Journal of the Convention for Framing a Constitution of Government for the State of Massachusetts Bay: From the Commencement of Their First Session, September 1, 1779, to the Close of Their Last Session, June 16, 1780Dutton and Wentworth, printers to the state, 1832 - 264 Seiten |
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... meeting of their respective Towns , at least fourteen days before the meeting of said Convention , to elect one or more Delegates , to represent them in said Convention , at which meeting , for the election of such Delegate or Dele ...
... meeting of their respective Towns , at least fourteen days before the meeting of said Convention , to elect one or more Delegates , to represent them in said Convention , at which meeting , for the election of such Delegate or Dele ...
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... attending the Meeting House as Servitor or Door Keeper , be directed , and he was accordingly directed , to give his attendance , as Servitor and Door Keeper to the Convention . On a motion , Voted , That the several Delegates 7.
... attending the Meeting House as Servitor or Door Keeper , be directed , and he was accordingly directed , to give his attendance , as Servitor and Door Keeper to the Convention . On a motion , Voted , That the several Delegates 7.
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... meeting of the Members [ of ] the County for that purpose ; -and that the four to be chosen at large , be chosen by ballot . " Which Report having been read was accepted . On a motion , made and seconded , Voted , That the first member ...
... meeting of the Members [ of ] the County for that purpose ; -and that the four to be chosen at large , be chosen by ballot . " Which Report having been read was accepted . On a motion , made and seconded , Voted , That the first member ...
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... meeting , for the important purpose of their appointment . The Committee withdrew for the purpose of the preceding vote . On a motion , made and seconded , that some method be adop- ted to make suitable provision for the due ...
... meeting , for the important purpose of their appointment . The Committee withdrew for the purpose of the preceding vote . On a motion , made and seconded , that some method be adop- ted to make suitable provision for the due ...
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... meeting to transact the important business assigned them , returned and acquainted the Convention , that they had determined to meet at the New Court House , in Bos- ton , on Monday next , 3 o'clock , P. M. for the purpose aforesaid ...
... meeting to transact the important business assigned them , returned and acquainted the Convention , that they had determined to meet at the New Court House , in Bos- ton , on Monday next , 3 o'clock , P. M. for the purpose aforesaid ...
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1st article 1st paragraph 1st section 2d chapter 2d paragraph 3d article 3d section 4th article 5th chapter 9 o'clock according to adjournment accordingly adjourned adjourned accordingly adjourned to to-morrow affirmative aforesaid amendments assembled BERKSHIRE CALEB STRONG Capt chosen Committee be appointed Committee consist Commonwealth of Massachusetts Constitution of Government Convention be adjourned Convention was accordingly COUNTY Court day being called Declaration of Rights Delegates district elected expunged following gentlemen Form of Government Frame of Government further consideration House of Representatives inhabitants inserted JAMES BOWDOIN JOHN LOWELL journed Judicial largely debated last Wednesday laws Legislature Lieutenant Governor manner militia motion moved and seconded negative nomination being called number of votes oath P. M. Met according passed person President rateable polls reconsidered resolve seat Secretary Selectmen standing laws substituted in lieu thereof Three o'clock tion tive to-morrow morning towns and plantations vacancies words
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Seite 229 - ... to make, ordain, and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions, and instructions, either with penalties or without ; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Seite 194 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to 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 any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Seite 95 - In the government of this commonwealth, the Legislative department shall never exercise the executive and judicial powers, or either of them; the executive shall never exercise the Legislative and judicial powers, or either of them; the judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive powers, or either of them ; to the end it may be a government of laws and not of men.
Seite 227 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Seite 194 - Government is instituted for the common good ; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men...
Seite 225 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Seite 226 - A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
Seite 151 - And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Seite 192 - is a social compact by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Seite 198 - ... so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution ; and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying within the said Commonwealth...