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... authority of Congress , contain by far the most authentic data of information on this interesting subject , reaches the conclusion that the summary of traits of Indian manners , customs and character appears to connect their origin with ...
... authority of Congress , contain by far the most authentic data of information on this interesting subject , reaches the conclusion that the summary of traits of Indian manners , customs and character appears to connect their origin with ...
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... authority they climbed up the roots of a large vine from the interior to the surface of the earth ; by another , they casually saw light , while under ground , from the top of a cavern in the earth . Most of the tribes plant themselves ...
... authority they climbed up the roots of a large vine from the interior to the surface of the earth ; by another , they casually saw light , while under ground , from the top of a cavern in the earth . Most of the tribes plant themselves ...
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... authority we have of the Toltec race , supported by the oral opinion of the Aztecs in 1579. An examination of it by the lights of modern geography , in connection with the nautical theory of oceanic currents and the fixed courses of the ...
... authority we have of the Toltec race , supported by the oral opinion of the Aztecs in 1579. An examination of it by the lights of modern geography , in connection with the nautical theory of oceanic currents and the fixed courses of the ...
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... authority of the Five Nations is manifested in the superin- tendence of their organ , the Conestogo Council , and in the respect yielded to this by the surrounding Indians . Peace and free intercourse were manifested amongst all of them ...
... authority of the Five Nations is manifested in the superin- tendence of their organ , the Conestogo Council , and in the respect yielded to this by the surrounding Indians . Peace and free intercourse were manifested amongst all of them ...
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... authority of the States General of Holland , in company with other vessels , proceeded on an exploring expedition to the mouth of Manhattan river , whence his companions sailed eastward , but Mey south and arrived at Delaware bay ; from ...
... authority of the States General of Holland , in company with other vessels , proceeded on an exploring expedition to the mouth of Manhattan river , whence his companions sailed eastward , but Mey south and arrived at Delaware bay ; from ...
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Page 90 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Page 121 - Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause; and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free State.
Page 122 - No senator or representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office under this Commonwealth which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such time...
Page 107 - ... that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered; and if approved by two-thirds of that House, it shall be a law; but, in such cases, the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays...
Page 102 - A school or schools shall be established in each county by the legislature, for the convenient instruction of youth, with such salaries to the masters paid by the public, as may enable them to instruct youth at low prices: And all useful learning shall be duly encouraged and promoted in one or more universities.
Page 356 - For they that are after the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the spirit, the things of the spirit.
Page 91 - That the people have a right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the legislature for redress of grievances.
Page 89 - God, be justly deprived or abridged of any civil right as a citizen, on account of his religious sentiments or peculiar mode of religious worship...
Page 99 - The person of a debtor, where there is not a strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison, after delivering up „bona fide" all his estate real and personal for the use of his creditors, in such manner as shall be hereafter regulated by law. All prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offences, when the proof is evident or presumption great.
Page 115 - The citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes by petition, address, or remonstrance.