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Page 7 - I know nothing that could, in this view, be said better, than " do unto others as ye would that others should do unto you...
Page 101 - California, party of the second part, Witnesseth that: Whereas, The said party of the second part...
Page 11 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Page 3 - States, which declares that the citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States.
Page 12 - Report of the Directors of the American Asylum at Hartford, for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb.
Page 11 - Government is instituted for the common good ; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men...
Page 44 - The writ of habeas corpus shall in no case extend to a prisoner in jail, unless where he is in custody under or by color of the authority of the United States...
Page 9 - Xth amendment the powers not delegated to the United States nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively or to the people.
Page 2 - ... arrival of such vessel , to apprehend such free negro or person of color, so arriving contrary to this Act, and to confine him or her closely in jail, until such vessel shall be hauled off from the wharf, and ready to proceed to sea. And that when said vessel is ready to sail, the captain of the said vessel shall be bound to carry away the said free negro or person of color, and to pay the expenses of his or her detention.

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