A Manual of American Ideas: Designed, 1st. For the Use of Schools. 2d. For the Instruction of Foreigners Seeking Naturalization. 3d. For the Use of Votersauthor, 1872 - 320 páginas |
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... exist ; of such ephemeral and trifling importance that they may scarcely be noticed in the brightness of the life - giving light behind them . SAN FRANCISCO , February 1st , 1872 . C. T. H. 2 * A TO TEACHERS . It is hoped that this ...
... exist ; of such ephemeral and trifling importance that they may scarcely be noticed in the brightness of the life - giving light behind them . SAN FRANCISCO , February 1st , 1872 . C. T. H. 2 * A TO TEACHERS . It is hoped that this ...
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... exist . Hunting and fishing were the principal means of living to the scattered tribes ; and when these failed , the deficiency was made good by a foray upon neighbors . Such invasions were , however , likely to be resisted ; hence the ...
... exist . Hunting and fishing were the principal means of living to the scattered tribes ; and when these failed , the deficiency was made good by a foray upon neighbors . Such invasions were , however , likely to be resisted ; hence the ...
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... change the form of government ? Does this form now exist ? Where ? 10. What is " Oligarchy " ? Where was it practiced ? What was its success ? Such were the governments of some of the old Grecian CHAP . 1 ] 23 INTRODUCTION .
... change the form of government ? Does this form now exist ? Where ? 10. What is " Oligarchy " ? Where was it practiced ? What was its success ? Such were the governments of some of the old Grecian CHAP . 1 ] 23 INTRODUCTION .
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... exist , and where ? Is it favorable to the rights of the people ? 12. What is Democracy ? practicable on a large scale ? Where was it used ? Where does it now exist ? Is it Why not ? But this form is practicable only in single towns and ...
... exist , and where ? Is it favorable to the rights of the people ? 12. What is Democracy ? practicable on a large scale ? Where was it used ? Where does it now exist ? Is it Why not ? But this form is practicable only in single towns and ...
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... exist ? 14. When did the Feudal System originate ? Describe it ? What were the powers of a King under that system ? What were the three principal means of supporting monarchy ? " " thrown the old Roman Empire , a principle 3 . CHAP . 2 ...
... exist ? 14. When did the Feudal System originate ? Describe it ? What were the powers of a King under that system ? What were the three principal means of supporting monarchy ? " " thrown the old Roman Empire , a principle 3 . CHAP . 2 ...
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Página 280 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 119 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Página 100 - In all criminal prosecutions for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted ; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Página 71 - Every subject of the commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Página 57 - ... whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Página 43 - That principle is that the sole end for which mankind are warranted individually or collectively in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number is self-protection ; that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm to others.
Página 296 - Humanity, with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate ! We know what Master laid thy keel, What Workman wrought thy ribs of steel, Who made each mast and sail and rope, What anvils rang, what hammers beat, In what a forge and what a heat Were shaped the anchors of thy hope.
Página 189 - Guid faith he mauna fa' that. For a' that, and a' that, Their dignities, and a' that ; The pith o' sense, and pride o' worth, Are higher rank than a that. Then let us pray that come it may, As come it will for a' that ; That sense and worth, o'er a' the earth, May bear the gree, and a' that. For a
Página 94 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Página 43 - The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.