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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... navigation 262 Resolution against importation 351 an act 925 Retrospect 370 W Rich and poor 4.8 S Whitley William visits Kentucky 41 War with Spain , and France 3 Spotswood Gov. recommended conquest Surveyors sent to Kentucky Stewart ...
... navigation 262 Resolution against importation 351 an act 925 Retrospect 370 W Rich and poor 4.8 S Whitley William visits Kentucky 41 War with Spain , and France 3 Spotswood Gov. recommended conquest Surveyors sent to Kentucky Stewart ...
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... Pelasgians were bold navigators , and ven- tured to navigate from Iceland to the Azores and Senegal . The Azores , Madera , Canary and Capverd islands were thea united in one or more islands , called the Atlantic 20 ANCIENT ANNALS.
... Pelasgians were bold navigators , and ven- tured to navigate from Iceland to the Azores and Senegal . The Azores , Madera , Canary and Capverd islands were thea united in one or more islands , called the Atlantic 20 ANCIENT ANNALS.
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... navigation so great as these rapids — an object , it may be said , so sublime in itself— so singular and so momentous -- could but attract the atten- tion , and arrest the progress of those who voyaged on its sur- face . The approach to ...
... navigation so great as these rapids — an object , it may be said , so sublime in itself— so singular and so momentous -- could but attract the atten- tion , and arrest the progress of those who voyaged on its sur- face . The approach to ...
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... navigating spectators , on the other , was held out to them , the consoling prospect of relief and security . If the front aspect of the Ohio presented the falls , where the impetuous torrent of mighty waters , was met and broken , by ...
... navigating spectators , on the other , was held out to them , the consoling prospect of relief and security . If the front aspect of the Ohio presented the falls , where the impetuous torrent of mighty waters , was met and broken , by ...
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... navigation of the river Ohio , so far as the territory of the proposed state , or the territory which shall remain within the limits of this commonwealth lies thereon , shall be free and common to the citizens of the Uni- ted States ...
... navigation of the river Ohio , so far as the territory of the proposed state , or the territory which shall remain within the limits of this commonwealth lies thereon , shall be free and common to the citizens of the Uni- ted States ...
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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.