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, 第 94-830 頁S. Shepherd & Company, 1890 - 919 頁 |
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第 19 頁
... argument . If we attempt to found arguments upon figures of speech , we shall ever be led astray . The figure used was this : it was said that a sculptor could not possibly know how to carve oue limb of a statue , till he first knew the ...
... argument . If we attempt to found arguments upon figures of speech , we shall ever be led astray . The figure used was this : it was said that a sculptor could not possibly know how to carve oue limb of a statue , till he first knew the ...
第 20 頁
... argument of the gentleman from Norfolk , though it is not his plan . Such a resolution would be in order , and it proves that we have still a subject to act on here , even if the Committees shall be appointed . So we may also give ...
... argument of the gentleman from Norfolk , though it is not his plan . Such a resolution would be in order , and it proves that we have still a subject to act on here , even if the Committees shall be appointed . So we may also give ...
第 30 頁
... argument for excluding others to whom no one of those reasons applies . It is said to be cxpedient , however , to ... argument ? That argument your memorialists will not now recapitulate ; they leave it to others to make the application ...
... argument for excluding others to whom no one of those reasons applies . It is said to be cxpedient , however , to ... argument ? That argument your memorialists will not now recapitulate ; they leave it to others to make the application ...
第 46 頁
... argument to sustain them . What I have to say , therefore , is rather by way of explanation than of argument : believing , as I do , that this will constitute their sufficient defence and best apology . I pray the Convention to ...
... argument to sustain them . What I have to say , therefore , is rather by way of explanation than of argument : believing , as I do , that this will constitute their sufficient defence and best apology . I pray the Convention to ...
第 48 頁
... argument on this subject . Let me suppose the question between A's right and B's to come up here , and you to be the umpires between them ; and then let me endeavour to ima- gine the argument in behalf of B , ( having fifty votes ...
... argument on this subject . Let me suppose the question between A's right and B's to come up here , and you to be the umpires between them ; and then let me endeavour to ima- gine the argument in behalf of B , ( having fifty votes ...
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第 415 頁 - 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.
第 198 頁 - That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority...
第 458 頁 - 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.
第 246 頁 - ... 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...
第 198 頁 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
第 387 頁 - 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.
第 197 頁 - 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.
第 385 頁 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free ; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage...
第 410 頁 - If it be true that all governments rest on opinion, it is no less true that the strength of opinion in each individual, and its practical influence on his conduct, depend much on the number which he supposes to have entertained the same opinion.
第 198 頁 - 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.