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 36
... majority or the minority , the least disposition to stifle debate , or to force through in a hasty or inconsiderate man- ner , any proposition that has been before the Convention . As I remarked before , it seems to me that eight days ...
... majority or the minority , the least disposition to stifle debate , or to force through in a hasty or inconsiderate man- ner , any proposition that has been before the Convention . As I remarked before , it seems to me that eight days ...
Side 42
... majority though it was , adopted the law , what was the duty of every man in this Commonwealth ? That duty was that he should cooperate with every other fellow citizen , whether on this floor or elsewhere , in any and every ca- pacity ...
... majority though it was , adopted the law , what was the duty of every man in this Commonwealth ? That duty was that he should cooperate with every other fellow citizen , whether on this floor or elsewhere , in any and every ca- pacity ...
Side 43
... Majority Report now before us , upon the ground that it puts the power of the Com monwealth into the hands of a minority of the people . It is said that we advocate the plurality principle which is to put the power of electing our ...
... Majority Report now before us , upon the ground that it puts the power of the Com monwealth into the hands of a minority of the people . It is said that we advocate the plurality principle which is to put the power of electing our ...
Side 44
... majority principle , I do not think it fair for them to be held responsible for the sentiments and principles of almost their entire party . recorded , in both branches of the legislature , pro- | government at all . I do not hold one ...
... majority principle , I do not think it fair for them to be held responsible for the sentiments and principles of almost their entire party . recorded , in both branches of the legislature , pro- | government at all . I do not hold one ...
Side 45
... majority and minority reports before us . And first , let me inquire what are the difficulties that attend this question ? It is admitted , on all hands , and it is demon- strated by the discussion here , that this subject is one of ...
... majority and minority reports before us . And first , let me inquire what are the difficulties that attend this question ? It is admitted , on all hands , and it is demon- strated by the discussion here , that this subject is one 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.