Journal of the Convention for Framing a Constitution of Government for the State of Massachusetts Bay: From the Commencement of Their First Session, September 1, 1779, to the Close of Their Last Session, June 16, 1780Dutton and Wentworth, printers to the state, 1832 - 264 страница |
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... words , propositions , paragraphs , articles , sections , & c . generally omitted . * ] FRIDAY MORNING , 29th , 9 o'clock . Met according to adjournment . The Rev. Mr. HAVEN , prayed . In conformity to the orders of the Convention ...
... words , propositions , paragraphs , articles , sections , & c . generally omitted . * ] FRIDAY MORNING , 29th , 9 o'clock . Met according to adjournment . The Rev. Mr. HAVEN , prayed . In conformity to the orders of the Convention ...
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... Rights . * Here reference is made to the preceding Note of the Secretary of the Convention , in these words , " see page 4th . " The 3d article being read , on a motion made 6 37 36 Three o'clock, P. M. Met according to adjournment. ...
... Rights . * Here reference is made to the preceding Note of the Secretary of the Convention , in these words , " see page 4th . " The 3d article being read , on a motion made 6 37 36 Three o'clock, P. M. Met according to adjournment. ...
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... words " he cannot , " and after the word " confession , " the inser- tion of the words " or other conviction agreeable to law . " The former of which , being put , was unanimously accepted ; the lat- ter was largely debated , and ...
... words " he cannot , " and after the word " confession , " the inser- tion of the words " or other conviction agreeable to law . " The former of which , being put , was unanimously accepted ; the lat- ter was largely debated , and ...
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... word Subject , " instead of " Man , ” and obliterating the words “ any act of , " before the word " Legislature , " ) were severally accep- ted , as also the 30th , after inserting the words " of the Su- preme Judicial Court . " On a ...
... word Subject , " instead of " Man , ” and obliterating the words “ any act of , " before the word " Legislature , " ) were severally accep- ted , as also the 30th , after inserting the words " of the Su- preme Judicial Court . " On a ...
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... words inser- ted yesterday . 99 When , after long debate , it was moved and seconded , that the sense of the Convention be taken upon the word " Judges in said article , in order to which a question was moved and sec- onded , viz ...
... words inser- ted yesterday . 99 When , after long debate , it was moved and seconded , that the sense of the Convention be taken upon the word " Judges in said article , in order to which a question was moved and sec- onded , viz ...
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1st article 1st paragraph 1st section 2d chapter 2d paragraph 3d article 3d section 4th article 5th chapter 9 o'clock according to adjournment accordingly adjourned adjourned accordingly adjourned to to-morrow affirmative aforesaid amendments assembled BERKSHIRE CALEB STRONG Capt chosen Committee be appointed Committee consist Commonwealth of Massachusetts Constitution of Government Convention be adjourned Convention was accordingly COUNTY Court day being called Declaration of Rights Delegates district elected expunged following gentlemen Form of Government Frame of Government further consideration House of Representatives inhabitants inserted JAMES BOWDOIN JOHN LOWELL journed Judicial largely debated last Wednesday laws Legislature Lieutenant Governor manner militia motion moved and seconded negative nomination being called number of votes oath P. M. Met according passed person President rateable polls reconsidered resolve seat Secretary Selectmen standing laws substituted in lieu thereof Three o'clock tion tive to-morrow morning towns and plantations vacancies words
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Страница 229 - ... to make, ordain, and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions, and instructions, either with penalties or without ; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of this commonwealth, and for the government and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same...
Страница 194 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Страница 95 - In the government of this commonwealth, the Legislative department shall never exercise the executive and judicial powers, or either of them; the executive shall never exercise the Legislative and judicial powers, or either of them; the judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive powers, or either of them ; to the end it may be a government of laws and not of men.
Страница 227 - It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as the lot of humanity will admit.
Страница 194 - Government is instituted for the common good ; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men...
Страница 225 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Страница 226 - A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
Страница 151 - And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Страница 192 - is a social compact by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Страница 198 - ... so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution ; and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying within the said Commonwealth...