Readings in the History of the American NationAndrew Cunningham McLaughlin |
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... whole Colony might be impeached ; that they would be pleased to remove any such hindrance as may diverte out of the true course the free and public current of Justice . " Thus early did Virginia insist upon the equality of her citi ...
... whole Colony might be impeached ; that they would be pleased to remove any such hindrance as may diverte out of the true course the free and public current of Justice . " Thus early did Virginia insist upon the equality of her citi ...
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... whole assembly the occasions of their meetings . Which done , he read unto them the commis- sion for establishing the counsell of estate , and the general assembly , wherein their duties were described to the life . Having thus prepared ...
... whole assembly the occasions of their meetings . Which done , he read unto them the commis- sion for establishing the counsell of estate , and the general assembly , wherein their duties were described to the life . Having thus prepared ...
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... whole Sundays together , now in one place and now in another , but most frequently in the old manor - house builded within a moat , and reached by ascending a flight of stone steps . Here Brewster's hospi- tality was dispensed to them ...
... whole Sundays together , now in one place and now in another , but most frequently in the old manor - house builded within a moat , and reached by ascending a flight of stone steps . Here Brewster's hospi- tality was dispensed to them ...
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... whole- some distractions ; it gave the best opportunity for the develop- ment of hysterical conditions and for the cherishing of de- lusions , to which a whole community might fall a ready victim . - The notion of house - haunting ...
... whole- some distractions ; it gave the best opportunity for the develop- ment of hysterical conditions and for the cherishing of de- lusions , to which a whole community might fall a ready victim . - The notion of house - haunting ...
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... whole estate was kept completely enclosed by a fence on that side of about one mile in length running from the head of Holt's to the margin of Pohick Creek . This fence was maintained with great care and in good repair in my father's ...
... whole estate was kept completely enclosed by a fence on that side of about one mile in length running from the head of Holt's to the margin of Pohick Creek . This fence was maintained with great care and in good repair in my father's ...
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Page 201 - I am in earnest. I will not equivocate — I will not excuse — I will not retreat a single inch. AND I WILL BE HEARD.
Page 265 - Measures, is hereby declared inoperative and void : it being the true intent and meaning of this act, not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
Page 109 - During the contest of opinion through which we have passed, the animation of discussions and of exertions has sometimes worn an aspect which might impose on strangers unused to think freely, and to speak and to write what they think...
Page 286 - From questions of this class spring all our constitutional controversies, and we divide upon them into majorities and minorities. If the minority will not acquiesce the majority must, or the Government must cease.
Page 286 - Physically speaking, we cannot separate. We cannot remove our respective sections from each other, nor build an impassable wall between them. A husband and wife may be divorced, and go out of the presence and beyond the reach of each other ; but the different parts of our country cannot do this.
Page 264 - A house divided against itself cannot stand." I believe this government cannot endure, permanently, half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved; I do not expect the house to fall; but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other. Either the opponents of slavery will arrest the further spread of it and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinction, or its advocates will push...
Page 53 - It is my opinion, that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies. At the same time I assert the authority of this kingdom over the colonies to be sovereign and supreme in every circumstance of government and legislation whatsoever.
Page 201 - I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation . . . urge me not to use moderation in a cause like the present.
Page 286 - All the vital rights of minorities and of individuals are so plainly assured to them by affirmations and negations, guaranties and prohibitions, in the Constitution that controversies never arise concerning them. But no organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration.
Page 232 - Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to inhibit the government of the United States from dividing said territory into two or more territories, in such manner and at such times as congress shall deem convenient and proper, or from attaching any portion of said territory to any other state or territory of the United States...