Word: possession
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...affirmative argued that the power of the Senate to confirm nominations implies the right to obtain information about them. The Senate, which has a share in the appointing power, must necessarily possess a share in the power of removal. One power implies the other, and documents concerning removal should be submitted to the Senate. The name "private documents" cannot be applied to documents which relate in any way to the execution of the powers of government. Many precedents were cited where the Senate had obtained papers from the President. It was claimed inconsistent that Cleveland, avowedly the Civil Service Reform...
...corruption, scepticism and philosophic indifference, the college itself is waxing in greatness year by year. Borne by the impulse of her own audacity, Harvard is on a tidal wave of success. From the present chaos of change there bids fair to be evolved something that America does not possess - a great university. - Cincinnati Telegram...
...examination, is in reality deprived of one hour's time while expected to cover the same work required in a three hour examination. Two examinations of ninety minutes, or one examination of one hour and another lasting two hours would accomplish the work more equally, while the plan would possess all the recommendations which are urged in defence of two examinations instead...
...what is commonly called the "field work," and the advantage of the intimate association with an instructor, are by no means small. And when the real pleasure and profit that are derived from the vigorous walks across country are taken into account, courses in Natural History seem to possess an attraction that does not belong to the courses in other departments. It is enough for us to say that we believe that an afternoon spent in the experiences of a N. H. excursion, is profitably and pleasantly spent...
...latter causes must be attributed the dash and vigor of his fighting. But this attribute did not exist alone. Nor can one say that the southern volunteer did not possess perseverance and patience under hardship. The long marches, short battles and wonderful retreats showed his abilities in this line in Stonewall Jackson's brilliant campaigns...