The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America, Volume 3Francis Newton Thorpe U.S. Government Printing Office, 1909 - Charters |
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Page 1264
... passing the act aforesaid , should be formed into a new state : And whereas a convention of delegates , chosen by the people of the said district of Kentucky , have petitioned Congress to consent that . on the first day of June , one ...
... passing the act aforesaid , should be formed into a new state : And whereas a convention of delegates , chosen by the people of the said district of Kentucky , have petitioned Congress to consent that . on the first day of June , one ...
Page 1267
... pass the bill , it shall be sent with the objections to the other house , by which likewise it shall be reconsidered , and , if approved by two - thirds of that house , it shall be a law . But in such cases the votes of both houses ...
... pass the bill , it shall be sent with the objections to the other house , by which likewise it shall be reconsidered , and , if approved by two - thirds of that house , it shall be a law . But in such cases the votes of both houses ...
Page 1270
... pass an act or acts to regulate the mode of proceedings in such cases , or to take away entirely the original jurisdiction hereby given to the said court in such cases . 5. In all other cases the supreme court shall have appellate juris ...
... pass an act or acts to regulate the mode of proceedings in such cases , or to take away entirely the original jurisdiction hereby given to the said court in such cases . 5. In all other cases the supreme court shall have appellate juris ...
Page 1272
... pass laws for the emanci- pation of slaves without the consent of their owners , previous to such emancipation , and a full equivalent in money for the slaves so emanci pated . They shall have no power to prevent emigrants to this State ...
... pass laws for the emanci- pation of slaves without the consent of their owners , previous to such emancipation , and a full equivalent in money for the slaves so emanci pated . They shall have no power to prevent emigrants to this State ...
Page 1273
... pass such laws as may be necessary to oblige the owners of slaves to treat them with humanity , to provide for them necessary clothing and provision , to abstain from all injuries to them extending to life or limb , and in case of their ...
... pass such laws as may be necessary to oblige the owners of slaves to treat them with humanity , to provide for them necessary clothing and provision , to abstain from all injuries to them extending to life or limb , and in case of their ...
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Page 1909 - The- body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 1861 - ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 1909 - ALL men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property ; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Page 1861 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 1740 - The credit of the State shall not in any manner be given, or loaned to, or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...
Page 1653 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence ; and, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Page 1318 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 1274 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.