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... charged by the persons who furnish these services and imposes many require- ments upon them in the interest of the comfort and con- venience of the public . The government cannot , however , deprive them of the right to earn a ...
... charged by the persons who furnish these services and imposes many require- ments upon them in the interest of the comfort and con- venience of the public . The government cannot , however , deprive them of the right to earn a ...
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... charges of this kind against the owners of private property , these charges are known as " special assessments . " If a per- son's property is increased in value because of some improve- ment undertaken by the government , it seems only ...
... charges of this kind against the owners of private property , these charges are known as " special assessments . " If a per- son's property is increased in value because of some improve- ment undertaken by the government , it seems only ...
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... of the children . In every city it is possible also to. UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA View of the " Lawn , " looking toward the library STUDENTS OF VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In charge of prize dairy. 50 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
... of the children . In every city it is possible also to. UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA View of the " Lawn , " looking toward the library STUDENTS OF VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In charge of prize dairy. 50 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
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... to move from one community to another , they are often. STUDENTS OF VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In charge of prize dairy cows HANDLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT WINCHESTER , VA . A RURAL. 52 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
... to move from one community to another , they are often. STUDENTS OF VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In charge of prize dairy cows HANDLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT WINCHESTER , VA . A RURAL. 52 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
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... charged . Sometimes , also , private companies , usually known as turnpike companies , were organized to con- struct and maintain roads . These companies went into this business for the purpose of making money . They invariably ...
... charged . Sometimes , also , private companies , usually known as turnpike companies , were organized to con- struct and maintain roads . These companies went into this business for the purpose of making money . They invariably ...
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Page 233 - Congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
Page 230 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation, or other direct tax, shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken.
Page 239 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the. purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. 3. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Page 227 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy, and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any. question, shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Page 232 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Page 258 - 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; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Page 228 - All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills.
Page 317 - 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 232 - United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for and which shall be established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Page 251 - I do solemnly swear that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich ; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent on me as , according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the Constitution and laws of the United States.