Report of the Proceedings and Debates in the Convention to Revise the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 1850R.W. Ingals, state printer, 1850 - 937 σελίδες |
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... proposition to his amendment . Mr. C. said this is a bu- siness body , a deliberative body . We can come here and occupy hours in talking about first principles , but that is not what the people want ; we are here to supply what the ...
... proposition to his amendment . Mr. C. said this is a bu- siness body , a deliberative body . We can come here and occupy hours in talking about first principles , but that is not what the people want ; we are here to supply what the ...
Σελίδα 57
... proposition . He believed the opinions of members had been matured on the subject , and they were ready then to vote on the question . If there was any one subject on which they agreed , it was not to sanction the present grand jury ...
... proposition . He believed the opinions of members had been matured on the subject , and they were ready then to vote on the question . If there was any one subject on which they agreed , it was not to sanction the present grand jury ...
Σελίδα 79
... proposition authorizing the Legislature to reduce it to one or two persons . The substitute only left the matter as it heretofore stood . Mr. HANSCOM remarked , the gentle- man from Hillsdale [ Mr. Cook , ] misunder- stood him . His ...
... proposition authorizing the Legislature to reduce it to one or two persons . The substitute only left the matter as it heretofore stood . Mr. HANSCOM remarked , the gentle- man from Hillsdale [ Mr. Cook , ] misunder- stood him . His ...
Σελίδα 80
... proposition relating to criminal causes , which , he said , he in- tended to offer at the proper time . Mr. PIERCE withdrew his amendment . Mr. GOODWIN said , with the views he entertained , he could not concur in the proposition of the ...
... proposition relating to criminal causes , which , he said , he in- tended to offer at the proper time . Mr. PIERCE withdrew his amendment . Mr. GOODWIN said , with the views he entertained , he could not concur in the proposition of the ...
Σελίδα 81
... proposition be adopted , the Leg- islature will be prohibited from authorizing a grand jury in any case . It proposes a fundamental change in the law of the land , and strikes down an institution venerable for its antiquity , imposing ...
... proposition be adopted , the Leg- islature will be prohibited from authorizing a grand jury in any case . It proposes a fundamental change in the law of the land , and strikes down an institution venerable for its antiquity , imposing ...
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Σελίδα 331 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways, and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory, as to the citizens of the United States, and those of any other states that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Σελίδα xxxvii - ... they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : I do solemnly swear, (or affirm...
Σελίδα xxv - On such reconsideration if two-thirds of the members elected agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent with the objections to the other house, by which it shall be reconsidered.
Σελίδα 42 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Σελίδα xxx - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, from unreasonable searches and seizures ; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or things, shall issue, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, subscribed to by the affiant.
Σελίδα xviii - 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, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Σελίδα 247 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offences except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulation as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Σελίδα xxxix - All laws now in force in the territory of Wisconsin, which are not repugnant to this constitution, shall remain in force until they expire by their own limitation, or be altered or repealed by the legislature.
Σελίδα 47 - ... the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against the bill shall be entered on the journals of each house respectively...
Σελίδα 27 - 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.