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" The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. But the constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory... "
Journal of the Constitutional Convention, of the State of Illinois: Convened ... - Page 452
by Illinois. Constitutional Convention - 1870 - 1022 pages
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A Life of Washington, Volume 2

James Kirke Paulding - 1835 - 294 pages
...to make and alter their constitutions of government ; but the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the...obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and right of the people to establish government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established...
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The Enemies of the Constitution Discovered: Or, An Inquiry Into the Origin ...

William Thomas - 1835 - 200 pages
...and to alter their constitutions of government. But the constitution which at any time exists, until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole...obligatory upon alL The very idea of the power and right of the peopie to establish government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established...
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Cobbett's Weekly Register, Volume 76

1832 - 426 pages
...once established it was the duty of every individual to obey it, Washington thus proceeded : — " All obstructions to the execution of the " laws, all...character, with " the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of tbe constituted authorities, are destructive...
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The Enemies of the Constitution Discovered: Or, An Inquiry Into the Origin ...

William Thomas - 1835 - 202 pages
...whole people, >M sacredly obligatory upon all. -7 he very idea of the power and right of the peo~ pie to establish government, presupposes the duty of every...established government. " All obstructions to the execution'of the laws,-aH combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the...
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The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American ..., Volume 2

John Marshall - 1836 - 500 pages
...to alter their constitutions of government. — But the constitution which at any time exists, until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole...character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberations and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive...
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Lives of the Presidents of the United States: With Biographical Notices of ...

Robert W. Lincoln - 1836 - 530 pages
...and to alter their constitutions of government. But the constitution which at any time exists, until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole...the power and the right of the people to establish a government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government." * * * *...
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The Political Grammar of the United States, Or, A Complete View of the ...

Edward Deering Mansfield - 1836 - 304 pages
...to alter their constitutions of government.—But the constitution which at any time exists, until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole...the power and the right of the people to establish a government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government. All obstructions...
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The Political Grammar of the United States, Or, A Complete View of the ...

Edward Deering Mansfield - 1836 - 304 pages
...to alter their constitutions of government.—But the constitution which at any time exists, until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole...the power and the right of the people to establish a government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government. However,...
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THE WRITINGS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, Volume 12

George Washington - 1837 - 620 pages
...make and to alter their Constitutions of Government But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the...character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive...
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The Life of George Washington; with Curious Anecdotes, Equally Honourable to ...

Mason Locke Weems - 1837 - 246 pages
...to make and alter their constitutions of government. But the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the...government, *' ALL obstructions to the execution of the hiws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with a real design to...
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