Report of the Select Committee [on] the Memorial of the Democratic Members of the Legislature of Rhode Island: Requesting the House of Representatives to Institute an Inquiry Into the Fact of the Adoption of a Constitution by the People of R.I. in Dec. 1841 [etc.]1841 - 1070페이지 |
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... entitled to the right of suffrage . ( See testimony of John S. Harris , table of population , & c . , appendix No. 1. ) Thus were nearly three - fifths of the adult male citizens of that State deprived of the right of suffrage ( which ...
... entitled to the right of suffrage . ( See testimony of John S. Harris , table of population , & c . , appendix No. 1. ) Thus were nearly three - fifths of the adult male citizens of that State deprived of the right of suffrage ( which ...
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... entitled . ( See exhibit J a , in Luther's case , appendix No. 86. ) In accordance with this call , delegates were duly elected in the several towns and places in the State , with very few exceptions ; and , on the first Monday in ...
... entitled . ( See exhibit J a , in Luther's case , appendix No. 86. ) In accordance with this call , delegates were duly elected in the several towns and places in the State , with very few exceptions ; and , on the first Monday in ...
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... entitled under the charter to vote . 2d . Every white male citizen of the United States , of the age of 21 years , having resided one year in the State , and in the town or city in which he claims to vote six months , pre- ceding the ...
... entitled under the charter to vote . 2d . Every white male citizen of the United States , of the age of 21 years , having resided one year in the State , and in the town or city in which he claims to vote six months , pre- ceding the ...
20 페이지
... entitled to suf frage under it , and was by them rejected by the following vote : In favor of the constitution , 8,013 ; against it , 8,689 . Thus was the " landholders ' constitution " rejected by the people , by a majority of 676 ...
... entitled to suf frage under it , and was by them rejected by the following vote : In favor of the constitution , 8,013 ; against it , 8,689 . Thus was the " landholders ' constitution " rejected by the people , by a majority of 676 ...
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... entitled to the right of suffrage under its provisions . As before stated , of the 7,024 votes which were given for and against it , 6,973 were given in its favor . At the first election of Governor under its provisions , ( which was ...
... entitled to the right of suffrage under its provisions . As before stated , of the 7,024 votes which were given for and against it , 6,973 were given in its favor . At the first election of Governor under its provisions , ( which was ...
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adjourned adopted aforesaid county Allen appointed Arnold Assembly authority ballots Benjamin Benjamin F Bowen Bristol Brown called Charles charter government charter party Chepachet citizens city of Providence clerks colony committee convention county of Providence court Daniel David declared delegates Dorr duly duty election electors Elisha entitled establish exercise Fort Adams freehold freemen George George W Glocester Governor King Henry HENRY BOWEN hereby holden House of Representatives indictment Island and Providence James Jeremiah John Joseph justice legislature lieutenant governor Luther majority military militia Mowry Nathaniel Newport oath officers Olney Pawtucket peace people's constitution persons political Potter present President Providence county Providence Plantations qualified republican resolutions Resolved Rhode Island right of suffrage Samuel Secretary Senate session Smith South Kingstown Stephen thereof Thomas tion town or city town or ward troops United vote voters ward meetings Warren Whipple William H
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38 페이지 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
151 페이지 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.
47 페이지 - Representatives, and who shall have paid, by himself, or his parent, master, or guardian, any State or county tax, which shall, within two years next preceding such election, have been assessed upon him, in any town or district of this Commonwealth ; and also, every citizen who shall be by law exempted from taxation, and who shall be in all other respects qualified as above mentioned...
377 페이지 - That no freeman ought to be taken, imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, privileges, or franchises, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the law of the land, X.
137 페이지 - Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries, or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character ; he ought to obtain justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
90 페이지 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
148 페이지 - Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty; and in all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth when published with good motives and for justifiable ends, shall be a sufficient defense.
147 페이지 - Every person within this state ought to find a certain remedy in 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 denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
187 페이지 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
37 페이지 - ... a Government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the People, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior. It is essential to such a Government, that it be derived from the great body of the society, not from an inconsiderable proportion, or a favored class of it...