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Page 42
... two years . " 3. That their sessions do not exceed sixty days . " 4. That their per diem allowance be fixed at two dollars . " Mr. Edmonson moved to add , as a substitute for 42 [ June 14 . JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION .
... two years . " 3. That their sessions do not exceed sixty days . " 4. That their per diem allowance be fixed at two dollars . " Mr. Edmonson moved to add , as a substitute for 42 [ June 14 . JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION .
Page 43
Illinois. Mr. Edmonson moved to add , as a substitute for the amendment , thus : " That the committee on the Legislative Department be and are here- by instructed to report to this convention the following amendments : 1. The general ...
Illinois. Mr. Edmonson moved to add , as a substitute for the amendment , thus : " That the committee on the Legislative Department be and are here- by instructed to report to this convention the following amendments : 1. The general ...
Page 69
... substitute therefor : " That a committee , consisting of two delegtes from each of the ju- dicial circuits of this state , be appointed by the president , with instruc- tions to divide the territory of this state into twenty five ...
... substitute therefor : " That a committee , consisting of two delegtes from each of the ju- dicial circuits of this state , be appointed by the president , with instruc- tions to divide the territory of this state into twenty five ...
Page 70
... substitute for the pro- viso , which was accepted by Mr. Harding , as a modification : " Provided , That when more than one county is thrown into one rep- resentative district , the entire number of representatives to which the counties ...
... substitute for the pro- viso , which was accepted by Mr. Harding , as a modification : " Provided , That when more than one county is thrown into one rep- resentative district , the entire number of representatives to which the counties ...
Page 75
... substitute therefor : " Resolved , That the committee on Incorporations be instructed to in- quire into the expediency of so limiting the power of the general assem- bly , as to prohibit the establishment of corporations or associations ...
... substitute therefor : " Resolved , That the committee on Incorporations be instructed to in- quire into the expediency of so limiting the power of the general assem- bly , as to prohibit the establishment of corporations or associations ...
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Page 564 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court as in other cases.
Page 562 - 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 251 - The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under the Commonwealth.
Page 80 - ... uniform in respect to persons and property, within the jurisdiction of the body imposing the same.
Page 543 - Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause ; and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free state.
Page 164 - 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; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; and that no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious establishments or modes of worship.
Page 563 - No person shall, for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of his life or limb, nor shall any man's property be taken or applied to public use without the consent of his representatives, and without just compensation being previously made to him.
Page 81 - No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen.
Page 48 - That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath a right to be heard by himself and counsel ; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him ; to meet the witnesses face to face ; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor...
Page 82 - Each House may punish, by imprisonment, during their session, any person not a member, who shall be guilty of disrespect to...