Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State Convention, Assembled May 4th, 1853, to Revise and Amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Volum 2White & Potter, printers, 1853 - 2631 sider |
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Side 27
... five hundred thousand men of the same description all over the State . That is what preserves the peace of Massachusetts ; it is not your four thou- sand five hundred or five thousand men , who parade your streets , making night hideous ...
... five hundred thousand men of the same description all over the State . That is what preserves the peace of Massachusetts ; it is not your four thou- sand five hundred or five thousand men , who parade your streets , making night hideous ...
Side 28
... five thousand men are necessary to protect them ; it is not true that the law - loving citizens of Massachusetts need any such protection . I do not know what other men think about it , but , for one , I would rather trust my liberties ...
... five thousand men are necessary to protect them ; it is not true that the law - loving citizens of Massachusetts need any such protection . I do not know what other men think about it , but , for one , I would rather trust my liberties ...
Side 51
... five [ June 21st . thousand in Quincy ? " I would like to put the question to my friend in front of me from New Ashford , ( Mr. Harmon , ) whether he asks , or whether his innate sense of justice will allow him to ask , in the name of ...
... five [ June 21st . thousand in Quincy ? " I would like to put the question to my friend in front of me from New Ashford , ( Mr. Harmon , ) whether he asks , or whether his innate sense of justice will allow him to ask , in the name of ...
Side 66
... five thousand persons belonging to the military organization who , if this Convention saw fit to elevate the " feathers , " would vote to endorse and approve the revised Constitution ; but that otherwise , however worthy and merito ...
... five thousand persons belonging to the military organization who , if this Convention saw fit to elevate the " feathers , " would vote to endorse and approve the revised Constitution ; but that otherwise , however worthy and merito ...
Side 67
... five years , and during these nine years I made many acquaint- ances and formed many friendships I shall ever fondly cherish . Not one unkind word ever passed between me and any officer or private of the brigade during my nine years of ...
... five years , and during these nine years I made many acquaint- ances and formed many friendships I shall ever fondly cherish . Not one unkind word ever passed between me and any officer or private of the brigade during my nine years of ...
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Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State ..., Volum 2 Massachusetts. Constitutional Convention,Harvey Fowler Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1853 |
Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State ..., Volum 2 Massachusetts. Constitutional Convention,Harvey Fowler Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1853 |
Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State ..., Volum 2 Massachusetts. Constitutional Convention,Harvey Fowler Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1853 |
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Side 286 - And further, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said general court, from time to time to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions and instructions...
Side 287 - ... be authorized by law for some single object or work to be distinctly specified therein, which law shall provide ways and means, exclusive of loans, for the payment of the interest of such debt or liability as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal of such debt or liability within twenty years of the time of the contracting thereof...
Side 3 - Governor shall not, at any time hereafter, by virtue of any power by this Constitution granted, or hereafter to be granted to him by the legislature, transport any of the inhabitants of this Commonwealth, or oblige them to march out of the limits of the same, without their free and voluntary consent, or the consent of the General Court...
Side 115 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States ; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning, nor while kept at any almshouse or other asylum at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Side 18 - ... shall have full power by himself, or by any chief commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise, and govern the militia and navy ; and for the special defence and safety of this state, to assemble in martial array and put in warlike posture the inhabitants thereof...
Side 251 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time or repealed.
Side 287 - The Legislature shall not, in any manner, create any debt or debts, liability or liabilities, which shall, singly or in the aggregate with any previous debts or liabilities, exceed the sum of three hundred thousand dollars, except in case of war to repel invasion or suppress insurrection...
Side 423 - II. [And in order to provide for a representation of the citizens of this commonwealth, founded upon the principle of equality, every corporate town containing one hundred and fifty ratable polls may elect one representative ; every corporate town containing three hundred and seventy-five ratable polls may elect two representatives ; every corporate town containing six hundred ratable polls may elect three representatives ; and proceeding in that manner, making two hundred and twenty-five ratable...
Side 16 - That, for the purpose of enabling the government of the United States to prosecute -said war to a speedy and successful termination, the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to employ the militia, naval, and military forces of the United States, and to call for and accept the services of any number of volunteers, not exceeding fifty thousand, who may offer their services...
Side 287 - No law shall authorize any debt to be contracted, on behalf of the State, except in the following cases: To meet casual deficits in the revenue ; to pay the interest on the State Debt; to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or if hostilities be threatened, provide for the public defense.