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, Volum 12Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1839 |
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Pàgina 17
... considered this evil more fraught with danger to our country than any other . Was it , he asked , an unfit place , to select the constitution for the introduction of two great principles - the first , that the parties guilty of creating ...
... considered this evil more fraught with danger to our country than any other . Was it , he asked , an unfit place , to select the constitution for the introduction of two great principles - the first , that the parties guilty of creating ...
Pàgina 58
... 66 Mr. MERRILL modified his amendment , so as to read as follows , viz : Provided , that no such amendment shall be considered in either branch of the legislature , unless , upon petitions signed by 58 PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES .
... 66 Mr. MERRILL modified his amendment , so as to read as follows , viz : Provided , that no such amendment shall be considered in either branch of the legislature , unless , upon petitions signed by 58 PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES .
Pàgina 59
... considered in either branch of the legislature , unless upon petitions signed by three thousand citizens of this commonwealth . " Mr. EARLE , of Philadelphia county , expressed a hope that nothing of the kind would be adopted . He ...
... considered in either branch of the legislature , unless upon petitions signed by three thousand citizens of this commonwealth . " Mr. EARLE , of Philadelphia county , expressed a hope that nothing of the kind would be adopted . He ...
Pàgina 61
... considered by the legislature , and then submitted to the people for their decision . If one man out of twenty could not be found to sign a petition for amendments , was it at all likely that two out of twenty could be found to vote for ...
... considered by the legislature , and then submitted to the people for their decision . If one man out of twenty could not be found to sign a petition for amendments , was it at all likely that two out of twenty could be found to vote for ...
Pàgina 66
... considered in either branch of the legislature . In my estimation , this is quite too low . If we take a view of the number of taxables in Penn- sylvania , we shall find that it amounts to over three hundred and nine thousand , and to ...
... considered in either branch of the legislature . In my estimation , this is quite too low . If we take a view of the number of taxables in Penn- sylvania , we shall find that it amounts to over three hundred and nine thousand , and to ...
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Pàgina 226 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Pàgina 65 - Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Pàgina 78 - ... a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the legislature voting thereon, such amendment or amendments shall become part of the constitution...
Pàgina 40 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Pàgina 78 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people...
Pàgina 37 - Territory to which such person has fled, and produces a copy of an indictment found, or an affidavit made before a magistrate of any State or Territory, charging the person demanded with having committed treason, felony, or other crime, certified as authentic by the Governor or Chief Magistrate of the State or Territory from whence the person so charged has fled...
Pàgina 4 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Pàgina 37 - Whenever the executive authority of any state or territory demands any person as a fugitive from justice of the executive authority of any state or territory to which such person...
Pàgina 78 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate or house of representatives ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses...
Pàgina 22 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.