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... equal , length of service , a capacity for civil pursuits , and their pecuniary circumstances might be taken into account . Where neither direct nor collateral circumstances furnished a distinction , their decision might be governed by ...
... equal , length of service , a capacity for civil pursuits , and their pecuniary circumstances might be taken into account . Where neither direct nor collateral circumstances furnished a distinction , their decision might be governed by ...
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... equal priviliges , and leaving capital , industry , and enterprise , to depend on their own exertions for success . These liberal principles , it is obvious , must be universally adopted , and be reciprocated , or be abandoned . They ...
... equal priviliges , and leaving capital , industry , and enterprise , to depend on their own exertions for success . These liberal principles , it is obvious , must be universally adopted , and be reciprocated , or be abandoned . They ...
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... equal degree of protection , owing to the belief that there was neither raw material nor capital employed sufficient to supply the demand . English goods of this class , of an inferior quality and at very cheap rates , con- tinue to be ...
... equal degree of protection , owing to the belief that there was neither raw material nor capital employed sufficient to supply the demand . English goods of this class , of an inferior quality and at very cheap rates , con- tinue to be ...
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... equal in value to the former . A bill was in- troduced , entitled " an act to change the mode of compen- sation to the members of the senate and house of represen- tatives , and delegates from the territories , " which granted to each ...
... equal in value to the former . A bill was in- troduced , entitled " an act to change the mode of compen- sation to the members of the senate and house of represen- tatives , and delegates from the territories , " which granted to each ...
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... equal ground . The original reason for holding caucuses on the subject of the presidential election had ceased ; and a respectable portion of the national represen- tation were desirious that the practice should cease with it . They ...
... equal ground . The original reason for holding caucuses on the subject of the presidential election had ceased ; and a respectable portion of the national represen- tation were desirious that the practice should cease with it . They ...
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Page 191 - The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 191 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America...
Page 250 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise, and in the arrangements by which they may terminate, the occasion has been judged proper for asserting as a principle in which the rights, and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 402 - Resolved, That the Committee on Public Lands be instructed to inquire and report the quantity of public lands remaining unsold within each State and Territory, and whether it be expedient to limit for a certain period the sales of the public lands to such lands only as have been heretofore been offered for sale, and are now subject to entry at the minimum price.
Page 303 - Indian title east of that line, as soon as it could be done, " peaceably and on reasonable terms.
Page 138 - The constitution of our country, in its most interesting and vital parts, is to be considered; the conflicting powers of the government of the Union and of its members, as marked in that constitution, are to be discussed; and an opinion given, which may essentially influence the great operations of the government. No tribunal can approach such a question without a deep sense of its importance, and of the awful responsibility involved in its decision.
Page 192 - To what extent such interposition may be carried, on the same principle, is a question in which all independent powers whose governments differ from theirs are interested, even those most remote, and surely none more so than the United States.
Page 31 - And it is a happy reflection, that any defect of constitutional authority which may be encountered can be supplied in a mode which the constitution itself has providently pointed out.
Page 71 - ... firmness, without any regard to party, you will go far to, if not entirely, eradicate those feelings which, on former occasions, threw so many obstacles in the way of government ; and perhaps have the pleasure and honor of uniting a people heretofore politically divided. The chief magistrate of a great and powerful nation should never indulge in party feelings. His conduct should be liberal and disinterested, always bearing in mind that he acts for the whole and not a part of the community.
Page 175 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the meantime they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.