Life and Times of Hon. Samuel D. Lockwood |
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... position he held till the adoption of the new state constitution in 1848. He was state trustee of the Illinois Central Railroad from the organization of that company until his death in 1874 ; and was charter trustee in each of the state ...
... position he held till the adoption of the new state constitution in 1848. He was state trustee of the Illinois Central Railroad from the organization of that company until his death in 1874 ; and was charter trustee in each of the state ...
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... position he held . His life , in all its relations , public and social , was spotless , and I think he had the entire confidence and warm affection of the whole community in which he lived . His services to the cause of liberty in the ...
... position he held . His life , in all its relations , public and social , was spotless , and I think he had the entire confidence and warm affection of the whole community in which he lived . His services to the cause of liberty in the ...
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... position which in a few years would have made him eminent in his own state . He paid up his old indebtedness , gave his younger brother a start in business , and had the necessary means at hand for engaging in a new enterprise . Why he ...
... position which in a few years would have made him eminent in his own state . He paid up his old indebtedness , gave his younger brother a start in business , and had the necessary means at hand for engaging in a new enterprise . Why he ...
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... position on the boat . The " feeblest " man was glad to resign and take his place at the oars . a propelling but steering power , and The oars were used not as had to be kept ready for immediate use to prevent running ashore , or ...
... position on the boat . The " feeblest " man was glad to resign and take his place at the oars . a propelling but steering power , and The oars were used not as had to be kept ready for immediate use to prevent running ashore , or ...
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... positions in other localities . In accepting the appointments , they came to the new territory with the intention of ... position of governor till Illinois was admitted as a state , when he was chosen United States senator . In his ...
... positions in other localities . In accepting the appointments , they came to the new territory with the intention of ... position of governor till Illinois was admitted as a state , when he was chosen United States senator . In his ...
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Page 50 - An accessory is he or she who stands by and aids, abets, or assists ; or who, not being present aiding, abetting, or assisting, hath advised and encouraged the perpetration of the crime. He or she who thus aids, abets or assists, advises or encourages, shall be deemed and considered as principal, and punished accordingly.
Page 64 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted...
Page 102 - We, the people of the State of Illinois — grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and transmit the same unimpaired to succeeding generations...
Page 74 - ... laws inconsistent with the spirit of this constitution, or with the public good, may be hastily and unadvisedly passed : BE IT ORDAINED, That the governor, for the time being, the chancellor and the judges of the supreme court, or any two of them, together with the governor, shall be, and hereby are, constituted a council to revise all bills about to be passed into laws by the legislature.
Page 20 - Captain and you are also to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as, you shall from Time to Time receive from...
Page 56 - When any officer, the right of whose appointment is, by this constitution, vested in the general assembly, or in the governor and senate, shall, during the recess, die, or his office by any means become vacant, the governor shall have power to fill such vacancy, by granting a commission, which shall expire at the end of the next session of the general assembly.
Page 65 - Illinois territory heretofore existing, and in conformity to the provisions of the same, without fraud or collusion, shall be held to a specific performance of their contracts or indentures ; and such negroes and mulattoes as have been registered in conformity with the aforesaid laws, shall serve out the time appointed by said laws : Provided however, That the children hereafter born of such person, negroes or mulattoes, shall become free, the males at the age of twenty-one years, the females at...
Page 53 - In case of the impeachment of the Governor, his removal from office, death, refusal to qualify, resignation, or absence from the state, the...
Page 19 - Lieutenant and you are your self to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from time to time receive from Me or the Commander in Chief for the time being or other your Superior Officers for his Majesty's Service according to Military Rules and Discipline pursuant to the trust reposed in you.
Page 74 - Governor for his revisal ; and if he, upon such revision, approve thereof, he shall signify his approbation by signing the same. But if he have any objection to the passing of such bill or resolve, he shall return the same, together with his objections thereto, in writing, to the senate or house of representatives, in whichsoever the same shall have originated...