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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... tution which may be defective - explaining such as may be thought not clearly expressed , and of ad- ding such as are necessary for the preservation of the rights and happiness of the people ; but the articles to be amended , and the ...
... tution which may be defective - explaining such as may be thought not clearly expressed , and of ad- ding such as are necessary for the preservation of the rights and happiness of the people ; but the articles to be amended , and the ...
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... tution very defective . It was such as the colo- nial government under which they had lived in- duced them to form . Under their colonial char- ter , the Governor had been appointed by the crown , who had a negative upon all acts of the ...
... tution very defective . It was such as the colo- nial government under which they had lived in- duced them to form . Under their colonial char- ter , the Governor had been appointed by the crown , who had a negative upon all acts of the ...
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... tution , at the time it was adopted , and an in- creasing dissatisfaction with it , during its continu- ance . In the year 1777 , the next year after the Constitution was adopted , the Legislature passed a resolution , referring to the ...
... tution , at the time it was adopted , and an in- creasing dissatisfaction with it , during its continu- ance . In the year 1777 , the next year after the Constitution was adopted , the Legislature passed a resolution , referring to the ...
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... tution which were formed by making some addi- tions to certain sections of the constitution of Pennsylvania . The reader has seen that the fra- mers of our Constitution took the first Constitu- tion of Pennsylvania as a model , and that ...
... tution which were formed by making some addi- tions to certain sections of the constitution of Pennsylvania . The reader has seen that the fra- mers of our Constitution took the first Constitu- tion of Pennsylvania as a model , and that ...
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... tution , governed by the principles of the natural law , were of course consistent , and did their work thoroughly by making the following addition to the section : Therefore , no male person , born in this coun- try , or brought from ...
... tution , governed by the principles of the natural law , were of course consistent , and did their work thoroughly by making the following addition to the section : Therefore , no male person , born in this coun- try , or brought from ...
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adopted agreeable alterations amend the Constitution appointed Assembly authority call a convention called to amend charter Chittenden civil government Colonies committee Commonwealth Congress considered Consti Constitution of Pennsylvania Constitution of Vermont Council of Censors court DANIEL CHIPMAN declaration duty enacted enemy entitled ernment established executive exercised Fasset fifty rateable frame of government freemen Governor and Council governor and provincial Green Mountain Boys habits Hampshire Grants hereafter House of Representatives hundred impeachments inhabitants Ira Allen judges justice land Legislature liberty majority manner meet ment minister mode of proceeding natural number of representatives organized party peace Penn persons present principles province provincial council rateable polls religious rendered representation respect sembly Senate septenary session settlement sovereign sovereignty stitution taxes tenary THOMAS CHITTENDEN tion tive town or parish tution vested vote whole William Penn
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Halaman 27 - 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 74 - 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 152 - 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 27 - ... on account of his religious sentiments or peculiar mode of religious worship...
Halaman 30 - 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 45 - 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 45 - Every person of good character, who comes to settle in this state, having first taken an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the same, may purchase, or by other just means acquire, hold and transfer land, or other real estate, and after one year's residence shall be deemed a free denizen thereof, and entitled to all...
Halaman 41 - The person of a debtor, where there is not a strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison, after delivering up „bona fide" all his estate real and personal for the use of his creditors, in such manner as shall be hereafter regulated by law. All prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offences, when the proof is evident or presumption great.
Halaman 28 - That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and therefore, is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection, and yield his personal service, when necessary, or an equivalent thereto...
Halaman 26 - That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienablc rights, among which are, the enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.