 They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted, and on this very account would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted; for why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?  Delta Chi Quarterly - 205. lappuse1906Pilnskats - Par šo grāmatu
 | Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay - 1817 - 570 lapas
...granted ; and on this very account, would afford a colourable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done, which...not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed ? I will not contend that such a provision would confer a regulating power;... | |
 | James Madison, John Jay - 1818 - 882 lapas
...granted ; and on this very account, would afford a colourable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done, which...not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed ? I will not contend that such a provision would confer a regulating power... | |
 | Joseph Story - 1833 - 800 lapas
...account might afford a colourable pretext to claim more than was granted.3 For why (it might be asked) declare, that things shall not be done, which there is no power to do? Why, for instance, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given, by which restrictions... | |
 | Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay - 1837 - 516 lapas
...granted ; and on this very account, would afford a colourable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do ? Why, lor instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power... | |
 | 1838 - 514 lapas
...granted ; and, on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. Why, for instance, should it be said that the liberty...not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed : It is evident that it would furnish to men disposed to usurp, a plausible... | |
 | Cassius Marcellus Clay - 1848 - 550 lapas
...the matter to the serious consideration of those clothed with the judicial power of this republic. " For why declare that things shall not be done, which there is na power to do ? The truth is, after all the declamation we have heard, that the Constitution is itself,... | |
 | William B. Victor - 1859 - 254 lapas
...granted, and on this very account would afford a colorable pretext, to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which...not be restrained, when no power is given, by which the restriction may be imposed ? I will not contend that such a provision would confer a regulating... | |
 | Henry Barton Dawson - 1863 - 770 lapas
...granted ; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which...not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed ? I will not contend that such a provision would confer a regulating power;... | |
 | Nathan Howard (Jr.) - 1863 - 606 lapas
...therefore congress may exercise it. But the answer, in the language of General Hamilton, is plain. " Why declare that things shall not be done, which there...instance, should it be said that the liberty of the press should not be restrained, when no power is given to which restrictions may be imposed." (JVo. 84 of... | |
 | 1864 - 786 lapas
...granted ; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which...not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed ? I will not contend that such a provision would confer a regulating power... | |
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