Vermont State Papers: Being a Collection of Records and Documents, Connected with the Assumption and Establishment of Government by the People of Vermont; Together with the Journal of the Council of Safety, the First Constitution, the Early Journals of the General Assembly, and the Laws from the Year 1779 to 1786, Inclusive. To which are Added the Proceedings of the First and Second Councils of CensorsJ. W. Copeland, printer, 1823 - 567 Seiten |
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... necessary consequence , every operation of government will be characterised with in- stability and want of wisdom . The early institutions of a government are peculiarly liable to be lost sight of , in the progress of improvement ...
... necessary consequence , every operation of government will be characterised with in- stability and want of wisdom . The early institutions of a government are peculiarly liable to be lost sight of , in the progress of improvement ...
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... necessary step , oppose taking of rioters , so called , or run away like so many cowards , and quit our country to a number of cringing , polite gentlemen , who have , ideally , possessed themselves of it already . As to sundry men ...
... necessary step , oppose taking of rioters , so called , or run away like so many cowards , and quit our country to a number of cringing , polite gentlemen , who have , ideally , possessed themselves of it already . As to sundry men ...
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... necessary for want of process to outlawry ( which is not used in this colony ) that special provision be made for bringing such offenders , in future , to trial and punishment , without exposing the colony to the expence of extraor ...
... necessary for want of process to outlawry ( which is not used in this colony ) that special provision be made for bringing such offenders , in future , to trial and punishment , without exposing the colony to the expence of extraor ...
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... necessary inference , That inasmuch as our pro- perty , nay , our lives , cannot be protected ( but manifestly struck at ) by the highest authority in the Province to which we , at present , belong ; therefore , in the interim , while ...
... necessary inference , That inasmuch as our pro- perty , nay , our lives , cannot be protected ( but manifestly struck at ) by the highest authority in the Province to which we , at present , belong ; therefore , in the interim , while ...
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... necessary . Let it suffice here , only to mention , that the oppressions from these over- grown land - traders of New - York were so grievous , that your petitioners were again induced , at a great expence , to petition his Majesty ; in ...
... necessary . Let it suffice here , only to mention , that the oppressions from these over- grown land - traders of New - York were so grievous , that your petitioners were again induced , at a great expence , to petition his Majesty ; in ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 244 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community...
Seite 255 - ... to inquire, whether the constitution has been preserved inviolate in every part during the last septenary, including the year of their service, and whether the legislative and executive branches of government have performed their duty as guardians of the people, or assumed to themselves, or exercised other or greater powers than they are entitled to by the constitution...
Seite 31 - Hudson's river, and all the lands from the west side of Connecticut river, to the east side of Delaware bay.
Seite 245 - ... nor can any man, who is conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms, be justly compelled thereto, if he will pay such equivalent; nor are the people bound by any law but such as they have in like manner assented to for their common good.
Seite 97 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs hath been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Seite 89 - That it be recommended to the respective Assemblies and Conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such Government as shall, in the opinion of the Representatives of the People, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular and America in general.
Seite 245 - That, in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty ; nor can he be compelled to give evidence against himself...
Seite 254 - A school or schools shall be established in each county by the legislature for the convenient instruction of youth, with such salaries to the masters paid by the public as may enable them to instruct youth at low prices: And all useful learning shall be duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.
Seite 415 - Any officer or soldier who shall begin, excite, cause, or join in, any mutiny or sedition, in...
Seite 247 - 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.