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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... third class at the expiration of the sixth year , so that one - third may be chosen every second year ; and if vacancies happen , by resignation or otherwise , during the recess of the legislature of any state , the executive thereof ...
... third class at the expiration of the sixth year , so that one - third may be chosen every second year ; and if vacancies happen , by resignation or otherwise , during the recess of the legislature of any state , the executive thereof ...
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... THIRD . Legislative Power . § 1. The legislature shall convene on the first Wednesday of Janu- ary , annually , and shall have full power to make and establish all rea- sonable laws and regulations for the defence and benefit of the ...
... THIRD . Legislative Power . § 1. The legislature shall convene on the first Wednesday of Janu- ary , annually , and shall have full power to make and establish all rea- sonable laws and regulations for the defence and benefit of the ...
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... THIRD . Secretary . § 1. The secretary of state shall be chosen annually , at the first ses- sion of the legislature , by joint ballot of the senators and representatives in convention . 2. The records of the state shall be kept in the ...
... THIRD . Secretary . § 1. The secretary of state shall be chosen annually , at the first ses- sion of the legislature , by joint ballot of the senators and representatives in convention . 2. The records of the state shall be kept in the ...
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... third part thereof to the new state , and two- third parts thereof to this commonwealth . " Second . All the arms which have been received by this common- wealth from the United States , under the law of congress , entitled , An act ...
... third part thereof to the new state , and two- third parts thereof to this commonwealth . " Second . All the arms which have been received by this common- wealth from the United States , under the law of congress , entitled , An act ...
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... third to the said district ; and if , in the judgment of the said commissioners , the whole of said property , so held , as a fund and security , shall not be sufficient indemnification for the purpose , the said district shall be ...
... third to the said district ; and if , in the judgment of the said commissioners , the whole of said property , so held , as a fund and security , shall not be sufficient indemnification for the purpose , the said district shall be ...
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