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... According to the theory of feudal sovereignty , —a theory adopted by the European states , and generally conceded by the original discoverers of the country in favor of the governments by whom they were respectively commis- sioned , the ...
... According to the theory of feudal sovereignty , —a theory adopted by the European states , and generally conceded by the original discoverers of the country in favor of the governments by whom they were respectively commis- sioned , the ...
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... according to conscience , ) in the exercise of which , each is the final judge of what he may do . It is equally apparent , that in matters of common and equal importance to all , each is bound by the common voice of all , that is , by ...
... according to conscience , ) in the exercise of which , each is the final judge of what he may do . It is equally apparent , that in matters of common and equal importance to all , each is bound by the common voice of all , that is , by ...
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... according as the right of self - government , the supreme and unlimited authority or paramount sovereignty of the peo- ple , is reserved to themselves or vested in their rulers : in other words , according as we adhere to the one or to ...
... according as the right of self - government , the supreme and unlimited authority or paramount sovereignty of the peo- ple , is reserved to themselves or vested in their rulers : in other words , according as we adhere to the one or to ...
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... according to their different constitutions , understood to be law . " This description of a state , be it observed , is applicable only to states wherein the supreme authority is intrusted to the will of one man , or of one or more ...
... according to their different constitutions , understood to be law . " This description of a state , be it observed , is applicable only to states wherein the supreme authority is intrusted to the will of one man , or of one or more ...
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... According to the theory of the British constitution , the ent kinds of title to this country which the English acquired by right of colonial gov- discovery was vested in the crown as the representative of the nation ; and the exclusive ...
... According to the theory of the British constitution , the ent kinds of title to this country which the English acquired by right of colonial gov- discovery was vested in the crown as the representative of the nation ; and the exclusive ...
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Page 108 - ... 2. No state shall, without the consent of the congress, lay any imposts or duties on Imports or exports except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws, and the net produce of all duties and imposts laid by any state on imports or exports shall be for the...
Page 119 - In all our deliberations on this subject, we kept steadily in our view that which appears to us the greatest interest of every true American — the consolidation of our Union — in which is involved our prosperity, felicity, safety, perhaps our national existence.
Page 45 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Page 353 - A final judgment or decree in any suit, in the highest court of law or equity of a state in which a decision in the suit could be had, where is drawn in question the validity of a treaty or statute of, or an authority exercised under the United States, and the decision is against their validity...
Page 109 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Page 56 - ... the United States in Congress assembled ; But if the United States in Congress assembled, shall, on consideration of circumstances, judge proper that any state should not raise men, or should raise a smaller number than its quota...
Page 248 - States; and the people of each State shall have free ingress and regress to and from any other State, and shall enjoy therein all the privileges of trade and commerce subject to the same duties, impositions, and restrictions as the inhabitants thereof respectively...
Page 111 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Page 119 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
Page 119 - Constitution, which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity, and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable.