Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Oct. 17, 1803-April 25, 1808D. Appleton, 1857 |
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... proved successful , to cede this river to Spain for twenty - five years . ] But , I trust , continued he , these opinions ... prove de- structive to the confederacy . This , continued Mr. B. , is an old and hack- neyed doctrine ; that a ...
... proved successful , to cede this river to Spain for twenty - five years . ] But , I trust , continued he , these opinions ... prove de- structive to the confederacy . This , continued Mr. B. , is an old and hack- neyed doctrine ; that a ...
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... proved them groundless ; but what was the danger ap- prehended pending the election in the House of Representatives ? Was it ... prove ? that the consti- tution is defective ? No , sir , but rather the wis- dom and efficiency of the very ...
... proved them groundless ; but what was the danger ap- prehended pending the election in the House of Representatives ? Was it ... prove ? that the consti- tution is defective ? No , sir , but rather the wis- dom and efficiency of the very ...
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... prove his rival ? No ! They will seek a man of moderate talents , whose ambition is bounded by that office , and whose influence will aid them in electing the President . This mode of election is calculated to increase cor- ambition ...
... prove his rival ? No ! They will seek a man of moderate talents , whose ambition is bounded by that office , and whose influence will aid them in electing the President . This mode of election is calculated to increase cor- ambition ...
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... prove in this debate , the interest of the smaller States themselves , that the amendment should prevail . For , sir , is an exposure of their Representatives to bri- bery and corruption ( a thing which may possi- bly happen at some ...
... prove in this debate , the interest of the smaller States themselves , that the amendment should prevail . For , sir , is an exposure of their Representatives to bri- bery and corruption ( a thing which may possi- bly happen at some ...
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... prove that the old confederation could acquire territory , is not to prove the same capacity in the present system of Government . To this I reply , that the constitution contains no such expressed limitation , nor can any be fairly ...
... prove that the old confederation could acquire territory , is not to prove the same capacity in the present system of Government . To this I reply , that the constitution contains no such expressed limitation , nor can any be fairly ...
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Էջ 129 - Do unto others as you would that others should do unto you.
Էջ 18 - 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.
Էջ 19 - The person having the greatest number of votes as vice president shall be the vice president, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person...
Էջ 65 - 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 meantime they shall be maintained!
Էջ 11 - Constitution, and the laws of the united States made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land ; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
Էջ 361 - During the throes and convulsions of the ancient world, during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter his longlost liberty, it was not wonderful that the agitation of the billows should reach even this distant and peaceful shore...
Էջ 36 - Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of both houses concurring) : That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several States as an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States...
Էջ 436 - WE, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Էջ 4 - Until Congress shall provide for the government of such islands all the civil, judicial, and military powers exercised by the officers of the existing government in said islands shall be vested in such person or persons and shall be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct; and the President shall have power to remove said officers and fill the vacancies so occasioned.
Էջ 31 - t; I have use for it. Go, leave me. — (Exit Emilia). I will in Cassio's lodging lose this napkin, And let him find it. Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of Holy Writ.