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... ratified and confirmed unto them , the said president and fellows of Harvard College , and to their successors , and to their officers and servants , respectively , forever . II . And whereas there have been at sundry times , by divers ...
... ratified and confirmed unto them , the said president and fellows of Harvard College , and to their successors , and to their officers and servants , respectively , forever . II . And whereas there have been at sundry times , by divers ...
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... ratified by a majority of the qualified voters , voting thereon , at meetings legally warned and holden for that purpose , they shall be- come part of the constitution of this commonwealth . ] ment of politi- Further provi- Art . X. The ...
... ratified by a majority of the qualified voters , voting thereon , at meetings legally warned and holden for that purpose , they shall be- come part of the constitution of this commonwealth . ] ment of politi- Further provi- Art . X. The ...
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... ratified and adopted as an amendment of the constitution ; and the governor , lieutenant - governor , councillors , senators , representatives , and all other state officers , who are annually chosen , and who shall be chosen for the ...
... ratified and adopted as an amendment of the constitution ; and the governor , lieutenant - governor , councillors , senators , representatives , and all other state officers , who are annually chosen , and who shall be chosen for the ...
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... ratified and adopted cise of religion . April 9 , 1821 , the following article of amendment , sub - ment shall not mitted by the constitutional convention , was ratified and be the subject adopted November 6 , 1917. ) ARTICLE XVIII ...
... ratified and adopted cise of religion . April 9 , 1821 , the following article of amendment , sub - ment shall not mitted by the constitutional convention , was ratified and be the subject adopted November 6 , 1917. ) ARTICLE XVIII ...
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... ratification and adop- tion by the people . Art . XLVII . The maintenance and distribution at rea- manner of dis- sonable rates , during time of war , public exigency , emer- gency or distress , of a sufficient supply of food and other ...
... ratification and adop- tion by the people . Art . XLVII . The maintenance and distribution at rea- manner of dis- sonable rates , during time of war , public exigency , emer- gency or distress , of a sufficient supply of food and other ...
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Page 6 - ... no part of the property of any individual can, with justice, be taken from him, or applied to public uses, without his own consent, or that of the representative body of the people.
Page 127 - ... 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 3 - The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals; it is a social compact by which the whole people covenants with each citizen and each citizen with the whole people that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 115 - 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 4 - We, therefore, the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of the great Legislator of the universe, in affording us, in the course of His providence, an opportunity, deliberately and peaceably, without fraud, violence, or surprise, of entering into an original, explicit, and solemn compact with each other; and of forming a new constitution of civil government, for ourselves and posterity; and devoutly imploring His direction in so interesting a design, do agree...
Page 8 - A FREQUENT recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry, and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government...
Page 149 - All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, used and approved in the Province, Colony or State of Massachusetts Bay, and usually practised on in the courts of law, shall still remain and be in full force, until altered or repealed by the legislature; such parts only excepted as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this constitution.
Page 115 - No subject shall be held to answer for any crimes or offence, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse, or furnish evidence against himself. And every subject shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be favorable to him; to meet the witnesses against him face to face, and to be fully heard in his defence by himself, or his counsel, at his election.
Page 30 - ... 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 116 - 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...