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... surrounded by wild beasts , in the territory now comprising the State of Ohio . The mark of human genius is unquestionably written on his rude imple- ments . He had implanted in him the germ of that genius which in later years has ...
... surrounded by wild beasts , in the territory now comprising the State of Ohio . The mark of human genius is unquestionably written on his rude imple- ments . He had implanted in him the germ of that genius which in later years has ...
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... Surrounded as it is on every side by precipitous ravines it stands isolated , and is the Gibraltar of the Mound Builders . The walls follow the contour of the plateau , forming an inclosure about one mile long and a quarter of a mile ...
... Surrounded as it is on every side by precipitous ravines it stands isolated , and is the Gibraltar of the Mound Builders . The walls follow the contour of the plateau , forming an inclosure about one mile long and a quarter of a mile ...
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... surrounded by a ditch four feet deep and fifteen feet wide , out- side of which is a parapet four feet high with an opening directly in front of the center gateway in the south wall of the smaller fort . The earthworks at Newark , Ohio ...
... surrounded by a ditch four feet deep and fifteen feet wide , out- side of which is a parapet four feet high with an opening directly in front of the center gateway in the south wall of the smaller fort . The earthworks at Newark , Ohio ...
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... surrounded by slave hunters and officers with a posse of men . A desperate fight followed in which both slaves and officers were seriously injured , but at last the slaves were overpowered and dragged from the house . When the fight ...
... surrounded by slave hunters and officers with a posse of men . A desperate fight followed in which both slaves and officers were seriously injured , but at last the slaves were overpowered and dragged from the house . When the fight ...
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... surrounded , and two de- tachments of United States cavalry made their appearance , and the gunboats which had been watching on the river opened fire . The fight was brief , and Morgan left 700 of his men behind as prisoners of war ...
... surrounded , and two de- tachments of United States cavalry made their appearance , and the gunboats which had been watching on the river opened fire . The fight was brief , and Morgan left 700 of his men behind as prisoners of war ...
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Page 228 - In addition to the above limited power to contract debts, the State may contract debts to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or defend the State in war; but the money arising from the contracting of such debts shall be applied to the purpose for which it was raised, or to repay such debts, and to no other purpose whatever.
Page 201 - Legislature), unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury, and in any trial in any court whatever the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel as in civil actions.
Page 214 - ... become incapable of performing the duties of the office, the president of the senate shall act as governor until the vacancy is filled or the disability removed...
Page 200 - Religion, morality, and knowledge, however, being essential to good government, it shall be the duty of the general assembly to pass suitable laws to protect every religious denomination in the peaceable enjoyment of its own mode of public worship, and to encourage schools and the means of instruction.
Page 200 - All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship, against his consent; and no preference shall be given by law to any religious society, nor shall any interference with the rights of conscience be permitted.
Page 213 - The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the military and naval forces of the State (except when they shall be called into the service of the United States); and may call out the same to execute the laws, suppress insurrection, and repel invasion.
Page 230 - Of the members of the commission first appointed one shall hold office for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, one for the term of three years...
Page 202 - All courts shall be open, and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 209 - All laws, of a general nature, shall have a uniform operation throughout the state; nor, shall any act, except such as relates to public schools, be passed, to take effect upon the approval of any other authority than the General Assembly, except, as otherwise provided in this constitution.
Page 226 - The principal of all funds arising from the sale or other disposition of lands or other property granted or entrusted to this State for educational and religious purposes, shall forever be preserved inviolate and undiminished, and the income arising therefrom shall be faithfully applied to the specific objects of the original grants or appropriations.