Speeches and Forensic Arguments, Volume 1Perkins & Marvin, 1838 |
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... Constitution , but to define and determine its construction ; to apply its provisions to unforeseen exigences , and ... constitutions , however skilfully devised or precisely expressed , to control the administration ; the habits of the ...
... Constitution , but to define and determine its construction ; to apply its provisions to unforeseen exigences , and ... constitutions , however skilfully devised or precisely expressed , to control the administration ; the habits of the ...
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... Constitution of Massachusetts , upon the resolution relative to Oaths of Office . 1821. . REMARKS in the Convention , upon the Resolution to divide the Common- wealth into Districts for the choice of Senators according to population ...
... Constitution of Massachusetts , upon the resolution relative to Oaths of Office . 1821. . REMARKS in the Convention , upon the Resolution to divide the Common- wealth into Districts for the choice of Senators according to population ...
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Daniel Webster. The nature and constitution of society and government , in this country , are interesting topics , to ... constitutional organ- ization . Among these , are the condition and tenure of property ; the laws regulating its ...
Daniel Webster. The nature and constitution of society and government , in this country , are interesting topics , to ... constitutional organ- ization . Among these , are the condition and tenure of property ; the laws regulating its ...
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... constitution cannot but be most unfavorable . A few large estates grow larger ; but the number of those who have no estates also increases ; and there may be dan- ger , lest the inequality of property become so great , that those who ...
... constitution cannot but be most unfavorable . A few large estates grow larger ; but the number of those who have no estates also increases ; and there may be dan- ger , lest the inequality of property become so great , that those who ...
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... constitution , in that beautiful passage , in which he compares the democracies of Greece with the Roman commonwealth . " O morem preclarum , dis- ciplinamque , quam a majoribus accepimus , si quidem teneremus ! sed nescio quo pacto jam ...
... constitution , in that beautiful passage , in which he compares the democracies of Greece with the Roman commonwealth . " O morem preclarum , dis- ciplinamque , quam a majoribus accepimus , si quidem teneremus ! sed nescio quo pacto jam ...
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