History of Ohio, Volume 2American Historical Society, Incorporated, 1925 - Biography |
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... 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 speaks of them as " men of vigorous mind and high ...
... 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 speaks of them as " men of vigorous mind and high ...
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... result of his attitude in the convention . THOMAS KIRKER Thomas Kirker was born in Ireland in 1760. At the age of nineteen years he came with his father's family to Lancaster County , Pennsylvania . After the death of his father he ...
... result of his attitude in the convention . THOMAS KIRKER Thomas Kirker was born in Ireland in 1760. At the age of nineteen years he came with his father's family to Lancaster County , Pennsylvania . After the death of his father he ...
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... result of this movement was the organization of the Ohio company at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston . This company appointed directors who chose Gen. Samuel H. Parsons to apply to Congress for the purchase of land . Later Manas ...
... result of this movement was the organization of the Ohio company at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston . This company appointed directors who chose Gen. Samuel H. Parsons to apply to Congress for the purchase of land . Later Manas ...
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... result of the vote on holding a constitutional convention is announced as follows : For the convention . . . . . Against the convention . Total vote cast .... .145,698 51,161 ..235,370 It will , therefore , be seen that 38,511 electors ...
... result of the vote on holding a constitutional convention is announced as follows : For the convention . . . . . Against the convention . Total vote cast .... .145,698 51,161 ..235,370 It will , therefore , be seen that 38,511 electors ...
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... result of the advent of railroads that were taking the place of the canals and curtailing their receipts , but chiefly because all unnoticed at the heart of our system of internal improvements the canker of the spoils system fed and ...
... result of the advent of railroads that were taking the place of the canals and curtailing their receipts , but chiefly because all unnoticed at the heart of our system of internal improvements the canker of the spoils system fed and ...
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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.