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Page xiv
... interests of the Colony , • 95 35 Commissioners appointed to settle the vexed question of the King's Province , 96 Rhode Island's position in New England in re- gard to the other colonies , 96 Trouble with the Commissioners , · Charter ...
... interests of the Colony , • 95 35 Commissioners appointed to settle the vexed question of the King's Province , 96 Rhode Island's position in New England in re- gard to the other colonies , 96 Trouble with the Commissioners , · Charter ...
Page xvi
... Interests of trade fostered , . 117 118 118 119 • 119 Smuggling common , Charges made against the Colony by the ... interest of the Colony misun- derstood by England , 124 French privateer captured , 125 Further acts of the Assembly ...
... Interests of trade fostered , . 117 118 118 119 • 119 Smuggling common , Charges made against the Colony by the ... interest of the Colony misun- derstood by England , 124 French privateer captured , 125 Further acts of the Assembly ...
Page xix
... interest and mutual depend- ence gaining ground , Caution against fraudulent voting , Disaster to the French armada , 1746 . Close of the campaign , Accession of territory , - LOUISBURG Page . 162 162 163 163 : 165 164 165 165 166 166 ...
... interest and mutual depend- ence gaining ground , Caution against fraudulent voting , Disaster to the French armada , 1746 . Close of the campaign , Accession of territory , - LOUISBURG Page . 162 162 163 163 : 165 164 165 165 166 166 ...
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... INTEREST . Resumé of the progress of the Colony , 183 Reason for the enactment of the laws , Rhode Island's solution of the problem of self- 184 government and soul - liberty , 185 Encroachments of England on the liberties of the ...
... INTEREST . Resumé of the progress of the Colony , 183 Reason for the enactment of the laws , Rhode Island's solution of the problem of self- 184 government and soul - liberty , 185 Encroachments of England on the liberties of the ...
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... interests , Transit of Venus , 199 • 199 199 200 201 . 202 203 203 Armed resistance to England more openly talked of , . Scuttling of the sloop - of - war Liberty , Non - importation of tea agreed to . Prosperity of Newport , 1770 ...
... interests , Transit of Venus , 199 • 199 199 200 201 . 202 203 203 Armed resistance to England more openly talked of , . Scuttling of the sloop - of - war Liberty , Non - importation of tea agreed to . Prosperity of Newport , 1770 ...
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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...