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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... duty and its power under the constitution . With this view of the power of the House to investigate the subject . matters of the memorial , and influenced by a desire faithfully and impar tially to execute the duty confided to them by ...
... duty and its power under the constitution . With this view of the power of the House to investigate the subject . matters of the memorial , and influenced by a desire faithfully and impar tially to execute the duty confided to them by ...
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... duty , and to pay their share of the taxes imposed by both State and National Govern- ments , whilst they were deprived of all voice in both . To illustrate the striking injustice of this exclusion from all voice in the government , it ...
... duty , and to pay their share of the taxes imposed by both State and National Govern- ments , whilst they were deprived of all voice in both . To illustrate the striking injustice of this exclusion from all voice in the government , it ...
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... duty , I admit , to listen with all deference and re- spect to the counsels of their wise men , who may tell them , ' We have been long and attentive observers of the operations of your government ; we have compared it with all the ...
... duty , I admit , to listen with all deference and re- spect to the counsels of their wise men , who may tell them , ' We have been long and attentive observers of the operations of your government ; we have compared it with all the ...
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... duty , and , in periods of public danger , he is liable to be called upon to peril his life in battle for his country . The rich man , indeed , is subject to the same obligations ; but his wealth enables him to escape personally from ...
... duty , and , in periods of public danger , he is liable to be called upon to peril his life in battle for his country . The rich man , indeed , is subject to the same obligations ; but his wealth enables him to escape personally from ...
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... duty therein for the term of one year next preceding the time he shall offer himself for admission ; or , being liable thereto , shall have been , by authority of law , excused therefrom ; or shall have paid a State tax within the year ...
... duty therein for the term of one year next preceding the time he shall offer himself for admission ; or , being liable thereto , shall have been , by authority of law , excused therefrom ; or shall have paid a State tax within the year ...
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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...