Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on SlaveryJ.W. Bradley, 1861 - 495 strani |
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... declaration of independence . These " Notes " were kept by Thomas Jefferson . They are meagre , it is true , as are all the debates of those times , for stenography was then un- known ; but they furnish all , as well as 6 INTRODUCTORY .
... declaration of independence . These " Notes " were kept by Thomas Jefferson . They are meagre , it is true , as are all the debates of those times , for stenography was then un- known ; but they furnish all , as well as 6 INTRODUCTORY .
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... true account of which , distinguishing the white inhabitants , shall be triennially taken , and transmitted to the Assembly of the United States . " Mr. Chase moved that the quotas should be fixed , not by the number of inhabitants of ...
... true account of which , distinguishing the white inhabitants , shall be triennially taken , and transmitted to the Assembly of the United States . " Mr. Chase moved that the quotas should be fixed , not by the number of inhabitants of ...
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... true , invest the surplus of ten men's labor in cattle ; but so may the Southern farmer , working ten slaves ; that a State of one hundred thousand freemen can maintain no more cattle than one of one hundred thousand slaves . Therefore ...
... true , invest the surplus of ten men's labor in cattle ; but so may the Southern farmer , working ten slaves ; that a State of one hundred thousand freemen can maintain no more cattle than one of one hundred thousand slaves . Therefore ...
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... valuation . This is the true barometer of wealth . The one now proposed is imperfect in itself , and unequal between the States . It has are not been objected that negroes eat the food of ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 25.
... valuation . This is the true barometer of wealth . The one now proposed is imperfect in itself , and unequal between the States . It has are not been objected that negroes eat the food of ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION . 25.
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... true , have pervaded the politics of the country ever since . Mr. Hamilton said : To deliver my sentiments on so impor- tant a subject , when the first characters of the Union have gone before me , inspires me with the greatest ...
... true , have pervaded the politics of the country ever since . Mr. Hamilton said : To deliver my sentiments on so impor- tant a subject , when the first characters of the Union have gone before me , inspires me with the greatest ...
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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...