Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts ; Speeches in CongressLittle, Brown and Company, 1853 - United States |
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... danger that it may overthrow all other powers . Legislative bodies naturally feel strong , because they are numerous , and because they consider themselves as the im- mediate representatives of the people . They depend on pub- lic ...
... danger that it may overthrow all other powers . Legislative bodies naturally feel strong , because they are numerous , and because they consider themselves as the im- mediate representatives of the people . They depend on pub- lic ...
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... dangerous constructions . Hence the courts of law , necessarily , when the case arises , must decide upon the validity of particular acts . These cases are rare , at least in this Commonwealth ; but they would probably be less so , if ...
... dangerous constructions . Hence the courts of law , necessarily , when the case arises , must decide upon the validity of particular acts . These cases are rare , at least in this Commonwealth ; but they would probably be less so , if ...
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... danger of legislative en- croachments . The subject is fully treated by Mr. Madison , in some numbers of the Federalist , which well deserve the consid- eration of the convention . There is nothing , after all , so important to ...
... danger of legislative en- croachments . The subject is fully treated by Mr. Madison , in some numbers of the Federalist , which well deserve the consid- eration of the convention . There is nothing , after all , so important to ...
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... danger , also , that legislative bodies will sometimes pass laws interfering with other private rights than those connected with political liberty . Individuals are too apt to apply to the legis- lative power to interfere with private ...
... danger , also , that legislative bodies will sometimes pass laws interfering with other private rights than those connected with political liberty . Individuals are too apt to apply to the legis- lative power to interfere with private ...
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... dangerous nature as it is believed the existing pro- visions of the bill would establish . If the bill should be recommitted , and amended according to the instructions which I have moved , its principles would be materially changed ...
... dangerous nature as it is believed the existing pro- visions of the bill would establish . If the bill should be recommitted , and amended according to the instructions which I have moved , its principles would be materially changed ...
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Page 342 - I have not allowed myself, Sir, to look beyond the Union, to see what might lie hidden in the dark recess behind. I have not coolly weighed the chances of preserving liberty when the bonds that unite us together shall be broken asunder. I have not accustomed myself to hang over the precipice of disunion, to see whether, with my short sight, I can fathom the depth of the abyss below...
Page 200 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Page 319 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining, within their respective limits, the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.
Page 501 - Whereas it is necessary for the support of government, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods, wares, and merchandises imported: Be it enacted, etc.
Page 455 - Canada acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union: but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Page 317 - Mr. President, I shall enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts ; she needs none. There she is. Behold her, and judge for yourselves. There is her history ; the world knows it by heart.
Page 275 - I never shall be, into crimination and recrimination, the honorable member may perhaps find that, in that contest, there will be blows to take as well as blows to give; that others can state comparisons as significant, at least, as his own; and that his impunity may possibly demand of him whatever powers of taunt and sarcasm he may possess. I commend him to a prudent husbandry of his resources.
Page 477 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this constitution.
Page 255 - September last, shall be disposed of for the common benefit of the United States and be settled and formed into distinct republican States, which shall become members of the Federal Union and have the same rights of sovereignty, freedom and independence as the other States...
Page 498 - To grant patents for useful inventions. "To secure to authors exclusive rights for a certain time. "To establish public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, commerce, trades, and manufactures.