The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America, Volumen3Francis Newton Thorpe U.S. Government Printing Office, 1909 |
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Página 1264
... Commonwealth of Virginia , and admitted into this Union , by the name of the State of Kentucky Whereas the legislature of the commonwealth of Virginia , by an act entitled " An act concerning the erection of the district of Ken- tucky ...
... Commonwealth of Virginia , and admitted into this Union , by the name of the State of Kentucky Whereas the legislature of the commonwealth of Virginia , by an act entitled " An act concerning the erection of the district of Ken- tucky ...
Página 1265
... commonwealth shall be vested in a general assembly , which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives . 4. The representatives shall be chosen annually , by the qualified electors of each county respectively , on the first ...
... commonwealth shall be vested in a general assembly , which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives . 4. The representatives shall be chosen annually , by the qualified electors of each county respectively , on the first ...
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... commonwealth , except attorneys at law , justices of the peace , militia officers , and coroners , shall be a member of either house , dur- ing his continuance to act as a minister , in Congress , or in office . 25. When vacancies ...
... commonwealth , except attorneys at law , justices of the peace , militia officers , and coroners , shall be a member of either house , dur- ing his continuance to act as a minister , in Congress , or in office . 25. When vacancies ...
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... commonwealth shall be vested in a governor . 2. The governor shall be chosen by the electors of the senate , at the same time , at the same place , and in the same manner that they are herein directed to elect senators , and the said ...
... commonwealth shall be vested in a governor . 2. The governor shall be chosen by the electors of the senate , at the same time , at the same place , and in the same manner that they are herein directed to elect senators , and the said ...
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... commonwealth in all criminal prosecutions , and in all civil cases in which the common- wealth shall be interested in any of the superior courts ; shall give his opinion when called upon for that purpose by either branch of the ...
... commonwealth in all criminal prosecutions , and in all civil cases in which the common- wealth shall be interested in any of the superior courts ; shall give his opinion when called upon for that purpose by either branch of the ...
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Página 1909 - The- body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals: it 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.
Página 1861 - ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 1909 - ALL men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property ; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Página 1861 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Página 1740 - The credit of the State shall not in any manner be given, or loaned to, or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...
Página 1653 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence ; and, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Página 1318 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Página 1274 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.