Democracy in America, Volumen1G. Adlard, 1839 |
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... township in New England 57 Existence of the township 59 Public spirit of the townships of New England 61 The counties of New England 64 Administration in New England 65 General remarks on the Administration of the United States 74 Of ...
... township in New England 57 Existence of the township 59 Public spirit of the townships of New England 61 The counties of New England 64 Administration in New England 65 General remarks on the Administration of the United States 74 Of ...
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... township was organised before the county , the county before the State , the State before the Union . In New England , townships were completely and definitively con- stituted as early as 1650. The independence of the township was the ...
... township was organised before the county , the county before the State , the State before the Union . In New England , townships were completely and definitively con- stituted as early as 1650. The independence of the township was the ...
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... township . The towns named their own magistrates of every kind , rated them . selves , and levied their own taxes . ✽ In the townships of New England the law of representation was not adopted , but the affairs of the com- munity were ...
... township . The towns named their own magistrates of every kind , rated them . selves , and levied their own taxes . ✽ In the townships of New England the law of representation was not adopted , but the affairs of the com- munity were ...
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... townships . American society was not yet prepared to adopt it with all its con- sequences . The intelligence of New England , and the wealth of the country to the south of the Hudson , ( as I have shown in the preceding chapter , ) long ...
... townships . American society was not yet prepared to adopt it with all its con- sequences . The intelligence of New England , and the wealth of the country to the south of the Hudson , ( as I have shown in the preceding chapter , ) long ...
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... township is the lowest in order , then the county , and lastly the State ; and I propose to devote the following chapter to the examination of these three divisions . THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF TOWNSHIPS AND MUNICIPAL BODIES . ✻ 54 CHAPTER ...
... township is the lowest in order , then the county , and lastly the State ; and I propose to devote the following chapter to the examination of these three divisions . THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF TOWNSHIPS AND MUNICIPAL BODIES . ✻ 54 CHAPTER ...
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Página 29 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 214 - 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.
Página 29 - Having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Página 213 - 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.
Página 137 - When occasions present themselves, in which the interests of the people are at variance with their inclinations, it is the duty of the persons whom they have appointed, to be the guardians of those interests ; to withstand the temporary delusion, in order to give them time and opportunity for more cool and sedate reflection.
Página 45 - I know of no country, indeed, where the love of money has taken stronger hold on the affections of men, and where a profounder contempt is expressed for the theory of the permanent equality of property.
Página 417 - All other nations seem to have nearly reached their natural limits, and they have only to maintain their power; but these are still in the act of growth. All...
Página 105 - 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.
Página 289 - Americans have a sincere faith in their religion, for who can search the human heart? but I am certain that they hold it to be indispensable to the maintenance of republican institutions. This opinion is not peculiar to a class of citizens or to a party, but it belongs to the whole nation, and to every rank of society.
Página 105 - The powers reserved to the several states will extend to all the objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people: and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.