Public Laws of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations: As Revised by a Committee, and Finally Enacted by the General Assembly at the Session in January, 1844. To which are Prefixed, the Charter of Charles II., Declaration of Independence, Resolution of General Assembly to Support the Declaration of Independence, Resolution of General Assembly to Support the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution of the United States, Proceedings of the Convention on the Adoption of the Constitution of the United States by Rhode-Island, President Washington's Address of September, 1796, and Constitution of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence PlantationsKnowles & Vose, 1844 - 594 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα iii
... petitions to the General As- sembly , and of acting thereon , 69 An act in relation to the Secretary of State , An act in relation to the Attorney General , 71 71 An act in relation to the General Treasurer , 72 An act relative to ...
... petitions to the General As- sembly , and of acting thereon , 69 An act in relation to the Secretary of State , An act in relation to the Attorney General , 71 71 An act in relation to the General Treasurer , 72 An act relative to ...
Σελίδα vii
... Petitions for acts of Incorporation , 539 An act in addition to the several acts relating to Public Schools , An act in relation to the board of Prisoners , 539 541 An act in amendment of an act entitled " an act to regulate the Fish ...
... Petitions for acts of Incorporation , 539 An act in addition to the several acts relating to Public Schools , An act in relation to the board of Prisoners , 539 541 An act in amendment of an act entitled " an act to regulate the Fish ...
Σελίδα 2
... petition of the persons afore- said are graciously pleased to declare , That they shall have and enjoy the benefit of our late act of indemnity and free pardon , as the rest of our sub- jects in other our dominions and territories have ...
... petition of the persons afore- said are graciously pleased to declare , That they shall have and enjoy the benefit of our late act of indemnity and free pardon , as the rest of our sub- jects in other our dominions and territories have ...
Σελίδα 11
... petitions have been answered only by re- peated injury . A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people . We Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British ...
... petitions have been answered only by re- peated injury . A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people . We Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British ...
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... petition to Congress , stating the matter in question , and praying for hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order of Congress to the legislative or executive authority of the other State in controversy , and a day assigned for ...
... petition to Congress , stating the matter in question , and praying for hearing , notice thereof shall be given by order of Congress to the legislative or executive authority of the other State in controversy , and a day assigned for ...
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Σελίδα 39 - Without looking forward to an extremity of this kind, (which, nevertheless, ought not to he entirely out of sight,) the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it. It serves always to distract the public councils, and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another ; foments, occasionally,...
Σελίδα 37 - The basis of our political systems is, the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Σελίδα 30 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Σελίδα 40 - In the execution of such a plan nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others should be excluded, and that in place of them just and amicable feelings toward all should be cultivated.
Σελίδα 41 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Σελίδα 35 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved...
Σελίδα 18 - ... and welfare of the United States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent to the same...
Σελίδα 12 - NEW JERSEY Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark PENNSYLVANIA Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin...
Σελίδα 38 - The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.
Σελίδα 222 - ... upon any contract for the sale of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or any interest in or concerning them ; or upon any agreement that is not to be performed within the space of one year from the making thereof; 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...