Letters from the British Settlement in Pennsylvania: To which are Added, the Constitutions of the United States, and of Pennsylvania; and Extracts from the Laws Respecting Aliens and Naturalized Citizens |
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... wood lots , may rival the prosperity and ease of the farmer . The Society wish sedulously to guard their coun- trymen from coming to them with the absurd hope of finding a place , where idleness may repose itself PREFACE . vii.
... wood lots , may rival the prosperity and ease of the farmer . The Society wish sedulously to guard their coun- trymen from coming to them with the absurd hope of finding a place , where idleness may repose itself PREFACE . vii.
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... gible situation , in all the benefits of which their coun- trymen might participate . The committee were , therefore , much pleased that Mr. Rose had taken the same view of the subject , and advised the SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY . 31.
... gible situation , in all the benefits of which their coun- trymen might participate . The committee were , therefore , much pleased that Mr. Rose had taken the same view of the subject , and advised the SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY . 31.
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... coun- ty , from which the streams flow into it in all direc- tions . From a field within half a mile of me , the eye can trace the line of hills the whole extent of this great sweep , which on the north is twelve miles , on the west ...
... coun- ty , from which the streams flow into it in all direc- tions . From a field within half a mile of me , the eye can trace the line of hills the whole extent of this great sweep , which on the north is twelve miles , on the west ...
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... coun- ty , as is to be found in any part of England . On praising a quarter of mutton , of which I was par- taking a few days ago , I was informed , that the sheep had been taken from among the flock , that usually ran in the woods or ...
... coun- ty , as is to be found in any part of England . On praising a quarter of mutton , of which I was par- taking a few days ago , I was informed , that the sheep had been taken from among the flock , that usually ran in the woods or ...
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... coun- trymen , one a mechanic , the other a farmer , both have large families , and are men of good judgment . They say that a family may be maintained in pro- vision much better than they were accustomed to live on at home , at an ...
... coun- trymen , one a mechanic , the other a farmer , both have large families , and are men of good judgment . They say that a family may be maintained in pro- vision much better than they were accustomed to live on at home , at an ...
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Page 161 - New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other State ; nor any State be formed by the junction of two or more States, or parts of States, without the consent of the legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.
Page 180 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences ; that no man can, of right, be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent...
Page 180 - 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.
Page 166 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the. purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. 3. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Page 152 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Page 156 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Page 181 - 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 151 - Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.
Page 152 - House may provide. 2. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and with the concurrence of twothirds expel a member.
Page 161 - States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.