History of Ohio, Volume 2American Historical Society, Incorporated, 1925 - Biography |
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... land is found not only in the written statutes , but in the opinions and decisions of the courts as well . Between the legislative and executive departments the exchange of authority is more frequent and flagrant . The chief executive ...
... land is found not only in the written statutes , but in the opinions and decisions of the courts as well . Between the legislative and executive departments the exchange of authority is more frequent and flagrant . The chief executive ...
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... Land , Company and member of Congress . Ephraim and his brother Jervis were taken to Killingly , Connecticut , when they were both quite young , and were left there in the care of their grandparents . Ephraim grew up on a farm but did ...
... Land , Company and member of Congress . Ephraim and his brother Jervis were taken to Killingly , Connecticut , when they were both quite young , and were left there in the care of their grandparents . Ephraim grew up on a farm but did ...
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... land granted to Zane , where the " trace " crossed the Muskingum River and where the City of Zanesville now stands ; in 1799 moved with his wife from Wheeling to a comfort- able cabin on the site of Zanesville ; established a tavern ...
... land granted to Zane , where the " trace " crossed the Muskingum River and where the City of Zanesville now stands ; in 1799 moved with his wife from Wheeling to a comfort- able cabin on the site of Zanesville ; established a tavern ...
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... lands for his father . Here he spent much of his time locating and surveying claims for others . He made his first expedition into the Northwest Territory in 1788. He was appointed deputy land surveyor of Virginia military lands in 1790 ...
... lands for his father . Here he spent much of his time locating and surveying claims for others . He made his first expedition into the Northwest Territory in 1788. He was appointed deputy land surveyor of Virginia military lands in 1790 ...
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... land of his chosen home . He had faith in its future ; he planned well , and accomplished much . In a very special sense he was one of the founders of the State of Ohio . JEREMIAH MORROW Jeremiah Morrow was of Scotch - Irish ancestry ...
... land of his chosen home . He had faith in its future ; he planned well , and accomplished much . In a very special sense he was one of the founders of the State of Ohio . JEREMIAH MORROW Jeremiah Morrow was of Scotch - Irish ancestry ...
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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.