The Life and Political Opinions of Martin Van BurenBelknap & Hamersley, 1835 - 364 páginas |
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... consideration , flattering to his pride , or which could tempt the ambition of an aspiring youth . They pointed out to him the dan- gerous tendency of what they called the “ jacobin- ical principles " of the party to which he was ...
... consideration , flattering to his pride , or which could tempt the ambition of an aspiring youth . They pointed out to him the dan- gerous tendency of what they called the “ jacobin- ical principles " of the party to which he was ...
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... consideration ; the injuries of your country are admitted , and the fact is triumphantly alleged that the adminis- tration cannot be kicked into a war . ' When they are im- pelled to a forcible vindication of our rights , the cry of ...
... consideration ; the injuries of your country are admitted , and the fact is triumphantly alleged that the adminis- tration cannot be kicked into a war . ' When they are im- pelled to a forcible vindication of our rights , the cry of ...
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... consideration in the Legislature of New York , during the winter of 1816. For six years previous , there had been a board of commis- sioners to make examinations and surveys with a view to this magnificent enterprize . During the war ...
... consideration in the Legislature of New York , during the winter of 1816. For six years previous , there had been a board of commis- sioners to make examinations and surveys with a view to this magnificent enterprize . During the war ...
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... consideration in the Senate . It was strongly opposed by some gentlemen of great abilities , whose constituents would probably be affected in their local interests , and was sustained by Mr. Tibbets and Mr. Van Buren . The speech of the ...
... consideration in the Senate . It was strongly opposed by some gentlemen of great abilities , whose constituents would probably be affected in their local interests , and was sustained by Mr. Tibbets and Mr. Van Buren . The speech of the ...
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... consideration which induced him to give his vote for the bill . It was a subject which had been so fully discussed , and upon which so much had been said , that he should deem it arrogance to enlarge . The calculations which had been ...
... consideration which induced him to give his vote for the bill . It was a subject which had been so fully discussed , and upon which so much had been said , that he should deem it arrogance to enlarge . The calculations which had been ...
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Página 226 - It is agreed that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Página 161 - All the powers of government, legislative, executive and judiciary, result to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government.
Página 162 - The judiciary and executive members were left dependent on the legislative, for their subsistence in office, and some of them for their continuance in it.
Página 260 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Página 223 - that the laws of the several States, except where the Constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply.
Página 337 - To set up the acts of the late Administration as the cause of forfeiture of privileges which would otherwise be extended to the people of the United States, would, under existing circumstances, bo unjust in itself, and could not fail to excite their deepest sensibility.
Página 257 - It would not only be against our interest, but it would be doing wrong to one half of Europe, at least, if we should voluntarily throw ourselves into either scale. It is a natural policy for a nation that studies to be neutral, to consult with other nations engaged in the same studies and pursuits. At the same time that measures ought to be pursued with this view, our treaties with Prussia and Sweden, one of which is expired, and the other near expiring, might be renewed.
Página 225 - It has been justly observed elsewhere, that 'there exists not upon earth, and there never did exist, a judicial tribunal clothed with powers so various and so important, as the Supreme Court.
Página 337 - Britain has, by order in council, opened her colonial ports to Russia and France, notwithstanding a similar omission on their part to accept the terms offered by the act of July, 1825. You cannot press this view of the subject too earnestly upon the consideration of the British ministry. It has bearings and relations that reach beyond the immediate question under discussion." " I will add nothing as to the impropriety of suffering any feelings that find their origin in the past pretensions of this...
Página 171 - keeping the word of promise to the ear, and breaking it to the hope...