The Statesman's Manual: The Addresses and Messages of the Presidents of the United States, Inaugural, Annual, and Special, from 1789 to 1854; with a Memoir of Each of the Presidents and a History of Their Administrations: Also, the Constitution of the United States, and a Selection of Important Documents and Statistical Information, Band 1E. Walker, 1854 |
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... by their own authority , or by that of the respective states - fixing the standard of we'd measures throughout the United States - regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
... by their own authority , or by that of the respective states - fixing the standard of we'd measures throughout the United States - regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
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... measures ; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and cur- rent coin of the United States ; To establish postoffices and postroads ; To promote the progress of science and useful arts , by securing for lim- ited ...
... measures ; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and cur- rent coin of the United States ; To establish postoffices and postroads ; To promote the progress of science and useful arts , by securing for lim- ited ...
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... measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may , on extra- ordinary occasions , convene both houses , or either of them , and in case of disagreement between them , with respect to the time of adjournment , he may adjourn ...
... measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may , on extra- ordinary occasions , convene both houses , or either of them , and in case of disagreement between them , with respect to the time of adjournment , he may adjourn ...
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... measures , as he was still waiting for further reinforce- ments . This period was employed by Washington in strengthening his works on New York island . Fort Washington , on an eminence in the north part of the island , on the east bank ...
... measures , as he was still waiting for further reinforce- ments . This period was employed by Washington in strengthening his works on New York island . Fort Washington , on an eminence in the north part of the island , on the east bank ...
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... measures to drive the Americans out of the city of New York . He made preparations to have troops landed from the ... measure was finally determined upon , and with great activity the Americans commenced removing the artillery and stores ...
... measures to drive the Americans out of the city of New York . He made preparations to have troops landed from the ... measure was finally determined upon , and with great activity the Americans commenced removing the artillery and stores ...
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Seite xi - Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war, except in the cases mentioned in the sixth article; of sending and receiving ambassadors; entering into treaties and alliances, provided that no treaty of commerce shall be made whereby the legislative power of the respective...
Seite 140 - If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it.
Seite 68 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Seite 66 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Seite xi - No state shall engage in any war without the consent of the united states in congress assembled, unless such state be actually invaded by enemies, or shall have received certain advice of a resolution being formed by some nation of Indians to invade such state, and the danger is so imminent as not to admit of a delay, till the united states in congress assembled can be consulted...
Seite 66 - ... the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose. And there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be, by force of public opinion, to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance, to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest, instead of warming, it should...
Seite 68 - The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Seite 450 - In the wars of the European powers — in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Seite xii - ... or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question : but if they can not agree, Congress shall name three persons out of each of the United States, and from the list of such persons each party shall alternately strike out one, the petitioners beginning, until the number shall be reduced to thirteen; and from that number not less than seven, nor more than nine names, as Congress shall direct, shall in...
Seite 67 - 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.