry desolation in their way . The people always mean right ; and , if time is ...
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... satisfies me that we are all solicitous for the same end , and that we only differ as to the means of attaining it ; and for my own part , VOL . II . 4 3 I confess that I prize the 4th section as highly CABOT . ] 25 MASSACHUSETTS .
... satisfies me that we are all solicitous for the same end , and that we only differ as to the means of attaining it ; and for my own part , VOL . II . 4 3 I confess that I prize the 4th section as highly CABOT . ] 25 MASSACHUSETTS .
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... means followed that Congress , in any situation , could strip the people of their right to a direct representation . If he could believe in this , he should readily join in sentiment with gentlemen on the other side of the house , that ...
... means followed that Congress , in any situation , could strip the people of their right to a direct representation . If he could believe in this , he should readily join in sentiment with gentlemen on the other side of the house , that ...
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... means to apply this to us , we ought to adopt this Constitution ; for if the people are running mad after an energetic govern- ment , it is best to stop now , as by this rule they may run farther , and get a worse one ; therefore the ...
... means to apply this to us , we ought to adopt this Constitution ; for if the people are running mad after an energetic govern- ment , it is best to stop now , as by this rule they may run farther , and get a worse one ; therefore the ...
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... means more immediately under the influence of the people , then they will represent the state legislatures less , and become the representatives of individuals . This belongs to the other house . The absurdity of this , and its ...
... means more immediately under the influence of the people , then they will represent the state legislatures less , and become the representatives of individuals . This belongs to the other house . The absurdity of this , and its ...
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