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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... whole number of votes given on the question of the adoption of the con- stitution was 14,000 ; of which 13,944 were in favor of the constitution , and 56 against it . ( See testimony of John S. Harris , appendix No. 1. ) It is proper ...
... whole number of votes given on the question of the adoption of the con- stitution was 14,000 ; of which 13,944 were in favor of the constitution , and 56 against it . ( See testimony of John S. Harris , appendix No. 1. ) It is proper ...
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... whole pea ple , is sacredly obligatory upon all . " Mr. Jefferson says : " It is not only the right , but the duty of those now on the stage of action to change the laws and institutions of government , to keep pace with the progress of ...
... whole pea ple , is sacredly obligatory upon all . " Mr. Jefferson says : " It is not only the right , but the duty of those now on the stage of action to change the laws and institutions of government , to keep pace with the progress of ...
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... whole people of the united colonies , by the instrumentality of their representatives chosen for that among other purposes .. It was an act not competent to the State governments , or any of them , as organized under their charters , to ...
... whole people of the united colonies , by the instrumentality of their representatives chosen for that among other purposes .. It was an act not competent to the State governments , or any of them , as organized under their charters , to ...
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... whole people , or such part of them to whom the right is expressly reserved in the compact ( or constitution ) itself . The committee do not agree to this limit of the power of the majority . All social and political compacts are formed ...
... whole people , or such part of them to whom the right is expressly reserved in the compact ( or constitution ) itself . The committee do not agree to this limit of the power of the majority . All social and political compacts are formed ...
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... whole community , proprio vigore , ( by its own innate power , ) and is unal- terable , unless by the consent of a majority of the people , or at least by the qualified voters of the State , in the manner prescribed by the constitution ...
... whole community , proprio vigore , ( by its own innate power , ) and is unal- terable , unless by the consent of a majority of the people , or at least by the qualified voters of the State , in the manner prescribed by the constitution ...
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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...