Documents of American History, Volume 1Henry Steele Commager F.S. Crofts, 1935 - 904 pages |
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Page 109
... legislature shall not make any law that shall subject any person to a capital or infamous punishment , excepting for the gov- ernment of the army and navy , without trial by jury . . . . XIV . Every subject has a right to be se- cure ...
... legislature shall not make any law that shall subject any person to a capital or infamous punishment , excepting for the gov- ernment of the army and navy , without trial by jury . . . . XIV . Every subject has a right to be se- cure ...
Page 135
... Legislature the articles of Union ; and to call forth the force of the Union against any member of the Union failing in its duty under the articles thereof . 7. Resolved that a National Executive be instituted ; to be chosen by the ...
... Legislature the articles of Union ; and to call forth the force of the Union against any member of the Union failing in its duty under the articles thereof . 7. Resolved that a National Executive be instituted ; to be chosen by the ...
Page 206
... legislature were in- duced to vote in favor of the law which con- stituted the contract by being promised an interest in it , and that therefore the act is a mere nullity . This solemn question cannot be brought thus collaterally and ...
... legislature were in- duced to vote in favor of the law which con- stituted the contract by being promised an interest in it , and that therefore the act is a mere nullity . This solemn question cannot be brought thus collaterally and ...
Contents
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PROCLAMATION OF NEUTRALITY April 22 1793 | 7 |
CHARTER OF MARYLAND June 20 1632 | 21 |
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