The American Politician: Containing the Declaration of the Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Inaugural and First Annual Addresses and Messages of All the Presidents, and Other Important State Papers; Together with a Selection of Interesting Statistical Tables, and Biographical Notices of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Several Presidents, and Many Other Distinguished CharactersE. Leland and W.J. Whiting, 1842 - 552 strani |
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... of new appropriations of lands . He has obstructed the administration of justice , by re- fusing his assent to laws for establishing judiciary powers He has made judges dependent on his will alone , 8 THE AMERICAN POLITICIAN .
... of new appropriations of lands . He has obstructed the administration of justice , by re- fusing his assent to laws for establishing judiciary powers He has made judges dependent on his will alone , 8 THE AMERICAN POLITICIAN .
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... judges dependent on his will alone , for the tenure of their offices , and the amount and payment of their salaries . He has erected a multitude of new offices , and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people , and eat out ...
... judges dependent on his will alone , for the tenure of their offices , and the amount and payment of their salaries . He has erected a multitude of new offices , and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people , and eat out ...
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... judge of the elec- tions , returns , and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do busi- ness ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the ...
... judge of the elec- tions , returns , and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do busi- ness ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the ...
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... judges of the supreme court , and all other officers of the United States , whose appointments are not herein ... judge necessary and expedient ; he may , on extraordinary occasions , convene both houses , or either of them , and ...
... judges of the supreme court , and all other officers of the United States , whose appointments are not herein ... judge necessary and expedient ; he may , on extraordinary occasions , convene both houses , or either of them , and ...
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... judges , both of the supreme and in- ferior courts , shall hold their offices during good behavior , and shall , at stated times , receive for their services a com- pensation which shall not be diminished during their con tinuance in ...
... judges , both of the supreme and in- ferior courts , shall hold their offices during good behavior , and shall , at stated times , receive for their services a com- pensation which shall not be diminished during their con tinuance in ...
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Stran 13 - ... 2. Immediately after they shall be assembled, in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided, as equally as may be, into three classes. The seats of the senators of the first class, shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second class...
Stran 23 - But the constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.
Stran 23 - ... remember especially that for the efficient management of your common interests in a country so extensive as ours a government of as much vigor as is consistent with the perfect security of liberty is indispensable. Liberty itself will find in such a government, with powers properly distributed and adjusted, its surest guardian.
Stran 23 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the Power of the People and to usurp for themselves the reins of Government ; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Stran 19 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Stran 23 - With such powerful and obvious motives to union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Stran 23 - Let it simply be asked. Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Stran 14 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Stran 17 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Stran 16 - Court; 10 To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations; 11 To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water...