Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1902, Volumen10Harper, 1901 |
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... , he early engaged in it , be- ing a member of a nominating convention when he was eighteen years of age . In Iwanßmen 1 1808 he was appointed surrogate of Co- ination 6 VAN ARSDALE - VAN BUREN PRESIDENT MARTIN VAN BUREN Facing page.
... , he early engaged in it , be- ing a member of a nominating convention when he was eighteen years of age . In Iwanßmen 1 1808 he was appointed surrogate of Co- ination 6 VAN ARSDALE - VAN BUREN PRESIDENT MARTIN VAN BUREN Facing page.
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... convention declared that Congress had “ no more power to make a slave than to make a king , " and that it was the duty of the national gov- ernment to relieve itself of " all respon- sibility for the existence or continuance of slavery ...
... convention declared that Congress had “ no more power to make a slave than to make a king , " and that it was the duty of the national gov- ernment to relieve itself of " all respon- sibility for the existence or continuance of slavery ...
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... convention in clude Life of Algernon Sidney ; Principles 1801 , and in 1810-11 was one of the of Pleading in Civil Actions Under the commissioners to ascertain the feasi- New York Code ; Lives of the Chief - Jus- bility of a canal to ...
... convention in clude Life of Algernon Sidney ; Principles 1801 , and in 1810-11 was one of the of Pleading in Civil Actions Under the commissioners to ascertain the feasi- New York Code ; Lives of the Chief - Jus- bility of a canal to ...
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... convention adopted a petition to the Continental Congress , setting forth rea- sons for their position of independence , and asking for admission into the confed- eracy of free and independent States and seats for delegates in the ...
... convention adopted a petition to the Continental Congress , setting forth rea- sons for their position of independence , and asking for admission into the confed- eracy of free and independent States and seats for delegates in the ...
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... convention at Windsor adopted it . Under this frame of government Vermont successfully main- tained its independence and sovereignty until 1791 . ments of Governor Chittenden , Ethan and Ira Allen , and other leaders in Vermont ...
... convention at Windsor adopted it . Under this frame of government Vermont successfully main- tained its independence and sovereignty until 1791 . ments of Governor Chittenden , Ethan and Ira Allen , and other leaders in Vermont ...
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Página 234 - In all the changes to which you may be invited remember that time and habit are at least as necessary to fix the true character of governments as of other human institutions; that experience is the surest standard by which to test the real tendency of the existing constitution of a country...
Página 192 - Secondly, not to permit or suffer either belligerent to make use of its ports or waters as the. base of naval operations against the other, or for the purpose of the renewal or augmentation of military supplies or arms, or the recruitment of men. Thirdly, to exercise due diligence in its own ports and waters, and, as to all persons within its jurisdiction, to prevent any violation of the foregoing obligations and duties.
Página 192 - A neutral Government is bound — First, to use due diligence to prevent the fitting out, arming, or equipping, within its jurisdiction, of any vessel which it has reasonable ground to believe is intended to cruise or to carry on war against a Power with which it is at peace...
Página 234 - This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists, under different shapes, in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
Página 234 - ... facility in changes, upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion, exposes to perpetual change, from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion ; and remember, especially, that for the efficient management of your common interests, in a country so extensive as ours, a Government of as much vigor as is consistent with the perfect security of liberty, is indispensable.
Página 234 - Liberty itself will find in such a government, with powers properly distributed and adjusted, its surest guardian. It is, indeed, little else than a name, where the government is too feeble to withstand the enterprises of faction, to confine each member of the society within the limits prescribed by the laws, and to maintain all in the secure and tranquil enjoyment of the rights of person and property.
Página 230 - States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
Página 236 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy to be useful must be impartial; else...
Página 466 - The Inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States ; and in the meantime they shall be maintained!
Página 234 - One method of assault may be to effect in the forms of the constitution alterations which will impair the energy of the system, and thus to undermine what cannot be directly overthrown.