The American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutions of the Several States Composing the Union |
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... months next preceding any election , shall be an elec- tor for governor , senators , and representatives , in the town or planta- tion where his residence is so established , and the elections shall be by written ballot . But persons in ...
... months next preceding any election , shall be an elec- tor for governor , senators , and representatives , in the town or planta- tion where his residence is so established , and the elections shall be by written ballot . But persons in ...
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... months next preceding the time of his election , shall have been , and during the period for which he is elected , shall continue to be , a resident in the town or district which he represents . 5. The meetings for the choice of ...
... months next preceding the time of his election , shall have been , and during the period for which he is elected , shall continue to be , a resident in the town or district which he represents . 5. The meetings for the choice of ...
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... month of September , to give in their votes on the question whether such amendment shall be made ; and if it shall appear that a majority of the inhabitants voting on the question are in favour of such amendment , it shall become a part ...
... month of September , to give in their votes on the question whether such amendment shall be made ; and if it shall appear that a majority of the inhabitants voting on the question are in favour of such amendment , it shall become a part ...
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... months ' notice , neglect or refuse to appoint its commissioners , the other may fill up the whole commission . " Seventh . All grants of lands , franchises , immunities , corporate or other rights , and all contracts for , or grants of ...
... months ' notice , neglect or refuse to appoint its commissioners , the other may fill up the whole commission . " Seventh . All grants of lands , franchises , immunities , corporate or other rights , and all contracts for , or grants of ...
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... month of May , ten days , at least , before the last Wednesday of that month . 6. The house of representatives shall be the grand inquest of this com- monwealth ; and all impeachments , made by them , shall be heard and tried by the ...
... month of May , ten days , at least , before the last Wednesday of that month . 6. The house of representatives shall be the grand inquest of this com- monwealth ; and all impeachments , made by them , shall be heard and tried by the ...
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