The Federal and State Constitutions: Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the States, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America, Volume 3Francis Newton Thorpe U.S. Government Printing Office, 1909 - Charters |
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Page 1278
... amount to such ratio , in that case one representative shall be added to that county having the largest residuum . SEC . 7. The house of representatives shall choose its speaker and other officers . SEC . 8. In all elections for ...
... amount to such ratio , in that case one representative shall be added to that county having the largest residuum . SEC . 7. The house of representatives shall choose its speaker and other officers . SEC . 8. In all elections for ...
Page 1280
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may be responsible . SEC . 28. No bill shall have the force of a law until on three several days it be read over in each house of the general assembly , and free ...
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may be responsible . SEC . 28. No bill shall have the force of a law until on three several days it be read over in each house of the general assembly , and free ...
Page 1296
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may have been responsible . SEC . 29. No bill shall have the force of a law until , on three several days , it be read over in each house of the general assembly , and ...
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may have been responsible . SEC . 29. No bill shall have the force of a law until , on three several days , it be read over in each house of the general assembly , and ...
Page 1321
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may have been responsible . SEC . 46. No bill shall be considered for final passage , unless the same has been reported by a Committee and printed for the use of the ...
... amount of such collection , and for all public moneys for which he may have been responsible . SEC . 46. No bill shall be considered for final passage , unless the same has been reported by a Committee and printed for the use of the ...
Page 1322
... amount to be recovered for injuries resulting in death , or for injuries to person or property . SEC . 55. No act , except general appropriation bills , shall become a law until ninety days after the adjournment of the session at which ...
... amount to be recovered for injuries resulting in death , or for injuries to person or property . SEC . 55. No act , except general appropriation bills , shall become a law until ninety days after the adjournment of the session at which ...
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adoption aforesaid amendments appointed ARTICLE assembly of Maryland attorney authority ballot Baltimore City Baton Rouge Board of Liquidation bonds citizen city of Baltimore civil clerk commonwealth compose consent constitution corporation Council court of appeals criminal debt declared District Court duties eighteen hundred entitled exceed executive Gorges his heires governor grant heires and assignes Heires and Successors hereafter hereby hold his office house of representatives hundred dollars impeachment inhabitants John Endecott judges judicial jurisdiction justice Kingdom of England lands legislature Letters Patents lieutenant-governor Louisiana manner ment Monday municipal number of votes ordinance parish of Orleans peace person prescribed by law provided by law Province qualified voters receive removal Representative District resided respective salary secretary senate session sheriff Sir Fardinando Gorges territory Theophilus Eaton therein thereof Thomas Hutchins thousand dollars tion town treasurer tyme United unless unto vacancy whatsoever William Bradford
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Page 1841 - ... enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which, we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 1317 - All courts shall be open and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial or delay.
Page 1841 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 1360 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities, of citizens of the United States ; and, in the mean time, they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.
Page 1756 - The credit of the State shall not in any manner be given, or loaned to, or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...
Page 1313 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 1579 - Any association or corporation, organized for the purpose, shall have the right to construct and operate a railroad between any points within this State, and to connect at the State line with railroads of other States. Every railroad company shall have the right with its road to intersect, connect with, or cross, any other railroad; and shall receive and transport each the other's passengers, tonnage, and cars, loaded or empty, without delay or discrimination.
Page 1889 - All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Page 1268 - 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 1312 - ... no man shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry, against his consent...