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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... regard to the amendment to the amendment , as proposed by the gen- tleman from the county of Philadelphia , ( Mr. Earle ) it seems to me to make the matter even worse than the amendment itself ; because the effect would be - although I ...
... regard to the amendment to the amendment , as proposed by the gen- tleman from the county of Philadelphia , ( Mr. Earle ) it seems to me to make the matter even worse than the amendment itself ; because the effect would be - although I ...
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... regard to its true intent and meaning . Gentlemen have imagined that I wish to throw open the press as a vehicle for slander . I do not wish any thing of the kind ; I am sure that nothing could be further from my intention . And , if ...
... regard to its true intent and meaning . Gentlemen have imagined that I wish to throw open the press as a vehicle for slander . I do not wish any thing of the kind ; I am sure that nothing could be further from my intention . And , if ...
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... regard to it , then it was a dead letter , for it was not enforced . He knew of no law under which an individual could be indicted for dis- turbing a meeting . He had never heard of an indictment of that charac- ter , although he had ...
... regard to it , then it was a dead letter , for it was not enforced . He knew of no law under which an individual could be indicted for dis- turbing a meeting . He had never heard of an indictment of that charac- ter , although he had ...
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... regard to their political and religious opinions , and to all other subjects on which they have a right to act for themselves ; so long , I say , as they conduct themselves towards each other in such a manner as not to give cause of ...
... regard to their political and religious opinions , and to all other subjects on which they have a right to act for themselves ; so long , I say , as they conduct themselves towards each other in such a manner as not to give cause of ...
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... regard to compensation for injuries sustained by mobs , may be repealed by the next . The security contemplated in this amendment is that which I think every man who pays taxes , who contributes his portion to the support of the ...
... regard to compensation for injuries sustained by mobs , may be repealed by the next . The security contemplated in this amendment is that which I think every man who pays taxes , who contributes his portion to the support of 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.