Rhode Island in the Continental Congress: With the Journal of the Convention that Adopted the Constitution. 1765-1790 |
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... same size , which seems to be rough minutes of some of the earlier debates , such as the writer of them , soon after they were taken , could have worked up into regular speeches by the help of his memory EDITOR'S PREFACE . V.
... same size , which seems to be rough minutes of some of the earlier debates , such as the writer of them , soon after they were taken , could have worked up into regular speeches by the help of his memory EDITOR'S PREFACE . V.
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... taken by Congress , October 10 , 1788 — Mr . Arnold at his post on that day - Correspondence between the Delegates in Congress and the Execu tive - Peleg Arnold , Jonathan J. Hazard , Thomas Holden and John Gard- ner chosen Delegates at ...
... taken by Congress , October 10 , 1788 — Mr . Arnold at his post on that day - Correspondence between the Delegates in Congress and the Execu tive - Peleg Arnold , Jonathan J. Hazard , Thomas Holden and John Gard- ner chosen Delegates at ...
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... taken the oath of office as aforesaid , it shall not be lawful for him to act as Gov- ernor of this Colony in any case whatever ; and that every act done by him in the pretended capacity of Governor shall be null and void in itself ...
... taken the oath of office as aforesaid , it shall not be lawful for him to act as Gov- ernor of this Colony in any case whatever ; and that every act done by him in the pretended capacity of Governor shall be null and void in itself ...
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... taken for the defending of the United Colonies against the attacks of our cruel and unnatu- ral enemies , measures for the security of the frontiers , the preservation of peace and friendship with the people of Canada and the Indian ...
... taken for the defending of the United Colonies against the attacks of our cruel and unnatu- ral enemies , measures for the security of the frontiers , the preservation of peace and friendship with the people of Canada and the Indian ...
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... taken from under buildings , than in any other way . I myself have set some leaches , and procured saltpetre of the best quality , from earth taken from under my barn , and am confident that the whole process may be completed in four ...
... taken from under buildings , than in any other way . I myself have set some leaches , and procured saltpetre of the best quality , from earth taken from under my barn , and am confident that the whole process may be completed in four ...
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Page 651 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 133 - America, agree to certain articles of confederation and perpetual union between the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. ... ARTICLE 1. The style of this confederacy shall be "The United States of America.
Page 652 - That in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation...
Page 612 - Resolved, That the first Wednesday in January next be the day for appointing electors in the several states, which, before the said day, shall have ratified the said constitution; that the first Wednesday in February next be the day for the electors to assemble In their respective states, and vote for a president; and that the first "Wednesday in March next be the time, and the present seat of congress the place, for commencing proceedings under the said constitution.
Page 584 - State is not, perhaps, to be expected; but each will, doubtless, consider, that had her interest alone been consulted, the consequences might have been particularly disagreeable or injurious to others; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe...
Page 584 - Constitution so framed, with the resolutions and letter concerning the same, to "be transmitted to the several Legislatures in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each State by the people thereof, in conformity to the resolves of the convention.
Page 650 - That there are certain natural rights of which men, when they form a social compact cannot deprive or divest their posterity, among which are the enjoyment of life • and liberty, with the means of acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 448 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Page 26 - But if once we are separated from our mother country what new form of government shall we adopt, or where shall we find another Britain to supply our loss ? Torn from the body, to which we are united by religion, liberty, laws, affections, relation, language and commerce, we must bleed at every vein.
Page 368 - St. Vincents, and the neighboring villages, who have professed themselves citizens of Virginia, shall have their possessions and titles confirmed to them, and be protected in the enjoyment of their rights and liberties.