Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on SlaveryJ.W. Bradley, 1861 - 495 strani |
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... condition , but by that of the " white inhabitants . " He admitted that taxation should be always in proportion to property ; that this was , in theory , the true rule ; but that , from a variety of difficul- ties , it was a rule which ...
... condition , but by that of the " white inhabitants . " He admitted that taxation should be always in proportion to property ; that this was , in theory , the true rule ; but that , from a variety of difficul- ties , it was a rule which ...
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... condition of the United States could not but fill the public mind with a gloom , which was relieved only by a hope that so select a body would devise an ade- quate remedy for the existing and prospective evils so im- pressively ...
... condition of the United States could not but fill the public mind with a gloom , which was relieved only by a hope that so select a body would devise an ade- quate remedy for the existing and prospective evils so im- pressively ...
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... condition of the Union , the federal authority had ceased to be respected abroad , and dispositions were shown , particularly in Great Britain , to take advantage of imbecility , and to speculate on its approaching downfall . At home ...
... condition of the Union , the federal authority had ceased to be respected abroad , and dispositions were shown , particularly in Great Britain , to take advantage of imbecility , and to speculate on its approaching downfall . At home ...
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... condition of slavery . They are persons known to the municipal laws of the States which they inhabit , as well as to the laws of nature . But representation and taxation go together , and one uni- form rule ought to apply to both ...
... condition of slavery . They are persons known to the municipal laws of the States which they inhabit , as well as to the laws of nature . But representation and taxation go together , and one uni- form rule ought to apply to both ...
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... condition of the Afri- can race , was presented and read . * This memorial respectfully showeth , that from a regard for the happiness of mankind , an association was formed several years since in this State , by a number of her ...
... condition of the Afri- can race , was presented and read . * This memorial respectfully showeth , that from a regard for the happiness of mankind , an association was formed several years since in this State , by a number of her ...
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abolition of slavery abolitionists admission admitted adopted amendment appointed Articles of Confederation authority bill citizens clause committee compromise confederacy Congress assembled Connecticut considered Constitution Convention court danger debate declared delegated District of Columbia duty elected equal established evil exclusive executive exercise existence favor federacy federal foreign fugitive slave gentlemen Georgia Governor gress happiness honor House human importation of slaves inhabitants institutions interest Jersey plan justice land legislation legislature liberty Madison Maryland Massachusetts ment Missouri Missouri compromise mulatto necessary negro North object Ohio opinion Ordinance of 1787 party passed patriotism peace Pennsylvania person petitions Pinckney political present President principle prohibited proper question regulations representation representatives republican resolution Resolved respect restriction secure Senate slaveholding South Carolina Southern spirit stitution subject of slavery taxes territory thereof tion treaty Union United Virginia vote whole Wilmot proviso
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Stran 177 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other state that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Stran 177 - Territorial line: provided however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two States in that part of the said Territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan.
Stran 175 - ... shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Stran 452 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one People, under an efficient government, the period is not far off, when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected...
Stran 451 - Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
Stran 438 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services, faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals...
Stran 175 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Stran 176 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Stran 42 - All bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed and debts contracted by, or under the authority of Congress before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Stran 163 - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...