 An elective despotism was not the government we fought for, but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend...  Rule and Misrule of the English in America - Page 334de Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1851 - 379 pagesAffichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | James Madison, John Jay - 1818 - 882 pages
...founded on free principles, but in which the " powers of government should be so divided and ba" lanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no " one...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For •• this reason, that convention winch passed the ordi" nance of government, laid its foundation... | |
 | 1826 - 558 pages
...of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason that convention, which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | James Madison, John Jay - 1826 - 736 pages
...Venice. As " little will it avail us, that they are chosen by ourselves. An " elective dcqwtiim was not the government we fought for ; but " one which...effectually " checked, and restrained by the others. For this reason, that " convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid " its foundation... | |
 | Jared Sparks, James Russell Lowell, Edward Everett, Henry Cabot Lodge - 1826 - 538 pages
...of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason that convention, which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | 1827 - 552 pages
...free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could...effectually checked and restrained by the others.' Sir, whenever these principles shall cease to be respected by the councils of this country, I shall... | |
 | Robert Walsh - 1827 - 674 pages
...government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one should transcend their legal limits, without being effectually checked and restrained by the others." Mr. Jefferson produces instances in which, for want of such restraints, the legislature of Virginia... | |
 | William M. Holland - 1835 - 390 pages
...Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. 14* An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | William M. Holland - 1835 - 374 pages
...chosen by ourselves. 14* An elective despotism was not the government we fought for ; but one wnich should not only be founded on free principles, but...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this... | |
 | Pennsylvania. Constitutional Convention - 1837 - 812 pages
...of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the Government we fought for, but one which should...effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason, that Convention which passed the ordinance of Government, laid the foundation, on... | |
 | Thomas Chandler Haliburton - 1839 - 346 pages
...seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one. Let those who doubt it turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. An elective despotism is not...effectually checked and restrained by the others." Another author says, " Another and most important advantage arising from this ingredient is, the great... | |
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