Webster and His Master-pieces, Band 2Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1854 Vol. 1 comprises a biography of Daniel Webster; v. 2 consists of speeches and writings by Webster. |
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... united American republic. At the north, and at the south, from the east to the farthest west, he was known and felt in this high capacity. But he was thus known, not by virtue of any office he ever filled; for he never rose to an office ...
... united American republic. At the north, and at the south, from the east to the farthest west, he was known and felt in this high capacity. But he was thus known, not by virtue of any office he ever filled; for he never rose to an office ...
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... UNITED STATES , ON THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH , 1818 . THE general question is , whether the acts of the 27th of June , and of the 18th and 26th of December , 1816 , are valid and binding on the rights of the plaintiffs , without their ...
... UNITED STATES , ON THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH , 1818 . THE general question is , whether the acts of the 27th of June , and of the 18th and 26th of December , 1816 , are valid and binding on the rights of the plaintiffs , without their ...
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... United States . I am aware of the limits which bound the jurisdiction of the court in this case , and that on this record nothing can be deci- ded but the single question , whether these acts are repugnant to the constitution of the United ...
... United States . I am aware of the limits which bound the jurisdiction of the court in this case , and that on this record nothing can be deci- ded but the single question , whether these acts are repugnant to the constitution of the United ...
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Benjamin Franklin Tefft. otent , which does not belong to any legislature in the United States . The legislature of New Hampshire has the same power over this charter which belonged to the king who granted it , and no more . By the law ...
Benjamin Franklin Tefft. otent , which does not belong to any legislature in the United States . The legislature of New Hampshire has the same power over this charter which belonged to the king who granted it , and no more . By the law ...
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... United States . The material words of that section are : " No state shall pass any bill of attain- der , ex post facto law , or law impairing the obligation of contracts . " The object of these most important provisions in the national ...
... United States . The material words of that section are : " No state shall pass any bill of attain- der , ex post facto law , or law impairing the obligation of contracts . " The object of these most important provisions in the national ...
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Seite 383 - ... limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact, as no further valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact ; and that in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights,...
Seite 40 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law ; a law which hears before it condemns ; which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial. The meaning is, that every citizen shall hold his life, liberty, property, and immunities under the protection of the general rules which govern society.
Seite 209 - I know there is not a man here, who would not rather see a general conflagration sweep over the land, or an earthquake sink it, than one jot or tittle of that plighted faith fall to the ground. For myself, having, twelve months ago, in this...
Seite 199 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Seite 426 - Canada acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union: but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Seite 481 - Whereas it is necessary for the support of government, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods, wares, and merchandises imported: Be it enacted, etc.
Seite 178 - The last hopes of mankind, therefore, rest with us; and if it should be proclaimed, that our example had become an argument against the experiment, the knell of popular liberty would be sounded throughout the earth.
Seite 206 - True eloquence, indeed, does not consist in speech. It cannot be brought from far. Labor and learning may toil for it, but they will toil in vain. Words and phrases may be marshaled in every way, but they cannot compass it. It must exist in the man, in the subject, and in the occasion.
Seite 401 - This, sir, was the first great step. By this the supremacy of the constitution and laws of the United States is declared. The people so...
Seite 36 - Upon principle, every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability, in respect to transactions or considerations already past, must be deemed retrospective.