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... expense and the loss of pub- lic interest incident upon too frequent elections ; it should not interfere with the terms of office of present incumbents ; it should fix a date for such elections that will accommodate the great majority ...
... expense and the loss of pub- lic interest incident upon too frequent elections ; it should not interfere with the terms of office of present incumbents ; it should fix a date for such elections that will accommodate the great majority ...
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... expenses required for the gov- ernment of the State is a matter for serious consideration . While the tax rate for the fiscal year is 21 mills and that of last year was 20 % mills , there was in fact no reduction of taxation , as the ...
... expenses required for the gov- ernment of the State is a matter for serious consideration . While the tax rate for the fiscal year is 21 mills and that of last year was 20 % mills , there was in fact no reduction of taxation , as the ...
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... expenses of the Legislature are annually increasing , augmented by long sessions , which are occasioned in great part by the vast vol- ume of local and special legislation enacted , much of which , it would seem , might well be avoided ...
... expenses of the Legislature are annually increasing , augmented by long sessions , which are occasioned in great part by the vast vol- ume of local and special legislation enacted , much of which , it would seem , might well be avoided ...
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... expenses of the Execu- tive Department . It would seem to be desirable that other and new methods of raising revenue should be devised , in order to relieve the people from the burdens of increased direct taxation . While the times are ...
... expenses of the Execu- tive Department . It would seem to be desirable that other and new methods of raising revenue should be devised , in order to relieve the people from the burdens of increased direct taxation . While the times are ...
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... expenses of gov- ernment The assessed valuation of the personal property of the State , in 1875 , was over four hundred and seven millions of dollars , and in 1885 it was only three hundred and thirty - two millions , showing a decrease ...
... expenses of gov- ernment The assessed valuation of the personal property of the State , in 1875 , was over four hundred and seven millions of dollars , and in 1885 it was only three hundred and thirty - two millions , showing a decrease ...
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Page 143 - ... AN ACT to amend chapter four hundred and ten of the laws of eighteen hundred and eighty-two, entitled "An act to consolidate Into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public Interests In the city of New York,
Page 72 - The legislature shall pass general laws providing for the cases enumerated in this section, and for all other cases which in its judgment, may be provided for by general laws.
Page 223 - And whoever labors on this edifice with usefulness and distinction, whoever clears its foundations, strengthens its pillars, adorns its entablatures, or contributes to raise its august dome still higher in the skies, connects himself, in name, and fame, and character, with that which is and must be as durable as the frame of human society.
Page 97 - No member of this state shall be disfranchised, or deprived of any of the rights or privileges secured to any citizen thereof, unless by the law of the land or the judgment of his peers.
Page 159 - Granting to any private corporation, association or individual any exclusive privilege, immunity or franchise whatever.
Page 162 - Laws shall be made for ascertaining, by proper proofs, the citizens who shall be entitled to the right of suffrage hereby established, and for the registration of voters; which registration shall be completed at least ten days before each election.
Page 5 - He shall communicate by message to the Legislature at every session the condition of the State, and recommend such matters to it as he shall judge expedient.
Page 12 - ... that no law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the rights of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the Government for a redress of grievances; that no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without discrimination or preference shall forever be allowed.
Page 223 - is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. Wherever her temple stands, and as long as it is duly honored, there is a foundation for social security, general happiness, and the improvement and progress of our race. And whoever labors...
Page 217 - ... and show cause why the said tax should not be paid; and when personal service cannot be had, notice shall be given for four weeks, once a week, in at least one newspaper published in said county; and if the said tax shall be found to be due and unpaid, the said delinquent shall pay said tax and costs.