Constitutional History of the United States from Their Declaration of Independence to the Close of the Civil War, Volumen2Harper & Brothers, 1896 - 1554 páginas |
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... become laws , whereas the nullifiers of South Carolina , in 1830-3 , aimed their resistance against a federal statute that was in actual opera- tion . The excellent men who composed the Hartford Convention were alarmed about the control ...
... become laws , whereas the nullifiers of South Carolina , in 1830-3 , aimed their resistance against a federal statute that was in actual opera- tion . The excellent men who composed the Hartford Convention were alarmed about the control ...
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... become better understood , can perceive annotations and comments . Mr. R. C. Winthrop supposes that this invaluable pamphlet was in his father's possession at the time of his death in 1841 ; but it has not since been found . It is not ...
... become better understood , can perceive annotations and comments . Mr. R. C. Winthrop supposes that this invaluable pamphlet was in his father's possession at the time of his death in 1841 ; but it has not since been found . It is not ...
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... becomes part of the Constitution when ratified by three fourths of the states . It becomes the supreme law of the land ... become bound by the action of three fourths of the whole number ; but it is much more in accordance with principle ...
... becomes part of the Constitution when ratified by three fourths of the states . It becomes the supreme law of the land ... become bound by the action of three fourths of the whole number ; but it is much more in accordance with principle ...
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... become intolerably oppressive . The other re- sort he described as action by the state governments , whose legis- latures , so situated that they could discover danger at a distance , " can at once adopt a regular plan of opposition ...
... become intolerably oppressive . The other re- sort he described as action by the state governments , whose legis- latures , so situated that they could discover danger at a distance , " can at once adopt a regular plan of opposition ...
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... become the only instrument of civil obedience . Such a state of things can certainly not de- serve the name of government , nor would any prudent man choose to commit his happiness to it . " There was a time when we were told that ...
... become the only instrument of civil obedience . Such a state of things can certainly not de- serve the name of government , nor would any prudent man choose to commit his happiness to it . " There was a time when we were told that ...
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Página 655 - And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free, to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defense ; and I recommend to them that in all cases, when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. And I further declare and make known, that such persons, of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.
Página 466 - States under their direction : to appoint one of their number to preside ; provided, that no person be allowed to serve in the office of president more than one year in any term of three years. To ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for the service of the United States, and to appropriate and apply the...
Página 472 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, That the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent, to wit: ART.
Página 467 - All bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed and debts contracted by, or under the authority of congress, before the assembling of the united states, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the united states, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said united states, and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Página 77 - No political dreamer was ever wild enough to think of breaking down the lines which separate the States, and of compounding the American people into one common mass.
Página 72 - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, DO ORDAIN AND ESTABLISH THIS CONSTITUTION.
Página 467 - ... 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 observed by the States we respectively represent, and that the Union shall be...
Página 199 - 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.
Página 473 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other states that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Página 574 - The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for president and vice president, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as vice...