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 1Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1837 - Constitutional conventions |
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... desired that the books should be purchased and deposited in the Library during the session of the Convention for the use of the delegates . The question was then taken on the adoption of the resolution , and it was decided in the ...
... desired that the books should be purchased and deposited in the Library during the session of the Convention for the use of the delegates . The question was then taken on the adoption of the resolution , and it was decided in the ...
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... desired that the books should be purchased and deposited in the Library during the session of the Convention for the use of the delegates . The question was then taken on the adoption of the resolution , and it was decided in the ...
... desired that the books should be purchased and deposited in the Library during the session of the Convention for the use of the delegates . The question was then taken on the adoption of the resolution , and it was decided in the ...
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... desired then to know how much was received by each judicial officer , beyond the annual salary , so that when they come to act on the subject of the Judiciary , they might act under- standingly . There might be other allowances to these ...
... desired then to know how much was received by each judicial officer , beyond the annual salary , so that when they come to act on the subject of the Judiciary , they might act under- standingly . There might be other allowances to these ...
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... posed confiding the selection of the standing committees to the Convention ; and he did not think the presiding officer desired to have the selection left with him . He did not believe that the presiding 38 PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES .
... posed confiding the selection of the standing committees to the Convention ; and he did not think the presiding officer desired to have the selection left with him . He did not believe that the presiding 38 PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES .
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... desired this fact to go forth to the people that a combination did exist here among the opposition , and every fraction of it , which , out of doors , do not act in accordance with each other , but are as antipodes . The gentleman ( Mr ...
... desired this fact to go forth to the people that a combination did exist here among the opposition , and every fraction of it , which , out of doors , do not act in accordance with each other , but are as antipodes . The gentleman ( Mr ...
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Page 57 - 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 100 - 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...
Page 302 - 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.
Page 167 - Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the governor, and, before it shall take effect, be approved by him, or, being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
Page 158 - ... 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 amend-ment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 116 - And whereas the ministers of the gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to the service of God and the care of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their function...
Page 158 - Assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, and the yeas and nays taken thereon...
Page 391 - It will be no alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one. One hundred and seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one.
Page 101 - ... the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this State.
Page 167 - If any bill shall not be returned by the Governor within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law...