Eloquence of the United States, Volumen1J. Seymour, 1829 |
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... tion of this body . We will examine it upon its own merits . The first thing objected to , is that clause which al- lows a representation for three - fifths of the negroes . Much has been said of the impropriety of represent- ing men ...
... tion of this body . We will examine it upon its own merits . The first thing objected to , is that clause which al- lows a representation for three - fifths of the negroes . Much has been said of the impropriety of represent- ing men ...
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... tion . Is not this arrangement then , sir , a most wise and prudent one ? Is not the present representation fully adequate to our present exigencies ; and suf- ficient to answer all the purposes of the union ? I am persuaded that an ...
... tion . Is not this arrangement then , sir , a most wise and prudent one ? Is not the present representation fully adequate to our present exigencies ; and suf- ficient to answer all the purposes of the union ? I am persuaded that an ...
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... tion : the rivalship between the houses will for ever prove an insuperable obstacle : the people have an obvious and powerful protection in their staté govern- ments . Should any thing dangerous be attempted , these bodies of perpetual ...
... tion : the rivalship between the houses will for ever prove an insuperable obstacle : the people have an obvious and powerful protection in their staté govern- ments . Should any thing dangerous be attempted , these bodies of perpetual ...
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... . But granting for a moment , that this minute and local knowledge , the gentlemen contend for , is necessary , let us see , if under the new constitu- • * tion , it will not probably be found THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION . 39.
... . But granting for a moment , that this minute and local knowledge , the gentlemen contend for , is necessary , let us see , if under the new constitu- • * tion , it will not probably be found THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION . 39.
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• * tion , it will not probably be found in the representa- tion . The natural and proper mode of holding elec- tions , will be to divide the state into districts , in pro- portion to the number to be elected . This state will ...
• * tion , it will not probably be found in the representa- tion . The natural and proper mode of holding elec- tions , will be to divide the state into districts , in pro- portion to the number to be elected . This state will ...
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