The Crisis: Or, Essays on the Usurpations of the Federal GovernmentA. E. Miller, 1827 - 166 páginas |
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... given to the internal commerce , enterprise or industry of any one State , or number of States , or great local inter- ests are thereby to be promoted , their statesmen and politicians will not be astute to inquire , whether the measure ...
... given to the internal commerce , enterprise or industry of any one State , or number of States , or great local inter- ests are thereby to be promoted , their statesmen and politicians will not be astute to inquire , whether the measure ...
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... given us of the Constitution of the United States , as it was in 1787 , when it was presented to , and accepted by the States , is pre- cisely the reverse of that , which is now held up to us as the rule and guide for our conduct . It ...
... given us of the Constitution of the United States , as it was in 1787 , when it was presented to , and accepted by the States , is pre- cisely the reverse of that , which is now held up to us as the rule and guide for our conduct . It ...
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... given , that without its exercise , the grant itself would be nugatory and void . If it cannot do the one , or the other , usurps the power it I am sensible that this is not the doctrine of the Supreme Court of the United States . But I ...
... given , that without its exercise , the grant itself would be nugatory and void . If it cannot do the one , or the other , usurps the power it I am sensible that this is not the doctrine of the Supreme Court of the United States . But I ...
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... given , it was refused . All the late mea- sures of Congress , therefore , whether in the shape of appropriations for roads and canals , or in the still more odious shape of tariffs , are neither more nor less than so many schemes ...
... given , it was refused . All the late mea- sures of Congress , therefore , whether in the shape of appropriations for roads and canals , or in the still more odious shape of tariffs , are neither more nor less than so many schemes ...
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... given , can effect any change or conviction in their minds . By the debates in Congress at different periods , and other discussions elsewhere , it would seem that the advocates of tariffs and internal improve- ments , have not been ...
... given , can effect any change or conviction in their minds . By the debates in Congress at different periods , and other discussions elsewhere , it would seem that the advocates of tariffs and internal improve- ments , have not been ...
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Página 32 - But the perpetuity and indissolubility of the Union by no means implies the loss of distinct and individual existence, or of the right of selfgovernment by the States. Under the Articles of Confederation each State retained its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right not expressly delegated to the United States.
Página 103 - That it will be a federal, and not a national act, as these terms are understood by the objectors, the act of the people, as forming so many independent states, not as forming one aggregate nation, is obvious from this single consideration, that it is to result neither from the decision of a majority of the people of the union, nor from that of a majority of the states. It must result from the unanimous assent of the several states that are parties to it, differing no otherwise from their ordinary...
Página 92 - The proposed Constitution therefore is in strictness neither a national nor a federal constitution; but a composition of both. In its foundation, it is federal, not national; in the sources from which the ordinary powers of the Government are drawn, it is partly federal, and partly national: In the operation of these powers, it is national, not federal : In the extent of them again, it is federal, not national: And finally, in the authoritative mode of introducing amendments, it is neither wholly...
Página 17 - The powers delegated by the proposed constitution to the federal government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments, are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce ; with which last the power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected. The powers reserved to the several states will extend to all the objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives,...
Página 103 - Were the people regarded in this transaction as forming one nation, the will of the majority of the whole people of the United States...
Página 29 - And to make all laws that shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.
Página 79 - that whenever money has been raised by the general authority and is to be applied to a particular measure, a question arises whether the particular measure be within the enumerated authorities vested in Congress. If it be, the money requisite for it may be applied to it; if not, no such application can be made.
Página 54 - At the end of the sixteenth clause of the second section, seventh article, add, 'and to provide, as may become necessary, from time to time, for the well managing and securing the common property and general interests and welfare of the United States in such manner as shall not interfere with the governments of individual states, in matters which respect only their internal police, or for which their individual authorities
Página 49 - To establish and provide for a national university at the seat of government of the United States...
Página 47 - 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...