The American Theory of Government Considered With Reference to the Present Cirsi
The American Theory of Government Considered With Reference to the Present Cirsi
Peter H Peter Hardeman Burnett
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In the mean time, the States, as well as other parties, must act. Upon their own construction. "When, therefore, a new and diffi- cult question involving State rights comes up, the States are prone to decide in their own favor ; and having once committed * " The act of Feb. 28, 1'795, (1 Statutes at Large, 421, ) which confers power on the President to call forth the militia in certain exigencies, is a constitutional law, and the President is the exclusive and final judge whether the exigency h...as arisen. " — (12 Wieaton, 19. ) 38 CAUSES OF THE CKISIS. themselves, the pride of sovereignty and the impulses of passion, will make them adhere with obstinacy to their ojDinions ; and although the controversy may be peacefully settled, the angry conflict between the two jurisdictions leaves its sting behind. It is also true, that individuals may have very great confidence in their own construction of the Constitution, especially where their interests, passions, or prejudices are concerned ; but this pride of opinion is not so great as it is in sovereignties ; and in- dividuals have not that power which resides in States.
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