The History of the Republic of Texas: From the Discovery of the Country to the Present Time; and the Cause of Her Separation from the Republic of MexicoSmith, Elder and Company, 1842 - 512 Seiten |
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... duties of his new appointment with such tact and alacrity , that in a few days he was enabled to leave the capital for San Antonio , where he found the Americans strongly intrenched . After the defeat of Elizondo before San Antonio ...
... duties of his new appointment with such tact and alacrity , that in a few days he was enabled to leave the capital for San Antonio , where he found the Americans strongly intrenched . After the defeat of Elizondo before San Antonio ...
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... duties of his office ; and a council , consisting of one half of the senate . This body was styled the council of go- vernment , to which the president referred all cases of extreme difficulty or importance , such as the proceedings of ...
... duties of his office ; and a council , consisting of one half of the senate . This body was styled the council of go- vernment , to which the president referred all cases of extreme difficulty or importance , such as the proceedings of ...
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... duties of the supreme , and at the same time to preside over the circuit and district courts . The first only took cognizance of public or state affairs . The circuit court was presided over by a judge and state solicitors , who were ...
... duties of the supreme , and at the same time to preside over the circuit and district courts . The first only took cognizance of public or state affairs . The circuit court was presided over by a judge and state solicitors , who were ...
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... duties ? Nay , has Texas ever borne any part of the expenses of sustaining the government , that protects her citizens , their lives , their liberty , and their property , either in legislation or in war ? " When have the people of ...
... duties ? Nay , has Texas ever borne any part of the expenses of sustaining the government , that protects her citizens , their lives , their liberty , and their property , either in legislation or in war ? " When have the people of ...
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... duties , ) not only from strangers , but also from the colonists . Immediately after the defeat of Garcia , Santa Anna returned to the city of Mexico in this month ( June ) . Congress having prepared the central con- stitution , it ...
... duties , ) not only from strangers , but also from the colonists . Immediately after the defeat of Garcia , Santa Anna returned to the city of Mexico in this month ( June ) . Congress having prepared the central con- stitution , it ...
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The History of the Republic of Texas, from the Discovery of the Country to ... Nicholas Doran Maillard Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2019 |
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Seite 462 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and 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 with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Seite 457 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.
Seite 463 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Seite 106 - I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. Victory or Death.
Seite 462 - ... 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 amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Seite 441 - Commonwealth, for the time being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all the military forces of the State, by sea and land ; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia...
Seite 442 - That either of the justices of the Supreme Court, or a judge of any district court of the United States, in addition to the authority already conferred by law, shall have power to grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases of...
Seite 452 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Seite 106 - If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. VICTORY OR DEATH.
Seite 455 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.