Report of the Proceedings and Debates in the Convention to Revise the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 1850 |
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... person , houses , papers and pos- ment of the same : ARTICLE I. cure from unreasonable searches and seiz- ures ; and no warrant to search any place ,, 1. All political power is inherent in the or to seize any person or things , shall ...
... person , houses , papers and pos- ment of the same : ARTICLE I. cure from unreasonable searches and seiz- ures ; and no warrant to search any place ,, 1. All political power is inherent in the or to seize any person or things , shall ...
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... person , for the same offence , time of the signing of this constitution , may be a resident of this State at the shall be twice put in jeopardy of punish - shall have the right of voting as aforesaid ; ment . All persons shall , before ...
... person , for the same offence , time of the signing of this constitution , may be a resident of this State at the shall be twice put in jeopardy of punish - shall have the right of voting as aforesaid ; ment . All persons shall , before ...
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... person to fill such vacancy . 18. The Governor shall , at stated times , receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor di- minished during the term for which he has been elected . 19. The Lieutenant ...
... person to fill such vacancy . 18. The Governor shall , at stated times , receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor di- minished during the term for which he has been elected . 19. The Lieutenant ...
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... persons of Indian descent , not members of any tribe . Each apportionment , and the division into representative districts by any board of supervisors , shall remain unal- tered until the return of another enumera- tion . Sec . 6. No person ...
... persons of Indian descent , not members of any tribe . Each apportionment , and the division into representative districts by any board of supervisors , shall remain unal- tered until the return of another enumera- tion . Sec . 6. No person ...
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... person or the public , and have the reason of his dissent entered on the journal . Sec . 11. In all elections by either house , or in joint convention , the votes shall be given viva voce . All votes on nominations to the Senate , shall ...
... person or the public , and have the reason of his dissent entered on the journal . Sec . 11. In all elections by either house , or in joint convention , the votes shall be given viva voce . All votes on nominations to the Senate , shall ...
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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.