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... direct line , the Wabash from Post Vincent's to the Ohio ; by the Ohio , by a direct line , drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami , to the said territorial line , and by the said territorial line . The eastern State shall be ...
... direct line , the Wabash from Post Vincent's to the Ohio ; by the Ohio , by a direct line , drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami , to the said territorial line , and by the said territorial line . The eastern State shall be ...
Page 318
... direct taxes is objected to . Government must be supported ; this cannot be done without a revenue . If a sufficient revenue be not otherwise raised , recurrence must be had to direct taxation . Gentlemen admit this , but insist on the ...
... direct taxes is objected to . Government must be supported ; this cannot be done without a revenue . If a sufficient revenue be not otherwise raised , recurrence must be had to direct taxation . Gentlemen admit this , but insist on the ...
Page 338
... direct taxation is most generally objected to . With respect to the exigencies of government , there is no question but the most easy mode of providing for them will be adopted . When , therefore , direct taxes are not necessary , they ...
... direct taxation is most generally objected to . With respect to the exigencies of government , there is no question but the most easy mode of providing for them will be adopted . When , therefore , direct taxes are not necessary , they ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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