The Lost Principle: Or, The Sectional Equilibrium: how it was Created--how Destroyed--how it May be RestoredJ. Woodhouse, 1860 - 266 σελίδες |
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... of years , and three - fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing de- scription , except Indians not paying taxes in each State . " 8. Resolved , That the right of suffrage in 22 THE SECTIONAL EQUILIBRIUM .
... of years , and three - fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing de- scription , except Indians not paying taxes in each State . " 8. Resolved , That the right of suffrage in 22 THE SECTIONAL EQUILIBRIUM .
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... was regarded . It is sometimes con- tended that the representation of slaves was adopted only as a mode of representing property ; but it will be seen that slaves were treated as persons , it being left to 30 THE SECTIONAL EQUILIBRIUM .
... was regarded . It is sometimes con- tended that the representation of slaves was adopted only as a mode of representing property ; but it will be seen that slaves were treated as persons , it being left to 30 THE SECTIONAL EQUILIBRIUM .
Σελίδα 31
... persons , it being left to the laws of the States in which they were to declare their status . " Mr. GOUVERNEUR MORRIS objected to the scale of appor- tionment . He thought property ought to be taken into the estimate , as well as the ...
... persons , it being left to the laws of the States in which they were to declare their status . " Mr. GOUVERNEUR MORRIS objected to the scale of appor- tionment . He thought property ought to be taken into the estimate , as well as the ...
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... persons had been curious enough to compare these estimates with the respective numbers of people ; and it had been found , even including Boston , that the most exact proportion prevailed between numbers and property . He was aware that ...
... persons had been curious enough to compare these estimates with the respective numbers of people ; and it had been found , even including Boston , that the most exact proportion prevailed between numbers and property . He was aware that ...
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... persons and property . This rule has been adopted , as far as it could be , in the constitution of New York . It will , however , by no means , be admitted , that the slaves are con- sidered altogether as property . They are men ...
... persons and property . This rule has been adopted , as far as it could be , in the constitution of New York . It will , however , by no means , be admitted , that the slaves are con- sidered altogether as property . They are men ...
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Σελίδα 15 - For the wit and mind of man, if it work upon matter, which is the contemplation of the creatures of God, worketh according to the stuff and is limited thereby; but if it work upon itself, as the spider worketh his web, then it is endless, and brings forth indeed cobwebs of learning, admirable for the fineness of thread and work, but of no substance or profit.
Σελίδα 248 - ... delegate ; and the delegates of a state or any of them, at his or their request, shall be furnished with a transcript of the said journal, except such...
Σελίδα 247 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Σελίδα 9 - In order to justify a resort to revolutionary resistance, the federal government must be guilty of "a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise" of powers not granted by the Constitution.
Σελίδα 20 - Congress be authorized to make such requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and three-fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Σελίδα 10 - ... limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact; as no further valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact; and that, in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right and are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits the authorities, rights, and...
Σελίδα 245 - That the legislative and executive powers of the State should be separate and distinct from the judiciary; and that the members of the two first may be restrained from oppression, by feeling and participating the burdens of the people, they should, at fixed periods, be reduced to a private station...
Σελίδα 258 - February 21, 1787, and was ratified by the conventions of the several states, as follows, viz.: By convention of Delaware...
Σελίδα 246 - That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Σελίδα 211 - The migration or importation of such persons as the several states, now existing, shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the legislature prior to the year 1800; but a tax or duty may be imposed on such migration or importation, at a rate not exceeding the average of the duties laid on imports.