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The alternative then is presented, either that their exclusion by force has been rightful, or that the military department has been guilty of a gross usurpation.
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Jacobs presents a critical examination of military authority and its legitimacy in territorial matters.
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The platform announced three cardinal principles: first, the most stringent regulation of the liquor traffic; second, America for Americans; and thirdly, the curtailment of public expenses and the cutting-down of salaries.
A Delegate, in order to wisely and intelligently, as well as promptly, discharge his duties, ought to be a lawyer, and well acquainted especially with the land-laws of the United States and other laws pertaining to Territories.
The exclusion of the territorial laws since the date of the convention has been open, manifest, and palpable, and I believe rightful.
The absurdity of this thing appears when we consider that we have a great abundance of hides, which are sold for a mere song, and are received back in manufactured articles.
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