 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
 | John Church Hamilton - United States - 1864 - 594 pages
...conversation, it is also stated, after Adams' alleged remark, "Hamilton paused, and said, ' Purge it of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would become an impracticable government ; as it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it is... | |
 | Christopher James Riethmüller - 1864 - 480 pages
...perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man." " Purge it of its corruption," replied Hamilton, "and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would become an impracticable government; as it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it is the... | |
 | Christopher James Riethmüller - 1864 - 516 pages
...perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man." " Purge it of its corruption;" replied Hamilton, "and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it would become an impracticable government; as it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it is the... | |
 | Martin Van Buren - Political parties - 1867 - 454 pages
...began on other matters, and by some circumstance was led to the British Constitution, on which Mr. Adams observed, — ; Purge that Constitution of its...popular branch equality of representation, and it would become the most perfect Constitution ever devised by the wit of man.' Hamilton paused and said, —... | |
 | Martin Van Buren - Political parties - 1867 - 466 pages
...began on other matters, and by some circumstance was led to the British Constitution, on which Mr. Adams observed, — ' Purge that Constitution of its...popular branch equality of representation, and it would become the most perfect Constitution ever devised by the wit of man.' Hamilton paused and said, —... | |
 | John Stevens Cabot Abbott - Presidents - 1867 - 510 pages
...1791, both Adams and Hamilton being present, Mr. Adams said, speaking of the British Constitution, " Purge that constitution of its corruption, and give...popular branch equality of representation, and it will be the most perfect constitution ever devised by the wit of man." Mr. Hamilton, after a moment's... | |
 | John Stevens Cabot Abbott - Politics, Practical - 1867 - 524 pages
...constitution ever devised by the wit of man." Mr. Hamilton, after a moment's pause, said, " Purge it of its corruption, and give to its popular branch equality of representation, and it will become an impracticable government. As it stands at present, with all its supposed defects, it... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - United States - 1868 - 750 pages
...retailed by him, in which Adams is related to have " observed," as to the British constitution, '• Purge that constitution of its corruption, and give to its popular branch eqnality of representation ; and it would be the most perfect constitution devised by the. made no... | |
 | Henry Stephens Randall - United States - 1871 - 704 pages
...began on other matters, and, by some circumstance, was led to the liritisli Constitution, on which Mr. Adams observed : ' Purge that Constitution of its corruption, and give to its popular brunch equality of representation, and it would be the most perfect Constitution ever devised by the... | |
 | Patrick Cudmore - Constitutional history - 1875 - 278 pages
...began on other matters, and by some circumstance, was led to the British constitution, on which Mr. Adams observed: Purge that constitution of its corruption,..."Purge it of its corruption, and give to its popular branches equality of representation, and it would become an impracticable government; as it stands... | |
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