History of the Federal Government, for Fifty Years: From March, 1789 to March, 1839 |
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... soon found that they would far exceed that sum . † An estimate of expenditures for the year was also made by the House of Representatives at this time , as the secretary of the treasury had not then entered on the duties of his office ...
... soon found that they would far exceed that sum . † An estimate of expenditures for the year was also made by the House of Representatives at this time , as the secretary of the treasury had not then entered on the duties of his office ...
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... soon adopt the federal compact , and become members of the Union , on an equal footing with the other States . † The law of Congress , regulating the federal Judiciary , was first proposed and discussed in the Senate , and was not ...
... soon adopt the federal compact , and become members of the Union , on an equal footing with the other States . † The law of Congress , regulating the federal Judiciary , was first proposed and discussed in the Senate , and was not ...
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... soon after extended one hun- dred and fifty miles farther eastward , in Maine ; and dif- ferent branches or routes were also provided for conveying the mail in various parts of the country . The territory in the west and north west part ...
... soon after extended one hun- dred and fifty miles farther eastward , in Maine ; and dif- ferent branches or routes were also provided for conveying the mail in various parts of the country . The territory in the west and north west part ...
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... soon died away , from the confident belief that the members were so wise and patriotic , as to guaranty the propriety and rectitude of their plans . It was thought proper to prepare an armed force for the safety of the inhabitants then ...
... soon died away , from the confident belief that the members were so wise and patriotic , as to guaranty the propriety and rectitude of their plans . It was thought proper to prepare an armed force for the safety of the inhabitants then ...
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... soon after I was called to administer the government , I found it important to come to an under- standing with the Court of London , on several points inter- esting to the United States ; and particularly to know , if they were disposed ...
... soon after I was called to administer the government , I found it important to come to an under- standing with the Court of London , on several points inter- esting to the United States ; and particularly to know , if they were disposed ...
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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.