A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volum 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... debts not satis- factory to some of the states --- David Hartley sent by the new ministry to complete the definitive treaty --- Negociators not able to agree on any new terms , or to make any commercial arrangements , VOL . II . 1 . 93 ...
... debts not satis- factory to some of the states --- David Hartley sent by the new ministry to complete the definitive treaty --- Negociators not able to agree on any new terms , or to make any commercial arrangements , VOL . II . 1 . 93 ...
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... debts -- Prices of articles fixed by law - Congress attempt to call in the paper , but without success - States ... debt of the United States - States requested to vest congress with power to levy duties on imposts , and to establish ...
... debts -- Prices of articles fixed by law - Congress attempt to call in the paper , but without success - States ... debt of the United States - States requested to vest congress with power to levy duties on imposts , and to establish ...
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... debt of the United States , and the assumption of the state debts - This creates great divisions and long debates in congress - Motion to discriminate between the original holders and the assignees of the domestic debt negatived ...
... debt of the United States , and the assumption of the state debts - This creates great divisions and long debates in congress - Motion to discriminate between the original holders and the assignees of the domestic debt negatived ...
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... towards foreign nations , or to censure self - created societies - Plan of the secretary of the treasury for the redemption of the public debt - Adopt 356 390 Page . ed by congress - Secretaries of the treasury CONTENTS .
... towards foreign nations , or to censure self - created societies - Plan of the secretary of the treasury for the redemption of the public debt - Adopt 356 390 Page . ed by congress - Secretaries of the treasury CONTENTS .
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... debt , whilst others are enabled , in a short period , to replace all their expenditures from the hard earnings of the whole confederacy ? " 7. The ninth article also provides that requisitions for the land forces to be furnished by the ...
... debt , whilst others are enabled , in a short period , to replace all their expenditures from the hard earnings of the whole confederacy ? " 7. The ninth article also provides that requisitions for the land forces to be furnished by the ...
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Side 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Side 498 - 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?
Side 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Side 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Side 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Side 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Side 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Side 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Side 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...