The Life and Times of Thomas Wilson Dorr: With Outlines of the Political History of Rhode IslandThe author, 1859 - 368 страница |
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... city of Providence , qualified to vote for general officers , be , and they are hereby , requested to choose , at their semi - annual town or ward meetings in August next , so many delegates , and of like qualifications , as they are ...
... city of Providence , qualified to vote for general officers , be , and they are hereby , requested to choose , at their semi - annual town or ward meetings in August next , so many delegates , and of like qualifications , as they are ...
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... city of Providence , on the 18th of April , 1841 . Here several thousands assembled , and in a quiet and orderly manner , conferred together upon the great ques- tion at issue . This mass convention adjourned to meet at Newport on the ...
... city of Providence , on the 18th of April , 1841 . Here several thousands assembled , and in a quiet and orderly manner , conferred together upon the great ques- tion at issue . This mass convention adjourned to meet at Newport on the ...
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... Providence , on the 5th day of July next . When the General Assembly held their session in June following , several ... city of Provi- dence , by which the following resolutions adopted : - were Resolved , That on this , the ...
... Providence , on the 5th day of July next . When the General Assembly held their session in June following , several ... city of Provi- dence , by which the following resolutions adopted : - were Resolved , That on this , the ...
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... Providence , on the 20th of July , and proceeded , according to instructions , to issue a call for the election of delegates , to take place on the 28th day of August following , to attend a convention to be holden at the state house in ...
... Providence , on the 20th of July , and proceeded , according to instructions , to issue a call for the election of delegates , to take place on the 28th day of August following , to attend a convention to be holden at the state house in ...
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... place on the 1st day of September , at 11 o'clock , A. М. In compliance with the foregoing recommendation ... city of Providence , on the first Mon- day of October , 1841 , and proceeded to form a consti- tution , which they ...
... place on the 1st day of September , at 11 o'clock , A. М. In compliance with the foregoing recommendation ... city of Providence , on the first Mon- day of October , 1841 , and proceeded to form a consti- tution , which they ...
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adjourned adopted aforesaid American annual election appointed armed Assembly authority Boulston cause charter government charter troops Chepatchet citizens city of Providence civil clerks colony committed committee convention declared defendant discharged district Dorr's duty East Greenwich electors enacted ernment exercise freeholders freemen Glocester Governor Dorr Governor King held hereafter hereby House of Representatives hundred inhabitants Island and Providence June June 29 jury justice legislature liberty lieutenant governor majority martial law ment military muskets Narragansett Bay Newport North Kingstown number of votes oath offence passed Pawtucket people's constitution persons political present president principles prison proceedings Providence Plantations qualified resolution Resolved Rhode Island Roger Williams Samuel W SAMUEL WARD KING secretary Senate session sovereignty stitution successors suffrage party thereof Thomas W Thomas Wilson Dorr tion town and ward town or city treason trial United votes given ward meetings whole number
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Страница 321 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Страница 365 - The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching, but a majority of all the members must concur in an impeachment; all impeachments shall be tried by the Senate; and when sitting...
Страница 301 - ... freely and fully have and enjoy his and their own judgments and consciences, in matters of religious concernments...
Страница 255 - 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.
Страница 366 - The diffusion of knowledge, as well as of virtue, among the people, being essential to the preservation of their rights and liberties, it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to promote public schools, and to adopt all means which they may deem necessary and proper to secure to the people the advantages and opportunities of education.
Страница 263 - That there are certain natural rights of which men, when they form a social compact cannot deprive or divest their posterity, among which are the enjoyment of life • and liberty, with the means of acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Страница 355 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner, and under such penalties, as each house may provide.
Страница 312 - And further, of our more ample grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, we have given and granted, and by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, do give and grant, unto the said Governor and Company of the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations...
Страница 255 - For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Страница 316 - Company, and their successors ; although express mention of the true yearly value or certainty of the premises, or any of them, or of any other gifts or grants by us, or by any of our progenitors or predecessors...