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... Convention , with con- sciences untroubled , called " the monarchic element " and " the aristo- cratic element " in our Constitution has since yielded somewhat to the pressure of democracy ; but in its essence it largely remains . Where ...
... Convention , with con- sciences untroubled , called " the monarchic element " and " the aristo- cratic element " in our Constitution has since yielded somewhat to the pressure of democracy ; but in its essence it largely remains . Where ...
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... Convention on the same day in the Virginia plan and in a plan drawn up by Charles Pinckney of South Caro- lina . VII Though Pinckney was already prominent , he was one of the three youngest men in the Convention ; and , finding that his ...
... Convention on the same day in the Virginia plan and in a plan drawn up by Charles Pinckney of South Caro- lina . VII Though Pinckney was already prominent , he was one of the three youngest men in the Convention ; and , finding that his ...
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... Convention . Washington was a great land- owner and Madison speculated in land to the extent of his resources ; but , though Beard does not raise the question , there cannot be the slightest doubt that the ventures of both were in line ...
... Convention . Washington was a great land- owner and Madison speculated in land to the extent of his resources ; but , though Beard does not raise the question , there cannot be the slightest doubt that the ventures of both were in line ...
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AN AIRHOLE IN HISTORY | 3 |
THE INWARD WASHINGTON | 29 |
THE REPUBLIC AND SALLY FAIRFAX | 51 |
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