Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To Propose Amendments to the Constitution, Commenced ... at Harrisburg, on the Second Day of May, 1837, Volume 12Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1839 - Constitutional conventions |
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... adopted or rejected at the next general election for members of the legislature . Mr. FULLER moved that the convention proceed to the second reading and consideration of this resolution . Mr. SMYTH , of Centre , asked for the yeas and ...
... adopted or rejected at the next general election for members of the legislature . Mr. FULLER moved that the convention proceed to the second reading and consideration of this resolution . Mr. SMYTH , of Centre , asked for the yeas and ...
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... adopted in our constitution , a guaranty in relation to freedom of speech and of the press . We had some guaranties against disturbing the peace of public bodies ; but they could only be regarded as mere declarations of right , as they ...
... adopted in our constitution , a guaranty in relation to freedom of speech and of the press . We had some guaranties against disturbing the peace of public bodies ; but they could only be regarded as mere declarations of right , as they ...
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... adopted , would put an end to this kind of lawless violence . It would be found , generally , that mobs originate with , and are headed by , a few individuals - the greater part of the persons present being merely lookers on . Now , by ...
... adopted , would put an end to this kind of lawless violence . It would be found , generally , that mobs originate with , and are headed by , a few individuals - the greater part of the persons present being merely lookers on . Now , by ...
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... adopted in all communities , the liberty and property of individuals would be rendered much safer than is now the ... adopt the amendment . Mr. FLEMING , of Lycoming , remarked that , perhaps , no one had a He admitted that the rights ...
... adopted in all communities , the liberty and property of individuals would be rendered much safer than is now the ... adopt the amendment . Mr. FLEMING , of Lycoming , remarked that , perhaps , no one had a He admitted that the rights ...
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... adopted . By what process does he undertake to pronounce beforehand , whether it will be agreed to or not ? If he is thus capable of telling us in advance what propositions will be adopted and what rejected , we might as well , on the ...
... adopted . By what process does he undertake to pronounce beforehand , whether it will be agreed to or not ? If he is thus capable of telling us in advance what propositions will be adopted and what rejected , we might as well , on the ...
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Page 226 - 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.
Page 65 - Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 78 - ... a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the legislature voting thereon, such amendment or amendments shall become part of the constitution...
Page 40 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Page 78 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people...
Page 37 - Territory to which such person has fled, and produces a copy of an indictment found, or an affidavit made before a magistrate of any State or Territory, charging the person demanded with having committed treason, felony, or other crime, certified as authentic by the Governor or Chief Magistrate of the State or Territory from whence the person so charged has fled...
Page 4 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Page 37 - Whenever the executive authority of any state or territory demands any person as a fugitive from justice of the executive authority of any state or territory to which such person...
Page 78 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate or house of representatives ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses...
Page 22 - 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.