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... opinion of the framers of the Con- stitution . From this I extract his description of the manner in which they were taken , as it guarantees their fullness and accuracy . " In pursuance of the task I had assumed , I chose a seat in ...
... opinion of the framers of the Con- stitution . From this I extract his description of the manner in which they were taken , as it guarantees their fullness and accuracy . " In pursuance of the task I had assumed , I chose a seat in ...
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... 25 , 1780 64 Instructions to Mr. Jay , relative to the Mississippi claims of Spain -Difference of opinion on the subject between Mr. Madison and his colleague . TO JOSEPH JONES . Philadelphia , November 28 , 1780 CONTENTS . xxxi.
... 25 , 1780 64 Instructions to Mr. Jay , relative to the Mississippi claims of Spain -Difference of opinion on the subject between Mr. Madison and his colleague . TO JOSEPH JONES . Philadelphia , November 28 , 1780 CONTENTS . xxxi.
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... opinion , that the value of lands and houses was the best estimate of the wealth of a nation , and that it was practicable to obtain such a valuation . This is the true barometer of wealth . The one now proposed is imperfect in itself ...
... opinion , that the value of lands and houses was the best estimate of the wealth of a nation , and that it was practicable to obtain such a valuation . This is the true barometer of wealth . The one now proposed is imperfect in itself ...
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... opinion the smaller Colonies would lose their rights , if they were not in some instances allowed an equal vote , and therefore , that a discrimination should take place among the questions which would come before Congress . That the ...
... opinion the smaller Colonies would lose their rights , if they were not in some instances allowed an equal vote , and therefore , that a discrimination should take place among the questions which would come before Congress . That the ...
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... opinion that it ought to be made on principles that will effectually dis- countenance the erection of new Governments with- out the sanction of proper authority , and in a style marking a due firmness and decision in Congress . TO ...
... opinion that it ought to be made on principles that will effectually dis- countenance the erection of new Governments with- out the sanction of proper authority , and in a style marking a due firmness and decision in Congress . TO ...
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Página 367 - Congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury which shall be supplied by the several states in proportion to the value of all land within each state, granted to or surveyed for any person as such land and the buildings and improvements thereon shall be estimated, according to such mode as the United States in Congress assembled shall, from time to time, direct and appoint.
Página 14 - He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise ; the State remaining in the meantime exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Página 17 - And that this assemblage of horrors might want no fact of distinguished die, he is now exciting those very people to rise in arms among us, and to purchase that liberty of which he has deprived them, by murdering the people on whom he also obtruded them: thus paying off former crimes committed against the LIBERTIES of one people, with crimes which he urges them to commit against the LIVES of another.
Página 16 - He has constrained our fellow-citizens, taken captive on the high seas, to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
Página 553 - To appoint one of their number to preside; provided, that no person be allowed to serve in the office of President more than one year in any term of three years : To ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for...
Página 367 - All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defense or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in Congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury...
Página 19 - At this very time too, they are permitting their chief magistrate to send over not only soldiers of our common blood, but Scotch and foreign mercenaries to invade and destroy us. These facts have given the last stab to agonizing affection, and manly spirit bids us to renounce forever these unfeeling brethren.
Página 14 - ... he has dissolved Representative houses repeatedly and continually, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. he has refused for a long time after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected, whereby the legislative powers, incapable of annihilation, have returned to the people at large for their exercise, the state remaining in the...
Página 18 - Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British Brethren We have warned them from Time to Time of attempts by their Legislature to extend an unwarrantable Jurisdiction over us...
Página 81 - Every State shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress assembled, on all questions which, by this Confederation, are submitted to them. And the Articles of this Confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State ; and the Union shall be perpetual.