The Congressional GlobeBlair & Rives, 1847 |
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... government . They chose the former , and failed in their experiment . The Convention of 1787 , which formed the Con- stitution of the United States , was composed of delegates from the several States in their separate political ...
... government . They chose the former , and failed in their experiment . The Convention of 1787 , which formed the Con- stitution of the United States , was composed of delegates from the several States in their separate political ...
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... government , and that another shall be slaves . And who shall criticise its acts ? To say its acts are wrong is to limit its authority ; and to limit its power is to sap the foundations of our system of government . Slavery exists ...
... government , and that another shall be slaves . And who shall criticise its acts ? To say its acts are wrong is to limit its authority ; and to limit its power is to sap the foundations of our system of government . Slavery exists ...
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... Government alone . Such are the powers of making war and treaties ; such , too , is the power of acquiring territory , for the States are prohibited from making war or treaties , from which that power is implied . Territorial Government ...
... Government alone . Such are the powers of making war and treaties ; such , too , is the power of acquiring territory , for the States are prohibited from making war or treaties , from which that power is implied . Territorial Government ...
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explanatory remarks by | 262 |
remarks on the bill granting land to Illinois | 535 |
remarks on slavery in the territories | 580 |
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