The History of Kentucky: Exhibiting an Account of the Modern Discovery; Settlement; Progressive Improvement; Civil and Military Transactions; and the Present State of the Country ... |
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... congress , & c . 360 his biography 16 Congress , as to posts , & c . 168 on Indian affairs 230 taken prisoner , escapes Boonesborough settled 99 resolutions as to Indians 314 Christian William Col. his death 228 besieged 59 Boone's ...
... congress , & c . 360 his biography 16 Congress , as to posts , & c . 168 on Indian affairs 230 taken prisoner , escapes Boonesborough settled 99 resolutions as to Indians 314 Christian William Col. his death 228 besieged 59 Boone's ...
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... congress. G Gazette occupied 76 Logan Benjamin comes to Ken- tucky , builds a fort , St. Asaphs 15 his biography moves his family , siege Girty Simon , his conduct his speech 132 Governor , his letter 376 389 H Leestown 12 Land law 23 ...
... congress. G Gazette occupied 76 Logan Benjamin comes to Ken- tucky , builds a fort , St. Asaphs 15 his biography moves his family , siege Girty Simon , his conduct his speech 132 Governor , his letter 376 389 H Leestown 12 Land law 23 ...
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... congress Population increased Price Benjamin killed Postoffice , none 161 Todd John and Col. Trigg pursue 158.366 President recommends the recep- Indians , and are defeated 136 168 Treaty with Great Britain , inexe- 193 cution , Indian ...
... congress Population increased Price Benjamin killed Postoffice , none 161 Todd John and Col. Trigg pursue 158.366 President recommends the recep- Indians , and are defeated 136 168 Treaty with Great Britain , inexe- 193 cution , Indian ...
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... Doctor Franklin ; already was there a party formed in congress , so powerful , and so under the man- agement of the same minister , the Count de Vergennes , that a vote of instructions to the American ministers in France , 156 HISTORY OF.
... Doctor Franklin ; already was there a party formed in congress , so powerful , and so under the man- agement of the same minister , the Count de Vergennes , that a vote of instructions to the American ministers in France , 156 HISTORY OF.
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... congress in this year ; a formal deed was made and executed by the Virginia representation , on behalf of that state ; and accepted by the United States in congress , in 1784 . Thus , while emperors , kings , and states , throneš ...
... congress in this year ; a formal deed was made and executed by the Virginia representation , on behalf of that state ; and accepted by the United States in congress , in 1784 . Thus , while emperors , kings , and states , throneš ...
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Page 411 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers or men in a public capaci•ty, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And in all indictments. for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court as in other cases.
Page 411 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 401 - Every order, resolution .or vote, to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary, except on a, question of adjournment, shall be presented to the governor, and before it shall take effect, be approved by him; or being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill,.
Page 412 - All courts shall be open, and every person 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 396 - The powers of the government of the State of Mississippi shall be divided into three distinct departments, and each of them confided to a separate body of magistracy, to wit: those which are legislative to one. those which are judicial to another, and those which are executive to another.
Page 410 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness...
Page 400 - Assembly, shall, during the term 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 412 - No person shall, for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of his life or limb, nor shall any man's property be taken or applied to public use without the consent of his representatives, and without just compensation being previously made to him.
Page 413 - The citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes by petition, address, or remonstrance.
Page 412 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.