Proceedings and Debates of the Virginia State Convention of 1829-1830: To which are Subjoined, the New Constitution of Virginia, and the Votes of the People, Страници 94–830S. Shepherd & Company, 1890 - 919 страници |
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... Look at their situation , Sir , and look at ours . Do we not see among them the richest and most prosperous States of the Union ? Has a single instance occurred of a Legislative invasion , by the poor , of the rights of the wealthy ...
... Look at their situation , Sir , and look at ours . Do we not see among them the richest and most prosperous States of the Union ? Has a single instance occurred of a Legislative invasion , by the poor , of the rights of the wealthy ...
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... look , now , at the results of the system of taxation . The average amount of a capitation tax in the region west of the mountains was twenty - five cents per head : in the Valley , forty - eight cents : putting these two divisions of ...
... look , now , at the results of the system of taxation . The average amount of a capitation tax in the region west of the mountains was twenty - five cents per head : in the Valley , forty - eight cents : putting these two divisions of ...
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... look , for any grant of power , or any principle which can bind us . conventional . Its source must be found beyond all civil society , prior to all social The right then , is not compact , and independent of its sanctions . We must look ...
... look , for any grant of power , or any principle which can bind us . conventional . Its source must be found beyond all civil society , prior to all social The right then , is not compact , and independent of its sanctions . We must look ...
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... look on as the greatest of men and the first of patriots . But the assertion of this right is only found in that part of the Constitution , called the Declaration of Rights , which as yet , although once re - enacted by ourselves , lies ...
... look on as the greatest of men and the first of patriots . But the assertion of this right is only found in that part of the Constitution , called the Declaration of Rights , which as yet , although once re - enacted by ourselves , lies ...
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... look at the census of 1790 , and the tabular statements since made , to enable you to discover how feeble would be the resistance you would shortly be able to make to such violence . You may there see , that a race is rising up with ...
... look at the census of 1790 , and the tabular statements since made , to enable you to discover how feeble would be the resistance you would shortly be able to make to such violence . You may there see , that a race is rising up with ...
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Страница 415 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Страница 198 - That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority...
Страница 458 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Страница 246 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Страница 198 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Страница 387 - That no free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue, and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
Страница 197 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
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Страница 198 - All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.