History of the Federal Government, for Fifty Years: From March, 1789 to March, 1839 |
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... established in 1789. Half a century has now elapsed , since that great political event occurred , in the his- tory of the United States : and the rising generation may not be correctly and fully acquainted with its origin , with its ...
... established in 1789. Half a century has now elapsed , since that great political event occurred , in the his- tory of the United States : and the rising generation may not be correctly and fully acquainted with its origin , with its ...
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... establishing a permanent system of bankruptcy through- out the United States . The importance of such a system was suggested and urged by several members , but the com- mittee made no report , and prepared no bill for the purpose ...
... establishing a permanent system of bankruptcy through- out the United States . The importance of such a system was suggested and urged by several members , but the com- mittee made no report , and prepared no bill for the purpose ...
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... establishing a Bank of the U. States : This was important , in a practical view , to give efficiency to the fiscal concerns both of the federal government and to individual enterprise , especially in commercial pursuits ; and also as to ...
... establishing a Bank of the U. States : This was important , in a practical view , to give efficiency to the fiscal concerns both of the federal government and to individual enterprise , especially in commercial pursuits ; and also as to ...
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... established by Congress , the British ministry made propositions to bind the federal government not to raise these duties ; but offering no proper commercial ben- efits , as reciprocal , these were not accepted by the Amer- ican ...
... established by Congress , the British ministry made propositions to bind the federal government not to raise these duties ; but offering no proper commercial ben- efits , as reciprocal , these were not accepted by the Amer- ican ...
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... establish a mint for the purpose of a national coinage ; and the following year , it was ordered , " that the establishment should be at the seat of the federal government , for the time being . " The di- rector , assayer and chief ...
... establish a mint for the purpose of a national coinage ; and the following year , it was ordered , " that the establishment should be at the seat of the federal government , for the time being . " The di- rector , assayer and chief ...
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Page 87 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 458 - the constitution and the laws of the United States, made in pursuance thereof, shall be the supreme law of the land, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 92 - Such is the amiable and interesting system of government (and such are some of the abuses to which it may be exposed) which the people of America have exhibited to the admiration and anxiety of the wise and virtuous of all nations for eight years under the administration of a citizen who, by a long course of great actions, regulated by prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude, conducting a people inspired with the same virtues and animated with the same ardent patriotism and love of liberty to...
Page 17 - He has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquillity, and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their happiness...
Page 15 - On the one hand, I was summoned by my country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love, from a retreat which I had chosen with the fondest predilection, and, in my flattering hopes, with an immutable decision, as the asylum of my declining years, a retreat which was rendered every day more necessary as well as more dear to me by the addition of habit to inclination, and of frequent interruptions in my health, to the gradual waste committed on it by time.
Page 398 - Scott case, plant themselves upon the fifth amendment, which provides that no person shall be deprived of " life, liberty, or property without due process of law;" while Senator Douglas and his peculiar adherents plant themselves upon the tenth amendment, providing that " the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution" " are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Page 452 - States cannot now make war; they cannot contract alliances; they cannot make, each for itself, separate regulations of commerce; they cannot lay imposts; they cannot coin money. If this constitution, sir, be the creature of State legislatures, it must be admitted that it has obtained a strange control over the volitions of its creators. The people, then, sir, erected this government. They gave it a constitution, and in that constitution they have enumerated the powers which they bestow on it.
Page 452 - But who shall decide this question of interference? To whom lies the last appeal? This, Sir, the Constitution itself decides also, by declaring "that the judicial power shall extend to all cases arising under the constitution and laws of the United States.
Page 368 - There are perhaps few men who can for any great length of time enjoy office and power, without being more or less under the influence of feelings unfavorable to the faithful discharge of their public duties. Their integrity may be proof against improper considerations immediately addressed to themselves; but they are apt to acquire a habit of looking with indifference upon the public interests, and of tolerating conduct from which an...
Page 454 - Let it be remembered that the Constitution of the United States is not unalterable. It is to continue in its present form no longer than the people, who established it, shall choose to continue it. If they shall become convinced that they have made an injudicious or inexpedient partition and distribution of power between the State governments and the general Government, they can alter that distribution at will.