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... ment that no man , of what estate or condition that he be , should be put out of his land or tenements , nor taken , nor imprisoned , nor disherited , nor put to death , without being brought to answer by due process of law . V ...
... ment that no man , of what estate or condition that he be , should be put out of his land or tenements , nor taken , nor imprisoned , nor disherited , nor put to death , without being brought to answer by due process of law . V ...
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... ment of New Haven , with the Plantations in Combina- tion therewith Whereas , we all came into these parts of America , with one and the same end and aim , namely , to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ , and to enjoy the ...
... ment of New Haven , with the Plantations in Combina- tion therewith Whereas , we all came into these parts of America , with one and the same end and aim , namely , to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ , and to enjoy the ...
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... ment within their limits . And in reference to the plantations which already are settled , or shall hereafter be erected and shall settle within any of their limits , respectively , provided that no other jurisdiction shall hereafter be ...
... ment within their limits . And in reference to the plantations which already are settled , or shall hereafter be erected and shall settle within any of their limits , respectively , provided that no other jurisdiction shall hereafter be ...
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... ment or injury shall be duly considered and ordered by the commis- sioners for the other jurisdictions , that both peace and this present confederation may be entirely preserved without violation . " Lastly , this perpetual ...
... ment or injury shall be duly considered and ordered by the commis- sioners for the other jurisdictions , that both peace and this present confederation may be entirely preserved without violation . " Lastly , this perpetual ...
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... ment and insisted upon their right to p In spite of this rebuff , Cromwell for som accordance with the Instrument , until t of his position led him to adopt a more a document is notable as the only writte Great Britain has ever had in ...
... ment and insisted upon their right to p In spite of this rebuff , Cromwell for som accordance with the Instrument , until t of his position led him to adopt a more a document is notable as the only writte Great Britain has ever had in ...
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Page 196 - The Members of the League undertake to respect and preserve as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all Members of the League. In case of any such aggression or in case of any threat or danger of such aggression the Council shall advise upon the means by which this obligation shall be fulfilled.
Page 122 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 66 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 193 - In order to promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war, by the prescription of open, just and honourable relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as the actual rule of conduct among Governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, Agree to this Covenant...
Page 177 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 202 - Certain communities formerly belonging to the Turkish Empire have reached a stage of development where their existence as independent nations can be provisionally recognized subject to the rendering of administrative advice and assistance by a Mandatory until such time as they are able to stand alone. The wishes of these communities must be a principal consideration in the selection of the Mandatory.
Page 168 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 194 - All matters of procedure at meetings of the Assembly or of the Council, including the appointment of Committees to investigate particular matters, shall be regulated by the Assembly or by the Council and may be decided by a majority of the Members of the League represented at the meeting.
Page 157 - The executive of the modern state is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.
Page 66 - That government, is or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the people, nation, or community. Of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of mal-administration; and that...