Speeches, Arguments, and Miscellaneous Papers of David Dudley Field, Volume 2D. Appleton, 1884 - Law |
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... , ARGUMENTS , AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS OF DAVID DUDLEY FIELD . EDITED BY A. P. SPRAGUE . R VOLUME II . NEW YORK : D. APPLETON AND COMPANY , 1 , 3 , AND 5 BOND STREET . 1884 . Copyright , 1884 , By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY .
... , ARGUMENTS , AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS OF DAVID DUDLEY FIELD . EDITED BY A. P. SPRAGUE . R VOLUME II . NEW YORK : D. APPLETON AND COMPANY , 1 , 3 , AND 5 BOND STREET . 1884 . Copyright , 1884 , By D. APPLETON AND COMPANY .
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... bonds of friendship , and to preserve in future a perfect harmony and good under- standing between the two contracting parties , it is agreed that their respective subjects shall not be disturbed or molested , * " Great Britain claims ...
... bonds of friendship , and to preserve in future a perfect harmony and good under- standing between the two contracting parties , it is agreed that their respective subjects shall not be disturbed or molested , * " Great Britain claims ...
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... bond of union . It was soon after the close of a long and bloody war . Shoulder to shoulder - through winter snows and beneath summer suns- through such sufferings and sacrifices as the world had scarcely ever witnessed the people of ...
... bond of union . It was soon after the close of a long and bloody war . Shoulder to shoulder - through winter snows and beneath summer suns- through such sufferings and sacrifices as the world had scarcely ever witnessed the people of ...
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... the government is the first bond of union . As soon as an opposition is thus formed , those whose opinions or interests incline them to the existing establishment are found to unite for its protection . Thus the 224 MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS .
... the government is the first bond of union . As soon as an opposition is thus formed , those whose opinions or interests incline them to the existing establishment are found to unite for its protection . Thus the 224 MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS .
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... bonds or stock . The gentleman thus applied to came to Mr. Cyrus W. Field and myself . We had several conversations together on the sub- ject . Then it was that the thought of extending the line across the Atlantic suggested itself . Mr ...
... bonds or stock . The gentleman thus applied to came to Mr. Cyrus W. Field and myself . We had several conversations together on the sub- ject . Then it was that the thought of extending the line across the Atlantic suggested itself . Mr ...
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Page 49 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale! In spite of rock and tempest roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee...
Page 194 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 194 - But we think the sound construction of the Constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist...
Page 361 - The Governments of the United States and Great Britain having not only desired, in entering into this convention, to accomplish a particular object, but also to establish a general principle, they hereby agree to extend their protection, by treaty stipulations, to any other practicable communications, whether by canal or railway, across the isthmus which connects North and South America...
Page 52 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States ; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning, nor while kept at any almshouse or other asylum at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Page 157 - The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic violence.
Page 285 - ... to establish a defence on the ground of insanity, it must be clearly proved that, at the time of the committing of the act, the party accused was labouring under such a defect of reason, from disease of the mind, as not to know the nature and quality of the act he was doing; or, if he did know it, that he did not know he was doing what was wrong.
Page 169 - to raise and support Armies" and "to provide and maintain a Navy.
Page 9 - It is agreed that any country that may be claimed by either party on the northwest coast of America, westward of the Stony Mountains, shall, together with its harbors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation of all rivers within the same, be free and open for the term of ten years from the date of the signature of the present convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers...
Page 69 - ... before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: " I do solemnly swear (or affirm...