Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To Propose Amendments to the Constitution, Commenced ... at Harrisburg, on the Second Day of May, 1837, Volume 13Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1839 - Constitutional conventions |
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... tion . Well , he thought that was a matter which depended upon wheth- er or not the people felt any interest or anxiety concerning the proposed amendments . If they did , then he apprehended that they would turn out whether the election ...
... tion . Well , he thought that was a matter which depended upon wheth- er or not the people felt any interest or anxiety concerning the proposed amendments . If they did , then he apprehended that they would turn out whether the election ...
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... tion ; but even they might as well be considered and acted upon by the month of June as deferred until the second Tuesday of October . June is a season of leisure ; the labors of the summer are not upon the people . They will then act ...
... tion ; but even they might as well be considered and acted upon by the month of June as deferred until the second Tuesday of October . June is a season of leisure ; the labors of the summer are not upon the people . They will then act ...
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... tion , that therefore the public voice will not be fairly expressed upon it . I would like to know what the governor is to gain , or what the gov- ernor is to lose by it . No one can say who will gain , or who will lose by it . I engage ...
... tion , that therefore the public voice will not be fairly expressed upon it . I would like to know what the governor is to gain , or what the gov- ernor is to lose by it . No one can say who will gain , or who will lose by it . I engage ...
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... tion . Which said motion was seconded by the requisite number of delegates rising in their places . And the question being taken , Shall the question be now put ? It was determined in the affirmative . And on the question , Will the ...
... tion . Which said motion was seconded by the requisite number of delegates rising in their places . And the question being taken , Shall the question be now put ? It was determined in the affirmative . And on the question , Will the ...
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... tion whether they will have a clause in the constitution providing for future amendments , in order that they may have the power to resort to an easy mode of amendment if they think proper to do so , and at the same time may , if they ...
... tion whether they will have a clause in the constitution providing for future amendments , in order that they may have the power to resort to an easy mode of amendment if they think proper to do so , and at the same time may , if they ...
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Page 244 - That the printing Presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature, or any branch of government : And no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man ; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 245 - That all courts shall be open; and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by the due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 52 - ... 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...
Page 243 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness. For the advancement of those ends, they have at all times an unalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform, or abolish their government, in such manner as they may think proper.
Page 246 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 231 - Senate, who shall open and publish them in the presence of the members of both houses of the General Assembly. The person having the highest number of votes shall be Governor ; but if two or more...
Page 230 - The General Assembly shall have the power to alter, revoke, or annul any charter of incorporation now existing and revocable at the adoption of this Constitution, or any that may hereafter be created, whenever, in their opinion it may be injurious to the citizens of this Commonwealth, in such manner, however, that no injustice shall be done to the corporators.
Page 229 - Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journals of each House, respectively.
Page 244 - 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 244 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court as in other cases.