The American Annual Register for the Years ..., Or, the ... Year of American IndependenceWilliam Jackson, 1835 - History, Modern |
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... thing to any honest differ- ence of opinion which can be yielded consistently with the honour and interest of the nation , will not fail in the faithful dis- charge of its most solemn duty to support the executive in the just ...
... thing to any honest differ- ence of opinion which can be yielded consistently with the honour and interest of the nation , will not fail in the faithful dis- charge of its most solemn duty to support the executive in the just ...
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... things existing in a southern state of the Union . So far from being invidious , however , the bill was made general ... thing in the circum- stances of the country calling for legislation on the subject of the revenue laws ? Is the due ...
... things existing in a southern state of the Union . So far from being invidious , however , the bill was made general ... thing in the circum- stances of the country calling for legislation on the subject of the revenue laws ? Is the due ...
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... things which existed prior to the for- mation of the federal constitution . If we abolish our revenue system , they remain quiet . But if we go a hair's breadth towards enforcing that system ... thing as constitutional ENFORCING BILL . 51.
... things which existed prior to the for- mation of the federal constitution . If we abolish our revenue system , they remain quiet . But if we go a hair's breadth towards enforcing that system ... thing as constitutional ENFORCING BILL . 51.
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the other day , that no such thing as constitutional secession could exist . Then civil war , disunion , and anarchy must accompany secession . No one denies the right of revolution . That is a natural , indefeasible , inherent right ...
the other day , that no such thing as constitutional secession could exist . Then civil war , disunion , and anarchy must accompany secession . No one denies the right of revolution . That is a natural , indefeasible , inherent right ...
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... things . He had now attempted to explain the reasons which had induced him to give his sanction to the bill . He should only say , in addition that if it were the pleasure of congress to enact this bill into a law , he should most ...
... things . He had now attempted to explain the reasons which had induced him to give his sanction to the bill . He should only say , in addition that if it were the pleasure of congress to enact this bill into a law , he should most ...
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Popular passages
Page 325 - I consider, then, the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one state, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, inconsistent with every principle on which it was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed.
Page 27 - ... keep the word of promise to the ear, and break it to the hope" — we have presumed to court the assistance of the friends of the drama to strengthen our infant institution.
Page 111 - I have no discretionary power on the subject ; my duty is emphatically pronounced in the Constitution. Those who told you that you might peaceably prevent their execution deceived you; they could not have been deceived themselves. They know that a forcible opposition could alone prevent the execution of the laws, and they know that such opposition must be repelled. Their object is disunion. But be not deceived by names. Disunion by armed force is treason.
Page 162 - Whereas it is necessary for the support of government, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, and the encouragement and protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on goods, wares, and merchandises imported: Be it enacted, etc.
Page 136 - Agents, or the persons duly authorized to supply their places, shall have the right as such to sit as judges and arbitrators in such differences as may arise between the captains and crews of the vessels belonging to the nation whose interests are committed to their charge, without the interference of the local authorities...
Page 137 - ... and may take possession thereof, either by themselves or by others acting for them, and dispose of the same at their will, paying such dues only as the inhabitants of the country wherein the said goods are shall be subject to pay in like cases.
Page 109 - to take care that the laws be faithfully executed" shall be performed to the extent of the powers already vested in me by law, or of such...
Page 135 - Austrian vessels, may also be so imported in vessels of the United States of America, without paying other or higher duties or charges, of whatever kind or denomination, levied in the name or to the profit of the Government, the local authorities, or of any private establishments whatsoever...
Page 124 - Government is not made the final judge of the powers delegated to it, since that would make its discretion, and not the constitution, the measure of its powers; but that, as in all other cases of compact among sovereign parties, without any common judge, each has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of the infraction as of the mode and measure of redress.
Page 106 - Because the Union was formed by compact, it is said the parties to that compact may, when they feel themselves aggrieved, depart from it; but it is precisely because it is a compact that they cannot. A compact is an agreement or binding obligation. It may by its terms have a sanction or penalty for its breach, or it may not.