Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To Propose Amendments to the Constitution, Commenced ... at Harrisburg, on the Second Day of May, 1837, Volume 8Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1838 - Constitutional conventions |
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... principle ; they must have public confidence and good will , and public opinion at all times in their favor . If this is not so , they are of no avail - they are absolutely use- less ; they can do no good either to themselves or others ...
... principle ; they must have public confidence and good will , and public opinion at all times in their favor . If this is not so , they are of no avail - they are absolutely use- less ; they can do no good either to themselves or others ...
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... principle never could be exerted to represent active deliberations . Such a principle would be in direct opposition to that which the gentleman from Fayette himself maintains - that is to say that a representative , in his character as ...
... principle never could be exerted to represent active deliberations . Such a principle would be in direct opposition to that which the gentleman from Fayette himself maintains - that is to say that a representative , in his character as ...
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... principle , to the amendment of the gentleman from Fayette , and also to the amendment originally offered by the gentleman from Lan- caster , and I shall vote against both . Permit me , Mr. President , before I take my seat , to offer a ...
... principle , to the amendment of the gentleman from Fayette , and also to the amendment originally offered by the gentleman from Lan- caster , and I shall vote against both . Permit me , Mr. President , before I take my seat , to offer a ...
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... principle but that of the destruction of the banks , the whole argument goes on the supposition that the banks are corrupt and under a system of wicked administration . It takes it for granted that this is the fact ; that , from their ...
... principle but that of the destruction of the banks , the whole argument goes on the supposition that the banks are corrupt and under a system of wicked administration . It takes it for granted that this is the fact ; that , from their ...
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... principle , and went astray , too , at the moment when this principle was in full operation ; when the coun- try was deriving advantages and blessings from it ; and at a time when it was obvious , that no man could find out an ...
... principle , and went astray , too , at the moment when this principle was in full operation ; when the coun- try was deriving advantages and blessings from it ; and at a time when it was obvious , that no man could find out an ...
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Page 41 - 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 141 - ... shall be made in such manner as shall be directed by law. The number of Representatives shall, at the several periods of making such enumeration, be fixed by the Legislature and apportioned among the several Counties...
Page 91 - SUMNER moved to amend the resolution by striking out all after the word " Resolved/' and inserting : The amendment was rejected.
Page 55 - That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain Inherent and Indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, and of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.
Page 54 - 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 206 - Representative districts may be altered from time to time as public convenience may require. When a Representative district shall be composed of two or more counties, they shall be contiguous, and the districts as compact as may be.
Page 184 - Section 1. The Legislative authority of this State shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives...
Page 107 - ... election, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States or of this State, and shall have paid a State or county tax.
Page 65 - The government of the Union held shares in the old Bank of the United States ; but the privileges of the government were not imparted by that circumstance to the bank.
Page 268 - Council of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first year ; of the second class at the expiration of the second year ; and of the third class at the expiration of the third year; so that one-third may be chosen every year ; and if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise, the same shall be filled at the next ensuing election.