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... debates of that session , that he took an important part in the long discussions of the subject , and exercised a marked influence upon the result . The position of the government was one of extreme difficulty . To tide over an imme ...
... debates of that session , that he took an important part in the long discussions of the subject , and exercised a marked influence upon the result . The position of the government was one of extreme difficulty . To tide over an imme ...
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... debates can hardly fail to be struck with his familiarity with English constitutional law , and its applica- tion to the necessities of this off - shoot of the Eng- lish people in setting up a government for them- selves . The stores of ...
... debates can hardly fail to be struck with his familiarity with English constitutional law , and its applica- tion to the necessities of this off - shoot of the Eng- lish people in setting up a government for them- selves . The stores of ...
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... debate ; and though Philadelphia already had a fair public library- the member who was armed at all points must have equipped himself before entering Congress . In this respect Madison probably had no equal , except Hamilton , and ...
... debate ; and though Philadelphia already had a fair public library- the member who was armed at all points must have equipped himself before entering Congress . In this respect Madison probably had no equal , except Hamilton , and ...
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... debate upon the revenue law was the most earnest , and the prospect of carrying it the most hopeful ; when a committee appointed by Congress had already started on their journey northward to expostulate with , and , if possible ...
... debate upon the revenue law was the most earnest , and the prospect of carrying it the most hopeful ; when a committee appointed by Congress had already started on their journey northward to expostulate with , and , if possible ...
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... debate upon these petitions was hot and long . It brought out the strongest men on both sides , Madison leading those who wished to give to Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign countries when no treaty existed ; to make ...
... debate upon these petitions was hot and long . It brought out the strongest men on both sides , Madison leading those who wished to give to Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign countries when no treaty existed ; to make ...
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Page 60 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union...
Page 66 - ... support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Page 16 - Because we hold it for a fundamental and undeniable truth, "that Religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator and the Manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence.
Page 44 - There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
Page 107 - Mr. MADISON thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men.
Page 104 - Religion and humanity had nothing to do with this question. Interest alone is the governing principle with nations. The true question at present is, whether the Southern States shall or shall not be parties to the Union.
Page 66 - Virginia do enact that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever...
Page 12 - There are at this time in the adjacent county not less than five or six well-meaning men in close jail for publishing their religious sentiments, which in the main are very orthodox. I have neither patience to hear, talk, or think of anything relative to this matter; for I have squabbled and scolded, abused and ridiculed, so long about it to [so] little purpose, that I am without common patience.
Page 104 - They produce the most pernicious effect OH manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of heaven on a country.
Page 67 - In fact, it is comfortable to see the standard of reason at length erected, after so many ages, during which the human mind has been held in vassalage by kings, priests, and nobles : and it is honorable for us, to have produced the first legislature who had the courage to declare, that the reason of man may be trusted with the formation of his own opinions.