Introduction to the Science of Government: And Compend of Constitutional and Statutory Law ; Comprehending a General View of the Government of the United States ; with Practical Observations on the Duties of Citizens ; Adapted to Purposes of Instruction in Families and Schools |
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But as the importation of slaves was authorized by the constitution until 1808 , no
law prohibiting their importation , could be passed by congress , to take effect
before that time . By the law of March , 1807 , it was prohibited under severe ...
But as the importation of slaves was authorized by the constitution until 1808 , no
law prohibiting their importation , could be passed by congress , to take effect
before that time . By the law of March , 1807 , it was prohibited under severe ...
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By this rule of strict . et construction , a large proportion of the laws now in
operaW tion , would be unconstitutional and void ; and “ he power hde to make
all laws necessary and proper to carry into effect the powers vested by the
constitution in ...
By this rule of strict . et construction , a large proportion of the laws now in
operaW tion , would be unconstitutional and void ; and “ he power hde to make
all laws necessary and proper to carry into effect the powers vested by the
constitution in ...
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Without this power , a constitution could not be carried into effect ; and yet , to vest
the power of interpreting and applying the laws , together with the power of
making and executing them , in a single man or body of men , would constitute an
...
Without this power , a constitution could not be carried into effect ; and yet , to vest
the power of interpreting and applying the laws , together with the power of
making and executing them , in a single man or body of men , would constitute an
...
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when perpetrated without any design to effect death , by a person engaged in the
com . mission of a felony ; and ( 4 . ) tions be commenced ? How are cases
removed to the court of eomamon pleas ? What crimes are punisbable with death
in ...
when perpetrated without any design to effect death , by a person engaged in the
com . mission of a felony ; and ( 4 . ) tions be commenced ? How are cases
removed to the court of eomamon pleas ? What crimes are punisbable with death
in ...
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Manslaughter in the first degree , consists in killing a human being , without a
design to effect death , by the act of another engaged in perpetrating , or
attempting to perpetrate a crime or misdemeanor not amounting to felony ; or in
assisting ...
Manslaughter in the first degree , consists in killing a human being , without a
design to effect death , by the act of another engaged in perpetrating , or
attempting to perpetrate a crime or misdemeanor not amounting to felony ; or in
assisting ...
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Seite 77 - It is at. all times difficult to draw with precision the line between those rights which must be surrendered and those which may be reserved ; and on the present, occasion this difficulty was increased by a difference among the several states as to their situation, extent, habits, and particular interests.
Seite 245 - 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 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 78 - American — the consolidation of our Union — in which is involved our prosperity, felicity, safety, perhaps our national existence. This important consideration, seriously and deeply impressed on our minds, led each State in the convention to be less rigid on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected...
Seite 65 - To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; To establish post offices and post roads...
Seite 54 - STEPHEN HOPKINS, WILLIAM ELLERY. Connecticut. ROGER SHERMAN, SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, OLIVER WOLCOTT. New York. WILLIAM FLOYD, PHILIP LIVINGSTON, FRANCIS LEWIS, LEWIS MORRIS. New Jersey. RICHARD STOCKTON, JOHN WITHERSPOON, FRANCIS HOPKINSON, JOHN HART, ABRAHAM CLARK. Pennsylvania. ROBERT MORRIS, BENJAMIN RUSH, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, JOHN MORTON, GEORGE CLYMER, JAMES SMITH, GEORGE TAYLOR, JAMES WILSON, GEORGE Ross.
Seite 235 - Sheriffs shall hold no other office, and be ineligible for the next three years after the termination of their offices. They may be required by law, to renew their security, from time to time ! and in default of giving such new security, their offices shall be deemed vacant. But the county shall never be made responsible for the acts of the Sheriff.
Seite 77 - The friends of our country have long seen and desired that the power of making war, peace, and treaties, that of levying money and regulating commerce, and the correspondent executive and judicial authorities, should be fully and effectually vested in the General Government of the Union...
Seite 71 - President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. ARTICLE III Section 1. The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good...
Seite 245 - 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 241 - No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime (except in cases of impeachment, and in cases of militia when in actual service; and the land and naval forces in time of war, or which this State may keep with the consent of Congress in time of peace; and in cases of petit larceny, under the regulation of the Legislature), unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury...