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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... township . Their duty is to open the roads , and to keep them in repair ; and for this purpose they have the power ... townships the settlers have voluntarily doubled the amount of labour which the law permitted to be imposed upon them ...
... township . Their duty is to open the roads , and to keep them in repair ; and for this purpose they have the power ... townships the settlers have voluntarily doubled the amount of labour which the law permitted to be imposed upon them ...
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... township . He as- sures me , that among the heads of families only one had died since the first settlement , which was nine years ago . There are now seventy families , or one hundred and forty heads of families , settled in the township ...
... township . He as- sures me , that among the heads of families only one had died since the first settlement , which was nine years ago . There are now seventy families , or one hundred and forty heads of families , settled in the township ...
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... township a public library , which was commenced by a donation of books from Mr. R. and some of his friends , and is supported by a small annual contribu- tion from those who enjoy its advantages . An in- stitution of this nature is ...
... township a public library , which was commenced by a donation of books from Mr. R. and some of his friends , and is supported by a small annual contribu- tion from those who enjoy its advantages . An in- stitution of this nature is ...
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... township there is no minister yet estab- lished . It is customary for the settlers to assemble on Sundays ; prayers are said by some one , with much apparent devotion ; a hymn or psalm is sung in parts , for most of them have been ...
... township there is no minister yet estab- lished . It is customary for the settlers to assemble on Sundays ; prayers are said by some one , with much apparent devotion ; a hymn or psalm is sung in parts , for most of them have been ...
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... township officers shall be ap- pointed , in such manner as is or shall be directed by law . ARTICLE VII . SECTION I. The legislature shall , as soon as con- veniently may be , provide , by law , for the estab- lishment of schools ...
... township officers shall be ap- pointed , in such manner as is or shall be directed by law . ARTICLE VII . SECTION I. The legislature shall , as soon as con- veniently may be , provide , by law , for the estab- lishment of schools ...
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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.