Alexander Hamilton and His Contemporaries: Or, The Rise of the American Constitution by Christopher James RiethmüllerBell and Daldy, 1864 - Всего страниц: 452 |
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... citizens to pursue and arrest the plunderers . It would have been well for America , if her advocates of popular rights had always been equally fearless in resisting popular violence . As the prospect of war became more imminent , the ...
... citizens to pursue and arrest the plunderers . It would have been well for America , if her advocates of popular rights had always been equally fearless in resisting popular violence . As the prospect of war became more imminent , the ...
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... was uttered in the army , which filled the peaceable citizens with alarm , and it needed all the firmness , the moderation , and the popularity of Washington to avert the danger . He addressed the officers in CLOSE OF THE WAR . 117.
... was uttered in the army , which filled the peaceable citizens with alarm , and it needed all the firmness , the moderation , and the popularity of Washington to avert the danger . He addressed the officers in CLOSE OF THE WAR . 117.
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... citizens in the several States ; that there should be an open intercourse and commerce between them ; that fugitives from justice should be delivered up by one State to an- other ; and that full credit should be given in each State to ...
... citizens in the several States ; that there should be an open intercourse and commerce between them ; that fugitives from justice should be delivered up by one State to an- other ; and that full credit should be given in each State to ...
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... citizen against a British subject , under a local statute , which authorized proceedings for trespass by persons who had left their abodes in consequence of the invasion of the enemy , against those who had been in possession of the ...
... citizen against a British subject , under a local statute , which authorized proceedings for trespass by persons who had left their abodes in consequence of the invasion of the enemy , against those who had been in possession of the ...
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... citizens . A case like this had never before been heard of . It was without a precedent , and he stood upon the statute . He began Then Hamilton rose for the defendant . by dilating on the importance of the question , which might affect ...
... citizens . A case like this had never before been heard of . It was without a precedent , and he stood upon the statute . He began Then Hamilton rose for the defendant . by dilating on the importance of the question , which might affect ...
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Стр. 34 - ... free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states, .they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do.
Стр. 178 - That, in the opinion of Congress, it is expedient that, on the second Monday in May next, a convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several states, be held at Philadelphia, for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of confederation, and reporting to Congress, and the several legislatures, such...
Стр. 209 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Стр. 6 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Стр. 19 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Стр. 361 - When a retrospect is taken of the Washingtonian administration for eight years, it is a subject of the greatest astonishment that a single individual should have cankered the principles of republicanism in an enlightened people, just emerged from the gulf of despotism, and should have carried his designs against the public liberty so far, as to have put in jeopardy its very existence. Such however are the facts, and with these staring us in the face, this day ought to be a JUBILEE in the United States.
Стр. 87 - I trust that the request I make to your Excellency at this serious period, and which is to soften my last moments, will not be rejected. Sympathy towards a soldier will surely induce your Excellency and a military tribunal to adapt the mode of my death to the feelings of a man of honor.
Стр. 406 - General Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared, in substance, that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government.
Стр. 129 - ... for the defence and welfare of the United States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States...
Стр. 6 - I must declare and avow, that, in the master. states of the world, I know not the people'* nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances, can stand in preference to the Delegates of America, assembled in General Congress at Philadelphia.