The History of Polk County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., Biographical Sketches of Its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Polk County, Constitution of Iowa, Miscellaneous Matters, &c., &c |
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... October , 1779 , Congress , by a vote of eight States to three , and one being divided , passed the following : " WHEREAS , The appropriation of vacant lands by the several States , during the continuance of the war , will , in the ...
... October , 1779 , Congress , by a vote of eight States to three , and one being divided , passed the following : " WHEREAS , The appropriation of vacant lands by the several States , during the continuance of the war , will , in the ...
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... October 10th , 1780 , which fixed the extent of each State at not less than one hundred nor more than one hundred and fifty miles square , or as near thereto as circumstances might admit . So the subject was again taken up in 1786 , and ...
... October 10th , 1780 , which fixed the extent of each State at not less than one hundred nor more than one hundred and fifty miles square , or as near thereto as circumstances might admit . So the subject was again taken up in 1786 , and ...
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... October 1 , 1800 , be- tween France and Spain , the latter had reserved the right of preference in case France should cede this territory to another power ; but here again France could not afford to wait . The treaty was concluded and ...
... October 1 , 1800 , be- tween France and Spain , the latter had reserved the right of preference in case France should cede this territory to another power ; but here again France could not afford to wait . The treaty was concluded and ...
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... October 1 , 1800. On the 30th of April , 1803 , France ceded it to the United States in consideration of receiving $ 11,250,000 , and the liquidation of certain claims held by citi- zens of the United States against France , which ...
... October 1 , 1800. On the 30th of April , 1803 , France ceded it to the United States in consideration of receiving $ 11,250,000 , and the liquidation of certain claims held by citi- zens of the United States against France , which ...
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... October 31 , 1803 , a temporary government was authorized by Con- gress for the newly acquired territory . 6. October 1 , 1804 , it was included in the " District of Louisiana , " and placed under the jurisdiction of the Territorial ...
... October 31 , 1803 , a temporary government was authorized by Con- gress for the newly acquired territory . 6. October 1 , 1804 , it was included in the " District of Louisiana , " and placed under the jurisdiction of the Territorial ...
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Page 23 - Provided, however, and it is further understood and declared that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it - expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two states in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.
Page 210 - Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Alden, 2nd, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses the day and year above written.
Page 22 - It is hereby ordained and declared by the authority aforesaid that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Page 23 - And whenever any of the said States shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such State shall be admitted by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original States, in all respects whatever ; and shall be at liberty to form a permanent constitution and State government...
Page 234 - No county, city, township, school district or other municipal corporation, shall be allowed to become indebted in any manner or for any purpose to an amount, including existing indebtedness, in the aggregate exceeding five per centum on the value of the taxable property therein, to be ascertained by the last assessment for State and county taxes, previous to the incurring of such indebtedness.
Page 233 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Page 222 - 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.
Page 22 - The inhabitants of the said territory shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature; and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law.
Page 23 - The legislatures of those districts, or new states, shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the Unite'd States in Congress assem-bled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers. No tax shall be imposed on lands the property of the United States; and in no case shall non-resident proprietors be taxed higher than residents.
Page 23 - There shall be formed in the said Territory not less than three nor more than five States; and the boundaries of the States, as soon as Virginia shall alter her act of cession and consent to the same...