Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State Convention, Assembled May 4th, 1853, to Revise and Amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Volume 2White & Potter, printers, 1853 - 2631 pages |
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... believe the time is far distant when a well organized militia will not be necessary to any government . Happy , indeed , will it be for every government in which more than an organized militia of citizen soldiers is not required to ...
... believe the time is far distant when a well organized militia will not be necessary to any government . Happy , indeed , will it be for every government in which more than an organized militia of citizen soldiers is not required to ...
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... believe that the militia should be carried out of the Commonwealth , when it is necessary , under the orders of the commander - in - chief , and when it is necessary in the service of the United States , that they shall be consolidated ...
... believe that the militia should be carried out of the Commonwealth , when it is necessary , under the orders of the commander - in - chief , and when it is necessary in the service of the United States , that they shall be consolidated ...
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... believe that the war spirit is wrong , and for that very reason , I say I was glad to hear him use such terms as he did . But I believe not only in faith but also in works ; and , although it may appear that I am now out of order , I ...
... believe that the war spirit is wrong , and for that very reason , I say I was glad to hear him use such terms as he did . But I believe not only in faith but also in works ; and , although it may appear that I am now out of order , I ...
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... believe it , although I have no doubt that the gentleman honestly cherishes the doubt to which he gave utterance . But , Sir , I don't believe Boston to be so craven . I know he can better speak of those who were born within three miles ...
... believe it , although I have no doubt that the gentleman honestly cherishes the doubt to which he gave utterance . But , Sir , I don't believe Boston to be so craven . I know he can better speak of those who were born within three miles ...
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... believe my state- ment , Mr. Chairman , I will read my authority . I read from a very interesting and able debate which occurred on this floor , on the nineteenth of May last . I read from the very able and inter- esting argument which ...
... believe my state- ment , Mr. Chairman , I will read my authority . I read from a very interesting and able debate which occurred on this floor , on the nineteenth of May last . I read from the very able and inter- esting argument which ...
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