The American Politician; Containing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Inaugural and First Annual Addresses and Messages of All the Presidents, and Other Important State Papers; Together with a Selection of ... Statistical Tables, and Biographical Notices of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Several Presidents, Etc. Third EditionE. Leland and W. J. Whiting, 1842 - 552 pages |
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... existing , shall think proper to admit , shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight ; but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation , not exceeding ten dollars for each person ...
... existing , shall think proper to admit , shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight ; but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation , not exceeding ten dollars for each person ...
Page 42
... existing constitutions of a country ; that facility in changes , upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion , exposes to perpetual change , from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion ; and remember especially , that for the ...
... existing constitutions of a country ; that facility in changes , upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion , exposes to perpetual change , from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion ; and remember especially , that for the ...
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... infidelity to existing en- gagements . I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs , that honesty is always the best policy . I repeat , therefore , let those engagements 48 THE AMERICAN POLITICIAN .
... infidelity to existing en- gagements . I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs , that honesty is always the best policy . I repeat , therefore , let those engagements 48 THE AMERICAN POLITICIAN .
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... existing period , I feel that both the honor and the responsibility allotted to me are inexpressibly enhanced . The present situation of the world is indeed without a parallel ; and that of our own country full of difficulties . The ...
... existing period , I feel that both the honor and the responsibility allotted to me are inexpressibly enhanced . The present situation of the world is indeed without a parallel ; and that of our own country full of difficulties . The ...
Page 84
... existing amity . With our Indian neighbors , the just and benevolent system continued towards them , has also pre- served peace , and is more and more advancing habits favorable to their civilization and happiness . From a statement ...
... existing amity . With our Indian neighbors , the just and benevolent system continued towards them , has also pre- served peace , and is more and more advancing habits favorable to their civilization and happiness . From a statement ...
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