Article the sixth, In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witness against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence. Article the seventh. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury, shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the U nited States, than according to the rules of common law. Article the eighth. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Article the ninth. The enumeration in the constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Article the tenth. The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. Article the eleventh. The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law, or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the U. nited States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state. Article the twelfth. (In lieu of the third paragraph of the first section of the second article, p. 242.) The elect. ors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for president and vice-president, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as vicepresident; and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as president, and of all persons voted for as vicepresident, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the president of the senate: the president of the senate shall, in the presence of the senate and house of representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted; the person having the greatest number of votes for president, shall be the president, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as president, the house of representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the president. But in choosing the president, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. And if the house of representatives shall not choose a president whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the vice-president shall act as president, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the president. The person having the greatest number of votes as vicepresident, shall be the vice-president, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the senate shall choose the vice-president; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of president shall be eligible to that of vice-president of the United States. This 12th article was ratified in 1804. QUESTIONS, ADAPTED TO THE History of the United States. CHAPTER I.—PAGE 13, First Settlement of Virginia and New-England. What have generally been the consequences of the greatest victories ? What has impeded the progress of refinement, &c. in South America ? To what may the gradual increase of population in many places, be attributed ? When was Philadelphia founded, and what has been its increase ? Has the U. S. at large increased with the same rapidity? ୮ What was its population in 1790 P 1800 P and 1810 P At this rate what will be the population in 150 years? whose patronage ? Relate the circumstances of Columbus' voyage. For what was South America settled ? Under How long after its discovery, before North America was settled? Who first explored the shores of North America? When, and by whom was the first attempt made to form a settlement in Virginia? When was a second attempt made ? Relate the circumstances of an attempt by Bartholomew Gosnold, to effect a settlement in the north part of Virginia. When and where was the first British settlement made that was not abandoned ? To whom was the success of the establishment mostly indebted? Relate the circumstances attending his capture by the Indians. What plot was laid by the Indians in 1609 ? How was it rendered abortive P Why did the colonists resolve to return to England? What prevented them? How did the company prosper under the administration of Delaware? Relate the history of Pocahontas. When, and for what was Capt. Argal sent from Virginia to New-York ? How were the first women sent to Virginia disposed of? Who explored New-England ? When? When were attempts made to form settlements in NewEngland ? Were they successful? What were the principal motives which led the congregation of Mr. Robinson to turn their attention to the new world? When did a part of the congregation leave Europe ? What did they do previous to landing? sen Governor ? When and where did they land? Who was cho What occasioned their sufferings? How many died be fore the next spring ? When and where were articles of submission and friendly intercourse agreed upon with the Indians ? When were settlements made at Portsmouth, and Dover, (N. H.)? Under whose orders ? What laid the foundation for the union of the settlements under one colony ? What agreement was made at Cambridge in 1629 ? General Court held ? What articles of faith were agreed upon? What is observed of this intolerance ? Was it general throughout Europe, as well as America ? What was done by Virginia long after ? How far had settlements extended from Boston, in 1634 ? How was the constitution altered? How long did this form of legislation remain ? For what was this year famous ? What was the consequence? What was the result of their deliberations ? What public school was founded this year? Under what appellation ? When and where was the first printing office established in North America? What body of laws was established in 1640? What is observed of these laws? Who succeeded him? What is said of Powhatan ? What is said of the peace and tranquility of the colonists ? Relate the circumstances of the Indian massacre? What limited it ? How did this war terminate ? When was the company dissolved, and the colony taken into the hands of the king? Who was appointed Governor ? What is said of him? CHAPTER II.-PAGE 34. Maine. Relate the circumstances of the first attempt to form a -settlement in Maine. Why did they determine to leave the country? When did the Plymouth colonists obtain a patent for Kennebeck ? What charter was granted to Sir F. Gorges, in 1639 ? When and where was the first general court held ? When was the Province taken under the government of Massachusetts ? Were the settlers of this Province long distressed by the Indians ? When was a treaty made with them ? When was Maine incorporated with Massachusetts ?— When were attempts made to separate? When were a majority in favor of separation ? When did Maine become an Independent State ? New-Hampshire. When was a settlement begun at Piscataqua ? What grant was made by the Plymouth Company to Mason (in 1629)? What was this tract called? What towns were laid out in 1633 ? What did the patent holders to, soon after ? agree How long did New-Hampshire continue under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts ? What government was then formed ? When and where did the first assembly meet ? |