Democracy in America, Volumen1G. Adlard, 1839 |
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Página 43
... The principal object , therefore , of the law of entail is to regulate the descent of property after the death of its owner : its other provisions are merely means to this end . head of all political institutions ; for , while political 43.
... The principal object , therefore , of the law of entail is to regulate the descent of property after the death of its owner : its other provisions are merely means to this end . head of all political institutions ; for , while political 43.
Página 44
... means man acquires a kind of preternatural power over the future lot of his fellow - creatures . When the legislator has once regulated the law of inheritance , he may rest from his labor . The machine once put in motion will go on for ...
... means man acquires a kind of preternatural power over the future lot of his fellow - creatures . When the legislator has once regulated the law of inheritance , he may rest from his labor . The machine once put in motion will go on for ...
Página 46
... means than that of a landed estate . Thus not only does the law of partible inheritance render it difficult for families to preserve their ancestral domains entire , but it deprives them of the inclination to attempt it , and compels ...
... means than that of a landed estate . Thus not only does the law of partible inheritance render it difficult for families to preserve their ancestral domains entire , but it deprives them of the inclination to attempt it , and compels ...
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... means of administration . This is not evident at first sight ; for those in power are apt to look upon the institution of elective functionaries as one concession , and the subjection of the elected magistrate to the judges of the land ...
... means of administration . This is not evident at first sight ; for those in power are apt to look upon the institution of elective functionaries as one concession , and the subjection of the elected magistrate to the judges of the land ...
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... means dissimilar from a township in Massachusetts . We have seen that in Massachusetts the principal part of the public * For details see the Revised Statutes of the State of New York , Part I. chap . xi . vol . i pp . 336-364 ...
... means dissimilar from a township in Massachusetts . We have seen that in Massachusetts the principal part of the public * For details see the Revised Statutes of the State of New York , Part I. chap . xi . vol . i pp . 336-364 ...
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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.