 Purge that constitution of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would be the most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man." Hamilton paused and said, "Purge it of its corruption, and give to its...  Aubert Dubayet: Or, The Two Sister Republics - Page 260by Charles Gayarré - 1882 - 479 pagesFull view - About this book
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...constitution was alluded to; and in regard to which he says—" Mr. Adams observed, ' Purge that constitution of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would be the most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man.' Hamilton paused, and observed, 4... | |
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...accurately the opinions of these two eminent men. ' Purge the British Constitution,' said Adams, ' of its corruption, , and give to its popular branch...ever devised by the ' wit of man.'' Hamilton paused upon this, and then said, ' Purge ' it of its corruption, and it would become an impracticable Go'... | |
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 | Francis Joseph Grund - Boston (Mass.) - 1839 - 360 pages
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