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 1273
... held in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety - two , choose by ballot twenty - one persons , from whom the representation from Fayette and Mercer Counties then present shall alternately strike out one , until the number shall ...
... held in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety - two , choose by ballot twenty - one persons , from whom the representation from Fayette and Mercer Counties then present shall alternately strike out one , until the number shall ...
Página 1276
... held in May next , the sheriff of each county , or in case of his absence one of his deputies . shall preside , and if they neglect or refuse to act , the said elections shall be held by any one of the justices of the peace for the ...
... held in May next , the sheriff of each county , or in case of his absence one of his deputies . shall preside , and if they neglect or refuse to act , the said elections shall be held by any one of the justices of the peace for the ...
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... held at the places of holding their respective courts , or in the several election precincts into which the legislature may think proper , from time to time , to divide any or all of those counties : Provided , That when it shall appear ...
... held at the places of holding their respective courts , or in the several election precincts into which the legislature may think proper , from time to time , to divide any or all of those counties : Provided , That when it shall appear ...
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... held . SEC . 15. No person shall be a senator who , at the time of his elec- tion , is not a citizen of the United States , and who hath not attained to the age of thirty - five years , and resided in this State six years next preceding ...
... held . SEC . 15. No person shall be a senator who , at the time of his elec- tion , is not a citizen of the United States , and who hath not attained to the age of thirty - five years , and resided in this State six years next preceding ...
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... held in November next , shall apportion the representatives and senators , and lay off the State into senatorial districts conformable to the regulations prescribed by this constitution . In fixing those apportionments , and in ...
... held in November next , shall apportion the representatives and senators , and lay off the State into senatorial districts conformable to the regulations prescribed by this constitution . In fixing those apportionments , and in ...
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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.