Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Constitutional Convention of the State of Nevada: Assembled at Carson City, July 4, 1864, to Form a Constitution and State Government |
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... means necessarily be deemed to have been settled by the decisions which the Supreme Court of California may have ... mean the Constitution adopted by the last Convention - is well adapted to meet the wants of the people of this Territory ...
... means necessarily be deemed to have been settled by the decisions which the Supreme Court of California may have ... mean the Constitution adopted by the last Convention - is well adapted to meet the wants of the people of this Territory ...
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... means the promotion of intellectual , scientific , moral , and agricultural improvement . It shall provide for the election by the people ( at such time as the judiciary may be elected ) of a Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction ...
... means the promotion of intellectual , scientific , moral , and agricultural improvement . It shall provide for the election by the people ( at such time as the judiciary may be elected ) of a Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction ...
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... mean ? Clearly that it is due to the Federal Government in the exercise of its constitutional powers . Gentlemen surely do not mean to say that our allegiance is due to the Federal Government in the exercise of un- constitutional powers ...
... mean ? Clearly that it is due to the Federal Government in the exercise of its constitutional powers . Gentlemen surely do not mean to say that our allegiance is due to the Federal Government in the exercise of un- constitutional powers ...
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... mean merely that you submit to that law of the United States , but that you owe service to the United States , as in feudal times the vassals and serfs owed allegiance and ser- vice to the liege lord . That is what it means . And the ...
... mean merely that you submit to that law of the United States , but that you owe service to the United States , as in feudal times the vassals and serfs owed allegiance and ser- vice to the liege lord . That is what it means . And the ...
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... mean , to let those who are to come after us understand what we mean when we say " the paramount allegiance of every citizen is due to the Federal Govern- ment . " Of course it is not due to unconstitu- tional acts of Congress , but ...
... mean , to let those who are to come after us understand what we mean when we say " the paramount allegiance of every citizen is due to the Federal Govern- ment . " Of course it is not due to unconstitu- tional acts of Congress , but ...
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Page 32 - Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 63 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right ; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 60 - No person shall be subject to be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense ; nor shall he be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law ; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
Page v - Territory, so long as such rights shall remain unextinguished by treaty between the United States and such Indians, or to include any territory which, by treaty with any Indian tribe, is not, without the consent of said tribe, to be included within the territorial limits or jurisdiction of any State or Territory...
Page 194 - ... and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 408 - Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the State. All property in this State shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to be ascertained as directed by law ; but Assessors and Collectors of town, county and State taxes, shall be elected by the qualified electors of the district, county, or town in which the property taxed for State, county or town purposes, is situated.
Page 52 - All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.
Page vii - The governor shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative council, appoint all officers not herein otherwise provided for; and in the first instance the governor alone may appoint all said officers, who shall hold their offices until the end of the first session of the legislative assembly...
Page 24 - All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty ; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
Page 26 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.