Journal of the Convention for Framing a Constitution of Government for the State of Massachusetts Bay: From the Commencement of Their First Session, September 1, 1779, to the Close of Their Last Session, June 16, 1780Dutton and Wentworth, printers to the state, 1832 - Broj stranica: 264 |
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Stranica 71
... District , being read and debated , On a motion , made and seconded , Voted , That Judge LINCOLN be desired to consult the law of this State respecting the removal of poor persons to towns of which they are not inhabitants , and make ...
... District , being read and debated , On a motion , made and seconded , Voted , That Judge LINCOLN be desired to consult the law of this State respecting the removal of poor persons to towns of which they are not inhabitants , and make ...
Stranica 73
... district , " in the last line but two , being read , and debated , the further consideration of the same was postponed , by a motion , made and seconded , that the Convention be adjourned to to - morrow morning , 9 o'clock , which ...
... district , " in the last line but two , being read , and debated , the further consideration of the same was postponed , by a motion , made and seconded , that the Convention be adjourned to to - morrow morning , 9 o'clock , which ...
Stranica 74
... district and not elected , amounting to twice the number of Senators want- ing , if there be so many voted for , " be substituted in lieu of the words " shall take , " & c . as far as the words " not elected , " which , being put ...
... district and not elected , amounting to twice the number of Senators want- ing , if there be so many voted for , " be substituted in lieu of the words " shall take , " & c . as far as the words " not elected , " which , being put ...
Stranica 76
... district , or either of them , are not elected by a majority of the votes returned , then the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled up by the Senate and House of Representatives , out of the number of those voted for , who shall be found ...
... district , or either of them , are not elected by a majority of the votes returned , then the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled up by the Senate and House of Representatives , out of the number of those voted for , who shall be found ...
Stranica 87
... District shall exceed in the choice of Senators ; whereupon , it was moved , and seconded , that Mr. PICKERING be desired to prepare a clause as aforesaid , and lay the same on the table ; which , being put , passed in the affirma- The ...
... District shall exceed in the choice of Senators ; whereupon , it was moved , and seconded , that Mr. PICKERING be desired to prepare a clause as aforesaid , and lay the same on the table ; which , being put , passed in the affirma- The ...
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1st article 1st paragraph 1st section 2d chapter 2d paragraph 3d article 3d section 4th article 5th chapter 9 o'clock according to adjournment accordingly adjourned adjourned accordingly adjourned to to-morrow affirmative aforesaid amendments assembled BERKSHIRE CALEB STRONG Capt chosen Committee be appointed Committee consist Commonwealth of Massachusetts Constitution of Government Convention be adjourned Convention was accordingly COUNTY Court day being called Declaration of Rights Delegates district elected expunged following gentlemen Form of Government Frame of Government further consideration House of Representatives inhabitants inserted JAMES BOWDOIN JOHN LOWELL journed largely debated last Wednesday laws Legislature Lieutenant Governor manner militia motion moved and seconded negative nomination being called number of votes oath P. M. Met according passed person President rateable polls reconsidered Register of Deeds resolve seat Secretary Selectmen standing laws substituted in lieu thereof Three o'clock tion tive to-morrow morning towns and plantations vacancies words
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Stranica 229 - ... to make, ordain, and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions, and instructions, either with penalties or without ; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Stranica 194 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Stranica 95 - In the government of this commonwealth, the Legislative department shall never exercise the executive and judicial powers, or either of them; the executive shall never exercise the Legislative and judicial powers, or either of them; the judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive powers, or either of them ; to the end it may be a government of laws and not of men.
Stranica 227 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Stranica 194 - Government is instituted for the common good ; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men...
Stranica 225 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Stranica 226 - A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
Stranica 151 - And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Stranica 192 - is a social compact by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Stranica 198 - ... so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution ; and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying within the said Commonwealth...