Report of the Proceedings and Debates in the Convention to Revise the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 1850 |
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... Britain , Roberts , Bush and Hascall . On Bill of Rights - Messrs . S. Clark , Rix Robinson , Gardiner , Gibson , Webster , P. R. Adams and Prevost . On the Division of the Powers of Government - Messrs . J. Clark , Newberry , Hart ...
... Britain , Roberts , Bush and Hascall . On Bill of Rights - Messrs . S. Clark , Rix Robinson , Gardiner , Gibson , Webster , P. R. Adams and Prevost . On the Division of the Powers of Government - Messrs . J. Clark , Newberry , Hart ...
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... BRITAIN , MCCLEL- LAND , TIFFANY , BACKUS , WALKER and HANSCOM were appointed such committee . Mr. CRARY offered the following : Resolved , That the President of this Convention appoint a door - keeper and four messengers . mode of ...
... BRITAIN , MCCLEL- LAND , TIFFANY , BACKUS , WALKER and HANSCOM were appointed such committee . Mr. CRARY offered the following : Resolved , That the President of this Convention appoint a door - keeper and four messengers . mode of ...
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... BRITAIN was of the opinion that the state would be put to too much expense if the resolution prevailed . The conven- tion had already adopted a resolution re- quiring the " committee on supplies to fur- nish for the use of this ...
... BRITAIN was of the opinion that the state would be put to too much expense if the resolution prevailed . The conven- tion had already adopted a resolution re- quiring the " committee on supplies to fur- nish for the use of this ...
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... BRITAIN offered the following as a substitute : Mr. BRITAIN — It is the duty of the Post Master to detect that fraud . Mr. CORNELL knew there were some cunning fellows in the Convention , and it would be hard for the Post Master to find ...
... BRITAIN offered the following as a substitute : Mr. BRITAIN — It is the duty of the Post Master to detect that fraud . Mr. CORNELL knew there were some cunning fellows in the Convention , and it would be hard for the Post Master to find ...
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... BRITAIN moved to add , " who shall receive such compensation as shall be subscribed by the members of the Con- vention for that purpose . " Which Mr. Mc- LEOD accepted . Mr. BRITAIN begged permission of the Convention to detain them for ...
... BRITAIN moved to add , " who shall receive such compensation as shall be subscribed by the members of the Con- vention for that purpose . " Which Mr. Mc- LEOD accepted . Mr. BRITAIN begged permission of the Convention to detain them for ...
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Page 331 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways, and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory, as to the citizens of the United States, and those of any other states that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Page xxxvii - ... they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : I do solemnly swear, (or affirm...
Page xxv - On such reconsideration if two-thirds of the members elected agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent with the objections to the other house, by which it shall be reconsidered.
Page 42 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Page xxx - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, from unreasonable searches and seizures ; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or things, shall issue, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, subscribed to by the affiant.
Page xviii - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 247 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offences except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulation as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Page xxxix - All laws now in force in the territory of Wisconsin, which are not repugnant to this constitution, shall remain in force until they expire by their own limitation, or be altered or repealed by the legislature.
Page 47 - ... the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against the bill shall be entered on the journals of each house respectively...
Page 27 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.