The Life and Times of Thomas Wilson Dorr: With Outlines of the Political History of Rhode IslandThe author, 1859 - 368 páginas |
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... become a man , and almost an entire new generation has come upon the stage . We have no desire unnecessarily to stir up again the smouldering fires , or to rekindle that angry spirit which raged with so much fury in that eventful period ...
... become a man , and almost an entire new generation has come upon the stage . We have no desire unnecessarily to stir up again the smouldering fires , or to rekindle that angry spirit which raged with so much fury in that eventful period ...
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... become poor in the service of their country , and had little left but worthless continental paper , although they had been victorious abroad , they found themselves out- lawed at home . They were told that non - freeholders were not ...
... become poor in the service of their country , and had little left but worthless continental paper , although they had been victorious abroad , they found themselves out- lawed at home . They were told that non - freeholders were not ...
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... become insuf- ficient and obsolete ; that it should be laid aside in the archives of the state , and no longer be permitted to subsist as a barrier against the rights and liberties of the people . 2. Resolved , That , in the opinion of ...
... become insuf- ficient and obsolete ; that it should be laid aside in the archives of the state , and no longer be permitted to subsist as a barrier against the rights and liberties of the people . 2. Resolved , That , in the opinion of ...
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... become exceedingly unequal and unjust in its operations ; and that a new assignment of representatives among the towns , according to popula- tion , will be an indispensable article in a constitution for this state . A majority of the ...
... become exceedingly unequal and unjust in its operations ; and that a new assignment of representatives among the towns , according to popula- tion , will be an indispensable article in a constitution for this state . A majority of the ...
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... become the duty of the people of Rhode Island , acting upon the princi- ples which have been recited , and animated by the ex- ample of their patriotic ancestors , to apply with a firm hand , without unnecessary delay , and in their ...
... become the duty of the people of Rhode Island , acting upon the princi- ples which have been recited , and animated by the ex- ample of their patriotic ancestors , to apply with a firm hand , without unnecessary delay , and in their ...
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adjourned adopted aforesaid American annual election appointed armed Assembly authority Boulston cause charter government charter troops Chepatchet citizens city of Providence civil clerks colony committee convention declared defendant discharged district Dorr's duty East Greenwich electors enacted ernment exercise freeholders freemen Glocester Governor Dorr Governor King held hereafter hereby House of Representatives hundred inhabitants Island and Providence John Coggeshall June jury justice legislature liberty lieutenant governor majority martial law ment military muskets Narragansett Bay Newport North Kingstown number of votes oath offence passed Pawtucket people's constitution persons political present president principles prison proceedings Providence Plantations qualified resolution Resolved Rhode Island Roger Williams Samuel W SAMUEL WARD KING secretary Senate session sovereignty stitution successors suffrage party thereof Thomas W Thomas Wilson Dorr tion town and ward town or city treason trial United votes given ward meetings whole number
Passagens conhecidas
Página 355 - 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 255 - 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 263 - That there are certain natural rights of which men, when they form a social compact cannot deprive or divest their posterity, among which are the enjoyment of life • and liberty, with the means of acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Página 301 - ... but that all and every person and persons may, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, freely and fully have and enjoy his and their own judgments and consciences, in matters of religious concernments...
Página 318 - 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.
Página 255 - 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 316 - Company, and their successors ; although express mention of the true yearly value or certainty of the premises, or any of them, or of any other gifts or grants by us, or by any of our progenitors or predecessors, heretofore made to the said...
Página 350 - 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 328 - Governor, or he shall be unable to attend as President of the Senate, the Senate shall elect one of their members as President pro tempore.
Página 347 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.