Speeches, Arguments, and Miscellaneous Papers of David Dudley Field, Volume 2D. Appleton, 1884 - Law |
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... thing is quite clear , that if Astoria was upon British soil , it was un- authorized , and , having been taken in lawful war , this Govern- ment had no claim whatever to its restitution . The THE OREGON BOUNDARY . 11.
... thing is quite clear , that if Astoria was upon British soil , it was un- authorized , and , having been taken in lawful war , this Govern- ment had no claim whatever to its restitution . The THE OREGON BOUNDARY . 11.
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... things where there were no permanent settlements , and quite unsuited to , indeed incompatible with , a real occupation of the country by permanent civilized communities with an established gov- ernment and a system of laws to be ...
... things where there were no permanent settlements , and quite unsuited to , indeed incompatible with , a real occupation of the country by permanent civilized communities with an established gov- ernment and a system of laws to be ...
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... things which we should be slow to admit was agreed upon , and slow to submit to . There are some minor arguments brought forward by each party which we do not think it necessary here to mention . They do not change the aspect of the ...
... things which we should be slow to admit was agreed upon , and slow to submit to . There are some minor arguments brought forward by each party which we do not think it necessary here to mention . They do not change the aspect of the ...
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... thing is tending . Is it the settled purpose of any consid- erable number of persons in that country to disparage this ? Is it their aim to stir up ill blood between us ? If such be the case , we are sorry for it . There are too many ...
... thing is tending . Is it the settled purpose of any consid- erable number of persons in that country to disparage this ? Is it their aim to stir up ill blood between us ? If such be the case , we are sorry for it . There are too many ...
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... things can be believed in England , or even spoken with the chance of being listened to , then are the people of that country ripe for a war with us , and on the verge of it . It is at best a pitiable employment to stir up animosities ...
... things can be believed in England , or even spoken with the chance of being listened to , then are the people of that country ripe for a war with us , and on the verge of it . It is at best a pitiable employment to stir up animosities ...
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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...