The Officers' Guide and Farmers' Manual: Containing a Comprehensive Collection of Judicial and Business Forms, Adapted to the Jurisprudence of Indiana, with an Explanation of Law Phrases and Techincal Terms, Both Latin and French; to which is Prefixed the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the U. States, and the Constitution of IndianaDouglass and Maguire, 1832 - 347 pages |
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... respective numbers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole num- ber of free persons , including those bound to service for a term of years , and excluding Indians not taxed , three fifths of all other persons . The actual ...
... respective numbers , which shall be determined by adding to the whole num- ber of free persons , including those bound to service for a term of years , and excluding Indians not taxed , three fifths of all other persons . The actual ...
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... respective houses , and in go- ing to or returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house ... respectively . If bill shall not be returned , by the president , within any ten days ( Sundays excepted ) after it shall ...
... respective houses , and in go- ing to or returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house ... respectively . If bill shall not be returned , by the president , within any ten days ( Sundays excepted ) after it shall ...
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... respective writings and dis- coveries . 9. To constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court : To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas , and offences against the law of nations : 10. To declare war ...
... respective writings and dis- coveries . 9. To constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court : To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas , and offences against the law of nations : 10. To declare war ...
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... respectively , the appointment of the officers , and the authority of training the militia , accord- ing to the discipline prescribed by congress : 16. To exercise exclusive legislation , in all cases what- soever , over such district ...
... respectively , the appointment of the officers , and the authority of training the militia , accord- ing to the discipline prescribed by congress : 16. To exercise exclusive legislation , in all cases what- soever , over such district ...
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... respective offices ; and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States , except in cases of impeachment . 2. He shall have power , by and with the advice and consent of the senate , to make ...
... respective offices ; and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States , except in cases of impeachment . 2. He shall have power , by and with the advice and consent of the senate , to make ...
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10th day Abner Bond administrators affidavit afore appointed appurtenances bill cause Centre township Charles Dickson chattels circuit court Clark county clerk commissioners constable county aforesaid county of Marion covenants David David Rich day of August day of July debt deed defendant delivered in presence discharge doth duly duties elected execution executors Ezra Stiles force and virtue Fountain county grant hand and seal hath heirs and assigns hereby commanded hereunto set hundred and thirty-two hundred dollars indenture Indiana J. P. SEAL James Dill John Roe JOHN STILES judgment jurors jury justice land Lord eighteen hundred Marion county named ne exeat oath parties payment peace person Peter plaintiff Posey county premises presents probate court real estate Richard Fen Richard Roe scire facias set my hand Sh'ff sheriff Signed solemnly swear tenth day term therein thereof to-wit virtue in law Whereas William Roe witness whereof writ
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Page 20 - States. 2 A person charged in any State with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another State, shall on demand of the executive authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up to be removed to the State having jurisdiction of the crime.
Page 28 - 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.
Page 12 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Page 9 - NEW YORK William Floyd Philip Livingston Francis Lewis Lewis Morris NEW JERSEY Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark PENNSYLVANIA Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin...
Page 28 - 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; and that no preference shall ever be given by law, to any religious establishments or modes of worship.
Page 16 - No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation ; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money ; emit bills of credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts; or grant any title of nobility.
Page 20 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Page 18 - Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Page 12 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Page 12 - Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business ; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.