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... true meaning of the words . We have no hesitation whatever in saying that this law is unconstitutional , and , of course , not binding upon any citizen of the United States ; and since the mis- called National Legislature has so far ...
... true meaning of the words . We have no hesitation whatever in saying that this law is unconstitutional , and , of course , not binding upon any citizen of the United States ; and since the mis- called National Legislature has so far ...
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... true patriot , Alexander Hamilton , in the Convention that was held in the State of New York for the ratification of the Constitution of the United States . It will be remembered that Hamilton was also a member of the Convention which ...
... true patriot , Alexander Hamilton , in the Convention that was held in the State of New York for the ratification of the Constitution of the United States . It will be remembered that Hamilton was also a member of the Convention which ...
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... true that we will have a conservative majority in the next Congress ; but let us take care that our representatives are not bought , as it is said was done with one of the members of our State Legislature . A shrewd but corrupt ...
... true that we will have a conservative majority in the next Congress ; but let us take care that our representatives are not bought , as it is said was done with one of the members of our State Legislature . A shrewd but corrupt ...
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... true to Republican principles , they love the Government which their fathers founded , they cling to the Constitution even as the shipwrecked mariner clings to his last chance of safety , and they glory in that majestic aggregate of ...
... true to Republican principles , they love the Government which their fathers founded , they cling to the Constitution even as the shipwrecked mariner clings to his last chance of safety , and they glory in that majestic aggregate of ...
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... True , they can point to such men as Fremont and Jim Lane ; but where are the Sumners , and Giddings , and Gerrit Smiths , and Wades , and Lovejoys , and Beechers , and Cheevers , not to speak of Fred Douglass himself , the very ...
... True , they can point to such men as Fremont and Jim Lane ; but where are the Sumners , and Giddings , and Gerrit Smiths , and Wades , and Lovejoys , and Beechers , and Cheevers , not to speak of Fred Douglass himself , the very ...
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Page 18 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 98 - ... establishments in the general government, will create such an extent and complication of attachments as will ever secure the predilection and support of the people. Whenever, therefore, Congress shall meditate any infringement of the State Constitutions, the great body of the people will naturally take part with their domestic representatives. Can the general government withstand such a...
Page 26 - It has been observed to coerce the States is one of the maddest projects that was ever devised. A failure of compliance will never be confined to a single State. This being the case can we suppose it wise to hazard a civil war?
Page 91 - Whoever considers the populousness and strength of several of these States singly at the present juncture, and looks forward to what they will become, even at the distance of half a century, will at once dismiss as idle and visionary any scheme, which aims at regulating their movements by laws, to operate upon them in their collective capacities, and to be executed by a coercion applicable to them in the same capacities. A project of this kind is little less romantic than the monster-taming spirit,...
Page 18 - Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the Southern States that, by the accession of a Republican administration, their property, and their peace, and personal security are to be endangered. There has never been any reasonable cause for such apprehension. Indeed, the most ample evidence to the contrary has all the while existed and been open to their inspection. It is found in nearly all the published speeches of him who now addresses you. I...
Page 88 - FOR ITS CHIEF MAGISTRATE AND FOR ITS SENATE. THE BLOW AIMED AT THE MEMBERS MUST GIVE A FATAL WOUND TO THE HEAD ; AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE STATES MUST BE AT ONCE A POLITICAL SUICIDE.
Page 91 - ... confederacies which have been composed of members smaller than many of our counties, the principle of legislation for sovereign States, supported by military coercion, has never been found effectual. It has rarely been attempted to be employed, but against the weaker members ; and in most instances attempts to coerce the refractory and disobedient have been the signals of bloody wars, in which one half of the confederacy has displayed its banners against the other half.
Page 88 - I insist, that it never can be the interest or desire of the national legislature, to destroy the state governments. It can derive no advantage from such an event; but, on the contrary, would lose an indispensable support, a necessary aid in executing the laws, and conveying the influence of government to the doors of the people. The union is dependent on the will of the state governments for its chief magistrate, and for its senate.
Page 26 - Can any reasonable man be well disposed towards a government which makes war and carnage the only means of supporting itself? a government that can exist only by the sword? Every such war must involve the innocent with the guilty. This single consideration should be sufficient to dispose every peaceable citizen against such a government.
Page 67 - Only an imperial or despotic government could subjugate thoroughly disaffected and insurrectionary members of the state.