The Old South Leaflets: Annual serOld South Meeting House., 1886 |
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... majority of mankind , marks them out as the great men of our race . But not only are a high morality and a true patriotism essential to greatness , but they must first be renounced before a ruthless career of selfish con- quest can ...
... majority of mankind , marks them out as the great men of our race . But not only are a high morality and a true patriotism essential to greatness , but they must first be renounced before a ruthless career of selfish con- quest can ...
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... majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members , in such manner , and under such penalties , as each house ...
... majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day , and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members , in such manner , and under such penalties , as each house ...
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... majority of the whole num- ber of electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such majority , and have an equal number of votes , then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for ...
... majority of the whole num- ber of electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such majority , and have an equal number of votes , then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for ...
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... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President , the House of Representatives ...
... majority of the whole number of electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority , then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President , the House of Representatives ...
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... majority and venerable names that would give sanction to its wisdom and its worth . He said , however , that he did not mean by this refusal to decide that he should oppose the Constitution without doors . He meant only to keep himself ...
... majority and venerable names that would give sanction to its wisdom and its worth . He said , however , that he did not mean by this refusal to decide that he should oppose the Constitution without doors . He meant only to keep himself ...
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Abigail Adams Address adoption amendments America arms army ARTICLE biography blessing Boston British cause character Charles citizens civil colonies Commonwealth of England confederation Congress Constitution Convention Cromwell danger declaration duty EDWARD CHANNING EDWARD EVERETT HALE electors enemy England English English Commonwealth established Everett extract federal Federalist force genius give Gouverneur Morris Governor hand happiness hath heart Heaven honor hope independence JAMES K John Adams King Lafayette land lectures legislature letter liberty Lincoln's First Inaugural lords Massachusetts ment militia mind moral nation nature necessary never number of votes object Old South Leaflets opinion oppressive Patrick Henry patriots peace political present President principles PROF proposed Republic Republican respect Revolution Samuel Adams SECTION Senate sentiments spirit stimulate historical thereof things thought tion tories Union United Vane Vice-President Virginia Washington whole number wish
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Seite 4 - There shall be sung another golden Age, The rise of Empire and of Arts, The Good and Great inspiring epic Rage, The wisest Heads and noblest Hearts.
Seite 6 - As the British Constitution is the most subtle organism which has proceeded from the womb and the long gestation of progressive history, so the American Constitution is, so far as I can see, the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.
Seite 8 - I dare hope is, that, if in executing 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...
Seite 2 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union and the patronage of Heaven.
Seite 7 - The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.