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... continued to govern them- selves by their old laws , and meet and deliberate as they had done before in their General Assem- bly . On It was in the midst of these dangers and dis- sensions that on the 19th of May , in the session of ...
... continued to govern them- selves by their old laws , and meet and deliberate as they had done before in their General Assem- bly . On It was in the midst of these dangers and dis- sensions that on the 19th of May , in the session of ...
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... continued to use it long after it had ceased to be current in colonies where the intercourse with Europe was more direct . Massachusetts had begun to coin silver in 1652 , but Rhode Island continued to accept wampum as a legal tender ...
... continued to use it long after it had ceased to be current in colonies where the intercourse with Europe was more direct . Massachusetts had begun to coin silver in 1652 , but Rhode Island continued to accept wampum as a legal tender ...
Page 83
... with the Pawtuxet River for boundary . That between Providence and Paw- tuxet was continued till 1712 and then settled by compromise . CHAPTER XII . DEATH OF SEVERAL OF THE MOST PROMINENT HISTORY OF RHODE ISLAND . 83.
... with the Pawtuxet River for boundary . That between Providence and Paw- tuxet was continued till 1712 and then settled by compromise . CHAPTER XII . DEATH OF SEVERAL OF THE MOST PROMINENT HISTORY OF RHODE ISLAND . 83.
Page 95
... continued to grow and prosper in obscurity . But when called upon to grant privileges she naturally began to examine into the nature of her rights , and inter- preted them not by the genius of the colonies , but by the commercial ...
... continued to grow and prosper in obscurity . But when called upon to grant privileges she naturally began to examine into the nature of her rights , and inter- preted them not by the genius of the colonies , but by the commercial ...
Page 103
... continued in office during the Governor's pleasure , and all laws that did not clash with the laws of England , were re- tained . The first was the only full meeting of this impotent board , which only met to confirm the resolves of an ...
... continued in office during the Governor's pleasure , and all laws that did not clash with the laws of England , were re- tained . The first was the only full meeting of this impotent board , which only met to confirm the resolves of an ...
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Page 321 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.
Page 305 - Every subject of the commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Page 292 - Colony; but that all and every person and persons may, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, freely and fully have and enjoy his and their own judgments and consciences, in matters of religious concernments...
Page 319 - Assembly, that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall...
Page 314 - The diffusion of knowledge, as well as of virtue, among the people, being essential to the preservation of their rights and liberties., it shall be the duty of the general assembly to promote public schools, and to adopt all means which they may deem necessary and proper to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education.
Page 309 - Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause; and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free state.
Page 319 - Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty; and in all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth when published with good motives and for justifiable ends, shall be a sufficient defense.
Page 294 - Company, and their successors; and from time to time, to make, ordain, constitute or repeal, such laws, statutes, orders and ordinances, forms and ceremonies of government and magistracy, as to them shall seem meet, for the good and welfare of the said Company...