A Letter to His CountrymenJ. Wiley, 1834 - 116 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 19
... probably was a translation from the French , or had been written in English by some one who thought in the former language . Some of the reasons for this opinion shall be given . They are divided into those which depended on the ...
... probably was a translation from the French , or had been written in English by some one who thought in the former language . Some of the reasons for this opinion shall be given . They are divided into those which depended on the ...
Σελίδα 21
... probably thrown the paper aside , consigning it to forgetfulness , along with a hundred more similar tirades that some of my countrymen have had the kindness to send to me , during my absence from home ; or , at least , some who pretend ...
... probably thrown the paper aside , consigning it to forgetfulness , along with a hundred more similar tirades that some of my countrymen have had the kindness to send to me , during my absence from home ; or , at least , some who pretend ...
Σελίδα 30
... probably , ever figured in the annals of bastard criticism . On looking over the quotation from his article , where he undertakes to reason , it will be seen he • says , that the cursory manner in which the grandson 30.
... probably , ever figured in the annals of bastard criticism . On looking over the quotation from his article , where he undertakes to reason , it will be seen he • says , that the cursory manner in which the grandson 30.
Σελίδα 31
... probably for the reasons I have named . This was but an opinion , nor could it , in the na- ture of things , convey any other impression to those who heard me . The second gentleman present , ( I do not feel authorized to name him , for ...
... probably for the reasons I have named . This was but an opinion , nor could it , in the na- ture of things , convey any other impression to those who heard me . The second gentleman present , ( I do not feel authorized to name him , for ...
Σελίδα 38
... probably a lasting reputation ; he can spare a leaf , without spoiling the wreath entwined round his brow . ( 8 ) He should remember , that when an Americun writer goes abroad to reap laurels , on a wider field , and a richer soil ...
... probably a lasting reputation ; he can spare a leaf , without spoiling the wreath entwined round his brow . ( 8 ) He should remember , that when an Americun writer goes abroad to reap laurels , on a wider field , and a richer soil ...
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Σελίδα 115 - States; 3 To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes; 4 To establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States; 5 To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6 To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States...
Σελίδα 116 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Σελίδα 114 - Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business ; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.
Σελίδα 70 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.
Σελίδα 115 - To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water: 11. To raise and support armies; but no appropriation of money to that use, shall be for a longer term than two years: 12. To provide and maintain a navy: 13.
Σελίδα 115 - The congress shall have power — 1. To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises; to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts, and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States: 2.
Σελίδα 115 - The Congress shall have Power 1 To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States...
Σελίδα 115 - States : 2. To borrow money on the credit of the United States : 3. To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes : 4. To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States : 5.
Σελίδα 12 - Although he selected a foreign scene on this occasion, no one of his works is more American in its essential character. It was designed not only to extend the democratical principle abroad, but to confirm his countrymen in the opinion that nations " cannot be governed by an irresponsible minority, without involving a train of nearly intolerable abuses.
Σελίδα 105 - There are two things I admire in Sir Walter, his capacity and his simplicity, which indeed I am apt to think are much the same. The more ideas a man has of other things the less he is taken up with the idea of himself. Every one gives the same account of the author of ' Waverley ' in this respect. When he was in Paris, and went to Galignani's, he sat down in an outer room to look at some book he wanted to see ; none of the clerks had the least suspicion who it was. When it was found out the place...
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