The Constitution of New Hampshire as Amended by the Constitutional Convention Held at Concord on the First Wednesday of December, A.D. 1876: With the Several Questions Involving the Amendments Proposed as Submitted by the Convention to the Vote of the People |
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... sheriff of the county in which said town or parish shall lie , thirty days at least before the first Wednesday of June , or to the secretary of the state at least twenty days before the said first Wednesday of June ; and the sheriff of ...
... sheriff of the county in which said town or parish shall lie , thirty days at least before the first Wednesday of June , or to the secretary of the state at least twenty days before the said first Wednesday of June ; and the sheriff of ...
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... sheriff , or such other sworn officer as the Senate may appoint , at least fourteen days previous to the time of trial ; and such citation being duly served and returned , the Senate may proceed in the hearing of the im- peachment ...
... sheriff , or such other sworn officer as the Senate may appoint , at least fourteen days previous to the time of trial ; and such citation being duly served and returned , the Senate may proceed in the hearing of the im- peachment ...
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... time hereafter in a hostile manner attempt or enterprise 1. The words " solicitors , all sheriffs , " stricken out . 2. The words " registers of probate " stricken out . the destruction , invasion , detriment , or annoyance of 16.
... time hereafter in a hostile manner attempt or enterprise 1. The words " solicitors , all sheriffs , " stricken out . 2. The words " registers of probate " stricken out . the destruction , invasion , detriment , or annoyance of 16.
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... sheriffs , and registers of deeds shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns in the several counties in the state , according to the method now practised and the laws of the state ; Provided nevertheless , the legislature ...
... sheriffs , and registers of deeds shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns in the several counties in the state , according to the method now practised and the laws of the state ; Provided nevertheless , the legislature ...
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... sheriff , register of deeds , —and never more than two offices of profit , which may be held by appointment of the Governor , or Governor and Council , or Senate and House of Representatives , or superior or inferior courts , military ...
... sheriff , register of deeds , —and never more than two offices of profit , which may be held by appointment of the Governor , or Governor and Council , or Senate and House of Representatives , or superior or inferior courts , military ...
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adjournment or prorogation advice of Council alterations and amendments amended constitution approve biennially BILL OF RIGHTS chosen civil clerk Commissary-General CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION County Treasurers defence district duty entitled to town fifty ratable polls freehold full power Governor and Council HAMPSHIRE hereafter hereby highest number hold their office holden House of Representatives hundred pounds hundred such inhabitants impeached joint ballot judges of probate justice laws legislature liberty Lord one thousand majority of votes manner meeting ment month of November number of votes peace person plantations and places power and authority president proposed protection Provided nevertheless qualified voters register of deeds registers of probate Resolved returned secretary selectmen Senate and House sheriff stricken T. J. SMITH take the sense thereof thousand eight hundred tion tive town privileges town-clerk town-meetings towns and unincorporated trial by jury vacancies vote for senators wards Wednesday of June word annually word March
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Page 2 - Provided notwithstanding, that the several towns, parishes, precincts, and other bodies politic, or religious societies, shall, at all times, have the exclusive right of electing their public teachers, and of contracting with them for their support and maintenance.
Page 5 - In time of peace, no soldier ought to be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner; and in time of war, such quarters ought not to be made but by the civil magistrate, in a manner ordained by the legislature.
Page 4 - Every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. All warrants, therefore, are contrary to this right., if the cause or foundation of them be not previously supported by oath or affirmation...
Page 4 - ... warrant to a civil officer, to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected persons, or to seize their property, be not accompanied with a special designation of the persons or objects of search, arrest, or seizure ; and no warrant ought to be issued but in cases, and with the formalities, prescribed by the laws.
Page 7 - And further, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said general court, from time to time to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions and instructions, either with penalties or without; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Page 14 - Their judgment, however, shall not extend further than to removal from office and disqualification to hold or ,enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit, under this Commonwealth: but the party, so convicted, shall be, nevertheless, liable to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to the laws of the land.
Page 3 - 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 5 - The freedom of deliberation, speech and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever.
Page 21 - All matters relating to the probate of wills and granting letters of administration shall be exercised by the judges of probate in such manner as the legislature have directed or may hereafter direct; and the judges of probate...
Page 12 - And to remove all doubts concerning the meaning of the word 'inhabitant' in this Constitution, every person shall be considered as an inhabitant, for the purpose of electing and being elected into any office, or place within this State, in that town, district or plantation, where he dwelleth, or hath his home.