Proceedings and Debates of the Virginia State Convention of 1829-1830: To which are Subjoined, the New Constitution of Virginia, and the Votes of the People ...S. Shepherd & Company, 1830 - 919 páginas |
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... amendment . Mr. Randolph demanded that the question be taken by yeas and nays : it was so taken accordingly , and the yeas and nays were reported by the Secretary , as follows : AYES . - Messrs . Jones , Leigh of Chesterfield , Taylor ...
... amendment . Mr. Randolph demanded that the question be taken by yeas and nays : it was so taken accordingly , and the yeas and nays were reported by the Secretary , as follows : AYES . - Messrs . Jones , Leigh of Chesterfield , Taylor ...
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... amendment , and the Convention had adopted that report , it was to be understood as precluding all additions to the Bill of Rights ; and thereby shutting out the resolutions , which had , on Friday last , been submitted and laid upon ...
... amendment , and the Convention had adopted that report , it was to be understood as precluding all additions to the Bill of Rights ; and thereby shutting out the resolutions , which had , on Friday last , been submitted and laid upon ...
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... amendment : Mr. Green stated , there were some documents expected momently from the Audi- tor , which had a bearing on the amendment ; and he therefore wished the action of the House suspended till they should be received ; and he ...
... amendment : Mr. Green stated , there were some documents expected momently from the Audi- tor , which had a bearing on the amendment ; and he therefore wished the action of the House suspended till they should be received ; and he ...
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... amended , would be , " That in the apportionment of representation in the House of Delegates , regard should be had to white population and taxation combined . ” It will be perceived , at once , that the object of this amendment , is to ...
... amended , would be , " That in the apportionment of representation in the House of Delegates , regard should be had to white population and taxation combined . ” It will be perceived , at once , that the object of this amendment , is to ...
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... amendment , is to secure them from undue taxation . The gentleman tells us that those living on this side the mountain , have a majority of the slaves , and a majority in the Legislature , and will continue to have both . But it will be ...
... amendment , is to secure them from undue taxation . The gentleman tells us that those living on this side the mountain , have a majority of the slaves , and a majority in the Legislature , and will continue to have both . But it will be ...
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