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Page 102
... the stage , where his labours were less lucrative , less set off by accessary
splendour , and far less certain of applause ; nor has the world reason to regret
his decision , since if ever he has soared into an elevated region of poetry - it is
here .
... the stage , where his labours were less lucrative , less set off by accessary
splendour , and far less certain of applause ; nor has the world reason to regret
his decision , since if ever he has soared into an elevated region of poetry - it is
here .
Page 105
The drama , too , received its impuise , and in less than forty years from its first
rude efforts , had attained , perhaps , its utmost point of excellence : had
advanced in that period from “ Gaminer Gurton ' s Needle ” and “ Gorboduc , ” to
the ...
The drama , too , received its impuise , and in less than forty years from its first
rude efforts , had attained , perhaps , its utmost point of excellence : had
advanced in that period from “ Gaminer Gurton ' s Needle ” and “ Gorboduc , ” to
the ...
Page 183
... and a State , on all questions of reserved sovereiguty , to provide for
themselves , or probably to be made the matters of a high arbitrament in an
assembly of not less solemnity and authority , than that which created the
Constitution itself .
... and a State , on all questions of reserved sovereiguty , to provide for
themselves , or probably to be made the matters of a high arbitrament in an
assembly of not less solemnity and authority , than that which created the
Constitution itself .
Page 283
Indeed , it would seem a matter of melancholy consolation that the outlets of life
are so numerous , and the gates of death so widely open , that we are likely to
reach our common goal , the grave , by some nearer and less lingering route ,
and ...
Indeed , it would seem a matter of melancholy consolation that the outlets of life
are so numerous , and the gates of death so widely open , that we are likely to
reach our common goal , the grave , by some nearer and less lingering route ,
and ...
Page 515
This would be unavoidable even with the utmost care ; but when we recollect that
many copyists would be less careful , and that not a few were totally ignorant of
the language of the work they were transcribing , we cannot fail to perceive that ...
This would be unavoidable even with the utmost care ; but when we recollect that
many copyists would be less careful , and that not a few were totally ignorant of
the language of the work they were transcribing , we cannot fail to perceive that ...
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Page 166 - That the government created by this compact was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers delegated to itself; since that would have made its discretion, and not the Constitution, the measure of its powers; but that, as in all other cases of compact among parties having no common judge, each party has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of infractions, as of the mode and measure of redress.
Page 164 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are the parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them...
Page 100 - I loved the man, and do honour his memory, on this side idolatry, as much as any. He was (indeed) honest, and of an open and free nature; had an excellent phantasy, brave notions, and gentle expressions...
Page 115 - O gentle sleep, Nature's soft nurse, how have I frighted thee, That thou no more wilt weigh my eyelids down, And steep my senses in forgetfulness...
Page 176 - ... limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact, as no further valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact ; and that in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining, within their respective limits, the authorities, rights,...
Page 165 - States are parties, as limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact; as no further valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact ; and that, in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the States, who are parties thereto, have the right and are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits the authorities,...
Page 440 - On the other hand, it is perfectly clear, that the sovereign powers vested in the state governments by their respective constitutions remained unaltered and unimpaired, except so far as they were granted to the government of the United States.
Page 169 - With whom do they repose this ultimate right of deciding on the powers of the government ? Sir, they have settled all this in the fullest manner.
Page 180 - That to this compact each State acceded as a State, and is an integral party, its co-States forming, as to itself, the other party : That the government created by this compact was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers delegated to itself; since that would have made its discretion, and not the Constitution, the measure of its powers...
Page 170 - Who made you a judge over another's servants ? To their own masters they stand or fall.