Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law, Volume 7, Issues 1-2Columbia University Press, 1896 - Social sciences |
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... rights of town representation , 1 See Osgood , The Colonial Corporation . Cf. " Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Col- onies . " The first is : " The Colonies will be delivered from two Governments directly ...
... rights of town representation , 1 See Osgood , The Colonial Corporation . Cf. " Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Col- onies . " The first is : " The Colonies will be delivered from two Governments directly ...
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... rights are worth naming ; the charters of all the colonies are no more than blank paper . " Frothingham , Life of ... declaration of the Suffolk county convention that no obedi- 70 [ 70 FROM PROVINCIAL TO COMMONWEALTH.
... rights are worth naming ; the charters of all the colonies are no more than blank paper . " Frothingham , Life of ... declaration of the Suffolk county convention that no obedi- 70 [ 70 FROM PROVINCIAL TO COMMONWEALTH.
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the declaration of the Suffolk county convention that no obedi- ence was due to the late acts of parliament . The ... right put forward by parlia- ment should be ignored ; the charter of 1691 should be ad- hered to with great strictnesss ...
the declaration of the Suffolk county convention that no obedi- ence was due to the late acts of parliament . The ... right put forward by parlia- ment should be ignored ; the charter of 1691 should be ad- hered to with great strictnesss ...
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... declaration of rights , the statement of grievances , and the " association " were referred to a committee of seven , ' in- cluding the Warrens , Hawley , and Gerry . The committee thus appointed reported December 1 , but the report was ...
... declaration of rights , the statement of grievances , and the " association " were referred to a committee of seven , ' in- cluding the Warrens , Hawley , and Gerry . The committee thus appointed reported December 1 , but the report was ...
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... declaration of rights , the powers of the new delegation were stated as being to concert , direct , and order such further measures as shall to them appear to be best calculated for the recovery and establishment of American rights and ...
... declaration of rights , the powers of the new delegation were stated as being to concert , direct , and order such further measures as shall to them appear to be best calculated for the recovery and establishment of American rights and ...
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Page 249 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 250 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Page 263 - ... to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry and frugality, honesty and punctuality in their dealings ; sincerity, good humor, and all social affections, and generous sentiments among the people.
Page 255 - God, and for the support and maintenance of public protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality, in all cases where such provision shall not be made voluntarily.
Page 263 - College; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the legislature of this commonwealth from making such alterations in the government of the said university, as shall be conducive to its advantage, and the interest of the republic of letters, in as full a manner as might have been done by the legislature of the late Province of the Massachusetts Bay.
Page 189 - All contracts for the sale of shares of the capital stock of any corporation or association, on margin or to be delivered at a future day, shall be void, and any money paid on such contracts may be recovered by the party paying it by suit in any Court of competent jurisdiction.
Page 252 - THAT government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; and not for the particular emolument or advantage of any single man, family or...
Page 189 - In the county jail not exceeding one year, or both ; and all contracts made In violation of this section shall be considered gambling contracts, and shall be void.
Page 247 - The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of indi[viduals: it is a social compact, by which the whole people cove'nants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 237 - The department of legislation shall be formed by two branches, a Senate and House of Representatives : each of which shall have a negative on the other.