Proceedings of the Maryland State Convention to Frame a New Constitution: Commenced at Annapolis, November 4, 1850

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Riley & Davis, Printers, 1850 - 903 sider

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Side 158 - He shall annually communicate to the Legislature each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted, stating the name of the convict, the crime of which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, and the date of the commutation, pardon or reprieve, with his reasons for granting the same.
Side 362 - The credit of the State shall not, in any manner, be given or loaned to, or in aid of, any individual, association or corporation.
Side 412 - General, all of whom shall keep their offices in person at the seat of government, and hold their offices for the term of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified, and the general assembly may provide by law for the establishment of the office of Commissioner of State Lands.
Side 343 - All property, both real and personal, of the wife, owned or claimed by her before marriage, and that acquired afterward by gift, devise, or descent, shall be her separate property, and laws shall be passed more clearly defining the rights of the wife in relation as well to her separate property as to that held in common with her husband.
Side 305 - The previous question shall be in this form, " Shall the main question be now put ?'' It shall only be admitted when demanded by a majority of the members present, and its effect shall be to put an end to all debate, and bring the...
Side 219 - 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.

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