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... estab- lished by law for the justices of the supreme judicial court . And if it shall be found that any of the salaries afore- said , so established , are insufficient , they shall , from time to time , be enlarged , as the general ...
... estab- lished by law for the justices of the supreme judicial court . And if it shall be found that any of the salaries afore- said , so established , are insufficient , they shall , from time to time , be enlarged , as the general ...
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... estab . between and Falmouth , Mar. 19 , 1880 . July 16 , 1709 , Indian name , Pawmet , or Meeshawn . Boundary line between Truro and Wellfleet estab . Feb. 22 , 1837. See Provincetown . June 16 , 1763 , Indian name , Punonakanit ...
... estab . between and Falmouth , Mar. 19 , 1880 . July 16 , 1709 , Indian name , Pawmet , or Meeshawn . Boundary line between Truro and Wellfleet estab . Feb. 22 , 1837. See Provincetown . June 16 , 1763 , Indian name , Punonakanit ...
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... estab . Mar. 12 , 1847. Boston Corner ( 940 acres and 73 in- habitants ) ceded to State of New York , May 14 , 1853 . Mar. 14 , 1793 , From parts of Lanesborough , Windsor , Adams , and New Ash- ford . Part of New Ashford annexed to ...
... estab . Mar. 12 , 1847. Boston Corner ( 940 acres and 73 in- habitants ) ceded to State of New York , May 14 , 1853 . Mar. 14 , 1793 , From parts of Lanesborough , Windsor , Adams , and New Ash- ford . Part of New Ashford annexed to ...
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... estab . Feb. 6 , 1790. Parts of Sheffield annexed to Egremont , Feb. 22 , 1790 , and Feb. 16 , 1824 ; and part of Mount Washington , June 17 , 1817. Boundary line between it and Sheffield estab . 1869. See Mt. Washington . June 15 ...
... estab . Feb. 6 , 1790. Parts of Sheffield annexed to Egremont , Feb. 22 , 1790 , and Feb. 16 , 1824 ; and part of Mount Washington , June 17 , 1817. Boundary line between it and Sheffield estab . 1869. See Mt. Washington . June 15 ...
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... estab . Mar. 12 , 1847. See Egremont and Boston Corner . North Adams Otis Apr. 16 , 1878 , June 13 , 1810 , Pittsfield • Apr. 21 , 1761 , | Indian name. New Ashford · New Marlborough · Feb. 26 , 1781 , Incorp . as a District , Feb. 26 ...
... estab . Mar. 12 , 1847. See Egremont and Boston Corner . North Adams Otis Apr. 16 , 1878 , June 13 , 1810 , Pittsfield • Apr. 21 , 1761 , | Indian name. New Ashford · New Marlborough · Feb. 26 , 1781 , Incorp . as a District , Feb. 26 ...
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Page 50 - ... full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said general court, from time to time, to make, ordain and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes and ordinances, directions and instructions, either with penalties or without, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this Commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Page 41 - God, and for the support and maintenance of public protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality, in all cases where such provision shall not be made voluntarily.
Page 44 - And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Page 40 - And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping GOD in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession of sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship.
Page 92 - No person shall have the right to vote, or be eligible to office under the constitution of this commonwealth, who shall not be able to read the constitution in the English language, and write his name : provided, however, that the provisions of this amendment shall not apply to any person prevented by a physical disability from complying with its requisitions, nor to any person who now has the right to vote, nor to &ny persons who shall be sixty years of age or upwards at the time this amendment...
Page 42 - The people of this commonwealth have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, sovereign, and independent State, and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not, or may not hereafter be, by them expressly delegated to the United States of America, in Congress assembled.
Page 41 - ... the institution of the public worship of God, and of public instructions in piety, religion and morality; therefore, to promote their happiness, and to secure the good order and preservation of their government, the people of this Commonwealth have a right to invest their Legislature with power to authorize and require...
Page 73 - And the governor, lieutenant-governor, and councillors, shall make and subscribe the said declaration, in the presence of the two houses of assembly; and the senators and representatives, first elected under this constitution, before the president and five of the council of the former constitution ; and forever afterwards before the governor and council for the time being.] And...
Page 62 - ... agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution, and the laws of the land, and not otherwise. Provided, that the said governor shall not, at any time hereafter, by virtue of any power by this constitution granted, or hereafter to be granted to him by the legislature, transport any of the inhabitants of...
Page 41 - And every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably, and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law.] IV.