The Municipalist: In Two PartsGeorge Savage, 1858 - 302 pages |
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... Opinion of the American Political System . - Rev . T. S. Hughes's Opinion . - Dangers of our Republic to the whole World ... LETTER XXXV . .126 Amending the Constitution . - Check upon large States . - Public Debts . - Supreme Law of ...
... Opinion of the American Political System . - Rev . T. S. Hughes's Opinion . - Dangers of our Republic to the whole World ... LETTER XXXV . .126 Amending the Constitution . - Check upon large States . - Public Debts . - Supreme Law of ...
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... - tion , while parties , which have their origin merely in a difference of opinion about the existing laws , are harmless . Genuine party never plots , but faction does ; party shuns violence 48 THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT .
... - tion , while parties , which have their origin merely in a difference of opinion about the existing laws , are harmless . Genuine party never plots , but faction does ; party shuns violence 48 THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT .
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... opinion , have a great influ- ence upon the finances of nations . Of course , this part of the public business is the cause of a treasury department with a sec- retary at its head , customhouses , collectors , sub - treasurers , and a ...
... opinion , have a great influ- ence upon the finances of nations . Of course , this part of the public business is the cause of a treasury department with a sec- retary at its head , customhouses , collectors , sub - treasurers , and a ...
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... opinion is at present adopted that this grant is not an ex- clusive one , and that thus the state legislatures may enact bank- rupt laws which would be unconstitutional if this clause should be exclusive . But this seems to be not true ...
... opinion is at present adopted that this grant is not an ex- clusive one , and that thus the state legislatures may enact bank- rupt laws which would be unconstitutional if this clause should be exclusive . But this seems to be not true ...
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... opinion by referring to the eighteenth clause . Now , banking , by itself , is a private and not a political business , required for the convenience of commerce , not for the realization of justice ; still it may be , that at certain ...
... opinion by referring to the eighteenth clause . Now , banking , by itself , is a private and not a political business , required for the convenience of commerce , not for the realization of justice ; still it may be , that at certain ...
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Page 284 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 180 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle and of fatal tendency.
Page 176 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 213 - Every citizen may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 176 - ... artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth ; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively, though often covertly and insidiously, directed, — it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness...
Page 185 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate,...
Page 281 - Members of the legislature, and all officers, executive and judicial, except such inferior officers as may be by law exempted, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : " I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of California, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best...
Page 185 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Page 182 - There is an opinion, that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the Government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of Liberty.
Page 277 - All county officers whose election, or appointment Is not provided for by this Constitution, shall be elected by the electors of the respective counties, or appointed by the boards of supervisors, or other county authorities, as the Legislature shall direct.