The Works of Daniel Webster ...: Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts, and speeches in CongressC.C. Little and J. Brown, 1851 |
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... thought a favorable one for a general revision of that instrument , which had undergone no amendment since its adoption in 1780. Dele- gates were accordingly chosen by the people to meet in convention for this purpose , the several ...
... thought a favorable one for a general revision of that instrument , which had undergone no amendment since its adoption in 1780. Dele- gates were accordingly chosen by the people to meet in convention for this purpose , the several ...
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... thought the peo- ple had such a right . By the fundamental principle of popular and elective governments , all office is in the free gift of the peo- ple . They may grant or they may withhold it at pleasure ; and if it be for them , and ...
... thought the peo- ple had such a right . By the fundamental principle of popular and elective governments , all office is in the free gift of the peo- ple . They may grant or they may withhold it at pleasure ; and if it be for them , and ...
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... thought neces- sary for any office . There can be no office in which the sense of religious responsibility is more necessary than in that of a judge ; especially of those judges who pass , in the last resort , on the lives , liberty ...
... thought neces- sary for any office . There can be no office in which the sense of religious responsibility is more necessary than in that of a judge ; especially of those judges who pass , in the last resort , on the lives , liberty ...
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... thought that the constitution has not gone far enough , if the provisions already in it were deemed necessary to the public security . I believe I have stated the substance of the reasons which appeared to have weight with the committee ...
... thought that the constitution has not gone far enough , if the provisions already in it were deemed necessary to the public security . I believe I have stated the substance of the reasons which appeared to have weight with the committee ...
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... thought to contend for the general principle , without being influenced by any regard to its local ap- plication . I do not inquire whether the senators whom this principle brings into the government will come from the county of Suffolk ...
... thought to contend for the general principle , without being influenced by any regard to its local ap- plication . I do not inquire whether the senators whom this principle brings into the government will come from the county of Suffolk ...
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