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... seceding State and the United States dissolved . We propose at this time to discuss the soundness of these positions . In determining whether such a right exists , we naturally turn in the first instance to the Constitution itself . But ...
... seceding State and the United States dissolved . We propose at this time to discuss the soundness of these positions . In determining whether such a right exists , we naturally turn in the first instance to the Constitution itself . But ...
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... seceding States , nor very conveniently concentrate their forces so as to compel a con- tribution . We should ask pardon of the other loyal States for stating this supposition , were it made otherwise than as an effective illustration ...
... seceding States , nor very conveniently concentrate their forces so as to compel a con- tribution . We should ask pardon of the other loyal States for stating this supposition , were it made otherwise than as an effective illustration ...
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... valid reasons why the supposed breaches of the compact give no right to any State to secede . It is clear the parties could not be placed in statu quo ; and certainly the seceding States , instead of placing the United States as 4 25.
... valid reasons why the supposed breaches of the compact give no right to any State to secede . It is clear the parties could not be placed in statu quo ; and certainly the seceding States , instead of placing the United States as 4 25.
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Joel Parker. seceding States , instead of placing the United States as far as they might in that position , did , when they broke the compact on their part , not only retain all the benefits they had received , but , by the seizure of ...
Joel Parker. seceding States , instead of placing the United States as far as they might in that position , did , when they broke the compact on their part , not only retain all the benefits they had received , but , by the seizure of ...
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... relate entirely to unconsti- tutional acts of Congress , and not to those of States or individ- uals ; and no small part of their object was to assert and main- seceding States , instead of placing the United States as 27.
... relate entirely to unconsti- tutional acts of Congress , and not to those of States or individ- uals ; and no small part of their object was to assert and main- seceding States , instead of placing the United States as 27.
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 26 - And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them; unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State.
Página 33 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 27 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the Union...
Página 77 - I am compelled to declare it as my deliberate opinion, that, if this bill passes, the bonds of this Union are virtually dissolved ; that the States which compose it are free from their moral obligations, and that, as it will be the right of all, so it will be the duty of some, to prepare definitely for a separation — amicably if they can, violently if they must.
Página 20 - It must not be; there is no power in Venice Can alter a decree established: 'Twill be recorded for a precedent; And many an error, by the same example, Will rush into the state: it cannot be.
Página 40 - Congress be authorized to make such requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and three fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Página 27 - ... of our respective constituents, fully and entirely ratify and confirm each and every of the said Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union, and all and singular the matters and things therein contained: And we do further solemnly plight and engage the faith of our respective constituents, that they shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress assembled, on all questions, which by the said Confederation are submitted to them. And that the Articles thereof shall be inviolably...
Página 11 - That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority without consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights and ought not to be exercised.
Página 40 - ... that on the first day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free...
Página 64 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.