Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To Propose Amendments to the Constitution, Commenced ... at Harrisburg, on the Second Day of May, 1837, Band 1Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1837 |
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... Convention. PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE CONVENTION HELD AT HARRISBURG . TUESDAY , MAY 2 , 1837 . A quorum of delegates having assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives , in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of ...
... Convention. PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE CONVENTION HELD AT HARRISBURG . TUESDAY , MAY 2 , 1837 . A quorum of delegates having assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives , in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of ...
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... Convention. sentatives be adopted for the government of the meeting , until otherwise ordered ; which was decided in the negative . Mr. DORAN , of Philadelphia , moved that the election for President be by ballot . Mr. STEVENS , of Adams ...
... Convention. sentatives be adopted for the government of the meeting , until otherwise ordered ; which was decided in the negative . Mr. DORAN , of Philadelphia , moved that the election for President be by ballot . Mr. STEVENS , of Adams ...
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... Convention , a copy of the proceedings relative to calling the Conventions of seven- teen hundred and seventy - six and seventeen hundred and ninety : Provided , The cost of each copy shall not exceed one dollar and fifty cents , and ...
... Convention , a copy of the proceedings relative to calling the Conventions of seven- teen hundred and seventy - six and seventeen hundred and ninety : Provided , The cost of each copy shall not exceed one dollar and fifty cents , and ...
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... Convention then proceeded to the election , when , on counting the votes , there appeared , for GEORGE W. HAMMERSLY 55 - Samuel A. GIL- MORE 48 - JOSEPH WILLIAMS 28 . There being no election , the Convention proceeded to a second ballot ...
... Convention then proceeded to the election , when , on counting the votes , there appeared , for GEORGE W. HAMMERSLY 55 - Samuel A. GIL- MORE 48 - JOSEPH WILLIAMS 28 . There being no election , the Convention proceeded to a second ballot ...
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... Convention , and to report thereon . 29. All Articles of amendment proposed to the Constitution , shall re- ceive three several readings in the Convention previously to their passage , the first of which shall be in committee of the ...
... Convention , and to report thereon . 29. All Articles of amendment proposed to the Constitution , shall re- ceive three several readings in the Convention previously to their passage , the first of which shall be in committee of the ...
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Seite 57 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Seite 100 - 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...
Seite 302 - 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 167 - Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the governor, and, before it shall take effect, be approved by him, or, being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
Seite 158 - ... 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 amend-ment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Seite 116 - And whereas the ministers of the gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to the service of God and the care of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their function...
Seite 158 - 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, and the yeas and nays taken thereon...
Seite 391 - It will be no alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one. One hundred and seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one.
Seite 101 - ... the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this State.
Seite 167 - If any bill shall not be returned by the Governor within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law...