A Memoir of Thomas Chittenden: The First Governor of Vermont; with a History of the Constitution During His Administrationauthor, 1849 - 222 halaman |
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... question to New York . By this decision , the Governor of New York considered that the grants which had been made by the Governor of New Hampshire were null and void , and he required the grantees under New Hampshire to surrender their ...
... question to New York . By this decision , the Governor of New York considered that the grants which had been made by the Governor of New Hampshire were null and void , and he required the grantees under New Hampshire to surrender their ...
Halaman 37
... question , vote or resolution , where one third of the mem- bers require it ; ( except when the votes are ta- ken by ballot ; ) and when the yeas and nays are so taken , every member shall have a right to THOMAS CHITTENDEN . 37.
... question , vote or resolution , where one third of the mem- bers require it ; ( except when the votes are ta- ken by ballot ; ) and when the yeas and nays are so taken , every member shall have a right to THOMAS CHITTENDEN . 37.
Halaman 67
... question whether a Convention should be called to amend it . In the year 1778 , the Legislature passed a like resolution , but these resolutions were not car- ried into effect , and in the year 1779 , they were rescinded , on the ...
... question whether a Convention should be called to amend it . In the year 1778 , the Legislature passed a like resolution , but these resolutions were not car- ried into effect , and in the year 1779 , they were rescinded , on the ...
Halaman 68
... were de- prived of the privilege of deciding the question , upon which the Council were divided . On the 21st of January , the Council , by a vote of 12 to 10 , made the following address to the people , 888 MEMOIR OF 68.
... were de- prived of the privilege of deciding the question , upon which the Council were divided . On the 21st of January , the Council , by a vote of 12 to 10 , made the following address to the people , 888 MEMOIR OF 68.
Halaman 72
... earth can de- prive you of it . We appeal to you , therefore , to decide the great question , whether Pennsylvania shall continue unhappy and distracted under her present constitution , or whether by calling a con- vention 72 MEMOIR OF.
... earth can de- prive you of it . We appeal to you , therefore , to decide the great question , whether Pennsylvania shall continue unhappy and distracted under her present constitution , or whether by calling a con- vention 72 MEMOIR OF.
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Halaman 29 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Halaman 76 - 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.
Halaman 28 - That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural inherent and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Halaman 154 - That in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, the ancient trial by jury is preferable to any other, and ought to be held sacred.
Halaman 31 - ... of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty ; nor can he be compelled to give evidence against himself; that no man be deprived of his liberty except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers.
Halaman 32 - That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state; and, as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be kept up; and that the military should be kept under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power.
Halaman 47 - A school or schools shall be established in each county by the legislature for the convenient instruction of youth, with such salaries to the masters paid by the public as may enable them to instruct youth at low prices: And all useful learning shall be duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.
Halaman 31 - That the people have a right to hold themselves, their houses, papers and possessions free from search or seizure, and therefore warrants, without oaths or affirmations first made, affording a sufficient foundation for them, and whereby any officer or messenger may be commanded or required to search suspected places, or to seize any person or persons, his or their property, not particularly described, are contrary to that right, and ought not to be granted.
Halaman 43 - That the person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Halaman 30 - That, in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty...