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... whole number of Representatives amounts to two hundred . Thirdly , That Congress do not exercise the powers vested in them by the fourth section of the first Article , but in cases when a State shall neglect or refuse to make the ...
... whole number of Representatives amounts to two hundred . Thirdly , That Congress do not exercise the powers vested in them by the fourth section of the first Article , but in cases when a State shall neglect or refuse to make the ...
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... was major , colonel , and had command of the first N. H. regiment . He was dis- tinguished for bravery and patriotism during the whole contest ; was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati , major - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES . 31.
... was major , colonel , and had command of the first N. H. regiment . He was dis- tinguished for bravery and patriotism during the whole contest ; was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati , major - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES . 31.
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... whole of the paragraphs under the head of Senate , be referred to the Committee ap- pointed on the motion respecting the number and proportion of Senators , and that they report on the whole under said head . Under the head , " HOUSE OF ...
... whole of the paragraphs under the head of Senate , be referred to the Committee ap- pointed on the motion respecting the number and proportion of Senators , and that they report on the whole under said head . Under the head , " HOUSE OF ...
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... whole was read and no debate ensued . Under the head , " CLERKS OF COURTS , " The paragraph was read and no debate thereon . Under the head , " DELEGATES TO CONGRESS , " The whole was read , and voted that it be expunged . Under the ...
... whole was read and no debate ensued . Under the head , " CLERKS OF COURTS , " The paragraph was read and no debate thereon . Under the head , " DELEGATES TO CONGRESS , " The whole was read , and voted that it be expunged . Under the ...
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... whole of the paragraph excepting the following words : " all writs issuing out of the Clerks office in any of the Courts of Law shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire . " [ P. 71. ] The 5th , 6th , 7th , 8th , 9th , & 10th ...
... whole of the paragraph excepting the following words : " all writs issuing out of the Clerks office in any of the Courts of Law shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire . " [ P. 71. ] The 5th , 6th , 7th , 8th , 9th , & 10th ...
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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.