Constitution Making in Indiana: A Source Book of Constitutional Documents, with Historical Introduction and Critical Notes, Volume 1Indiana historical commission, 1916 - Indiana |
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... approved the criticisms of " Hortensius ' and recommended the defeat of every man who had served in the Convention . The editor of the Sun had not yet seen a copy of the Constitution , which had been sent to Ken- tucky to be printed ...
... approved the criticisms of " Hortensius ' and recommended the defeat of every man who had served in the Convention . The editor of the Sun had not yet seen a copy of the Constitution , which had been sent to Ken- tucky to be printed ...
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... approved by the Governor on Jan- uary 6.14 11 . Senate Journal , 4th Session , 129 and 135. This bill , as well as ... approval or disapproval of the proposal to call a convention at the bottom of the ticket , containing the names of the ...
... approved by the Governor on Jan- uary 6.14 11 . Senate Journal , 4th Session , 129 and 135. This bill , as well as ... approval or disapproval of the proposal to call a convention at the bottom of the ticket , containing the names of the ...
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... approved on Jan- uary 19.2 The campaign of the year 1846 was complicated by the issue growing out of the Mexican controversy and the occupation of Oregon . The attempt in Indiana seemed to be a local symptom of a Nation - wide demand of ...
... approved on Jan- uary 19.2 The campaign of the year 1846 was complicated by the issue growing out of the Mexican controversy and the occupation of Oregon . The attempt in Indiana seemed to be a local symptom of a Nation - wide demand of ...
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... approved of the act of the General Assembly for 1845-6 in calling a convention to amend the Constitution . They believed that " an experience of thirty years , and the radical improvement made in the science of government during that ...
... approved of the act of the General Assembly for 1845-6 in calling a convention to amend the Constitution . They believed that " an experience of thirty years , and the radical improvement made in the science of government during that ...
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... approved by the Governor on January 15.72 70 This act was substantially identical with the act of 1846 . Election officers were required to ask each voter whether he was in favor or opposed to calling a convention and record the answer ...
... approved by the Governor on January 15.72 70 This act was substantially identical with the act of 1846 . Election officers were required to ask each voter whether he was in favor or opposed to calling a convention and record the answer ...
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Page 9 - And whenever any of the said states shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such state shall be admitted, by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original states, in all respects whatever...
Page 308 - Every act shall embrace but one subject, and matters properly connected therewith; which subject shall be expressed in the title. But if any subject shall be embraced in an act, which shall not be expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be expressed in the title.
Page 12 - Territory shall be subject to pay a part of the Federal debts, contracted or to be contracted, and a proportional part of the expenses of government, to be apportioned on them by Congress, according to the same common rule and measure by which apportionments thereof shall be made on the other States...
Page 24 - The said territory, and the States which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this confederacy of the United States of America, subject to the Articles of Confederation, and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made ; and to all the acts and ordinances of the United States in Congress assembled, conformable thereto.
Page 74 - 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 355 - There shall be a seal of this State, which shall be kept by the Governor, and used by him officially, and shall be called " The great Seal of the State of California.
Page 78 - That all courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by the due course of law ; and right and justice administered, without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 23 - The inhabitants of the said territory shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature; and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law. All persons shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident or the presumption great.
Page 321 - Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve.
Page 397 - In all other cases where a general law can be made applicable, no special law shall be enacted.