Commentaries on Statute and Constitutional Law and Statutory and Constitutional Construction: Containing an Examination of Adjudged Cases on Constitutional Law Under the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Respective States Concerning Legislative Power, and Also the Consideration of the Rules of Law in the Construction of Statutes and Constitutional ProvisionsGould, Banks & Gould, 1848 - 976 pages |
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... question opens to the mind so many , and such varied trains of thought , sus- ceptible of so many different views , each tending to a different conclusion , each demanding a passing notice in the prosecution of the subject . In many ...
... question opens to the mind so many , and such varied trains of thought , sus- ceptible of so many different views , each tending to a different conclusion , each demanding a passing notice in the prosecution of the subject . In many ...
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... question had been settled it was drawn up in writing , and read with a loud voice , and each senator then gave his vote by scrutiny by putting a bean into the If the white beans carried it the question passed , otherwise it was rejected ...
... question had been settled it was drawn up in writing , and read with a loud voice , and each senator then gave his vote by scrutiny by putting a bean into the If the white beans carried it the question passed , otherwise it was rejected ...
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... question . To prevent the submission of questions of disagreement in the senate to the people , was not unfrequently an argument of great force in that body , and not unfrequently a prevailing one , by which the senate raised its ...
... question . To prevent the submission of questions of disagreement in the senate to the people , was not unfrequently an argument of great force in that body , and not unfrequently a prevailing one , by which the senate raised its ...
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... question , it is sup- posed , must have occasioned an act for quieting possession , declaring that three years ' quiet possession should give a title , with a usual saving clause as to infants , & c . This was probably thought too short ...
... question , it is sup- posed , must have occasioned an act for quieting possession , declaring that three years ' quiet possession should give a title , with a usual saving clause as to infants , & c . This was probably thought too short ...
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... questions entertained by the judicial tribunals of our own country . Whether the weight of authority in this country sustains the En- glish doctrine will be most ... question has inciden- tally come 258 [ CHAP . VII . OF LEGISLATIVE POWER .
... questions entertained by the judicial tribunals of our own country . Whether the weight of authority in this country sustains the En- glish doctrine will be most ... question has inciden- tally come 258 [ CHAP . VII . OF LEGISLATIVE POWER .
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Page 140 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 171 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 148 - 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...
Page 210 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences ; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent ; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control, or interfere with the rights of conscience ; and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishments, or modes of worship.
Page 142 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 149 - The printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature, or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 116 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to 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 any denial; promptly, and without delay ; conformably to the laws.
Page 205 - All courts shall be open, and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 170 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free; and that all men having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage, and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assented, for the public good.
Page 173 - 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...