Memoir, Autobiography and Correspondence of Jeremiah MasonVernon Law Book Company, 1917 - 491 Seiten |
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... object and effect of this practice , it had now fallen under much odium , and was exercised mostly by the young Sopho- mores for the purpose of vexation . We were unanimous in its con- demnation as tyrannical and degrading . The next ...
... object and effect of this practice , it had now fallen under much odium , and was exercised mostly by the young Sopho- mores for the purpose of vexation . We were unanimous in its con- demnation as tyrannical and degrading . The next ...
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... object , assigning as the reason the great expense that would be incurred , and suggested that I had better keep school for a time or go to studying divinity under the direction of Dr. Stone , the clergyman of our parish . I did not ...
... object , assigning as the reason the great expense that would be incurred , and suggested that I had better keep school for a time or go to studying divinity under the direction of Dr. Stone , the clergyman of our parish . I did not ...
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... objects to excite the feelings and passions , the mutual enmity had become so violent as to prevent all social intercourse . Justices of the peace had a large civil juris- diction which was final when under a certain amount of damages ...
... objects to excite the feelings and passions , the mutual enmity had become so violent as to prevent all social intercourse . Justices of the peace had a large civil juris- diction which was final when under a certain amount of damages ...
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... object now was to fix on a place for commencing the practice of my pro- fession . The reputation of the State of Vermont was at that time low . A few years before the war of the Revolution an ancient con- test between the colonies of ...
... object now was to fix on a place for commencing the practice of my pro- fession . The reputation of the State of Vermont was at that time low . A few years before the war of the Revolution an ancient con- test between the colonies of ...
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... object is pecuniary profits . This accounts for the difference between what it was then and is now . In the autumn of 1795 , being in Boston , I was applied to by Oliver Phelps , the great land speculator , and others to go to Vir ...
... object is pecuniary profits . This accounts for the difference between what it was then and is now . In the autumn of 1795 , being in Boston , I was applied to by Oliver Phelps , the great land speculator , and others to go to Vir ...
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Seite 245 - ... are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory: to provide also for the establishment of States, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original States, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Seite 246 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the meantime they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.
Seite ix - We are authorized to hope that a proper organization of the whole, with the auxiliary agency of governments for the respective subdivisions will afford a happy issue to the experiment. It is well worth a fair and full experiment. With such powerful and obvious motives to union affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who, in any quarter, may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Seite 382 - Phoebus replied, and touched my trembling ears; "Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil, Nor in the glistering foil Set off to the world, nor in broad rumour lies, But lives and spreads aloft by those pure eyes, And perfect witness of all-judging Jove; As he pronounces lastly on each deed, Of so much fame in Heaven expect thy meed.
Seite 471 - ... that it may please thee, of thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdom ; that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Seite 215 - What do we want with this vast, worthless area? This region of savages and wild beasts, of deserts, of shifting sands and whirlwinds of dust, of cactus and prairie dogs?
Seite 248 - That the governor of this state be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing report and resolutions to the president of the United States, and to each of our senators and representatives in congress November 1, 1837.
Seite 249 - the Constitution and the laws of the United States made in pursuance thereof shall be the supreme law of the land, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
Seite 99 - November 10, 1814, upon a bill in several sections, to authorize the President of the United States to call upon the several States and territories thereof, for! their respective quotas of thousand militia, for the defense of the frontiers of the United States, and is reported in the Annals of Congress for the Third Session of the Thirteenth Congress, p. 77. It is an able and rather elaborate speech, pointing out with much force the Constitutional objections to the measure, and its dangerpus tendencies.
Seite 244 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...