Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volume 4R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 - United States |
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... less amiable light by its objects , and its victims . In the colonies , the people cherished the idea that they were of the English race , and endeavoured to associate themselves with the mili- tary , the civil , and the literary ...
... less amiable light by its objects , and its victims . In the colonies , the people cherished the idea that they were of the English race , and endeavoured to associate themselves with the mili- tary , the civil , and the literary ...
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... less aspiring . At every step he was met by some mor- tifying distinctions , which checked his presumption ; and though the laws made no difference between the subjects of the crown , whether born at home or abroad , the pride of the ...
... less aspiring . At every step he was met by some mor- tifying distinctions , which checked his presumption ; and though the laws made no difference between the subjects of the crown , whether born at home or abroad , the pride of the ...
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... less patriotism than other classes of their fellow - citi- zens , but their virtue was assailed by stronger temp- tations . Nor were they the only apostates ; for if there were sellers of interdicted merchandise , there must also have ...
... less patriotism than other classes of their fellow - citi- zens , but their virtue was assailed by stronger temp- tations . Nor were they the only apostates ; for if there were sellers of interdicted merchandise , there must also have ...
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... less for completing their quota of troops , putting their militia on a respectable foot- ing , & c . & c . , is too conspicuous not to cause the disagreeable animadversions I am obliged continu- ally to hear . However , I must drop the ...
... less for completing their quota of troops , putting their militia on a respectable foot- ing , & c . & c . , is too conspicuous not to cause the disagreeable animadversions I am obliged continu- ally to hear . However , I must drop the ...
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... less sum will not do , as much will be expended in the subsist- ence , and the expense of these special expresses is great . By report , some of the officers have had considerable success already , in recruiting in the whole about fifty ...
... less sum will not do , as much will be expended in the subsist- ence , and the expense of these special expresses is great . By report , some of the officers have had considerable success already , in recruiting in the whole about fifty ...
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Page 200 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Page 66 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted by or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present Confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Page 200 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents.
Page 55 - States; regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the States — provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Page 66 - ... shall take an oath, to be administered by one of the judges of the Supreme or Superior Court of the State where the cause shall be tried, "well and truly to hear and determine the matter in question, according to the best of his judgment, without favor, affection, or hope of reward:" provided also that no State shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States.
Page 201 - To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion, which a representative ought always to rejoice to hear; and which he ought always most seriously to consider. But authoritative instructions ; mandates issued, which the member is bound blindly and implicitly to obey, to vote and to argue for, though contrary to the clearest conviction of his judgment and conscience, — these are things utterly unknown to the laws of the land, and which arise...
Page 200 - ... live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication, with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention.
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