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The representations were renewed by Jefferson often and with much detail , but
the progress of the negotiation was slow - indicative of the altered temper of
Vergennes , from his failure to control the definitive treaty with England — and ...
The representations were renewed by Jefferson often and with much detail , but
the progress of the negotiation was slow - indicative of the altered temper of
Vergennes , from his failure to control the definitive treaty with England — and ...
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The society of this state met some short time since , and took into consideration
the proposed alterations in the original frame of the institution . Some were
strenuous for adhering to the old constitution , a few for adopting the new and
many for ...
The society of this state met some short time since , and took into consideration
the proposed alterations in the original frame of the institution . Some were
strenuous for adhering to the old constitution , a few for adopting the new and
many for ...
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ion , and the consideration that the different state societies pursuing different
courses — some adopting the alterations entire , others rejecting them in the
same way — others adopting in part and rejecting in part — might beget
confusion and ...
ion , and the consideration that the different state societies pursuing different
courses — some adopting the alterations entire , others rejecting them in the
same way — others adopting in part and rejecting in part — might beget
confusion and ...
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Sincerely do I wish that the several state societies had , or would adopt the
alterations that were recommended by the general meeting in May , seventeen
hundred and eighty - four . I then thought , and have had no cause since to
change my ...
Sincerely do I wish that the several state societies had , or would adopt the
alterations that were recommended by the general meeting in May , seventeen
hundred and eighty - four . I then thought , and have had no cause since to
change my ...
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First - Because the institution , as proposed to be altered , would contain in itself
no certain provision for the continuance of the society beyond the lives of the
present members ; this point being left to the regulation of charters , which may
never ...
First - Because the institution , as proposed to be altered , would contain in itself
no certain provision for the continuance of the society beyond the lives of the
present members ; this point being left to the regulation of charters , which may
never ...
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Seite 71 - I consider it as an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life, by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Seite 299 - If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
Seite 338 - Convention to be less rigid, on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected ; and thus the Constitution which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable.
Seite 260 - Confederation ought to be so corrected & enlarged as to accomplish the objects proposed by their institution; namely, "common defence, security of liberty, and general welfare." 2. Resolved therefore that the rights of suffrage in the National Legislature ought to be proportioned to the Quotas of contribution, or to the number of free inhabitants, as the one or the other rule may seem best in different cases.
Seite 71 - ... respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence, a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the union, and the patronage of heaven.
Seite 261 - Resolved, that each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts; that the national legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation, and moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate states are incompetent or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual legislation...
Seite 72 - American army, shall be considered a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the United States as have become, or shall become, members of the confederation or federal alliance of the said states...
Seite 340 - ... a government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure for a limited period, or during good behavior.
Seite 71 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression, you retire from the great theatre of action, with the blessings of your fellow-citizens ; but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military command ; it will continue to animate remotest ages.
Seite 251 - I have scarcely ventured as yet to form my own opinion either of the manner in which it ought to be constituted, or of the authorities with which it ought to be clothed.
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| Titel | History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and of His Contemporaries ... Band 3 von History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and of His Contemporaries, John Church Hamilton Band 3 von History of the republic of the United States of America, John Church Hamilton |
| Autor/in | John Church Hamilton |
| Verlag | D. Appleton, 1859 |
| Original von | Oxford University |
| Digitalisiert | 1. Dez. 2006 |
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