American's Guide: Comprising the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitutions of the Several States Composing the Union |
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... to hear and determine the matter in question , according to the best of his judgment , without favour , affection , or hope of reward . " Provided . also , that no State shall be deprived of territory 12 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
... to hear and determine the matter in question , according to the best of his judgment , without favour , affection , or hope of reward . " Provided . also , that no State shall be deprived of territory 12 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
Page 13
... territory for the benefit of the United States , § 3. All controversies concerning the private right of soil claimed under different grants of two or more States , whose jurisdiction , as they may respect such lands , and the States ...
... territory for the benefit of the United States , § 3. All controversies concerning the private right of soil claimed under different grants of two or more States , whose jurisdiction , as they may respect such lands , and the States ...
Page 25
... territory , or other property belong- ing to the United States ; and nothing in this constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state . SECTION IV . 1. The United States shall ...
... territory , or other property belong- ing to the United States ; and nothing in this constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state . SECTION IV . 1. The United States shall ...
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... territory formerly called the province of Massachusetts Bay , do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each other to form themselves into a free , sovereign , and independent body politic , or state , by the name of - The Commonwealth ...
... territory formerly called the province of Massachusetts Bay , do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each other to form themselves into a free , sovereign , and independent body politic , or state , by the name of - The Commonwealth ...
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... territory , each containing a number of inhabitants as nearly equal as practica- ble , without dividing any town , or ward of a city , and each entitled to elect one councillor : provided , however , that if , at any time , the ...
... territory , each containing a number of inhabitants as nearly equal as practica- ble , without dividing any town , or ward of a city , and each entitled to elect one councillor : provided , however , that if , at any time , the ...
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