A Pictorial Description of Ohio: Comprising a Sketch of Its Physical Geography, History, Political Divisions, Resources, Government and Constitution, Antiquities, Public Lands, EtcEnsigns & Thayer, 1848 - 131 pages |
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... Legislature , 102. - Members of the Constitutional Convention , 102 . CONSTITUTION 103 General Assembly , how chosen , 103. - Powers and Duties of , 104. - Governor , how chosen , 105. - Power and Duties of , 105. - Secretary of State ...
... Legislature , 102. - Members of the Constitutional Convention , 102 . CONSTITUTION 103 General Assembly , how chosen , 103. - Powers and Duties of , 104. - Governor , how chosen , 105. - Power and Duties of , 105. - Secretary of State ...
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... legislature . The people at once proceeded to act upon this right , and elected representatives to a terri- torial legislature , the first meeting of which was held on the 24th of Sep- tember , 1799. During the session , William Henry ...
... legislature . The people at once proceeded to act upon this right , and elected representatives to a terri- torial legislature , the first meeting of which was held on the 24th of Sep- tember , 1799. During the session , William Henry ...
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... legislature , in 1812 , it was an entire wilderness . gradually from the river , and the streets cross each other at right angles . Broad street extends from the bridge along the national road , a little south of east on the north side ...
... legislature , in 1812 , it was an entire wilderness . gradually from the river , and the streets cross each other at right angles . Broad street extends from the bridge along the national road , a little south of east on the north side ...
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... legislature every three years , and it has eight professors , and one hundred and thirty students . The College of Professional Teachers was formed in 1832 , and has for its object the improvement of schools in the western country , and ...
... legislature every three years , and it has eight professors , and one hundred and thirty students . The College of Professional Teachers was formed in 1832 , and has for its object the improvement of schools in the western country , and ...
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... legislature of the northwestern territory held its sessions there that year , and the convention that formed the present constitution of the state of Ohio , assembled there . This building is still standing and is used as a courthouse ...
... legislature of the northwestern territory held its sessions there that year , and the convention that formed the present constitution of the state of Ohio , assembled there . This building is still standing and is used as a courthouse ...
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Page 109 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, 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.
Page 110 - Excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Page 109 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience...
Page 104 - No senator or representative shall, during the time 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.
Page 105 - No person who heretofore hath been, or hereafter may be, a collector or holder of the public moneys, shall have a seat in either House of the general Assembly, until such person shall have accounted for and paid into the treasury all sums for which he may be accountable or liable.
Page 103 - SECTION 1. The legislative authority of this State shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives...
Page 109 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in this state, otherwise than for the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted ; nor shall any male person, arrived at the age of twenty-one years...
Page 107 - The Judges of the Supreme Court and the Presidents of the Courts of Common Pleas shall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office...
Page 106 - There shall be a seal of this State, which shall be kept by the Governor, and used by him officially, and shall be called " The great Seal of the State of California.
Page 107 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.