Speeches, Arguments, and Miscellaneous Papers of David Dudley Field, Volume 2D. Appleton, 1884 - Law |
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... Duty The Field Parks in Haddam • The De Lesseps Banquet 209 . 237 . 252 . 267 . 271 . 275 . 283 . 299 . 322 846 • 357 · 359 APPENDIX . River and Harbor Improvements Association for the Reform and Codification of the Law of Nations ...
... Duty The Field Parks in Haddam • The De Lesseps Banquet 209 . 237 . 252 . 267 . 271 . 275 . 283 . 299 . 322 846 • 357 · 359 APPENDIX . River and Harbor Improvements Association for the Reform and Codification of the Law of Nations ...
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... Nuisance Judicial Robes · A Short Reply to a Long Essay The Duty of the Lawyer to the Law PAGE • 408 • 411 • 414 • . 417 420 • 422 . 476 . 485 • 491 . 494 • . 503 PART III . ADDRESSES AND PAPERS ON POLITICAL QUESTIONS . iv CONTENTS .
... Nuisance Judicial Robes · A Short Reply to a Long Essay The Duty of the Lawyer to the Law PAGE • 408 • 411 • 414 • . 417 420 • 422 . 476 . 485 • 491 . 494 • . 503 PART III . ADDRESSES AND PAPERS ON POLITICAL QUESTIONS . iv CONTENTS .
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... duty to perform to Ameri- cans . It is time that the arrogance of Englishmen , now become almost habitual , were rebuked . Let us indeed be just ; let us appear just ; and let England and consequences take care of themselves . That we ...
... duty to perform to Ameri- cans . It is time that the arrogance of Englishmen , now become almost habitual , were rebuked . Let us indeed be just ; let us appear just ; and let England and consequences take care of themselves . That we ...
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... duty . You thus provide a new subject of discussion and agitation for all these Legislatures . In the border States ... duties to perform ; is there nothing 42 POLITICAL QUESTIONS .
... duty . You thus provide a new subject of discussion and agitation for all these Legislatures . In the border States ... duties to perform ; is there nothing 42 POLITICAL QUESTIONS .
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... duties of the office , those powers and duties shall devolve upon the Lieutenant - Governor for the residue of the term , or until the disability ceases . But when the Governor , with the consent of the General Assembly , is out of the ...
... duties of the office , those powers and duties shall devolve upon the Lieutenant - Governor for the residue of the term , or until the disability ceases . But when the Governor , with the consent of the General Assembly , is out of the ...
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Page 49 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale! In spite of rock and tempest roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee...
Page 194 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 194 - But we think the sound construction of the Constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist...
Page 361 - The Governments of the United States and Great Britain having not only desired, in entering into this convention, to accomplish a particular object, but also to establish a general principle, they hereby agree to extend their protection, by treaty stipulations, to any other practicable communications, whether by canal or railway, across the isthmus which connects North and South America...
Page 52 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States ; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning, nor while kept at any almshouse or other asylum at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Page 157 - The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic violence.
Page 285 - ... to establish a defence on the ground of insanity, it must be clearly proved that, at the time of the committing of the act, the party accused was labouring under such a defect of reason, from disease of the mind, as not to know the nature and quality of the act he was doing; or, if he did know it, that he did not know he was doing what was wrong.
Page 169 - to raise and support Armies" and "to provide and maintain a Navy.
Page 9 - It is agreed that any country that may be claimed by either party on the northwest coast of America, westward of the Stony Mountains, shall, together with its harbors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation of all rivers within the same, be free and open for the term of ten years from the date of the signature of the present convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers...
Page 69 - ... before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: " I do solemnly swear (or affirm...