History of Ohio, Volume 2American Historical Society, Incorporated, 1925 - Biography |
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... delegates , with Edward Tiffin in the chair , proceeded with their work . These serious and enthusiastic statesmen ... delegate to offer amendments . Debate was often spirited and at times acrimonious , but what was said is not a mat ...
... delegates , with Edward Tiffin in the chair , proceeded with their work . These serious and enthusiastic statesmen ... delegate to offer amendments . Debate was often spirited and at times acrimonious , but what was said is not a mat ...
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... delegates is more fully considered in the chapter devoted to the anti - slavery move- ment in Ohio . It is sufficient here to know that the various proposals submitted on this subject were discussed with warmth and bitterness . The ...
... delegates is more fully considered in the chapter devoted to the anti - slavery move- ment in Ohio . It is sufficient here to know that the various proposals submitted on this subject were discussed with warmth and bitterness . The ...
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... delegates to the convention were quick to deny any intention to favor the introduc- tion of slavery is good evidence that there was no demand for it among the electors . The third article of the constitution of 1802 , establishing the ...
... delegates to the convention were quick to deny any intention to favor the introduc- tion of slavery is good evidence that there was no demand for it among the electors . The third article of the constitution of 1802 , establishing the ...
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... delegates after two - thirds of the General Assembly had voted in favor of submitting the proposition to call such convention and it had been approved by a majority of the people voting for representatives at the next general election ...
... delegates after two - thirds of the General Assembly had voted in favor of submitting the proposition to call such convention and it had been approved by a majority of the people voting for representatives at the next general election ...
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... delegates to this constitutional con- vention : " The result of the choice was highly creditable to the intelli- gence of the inhabitants , as with but few exceptions the most intelligent men of the counties were selected . " He further ...
... delegates to this constitutional con- vention : " The result of the choice was highly creditable to the intelli- gence of the inhabitants , as with but few exceptions the most intelligent men of the counties were selected . " He further ...
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Page 130 - President pro tempore of the senate shall act as Governor until the vacancy is filled, or the disability removed; and if the President of the Senate, for any of the above causes, shall...
Page 236 - An act concerning aliens," is contrary to the Constitution, one amendment to which has provided that "no person shall be deprived of liberty without due process of law...
Page 230 - Resolved, that the several States composing the United States of America, are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to their general government; but that by compact under the style and title of a Constitution for the United States...
Page 118 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
Page 338 - And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman?
Page 119 - In any trial, in any court, the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel, to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof...
Page 144 - Whenever two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly shall think it necessary to call a Convention to revise, amend or change this Constitution, they shall recommend to the electors to vote, at the next election for...
Page 295 - I have another objection, and that is that it is unjust that I should suffer such a penalty. Had I interfered in the manner which I admit, and which I admit has been fairly proved...
Page 120 - ... be submitted to the electors of the state for their approval or rejection, the secretary of state shall submit to the electors of the state for their approval or rejection such...
Page 120 - This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people ; and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people.