 You talk, my good Sir, of employing influence to appease the present tumults in Massachusetts. I know not where that influence is to be found, or, if attainable, that it would be a proper remedy for the disorders. Influence is not government. Let us have...  History of the American Civil War - Page 268by John William Draper - 1867Full view - About this book
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...1786: "You talk, my good Sir, of employing influence to appease the present tumults in Massachusetts. I know not where that influence is to be found, or,...be a proper remedy for the disorders. Influence is no government. Let us have one by which our lives, liberties, and property will be secured, or let... | |
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...where that influence Is to be found; nor, if attainable, that it would be a proper remedy for these disorders. Influence Is not government. Let us have...will be secured, or let us know the worst at once." 80 the first function of the Constitution was the creation of the Federal Union, and the dominant and... | |
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