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Much has been already accomplished for the cause of popular education . A
large fund has been dedicated to this object , and our common school system is
established on right principles . But this is one of those subjects for which all
cannot ...
Much has been already accomplished for the cause of popular education . A
large fund has been dedicated to this object , and our common school system is
established on right principles . But this is one of those subjects for which all
cannot ...
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If we view the labors of the abolitionists in the calm light of reason , undisturbed
by any morbid sympathy and uninfluenced by the spirit of fanaticim — if we look
at their object , connected as it must be with the means they are using to attain it ...
If we view the labors of the abolitionists in the calm light of reason , undisturbed
by any morbid sympathy and uninfluenced by the spirit of fanaticim — if we look
at their object , connected as it must be with the means they are using to attain it ...
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Such a mode of attempting to effect this object , is characterized alike by folly and
wickedness . ... They will secure themselves from danger by acting on the objects
from which it is apprehended — not by emancipation , but by multiplying ...
Such a mode of attempting to effect this object , is characterized alike by folly and
wickedness . ... They will secure themselves from danger by acting on the objects
from which it is apprehended — not by emancipation , but by multiplying ...
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The inhabitants have no power to tax themselves , excepting for these
enumerated objects , and whenever it is desired to ... the highway during the year
or the preceding year , he may vote at school district meetings for any authorized
object .
The inhabitants have no power to tax themselves , excepting for these
enumerated objects , and whenever it is desired to ... the highway during the year
or the preceding year , he may vote at school district meetings for any authorized
object .
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Discussion in almost any shape may promote the object . It attracts the attention
of individuals and the public ; and even though it may not always point to the true
remedy , when it has exposed a defect , it can hardly fail to draw out the views of
...
Discussion in almost any shape may promote the object . It attracts the attention
of individuals and the public ; and even though it may not always point to the true
remedy , when it has exposed a defect , it can hardly fail to draw out the views of
...
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Page 6 - All committees shall be appointed by the Speaker, unless otherwise specially directed by the House...
Page 31 - He shall prescribe suitable forms and regulations for making all reports and conducting all necessary proceedings under this act, and shall cause the same, with such instructions as he shall deem necessary and proper for the organization and government of schools, to be transmitted to the local school officers, who shall be governed in accordance therewith. SEC. 54. He shall cause as many copies of the laws relating to schools and Teachers...
Page 5 - House shall, if appealed to, decide on the case, but without debate : if there be no appeal, the decision of the Chair shall be submitted to. If the decision be in favor of the member called to order, he shall be at liberty to proceed : if...
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Page 4 - He shall have the right to name any member to perform the duties of the chair, but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment.
Page 4 - They are required by the act to attend at the clerk's office, and calculate and ascertain the whole number of votes given at any election ; and certify the same to be a true canvass. This is not a judicial act, but merely ministerial. They have no power to controvert the votes of the electors.
Page 4 - Goodman, contrary to the form of the act of the General Assembly in such case made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.