Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law, Volume 7, Issues 1-2Columbia University Press, 1896 - Social sciences |
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... complete control of constituent power . In spite of the circumstances amid which they were formed , the constitutions of the Revolution give abundant evidence of wise conservatism . Monarchy and anarchy were safely avoided , and in that ...
... complete control of constituent power . In spite of the circumstances amid which they were formed , the constitutions of the Revolution give abundant evidence of wise conservatism . Monarchy and anarchy were safely avoided , and in that ...
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... complete establishment of commonwealth government that the leaders aimed consistently during the few years of the distinctly transitional period . " The time of reorganization in Massachusetts is marked by a variety of clear ...
... complete establishment of commonwealth government that the leaders aimed consistently during the few years of the distinctly transitional period . " The time of reorganization in Massachusetts is marked by a variety of clear ...
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... complete disappearance of local participation in provincial politics . The complete political subordination of the pro- vincial population to a distant administration would result from the success of the ministerial purpose ; and the ...
... complete disappearance of local participation in provincial politics . The complete political subordination of the pro- vincial population to a distant administration would result from the success of the ministerial purpose ; and the ...
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... complete retention of what by some had been deemed a burden . The act of 1751 - '52 , chap . 15 , erects the district of Palmer , and grants full town I antagonism was not violent ; the loss of representation 25 ] 25 GOVERNMENT IN ...
... complete retention of what by some had been deemed a burden . The act of 1751 - '52 , chap . 15 , erects the district of Palmer , and grants full town I antagonism was not violent ; the loss of representation 25 ] 25 GOVERNMENT IN ...
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... Complete and definite directions were given by the towns to their representatives , and an adherence to those instruc- tions occasioned the first steps in the transition . Prompt and plain action by the towns was the most effective ...
... Complete and definite directions were given by the towns to their representatives , and an adherence to those instruc- tions occasioned the first steps in the transition . Prompt and plain action by the towns was the most effective ...
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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.