Report of the Select Committee [on] the Memorial of the Democratic Members of the Legislature of Rhode Island: Requesting the House of Representatives to Institute an Inquiry Into the Fact of the Adoption of a Constitution by the People of R.I. in Dec. 1841 [etc.]1841 - 1070 Seiten |
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... aforesaid , but such whom this Gen- eral Assembly expressly by their writing shull admit as freemen . " This was the first rule adopted by the charter government for the ex- clusion of the citizens of Rhode Island from all participation ...
... aforesaid , but such whom this Gen- eral Assembly expressly by their writing shull admit as freemen . " This was the first rule adopted by the charter government for the ex- clusion of the citizens of Rhode Island from all participation ...
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... aforesaid ; and that none shall have admission to vote for public officers or deputies , or enjoy any privilege of freemen till admitted by the Assembly as aforesaid , and their names recorded in the general records of this colony ...
... aforesaid ; and that none shall have admission to vote for public officers or deputies , or enjoy any privilege of freemen till admitted by the Assembly as aforesaid , and their names recorded in the general records of this colony ...
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... aforesaid , shall be en- titled to vote , after residing in the State six months : Provided , That white freemen , citizens of the United States , between the ages of twenty one and twenty - two years , and having resided in the State ...
... aforesaid , shall be en- titled to vote , after residing in the State six months : Provided , That white freemen , citizens of the United States , between the ages of twenty one and twenty - two years , and having resided in the State ...
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... aforesaid , who may be a resident of the State at the time of the signing of this constitution , shall have the right of voting as aforesaid ; but no such citizen or inhabitant shall be entitled to vote except in the district , county ...
... aforesaid , who may be a resident of the State at the time of the signing of this constitution , shall have the right of voting as aforesaid ; but no such citizen or inhabitant shall be entitled to vote except in the district , county ...
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... aforesaid , who , from sickness or other canses , may be unable to attend and vote in the town or ward meetings as sembled for voting upon said constitution , on the days aforesaid , is requested to write his name upon a ticket , and to ...
... aforesaid , who , from sickness or other canses , may be unable to attend and vote in the town or ward meetings as sembled for voting upon said constitution , on the days aforesaid , is requested to write his name upon a ticket , and to ...
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RHODE ISLAND--INTERFERENCE OF Edmond 1809-1882 Burke,United States Congress House Select C. Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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adjourned adopted aforesaid county Allen appointed Arnold Assembly authority ballots Benjamin Benjamin F Bowen Bristol Brown called Charles charter government charter party Chepachet citizens city of Providence clerks colony committee convention county of Providence court Daniel David declared delegates Dorr duly duty election electors Elisha entitled establish exercise Fort Adams freehold freemen George George W Glocester Governor King Henry HENRY BOWEN hereby holden House of Representatives indictment Island and Providence James Jeremiah John Joseph justice legislature lieutenant governor Luther majority military militia Mowry Nathaniel Newport oath officers Olney Pawtucket peace people's constitution persons political Potter present President Providence county Providence Plantations qualified republican resolutions Resolved Rhode Island right of suffrage Samuel Secretary Senate session Smith South Kingstown Stephen thereof Thomas tion town or city town or ward troops United vote voters ward meetings Warren Whipple William H
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 38 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Seite 151 - 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.
Seite 47 - Representatives, and who shall have paid, by himself, or his parent, master, or guardian, any State or county tax, which shall, within two years next preceding such election, have been assessed upon him, in any town or district of this Commonwealth ; and also, every citizen who shall be by law exempted from taxation, and who shall be in all other respects qualified as above mentioned...
Seite 377 - That no freeman ought to be taken, imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, privileges, or franchises, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the law of the land, X.
Seite 137 - Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries, or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character ; he ought to obtain justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Seite 90 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Seite 148 - 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.
Seite 147 - Every person within this state ought to find a certain remedy in 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 denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Seite 187 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
Seite 37 - ... a Government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the People, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior. It is essential to such a Government, that it be derived from the great body of the society, not from an inconsiderable proportion, or a favored class of it...