Report of the Proceedings and Debates in the Convention to Revise the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 1850 |
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The Legislature shall provide by with the laws , at every regular session of law for organizing , equipping and discipli- ... reserving any rent or service cessity for using such property , and the just compensation to be made therefor ...
The Legislature shall provide by with the laws , at every regular session of law for organizing , equipping and discipli- ... reserving any rent or service cessity for using such property , and the just compensation to be made therefor ...
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The powers of this govern- It would be just as well that the Presi . ment shall be divided into three distinct ... the necessity of using such property , and Mr. WITHERELL said he introduced the just compensation to be made therefor ...
The powers of this govern- It would be just as well that the Presi . ment shall be divided into three distinct ... the necessity of using such property , and Mr. WITHERELL said he introduced the just compensation to be made therefor ...
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This was merely a resoluing first made . tion of inquiry , and he did not wish to go On motion of Mr. BACKUS , far on ... He did not property shall not be taken for public use , wish to see such claims as that galvanized . or the use of ...
This was merely a resoluing first made . tion of inquiry , and he did not wish to go On motion of Mr. BACKUS , far on ... He did not property shall not be taken for public use , wish to see such claims as that galvanized . or the use of ...
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Lands now flowed , and unim- vacancy , where no provision is made for proved lands which may hereafter be flow- that ... for using such property , and the of the whole , and ordered printed . just compensation to be made therefor ...
Lands now flowed , and unim- vacancy , where no provision is made for proved lands which may hereafter be flow- that ... for using such property , and the of the whole , and ordered printed . just compensation to be made therefor ...
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With- Sec . 3. Officers of the militia shall be out such limitation , a person residing in the elected or appointed ... The question was taken on concurring Mr. WILLIAMS , from the committee in the amendment made by the committee ...
With- Sec . 3. Officers of the militia shall be out such limitation , a person residing in the elected or appointed ... The question was taken on concurring Mr. WILLIAMS , from the committee in the amendment made by the committee ...
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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.
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| Title | Report of the Proceedings and Debates in the Convention to Revise the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 1850 Making of America Making of modern law: Primary sources, 1620-1926 |
| Author | Michigan. Constitutional Convention |
| Publisher | R.W. Ingals, state printer, 1850 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 17 Feb 2006 |
| Length | 937 pages |
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