Report of the Select Committee [on] the Memorial of the Democratic Members of the Legislature of Rhode Island: Requesting the House of Representatives to Institute an Inquiry Into the Fact of the Adoption of a Constitution by the People of R.I. in Dec. 1841 [etc.]1841 - 1070 páginas |
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... delegates to the same to the freemen alone . ( See act of the General Assembly passed at the January session 1824 , appendix No. 150. ) The convention assembled and framed a constitution , which was sub- mitted to the freemen ...
... delegates to the same to the freemen alone . ( See act of the General Assembly passed at the January session 1824 , appendix No. 150. ) The convention assembled and framed a constitution , which was sub- mitted to the freemen ...
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... delegates to the proposed convention , the manner in which the election was to be conducted , and the number of delegates to which each town was entitled . ( See exhibit J a , in Luther's case , appendix No. 86. ) In accordance with ...
... delegates to the proposed convention , the manner in which the election was to be conducted , and the number of delegates to which each town was entitled . ( See exhibit J a , in Luther's case , appendix No. 86. ) In accordance with ...
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... delegates to a convention to be holden at Providence on the first Monday of November following , " to frame a new constitution for the State , either in whole or in part , with full powers for this purpose ; and if only for a ...
... delegates to a convention to be holden at Providence on the first Monday of November following , " to frame a new constitution for the State , either in whole or in part , with full powers for this purpose ; and if only for a ...
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... delegates to the convention . Those qualifications were as follows : 1st . All " freemen " qualified to vote under the then existing laws . 2d . All native male citizens of the United States , ( including , of course , white and black ...
... delegates to the convention . Those qualifications were as follows : 1st . All " freemen " qualified to vote under the then existing laws . 2d . All native male citizens of the United States , ( including , of course , white and black ...
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... delegates to the convention which framed it , was had while the State of Rhode Island was under the actual operation of martial law . * . The General Assembly , by an act passed at their June session in 1842 , de- clared " the State of ...
... delegates to the convention which framed it , was had while the State of Rhode Island was under the actual operation of martial law . * . The General Assembly , by an act passed at their June session in 1842 , de- clared " the State of ...
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adjourned adopted aforesaid county Allen appointed Arnold Assembly authority ballots Benjamin Benjamin F Bowen Bristol Brown called Charles charter government charter party Chepachet citizens city of Providence clerks colony committee convention county of Providence court Daniel David declared delegates Dorr duly duty election electors Elisha entitled establish exercise Fort Adams freehold freemen George George W Glocester Governor King Henry HENRY BOWEN hereby holden House of Representatives indictment Island and Providence James Jeremiah John Joseph justice legislature lieutenant governor Luther majority military militia Mowry Nathaniel Newport oath officers Olney Pawtucket peace people's constitution persons political Potter present President Providence county Providence Plantations qualified republican resolutions Resolved Rhode Island right of suffrage Samuel Secretary Senate session Smith South Kingstown Stephen thereof Thomas tion town or city town or ward troops United vote voters ward meetings Warren Whipple William H
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Página 38 - 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.
Página 151 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.
Página 47 - Representatives, and who shall have paid, by himself, or his parent, master, or guardian, any State or county tax, which shall, within two years next preceding such election, have been assessed upon him, in any town or district of this Commonwealth ; and also, every citizen who shall be by law exempted from taxation, and who shall be in all other respects qualified as above mentioned...
Página 377 - That no freeman ought to be taken, imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, privileges, or franchises, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the law of the land, X.
Página 137 - Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries, or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character ; he ought to obtain justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Página 90 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Página 148 - Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty; and in all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth when published with good motives and for justifiable ends, shall be a sufficient defense.
Página 147 - Every person within this state ought to find a certain remedy in 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 denial, promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Página 187 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
Página 37 - ... a Government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the People, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior. It is essential to such a Government, that it be derived from the great body of the society, not from an inconsiderable proportion, or a favored class of it...