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Page ix
... peace , and determined the experiment in favour of Republican institutions and the right of self- government ; and , in his retirement , raised a warning voice against heresies in the construction of the na- tional compact , which , for ...
... peace , and determined the experiment in favour of Republican institutions and the right of self- government ; and , in his retirement , raised a warning voice against heresies in the construction of the na- tional compact , which , for ...
Page xiv
... peace . 3. Entering into any agreement or compact with another State , or with a foreign power . 4. Engaging in war , unless actually invaded , or in such imminent danger as will not ad- mit delay . 6. To the provisions for giving ...
... peace . 3. Entering into any agreement or compact with another State , or with a foreign power . 4. Engaging in war , unless actually invaded , or in such imminent danger as will not ad- mit delay . 6. To the provisions for giving ...
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... peace , as well as in war ; and one of the first acts of the commissioners , when they assembled , was a unani- mous resolution that a union of the colonies was ab- solutely necessary for their preservation . After re- jecting several ...
... peace , as well as in war ; and one of the first acts of the commissioners , when they assembled , was a unani- mous resolution that a union of the colonies was ab- solutely necessary for their preservation . After re- jecting several ...
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... peace , in respect to the Indian nations , were vested in the general council of the confederates , subject to the immediate negative of the president - general , and the ultimate approval of the crown . It was to possess the farther ...
... peace , in respect to the Indian nations , were vested in the general council of the confederates , subject to the immediate negative of the president - general , and the ultimate approval of the crown . It was to possess the farther ...
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... peace ; and authority to make unlimited requisitions of men and money , were ex- clusively vested in Congress ; and a compliance with these powers , when exercised by that body , was ren- dered obligatory upon the several states . But ...
... peace ; and authority to make unlimited requisitions of men and money , were ex- clusively vested in Congress ; and a compliance with these powers , when exercised by that body , was ren- dered obligatory upon the several states . But ...
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