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... Signet , as so many medieval chartularies , which have become obsolete by the progress of events , and which could not be acted upon without defeating the objects PREFACE . ix they were intended to accomplish . Whereas.
... Signet , as so many medieval chartularies , which have become obsolete by the progress of events , and which could not be acted upon without defeating the objects PREFACE . ix they were intended to accomplish . Whereas.
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James Busby. PREFACE . ix they were intended to accomplish . Whereas , in truth , it would be difficult to imagine that human wisdom resulting from ex- tensive experience could add anything to the excellence of those instruments ; and to ...
James Busby. PREFACE . ix they were intended to accomplish . Whereas , in truth , it would be difficult to imagine that human wisdom resulting from ex- tensive experience could add anything to the excellence of those instruments ; and to ...
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... intended to apply . " That the members of the General Assembly , by an unanimous vote in both Houses , have recently recorded their conviction that the joint responsibility of Governor and Ministers has resulted in divided councils ...
... intended to apply . " That the members of the General Assembly , by an unanimous vote in both Houses , have recently recorded their conviction that the joint responsibility of Governor and Ministers has resulted in divided councils ...
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... intended for his protection as well as for his control , and he is entitled to look to the magis- trate to procure him justice as defined by the laws which it is the duty of the magistrate to administer . This right of protec- tion ...
... intended for his protection as well as for his control , and he is entitled to look to the magis- trate to procure him justice as defined by the laws which it is the duty of the magistrate to administer . This right of protec- tion ...
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... intended for the moral and social welfare of the people - such as the penitentiaries , lunatic asylums , and gaols were allowed to the Governor . ( Hear , hear . ) Really , very often the Governor has little or nothing to do , and there ...
... intended for the moral and social welfare of the people - such as the penitentiaries , lunatic asylums , and gaols were allowed to the Governor . ( Hear , hear . ) Really , very often the Governor has little or nothing to do , and there ...
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Page 111 - And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Page 111 - I am a stranger and a sojourner with you; give me a possession of a burying-place with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.
Page 184 - To Our Trusty and Welbeloved Jonathan Belcher Esq' Greeting. We reposing especial Trust and Confidence in the Prudence Courage and Loyalty, of you the said Jonathan Belcher, of Our especial Grace certain knowledge and mere motion have thought fit to constitute and appoint, and by these Presents do constitute and appoint you the said Jonathan Belcher to be Our Captain General and Governor in chief in and over Our Province of Nova Caesarea or New Jersey in America.
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Page 111 - Hear us, my lord : thou art a mighty prince among us : in the choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead ; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead.
Page 184 - America, and we do hereby require, and command you to do and execute all things in due manner, that shall belong unto your said command and the trust we have reposed in you, according to the several powers and directions...
Page 179 - TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY...
Page 185 - Governor to do and execute all things that belong to his said office, according to the tenor of these our letters patent and of such commission as may be issued to him under our sign manual and signet, and according to such instructions as may from time to time be given to him under our sign manual and signet, or by our order in our Privy Council, or by us, through one of our principal Secretaries of State, and to such laws as are now or shall hereafter be in force in the State.
Page 184 - WHEREAS, by certain Letters Patent, under the Great Seal of our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date at Westminster, the...
Page 189 - Bill for the divorce of persons joined together in holy matrimony. 2. Any Bill whereby any grant of land or money or other donation or gratuity may be made to himself. 3. Any Bill affecting the currency of the State.