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... of senate ...... Judiciary system considered , & c ..... Report of sub - committee on amendments . Proposal to meet annually in October ... .. Reduction of representatives negatived .... Sixth article of Bill of viii GENERAL CONTENTS .
... of senate ...... Judiciary system considered , & c ..... Report of sub - committee on amendments . Proposal to meet annually in October ... .. Reduction of representatives negatived .... Sixth article of Bill of viii GENERAL CONTENTS .
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... considered and enjoyned as the Incumbent duty of each member of this Convention seasonably and punctually to attend in his place and not absent himself without leave . 24. That freedom of deliberation , speech and debate in the Conven ...
... considered and enjoyned as the Incumbent duty of each member of this Convention seasonably and punctually to attend in his place and not absent himself without leave . 24. That freedom of deliberation , speech and debate in the Conven ...
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... Considered ye 3d , 4th , 5th , 6th , and 7th Sections . Adjourned to 9 o'clock to - morrow morning . Saturday , Feb. 16th 1788 . The Convention met according to adjournment . Proceeded to the consideration of the 8th section of the 1st ...
... Considered ye 3d , 4th , 5th , 6th , and 7th Sections . Adjourned to 9 o'clock to - morrow morning . Saturday , Feb. 16th 1788 . The Convention met according to adjournment . Proceeded to the consideration of the 8th section of the 1st ...
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... considered was re- ceived and accepted . Motion was then made by Mr. Atherton , seconded by Mr. Parker , That this Convention ratify the proposed Constitu- tion , together with the amendments ; but that said Consti- tution do not ...
... considered was re- ceived and accepted . Motion was then made by Mr. Atherton , seconded by Mr. Parker , That this Convention ratify the proposed Constitu- tion , together with the amendments ; but that said Consti- tution do not ...
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... considered the Constitution for the United States of America , reported to Congress by the Convention of Delegates from the United States of America , and sub- mitted to us by a Resolution of the General Court of said State passed the ...
... considered the Constitution for the United States of America , reported to Congress by the Convention of Delegates from the United States of America , and sub- mitted to us by a Resolution of the General Court of said State passed the ...
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Page 162 - IT is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Page 176 - The freedom of deliberation, speech and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever.
Page 76 - A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
Page 120 - The senate shall be a court with full authority to hear and determine all impeachments made by the house of representatives, against any officer or officers of the commonwealth, for misconduct and mal-administration in their offices.
Page 73 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay ; conformably to the laws.
Page 114 - In all controversies concerning property, and in all suits between two or more persons, except in cases in which it has heretofore been otherways used and practised, the parties have a right to a trial by jury; and this method of procedure shall be held sacred, unless, in causes arising on the high seas, and such as relate to mariners...
Page 134 - Court is next at any time to convene, or any other cause happening whereby danger may arise to the health or lives of the members from their attendance, he may direct the session to be held at some other the most convenient place within the State.
Page 191 - The resolutions and advice of the council shall be recorded in a register, and signed by the members present; and this record may be called for at any time by either house of the legislature; and any member of the council may insert his opinion, contrary to the resolution of the majority.
Page 72 - 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 72 - Provided notwithstanding, that the several towns, parishes, precincts, and other bodies politic, or religious societies, shall, at all times, have the exclusive right of electing their public teachers, and of contracting with them for their support and maintenance.