History of Seneca County: Containing a Detailed Narrative of the Principal Events that Have Occurred Since Its First Settlement Down to the Present Time ; a History of the Indians that Formerly Resided Within Its Limits ; Geographical Descriptions, Early Customs, Biographical Sketches, &c., &c., with an Introd., Containing a Brief History of the State, from the Discovery of the Mississippi River Down to the Year 1817, to the Whole of which is Added an Appendix, Containing Tabular Views, &c |
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... passed the mouth of the Ohio ; nor did they stop till they had descended the river a thousand miles , to its confluence with the Arkansas ; and ascertained , as well from its general course as from the information of the Indians , that ...
... passed the mouth of the Ohio ; nor did they stop till they had descended the river a thousand miles , to its confluence with the Arkansas ; and ascertained , as well from its general course as from the information of the Indians , that ...
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... passed through Pittsburgh , on his way to the appointed place . He there prevailed upon Dr. Knight to accompany the detachment as surgeon , and having provided such medical stores as were likely to be useful on the expedition , he lost ...
... passed through Pittsburgh , on his way to the appointed place . He there prevailed upon Dr. Knight to accompany the detachment as surgeon , and having provided such medical stores as were likely to be useful on the expedition , he lost ...
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... passed . He then , in strong language , reprobated the conduct of the militia , in breaking their ranks and abandoning the wounded , but quickly returned to the subject of his son , and appeared deeply agitated at the uncertainty of his ...
... passed . He then , in strong language , reprobated the conduct of the militia , in breaking their ranks and abandoning the wounded , but quickly returned to the subject of his son , and appeared deeply agitated at the uncertainty of his ...
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... horseback , coming from San- dusky . He stopped for a few moments , and spoke to Crawford , then , passing to the rear of the party , addressed Knight— " Is this the doctor ? " inquired he with an insulting 22 INTRODUCTION .
... horseback , coming from San- dusky . He stopped for a few moments , and spoke to Crawford , then , passing to the rear of the party , addressed Knight— " Is this the doctor ? " inquired he with an insulting 22 INTRODUCTION .
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... passed at Marietta , the only American settlement north - west of the Ohio . In October , 1788 , John Cleves Symmes , in behalf of himself and his associates , contracted with Congress for the purchase of a million of acres of land ...
... passed at Marietta , the only American settlement north - west of the Ohio . In October , 1788 , John Cleves Symmes , in behalf of himself and his associates , contracted with Congress for the purchase of a million of acres of land ...
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Page 228 - Provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. ARTICLE VI. All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adoption of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution as under the Confederation.
Page 207 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent...
Page 233 - The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for president and vice president, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as vice...
Page 193 - Districts, as near as can be, into two classes : the seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first year, and of the second class at the expiration of the second year, so that one-half thereof, as near as possible, may be annually chosen forever thereafter.
Page 208 - That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath a right to be heard by himself and his counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof; to meet the witnesses face to face ; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor ; and in prosecutions by indictment or presentment, a speedy public trial, by an impartial jury of the county or district in which the offense shall have been committed...
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Page 195 - No senator or representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by elections by the people.
Page 208 - All courts shall be open; and every man, for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered, without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 195 - An accurate statement of the receipts and expenditures of the public moneys, shall be attached to and published with the laws at every regular session of the Legislature.
Page 192 - SEcTION 1. The legislative authority of this state shall be vested in a general assembly; which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives, both to be elected by the people.