The Political Thought of American Statesmen: Selected Writings and SpeechesMorton J. Frisch, Richard G. Stevens |
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... decision must be consonant to the laws of that coun- try . Suppose a contract made in Maryland , where the annual interest is at six per centum , and a suit instituted for it in Virginia ; what interest would be given now , without any ...
... decision must be consonant to the laws of that coun- try . Suppose a contract made in Maryland , where the annual interest is at six per centum , and a suit instituted for it in Virginia ; what interest would be given now , without any ...
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... decision , but ordered a re - argument . The Presidential inauguration came , and still no decision of the court ; but the incoming President , in his inaugural address , fervently exhorted the people to abide by the forthcoming decision ...
... decision , but ordered a re - argument . The Presidential inauguration came , and still no decision of the court ; but the incoming President , in his inaugural address , fervently exhorted the people to abide by the forthcoming decision ...
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... decision can be maintained when made . Such a decision is all that slavery now lacks of being alike lawful in all the States . Welcome or unwelcome , such decision is probably coming , and will soon be upon us , unless the power of the ...
... decision can be maintained when made . Such a decision is all that slavery now lacks of being alike lawful in all the States . Welcome or unwelcome , such decision is probably coming , and will soon be upon us , unless the power of the ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Founding | 2 |
THOMAS JEFFERSON 17431826 | 6 |
Copyright | |
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