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Page xxxvii
... party allegiance . The question of calling a convention had been sub- mitted to the people by a General Assembly ... party issue , but that it was voted for by Whigs and Democrats alike . " In the General Assembly , however , the party ...
... party allegiance . The question of calling a convention had been sub- mitted to the people by a General Assembly ... party issue , but that it was voted for by Whigs and Democrats alike . " In the General Assembly , however , the party ...
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... party alignment made their appearance and the unsavory scramble for offices began . Adherents of the Whig party , probably for selfish reasons , and public spirited men generally deprecated the introduction of the practice of rotation ...
... party alignment made their appearance and the unsavory scramble for offices began . Adherents of the Whig party , probably for selfish reasons , and public spirited men generally deprecated the introduction of the practice of rotation ...
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... party strife . " On August 2 , two days before the election , they again reminded the voters of the vote on a constitutional convention . On July 3 , the Indianapolis Gazette published the act and advocated the call of a convention ...
... party strife . " On August 2 , two days before the election , they again reminded the voters of the vote on a constitutional convention . On July 3 , the Indianapolis Gazette published the act and advocated the call of a convention ...
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... party strife . " the On August 2 , two days before the election , they again reminded the voters of the vote on a constitutional convention . On July 3 , Indianapolis Gazette published the act and advocated the call of a convention ...
... party strife . " the On August 2 , two days before the election , they again reminded the voters of the vote on a constitutional convention . On July 3 , Indianapolis Gazette published the act and advocated the call of a convention ...
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... party journals that the call of a convention * was quite completely ignored . For example , the Tri - Weekly Journal of Indianapolis , one of the most alert and enterprising papers in the State , did not refer to the convention question ...
... party journals that the call of a convention * was quite completely ignored . For example , the Tri - Weekly Journal of Indianapolis , one of the most alert and enterprising papers in the State , did not refer to the convention question ...
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adopted amend the Constitution appointed April ballot biennial sessions bill Brevier Report calling a constitutional calling a convention Canal amendment circuit courts citizens committee as follows Congress consideration constitutional convention Conv December December 15 December 27 Democrats district duty elec election of delegates eral Assembly expediency February February 27 Governor House Journal impeachment indefinitely postponed Indiana Gazette Indiana Territory Indianapolis inhabitants January January 11 January 29 Joint Resolution Jonathan Jennings Judiciary Committee June June 25 Knox county legislative legislature majority March Marion county measure ment Monday officers opposed Ordinance party passage person prescribed President proposed amendment proposition question of calling Quoted in Sentinel recommended rejected Reported by committee Republican resolution was introduced revision right of suffrage Secretary Sect select committee Senate Journal stitution submitted Supreme Court Territory of Indiana thereof tion township United viva viva voce voters votes cast Wabash Whigs
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Page ccxi - And whenever any of the said states shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such state shall be admitted, by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original states, in all respects whatever...
Page ccxx - Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent; and in their property, rights, and liberty they never shall be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 234 - Every act shall embrace but one subject, and matters properly connected therewith; which subject shall be expressed in the title. But if any subject shall be embraced in an act, which shall not be expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be expressed in the title.
Page ccxi - Territory shall be subject to pay a part of the Federal debts, contracted or to be contracted, and a proportional part of the expenses of government, to be apportioned on them by Congress, according to the same common rule and measure by which apportionments thereof shall be made on the other States...
Page 17 - 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 these ends, they have at all times an unalienable and indefeasible right to alter or reform their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Page ccxi - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...
Page 20 - That all courts shall be open, and every person 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 ccxvii - The inhabitants of the said territory shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature; and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law. All persons shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident or the presumption great.
Page 243 - Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve.
Page ccxxxvi - There shall be formed in the said Territory not less than three nor more than five States; and the boundaries of the States, as soon as Virginia shall alter her act of cession and consent to the same...