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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... tion , the President of the United States issued a letter to the Governor , then acting under the charter and laws , in which he undertakes to pre- scribe the mode of proceeding to amend the institutions of a State , and declares , in ...
... tion , the President of the United States issued a letter to the Governor , then acting under the charter and laws , in which he undertakes to pre- scribe the mode of proceeding to amend the institutions of a State , and declares , in ...
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... tion , to extend the enjoyment of the right of suffrage , received but seven voles . Thus it appears that , from 1797 to the movement of the people in 1841 , repeated efforts had been made by the advocates of free suffrage to procure of ...
... tion , to extend the enjoyment of the right of suffrage , received but seven voles . Thus it appears that , from 1797 to the movement of the people in 1841 , repeated efforts had been made by the advocates of free suffrage to procure of ...
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... tion rendered the proxy vote doubly susceptible of legal proof , and , in the estimation of the committee , an equally , if not more , solemn declaration of the will of the voter . According to the count of the committee , 14,001 cit ...
... tion rendered the proxy vote doubly susceptible of legal proof , and , in the estimation of the committee , an equally , if not more , solemn declaration of the will of the voter . According to the count of the committee , 14,001 cit ...
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... tion of strict and impartial justice . The committee will now cite another class of authorities -- being no other than the declarations of right in the constitutions of twenty of the sovereign States of the Union . They follow : " All ...
... tion of strict and impartial justice . The committee will now cite another class of authorities -- being no other than the declarations of right in the constitutions of twenty of the sovereign States of the Union . They follow : " All ...
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... tion district ten days as aforesaid , shall be entitled to vote , although they shall not have paid taxes . " - Constitution of Pennsylvania . I- “ And in such elections every free white male citizen of the age of twen- ty two years or ...
... tion district ten days as aforesaid , shall be entitled to vote , although they shall not have paid taxes . " - Constitution of Pennsylvania . I- “ And in such elections every free white male citizen of the age of twen- ty two years or ...
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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...