The History of Kentucky: Exhibiting an Account of the Modern Discovery; Settlement; Progressive Improvement; Civil and Military Transactions; and the Present State of the Country ... |
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Possessed , by none of these , for residence , or cultivation ; the country was claimed as the property of some , which however , was disputed by others ; while all considered it the hunting ground , or common park , where each were to ...
Possessed , by none of these , for residence , or cultivation ; the country was claimed as the property of some , which however , was disputed by others ; while all considered it the hunting ground , or common park , where each were to ...
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There were yet , no families moved into the country , nor any permanent residence commenced ; but in the course of this year , a cabin was built at Harrodsburgh ; since'so called , from James Harrod , who had led a party of ...
There were yet , no families moved into the country , nor any permanent residence commenced ; but in the course of this year , a cabin was built at Harrodsburgh ; since'so called , from James Harrod , who had led a party of ...
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... as to her western territory ; or occupied by the momentous contest then existing between the mother coun- try , and her colonies , on the subject of taxation ; had paid but little attention to Kentucky ; so late the residence of ...
... as to her western territory ; or occupied by the momentous contest then existing between the mother coun- try , and her colonies , on the subject of taxation ; had paid but little attention to Kentucky ; so late the residence of ...
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He cast his eyes towards the residence of a family always dear to him - he felt the pang which absence gave - he heaved the sigh which affec tion prompted - his mind was beset with apprehensions , of various dangers - despondence stood ...
He cast his eyes towards the residence of a family always dear to him - he felt the pang which absence gave - he heaved the sigh which affec tion prompted - his mind was beset with apprehensions , of various dangers - despondence stood ...
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... for the following details , respecting the family of McAfee , As early as 1773 , James , and Robert , McAfee , left their residence in the county of Botetourt , Virginia , to seek a future home in the wilds of Kentucky .
... for the following details , respecting the family of McAfee , As early as 1773 , James , and Robert , McAfee , left their residence in the county of Botetourt , Virginia , to seek a future home in the wilds of Kentucky .
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Страница 411 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers or men in a public capaci•ty, 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.
Страница 411 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Страница 401 - Every order, resolution .or vote, to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary, except on a, question of adjournment, shall be presented to the governor, and before it shall take effect, be approved by him; or being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill,.
Страница 412 - All courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered, without sale, denial or delay.
Страница 396 - The powers of the government of the State of Mississippi 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 judicial to another, and those which are executive to another.
Страница 410 - 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 400 - Assembly, shall, during the term for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this State, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by elections by the people.
Страница 412 - 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, and without just compensation being previously made to him.
Страница 413 - The citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes by petition, address, or remonstrance.
Страница 412 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.