 | 1824 - 518 strani
...distinguishing characteristic of British freedom, and without which the ancient constitution cannot subsist. "Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of...tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom." "Resolved, That his majesty's liege people of this most ancient colony, have interruptedly enjoyed... | |
 | John Marshall - 1824 - 500 strani
...lay taxes and impositions upon the inhatants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest such a power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than...tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom.* NOTE— NO. IV. " The members of this congress, sincerely devoted with the warmest sentiments of affection... | |
 | Augustin Smith Clayton - 1827 - 108 strani
...whatsoever, other than the General Assembly aforesaid, is illegal, unconstitutional and unjust, and has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom." — Knough of quotations! Can principles be plainer, or language more explicit ? Who misunderstands... | |
 | Timothy Pitkin - 1828 - 544 strani
...whatsoever, other than the general assembly aforesaid, is illegal, unconstitutional and unjust, and has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom." * Life of Patrick Henry, by Wirt, p. 56. Judge Marshall adds, " such were the resolutions as agreed... | |
 | 1829 - 432 strani
...the same hath never been forfeited, or any other way given up, but hath been constantly recognised by the king and people of Great Britain. " Resolved,...within resolutions passed the house of burgesses, May, 1765. They formed the first opposition to the stamp act, and the scheme of . taxing America by... | |
 | Abiel Holmes - 1829 - 606 strani
...Patrick Henry. The following additional resolution was passed ; but it was rescinded the next day : " Resolved therefore, That the general assembly of this...assembly aforesaid, has a manifest tendency to destroy Biitish as well as American Freedom." This, Mr. \\irt observes, " was asserting in effect, that the... | |
 | Charles Augustus Goodrich - 1829 - 494 strani
...sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony : and that any attempt to vest such power in any person or persons...tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom." The language of these resolutions, so much stronger than the house had been accustomed to hear, at... | |
 | Abiel Holmes - 1829 - 650 strani
...lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest Midi power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than...tendency to destroy British as well as American Freedom." This, Mr. Wirt observes, " was asserting in effect, that the act which had passed, was an encroachment... | |
 | United States. Congress - 1832 - 756 strani
...whatsoever, other than the General Assembly aforesaid, is illegal, unconstitutional, and unjust, and has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom." Is any language of the South plainer or stronger than this? And who is there among us will dare pronounce... | |
 | William Wirt - 1833 - 486 strani
...inhabitants of this colony; and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons what^ soever, other than the general assembly aforesaid, has a manifest...American freedom." On the back of the paper containing those resolutions, is the following endorsement, which is also in the handwriting of Mr. Henry himself.... | |
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Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of this colony have the sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than the... 
