Illinois as it is: Its History, Geography, Statistics, Constitution, Laws, Government, Finances ... EtcKeen and Lee, 1857 - 451 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 26
... feet square , and each block contained four lots . The streets were rather narrow , but always at right angles . Lots in the old times were enclosed by cedar posts or pickets , planted about two feet in the ground and extending five feet ...
... feet square , and each block contained four lots . The streets were rather narrow , but always at right angles . Lots in the old times were enclosed by cedar posts or pickets , planted about two feet in the ground and extending five feet ...
Σελίδα 27
... feet apart in many of them . In others the posts were closer together , and the intervals filled up with a mortar made of com- mon clay and cut straw . The mortar filled up the cracks , so that the wall was even and regular . The whole ...
... feet apart in many of them . In others the posts were closer together , and the intervals filled up with a mortar made of com- mon clay and cut straw . The mortar filled up the cracks , so that the wall was even and regular . The whole ...
Σελίδα 37
... feet , and had holes in the floor , outside the lower story , to shoot down at the Indians attempting to enter . Another higher grade of pioneer fortifications was made thus : Four large , strong block - houses , fashioned as above ...
... feet , and had holes in the floor , outside the lower story , to shoot down at the Indians attempting to enter . Another higher grade of pioneer fortifications was made thus : Four large , strong block - houses , fashioned as above ...
Σελίδα 44
... feet . Encouraged by these assurances of their holy prophet , the savages , early on the morning of the 7th of September , sallied forth from their town , and attacked the camp of Gov. Harrison , with an apparent determination to ...
... feet . Encouraged by these assurances of their holy prophet , the savages , early on the morning of the 7th of September , sallied forth from their town , and attacked the camp of Gov. Harrison , with an apparent determination to ...
Σελίδα 51
... feet between the files , since he might have foreseen , that his troops , thus drawn up , would be unable to resist a cavalry charge . Gen. Harrison , who had a force of 3500 men , inclusive of cavalry , with him , no sooner perceived ...
... feet between the files , since he might have foreseen , that his troops , thus drawn up , would be unable to resist a cavalry charge . Gen. Harrison , who had a force of 3500 men , inclusive of cavalry , with him , no sooner perceived ...
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Σελίδα 159 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences ; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry, against his consent ; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience ; and that no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishments or modes of worship.
Σελίδα 160 - No person shall, for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of his life or limb; nor shall any man's property be taken or applied to public use; without the consent of his representatives in the general assembly, nor without just compensation being made to him.
Σελίδα 159 - 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, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.
Σελίδα 159 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Σελίδα 137 - No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen.
Σελίδα 187 - ... unless the agreement, upon which such action shall be brought or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Σελίδα 157 - Corporations may be formed under general laws ; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time, or repealed.
Σελίδα 136 - The powers of the government of the State of Alabama shall be divided into three distinct departments; and each of them confided to a separate body of magistracy to wit, those which are legislative, to one; those which are executive to another, and those which are judicial to another.
Σελίδα 161 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court as in other cases.
Σελίδα 187 - The words of the statute are, that " no action shall be brought whereby to charge any executor or administrator, upon any special promise, to answer damages out of his own estate ; or whereby to charge the defendant, upon any special promise, to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriages of another person...