Mr. Clay's Speech on the Tariff: Or, The "American System," So Called ; Or, The Anglican System, in Fact, Introduced Here ; and Perverted in Its Most Material Bearing Upon Society, by the Omission of a System of Corn Laws, for the Protection of AgricultureThomas W. White, 1827 |
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... whole containing a mass of highly useful Information at the present Interesting Crisis . RICHMOND : PRINTED BY THOMAS W. WHITE , Opposite the Bell - Tavern . ........ 1827 . I BOUND APR 23 1913 Gift of TO THE PUBLIC MR. CLAY'S ...
... whole containing a mass of highly useful Information at the present Interesting Crisis . RICHMOND : PRINTED BY THOMAS W. WHITE , Opposite the Bell - Tavern . ........ 1827 . I BOUND APR 23 1913 Gift of TO THE PUBLIC MR. CLAY'S ...
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... present to the public , my views of the inevitable tendencies of this new mode of interpreting the Constitution . In performing this task ; I found it would be necessary to have reference to Mr. Clay and others , with whom , I had ...
... present to the public , my views of the inevitable tendencies of this new mode of interpreting the Constitution . In performing this task ; I found it would be necessary to have reference to Mr. Clay and others , with whom , I had ...
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... present infirm state of health , except the one heretofore confer- red upon me by the pleasure of the General Assembly . I hope that refraining from publishing this transaction of Mr. Clay's in the midst of the electioneering scene ...
... present infirm state of health , except the one heretofore confer- red upon me by the pleasure of the General Assembly . I hope that refraining from publishing this transaction of Mr. Clay's in the midst of the electioneering scene ...
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... present at an interview , between Mr. Henry Clay , and himself to day , at the house of Mr. Clay , who had been previously apprised by myself of the purpose , for which the interview had been invited . Mr. Giles presented to Mr. Clay ...
... present at an interview , between Mr. Henry Clay , and himself to day , at the house of Mr. Clay , who had been previously apprised by myself of the purpose , for which the interview had been invited . Mr. Giles presented to Mr. Clay ...
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... present to its consideration those general views , as they appear to me , of the true policy of this country , which imperiously demand the passage of this bill . I am deeply sensible , Mr. Chairman , of the high responsibility of my ...
... present to its consideration those general views , as they appear to me , of the true policy of this country , which imperiously demand the passage of this bill . I am deeply sensible , Mr. Chairman , of the high responsibility of my ...
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Էջ 59 - The great object of the institution of civil government is the improvement of the condition of those who are parties to the social compact. And no government, in whatever form constituted, can accomplish the lawful ends of its institution, but in proportion as it improves the condition of those over whom it is established.
Էջ 157 - All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Էջ 155 - 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.
Էջ 135 - An act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland, in the State of Maryland, to the State of Ohio...
Էջ 60 - ... sciences, ornamental and profound, to refrain from exercising them for the benefit of the people themselves would be to hide in the earth the talent committed to our charge— would be treachery to the most sacred of trusts. The spirit of improvement is abroad upon the earth.
Էջ 59 - Europe, there are existing upward of one hundred and thirty of these light-houses of the skies; while throughout the whole American hemisphere, there is not one. If we reflect a moment upon the discoveries, which, in the last four centuries, have been made in the physical constitution of the universe, by the means of these buildings, and of observers stationed in them, shall we doubt of their usefulness to every nation? And while scarcely a year passes over our heads without bringing some new astronomical...
Էջ 172 - Resolved, That the Senators of this State in the Congress of the United States be instructed and the Representatives be requested to oppose the restoration of the deposits and the renewal of the charter of the United States Bank.
Էջ 159 - The congress shall have power — 1. To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises; to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts, and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States: 2.
Էջ 60 - Indian tribes; to fix the standard of weights and measures; to establish post offices and post roads; to declare war, to raise and support armies ; to provide and maintain a navy...
Էջ 12 - It is most desirable that there should be both a home and a foreign market. But, with respect to their relative superiority, I cannot entertain a doubt. The home market is first in order, and paramount in importance.