The Life of John Caldwell Calhoun, Volym 1J.E. Beardsley, 1850 - 454 sidor |
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... remained in the Forum , and seated in their curule chairs , fearlessly and calmly awaited the approach of the enemy . Rude and unpolished as were the invaders , though 1 reckless of danger and indifferent to peril , they.
... remained in the Forum , and seated in their curule chairs , fearlessly and calmly awaited the approach of the enemy . Rude and unpolished as were the invaders , though 1 reckless of danger and indifferent to peril , they.
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... remained of his mortal existence must be to them as " holy ground , " - like Mecca to the followers of the Prophet , or the meadow of Grütli to the peasantry of Switzerland . It is consecrated earth that contains beneath its bosom ...
... remained of his mortal existence must be to them as " holy ground , " - like Mecca to the followers of the Prophet , or the meadow of Grütli to the peasantry of Switzerland . It is consecrated earth that contains beneath its bosom ...
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... was concerned , while he remained at home , are now exceeded by those enjoyed by the child of the humblest citizen of his native state . The upper country of Virginia and the two Carolinas was settled 26 [ 1795 . JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN .
... was concerned , while he remained at home , are now exceeded by those enjoyed by the child of the humblest citizen of his native state . The upper country of Virginia and the two Carolinas was settled 26 [ 1795 . JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN .
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... remained at the bar , his great talents must have enabled him to attain a high standing , but he left it so soon that this can only be a matter of spec- ulation . The reputation which he acquired during the short period of his forensic ...
... remained at the bar , his great talents must have enabled him to attain a high standing , but he left it so soon that this can only be a matter of spec- ulation . The reputation which he acquired during the short period of his forensic ...
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... remained a member , he originated and carried through several measures , which proved in practice to be salutary , and have become a permanent portion of the legislation of the state . " His course in the Legislature secured him an ex ...
... remained a member , he originated and carried through several measures , which proved in practice to be salutary , and have become a permanent portion of the legislation of the state . " His course in the Legislature secured him an ex ...
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Sida 159 - That the government created by this compact was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers delegated to itself; since that would have made its discretion, and not the Constitution, the measure of its powers; but that, as in all other cases of compact among parties having no common judge, each party has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of infractions, as of the mode and measure of redress.
Sida 411 - I HAVE, Senators, believed from the first that the agitation of the subject of slavery would, if not prevented by some timely and effective measure, end in disunion.
Sida 278 - ... that in case of a deliberate, palpable and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the states who are parties thereto have the right, and are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining to them.
Sida 199 - Union ; and to call forth the force of the Union against any member of the Union failing to fulfill its duty under the articles thereof.
Sida 158 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.
Sida 450 - Statesman, yet friend to Truth! of soul sincere, In action faithful, and in honour clear; Who broke no promise, served no private end, Who gained no title, and who lost no friend ; Ennobled by himself, by all approved, And praised, unenvied, by the Muse he loved.
Sida 414 - Whatever section concentrates the two in itself possesses the control of the entire Government. But we are just at the close of the sixth decade, and the commencement of the seventh. The census is to be taken this year, which must add greatly to the decided preponderance of the North in the House of Representatives and in the Electoral College. The prospect is, also, that a great increase will be added to its present preponderance in the Senate, during the period of the decade, by the addition of...
Sida 415 - ... restricting within narrow limits the portion left the South. The next consists in adopting a system of revenue and disbursements, by which an undue proportion of the burden of taxation has been imposed upon the South, and an undue proportion of its proceeds appropriated to the North ; and the last is a system of political measures, by which the original character of the Government has been radically changed.
Sida 199 - All laws of the particular States contrary to the Constitution or laws of the United States to be utterly void; and the better to prevent such laws being passed, the Governor or President...
Sida 199 - States to the contrary notwithstanding; and that if any State, or any body of men in any State, shall oppose or prevent the carrying into execution such acts or treaties, the federal executive shall be authorized to call forth the power of the confederated States, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to enforce and compel an obedience to such acts, or an observance of such treaties.
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