History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania: With Biographical Selections, Τόμος 1,Σελίδες 1-667

Εξώφυλλο
Henry C. Bradsby
S. B. Nelson, 1893 - 1509 σελίδες
 

Περιεχόμενα

I
1
III
3
V
22
VI
51
VII
74
VIII
109
X
152
XI
183
XV
303
XVI
354
XVII
377
XVIII
398
XIX
402
XX
431
XXI
443
XXII
450

XII
193
XIII
234
XIV
254
XXIV
502
XXV
511

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Σελίδα 128 - We are unanimously of opinion, that the State of Connecticut has no right to the lands in controversy. " ' We are also unanimously of opinion, that the jurisdiction and pre-emption of all the territory lying within the charter boundary of Pennsylvania, and now claimed by the State of Connecticut, do of right belong to the State of Pennsylvania.
Σελίδα 126 - ... to appoint, by joint consent, commissioners or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question...
Σελίδα 135 - Duty it shall be to enquire whether the Constitution has been preserved inviolate in every Part ; and whether the legislative and executive Branches of Government have performed their Duty as Guardians of the People, or assumed to themselves, or exercised other or greater Powers than they are entitled to by the Constitution...
Σελίδα 123 - ... you shall be governed by laws of your own making, and live a free, and, if you will, a sober and industrious people. I shall not usurp the right of any, or oppress his person. God has furnished me with a better resolution, and has given me His grace to keep it. In short, whatever sober and free men can reasonably desire for the security and improvement of their own happiness, I shall heartily comply with, and in five months resolve, if it please God, to see you.
Σελίδα 123 - I wish you all happiness, here and hereafter. These are to let you know that it hath pleased God, in His providence, to cast you within my lot and care. It is a business that, though I never undertook before, yet God has given me an understanding of my duty, and an honest mind to do it uprightly. I hope you will not be troubled at your...
Σελίδα 131 - ... degree of north latitude, one hundred and twenty miles west of the western boundary line of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as now claimed by said Commonwealth, and from thence by a line...
Σελίδα 288 - I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity; that I have not paid or contributed, or promised to pay or contribute, either directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing, to procure my nomination or election (or appointment), except for necessary and proper expenses expressly authorized by law ; that I have not knowingly violated any election law of this Commonwealth, or procured it to be done by others in my behalf; that I will not knowingly receive, directly or indirectly,...
Σελίδα 84 - Men, yonder is the enemy. The fate of the Hardings tells us what we have to expect if defeated. We come out to fight, not only for liberty, but for life itself, and, what is dearer, to preserve our homes from conflagration ; our women and children from the tomahawk. Stand firm the first shock, and the Indians will give way. Every man to his duty.
Σελίδα 135 - Convention, in which two-thirds of the whole number elected shall agree; and whose duty it shall be to enquire whether the constitution has been preserved inviolate, in every part; and whether the legislative and executive branches of government have performed their duty as guardians of the people ; or assumed to themselves, or exercised, other or greater powers, than they are entitled to by the constitution.
Σελίδα 288 - I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity...

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