 | United States. Congress - 1854 - 878 strani
...But if I am mistaken in this, 1 know what the Democratic platform declares on this subject. It is, "that the Constitution does not confer upon the General...power to commence and carry on a general system of iniernnj improvemenis." Mr. SEWARD, (interrupting.) Will Ihe gentleman allow me to ask him a question... | |
 | 1848 - 738 strani
...patronage, to be paid for in the property and liberties of future generations. Certain it is, indeed, that the Constitution does not confer upon the general government the power to commence and carry on wars for the acquisition of new territory — as certain as that it dots confer the power of " commencing... | |
 | John Stilwell Jenkins - 1850 - 414 strani
...Constitution, and the grants of power shown therein, ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government, and that it is inexpedient...commence and carry on a general system of internal improvement. 3. That the Constitution does not confer authority upon the Federal Government, directly... | |
 | John Stilwell Jenkins - 1850 - 412 strani
...Constitution, and the grants of power shown therein, ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government, and that it is inexpedient...commence and carry on a general system of internal improvement. 3. That the Constitution does not confer authority upon the Federal Government, directly... | |
 | Lucien Bonaparte Chase - 1850 - 574 strani
...Constitution, and the grants of power shown therein, ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the Government, and that it is inexpedient...2. That the Constitution does not confer upon the Federal Govern ment the power to commence and carry on a general system of interna. improvement. 3.... | |
 | John Stilwell Jenkins - 1850 - 418 strani
...Constitution, and the grants of power shown therein, ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government, and that it is inexpedient...doubtful constitutional powers. 2. That the Constitution doe's not confer upon the General Government the power to commence and carry on a general system of... | |
 | 1852 - 746 strani
...Constitution ; and the grants of power made therein ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government; and that it is inexpedient and dangerous to exercise doubtful constitutionalpowers. 2. That the Constitution does not confer upon the General Government the power... | |
 | David W. Bartlett - 1852 - 316 strani
...Constitution, and the grants of power made therein ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the Government ; and that it is inexpedient...Federal Government, directly or indirectly, to assume debts of the several States, contracted for local internal improvements, or other State purposes, nor... | |
 | Democratic National Committee (U.S.) - 1852 - 126 strani
...constitution, and the grants of power made therein ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government; and that it is inexpedient...carry on a general system of internal improvements. 4. That justice and sound policy forbid the federal government to foster one branch of industry to... | |
 | Democratic Party. National convention, Baltimore - 1852 - 78 strani
...constitution, and the grants of power made therein ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the government; and that it is inexpedient...carry on a general system of internal improvements. 4. That justice and sound policy forbid the federal government to foster one branch of industry t©... | |
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That the Federal Government is one of limited powers, derived solely from the Constitution, and the grants of power made therein ought to be strictly construed by all the departments and agents of the Government ; and that it is inexpedient and dangerous... 
