Eloquence of the United States, Volumen1J. Seymour, 1829 |
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... proper that the number of representatives be fixed at the rate of one for every twenty thousand inhabitants , to be ascertained on the principles mentioned in the second section of the first article of the constitution , until they ...
... proper that the number of representatives be fixed at the rate of one for every twenty thousand inhabitants , to be ascertained on the principles mentioned in the second section of the first article of the constitution , until they ...
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... proper that these arguments , among others , should be brought into view . In doing this , yesterday , it was necessary to reflect upon our situation ; to dwell upon the imbe- cility of our union ; and to consider whether we , as a ...
... proper that these arguments , among others , should be brought into view . In doing this , yesterday , it was necessary to reflect upon our situation ; to dwell upon the imbe- cility of our union ; and to consider whether we , as a ...
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... proper that we should examine this matter . We contend that the radical vice in the old confederation is , that the laws of the union apply only to states in their corporate capacity . Has not every man , who has been in our legislature ...
... proper that we should examine this matter . We contend that the radical vice in the old confederation is , that the laws of the union apply only to states in their corporate capacity . Has not every man , who has been in our legislature ...
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... proper . Still , I insist , that an immediate limitation is not proba- ble , nor was it in the contemplation of the convention . But , sir , who will presume to say , to what precise point the representation ought to be increased ? This ...
... proper . Still , I insist , that an immediate limitation is not proba- ble , nor was it in the contemplation of the convention . But , sir , who will presume to say , to what precise point the representation ought to be increased ? This ...
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... proper medium as any number whatever ; at least , for the present . There is one source of increase , also , which does not depend upon any constructions of the consti- tution ; it is the creation of new states . Vermont , Kentucky and ...
... proper medium as any number whatever ; at least , for the present . There is one source of increase , also , which does not depend upon any constructions of the consti- tution ; it is the creation of new states . Vermont , Kentucky and ...
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