 Purge that constitution of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would be the most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man." Hamilton paused and said, "Purge it of its corruption, and give to its...  Aubert Dubayet: Or, The Two Sister Republics - Page 260by Charles Gayarré - 1882 - 479 pagesFull view - About this book
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...began on other matters, and by some circumstance, was. led to the British constitution, on which Mr. Adams observed, ' purge that constitution of its corruption,...most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit 6T man.! Hamilton paused and said, 'purge it of its corruption, and give to 'ts popular branch equality... | |
 | Thomas Jefferson - United States - 1829 - 662 pages
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 | Thomas Jefferson - United States - 1829 - 550 pages
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 | Thomas Jefferson - 1829 - 1102 pages
...the most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man.1 Hamilton paused and said, ' Purge it of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it •would become an impracticable government : as it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it is... | |
 | James Trecothick Austin - Statesmen - 1829 - 450 pages
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 | Thomas Jefferson - United States - 1829 - 594 pages
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 | English literature - 1830 - 524 pages
...the most perfect Constitution ever devised by the wit of man 5" Hamilton paused, and said, " Purge it of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would become an impracticable government : as it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it is... | |
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