Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To Propose Amendments to the Constitution, Commenced ... at Harrisburg, on the Second Day of May, 1837, Zväzok 1Packer, Barrett, and Parke, 1837 |
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Strana 36
... reason to believe that something of this kind did exist . He trusted therefore that , unless there could be some better reason adduced than that suggested by the gentleman from Adams ( Mr. STEVENS , ) the amendment might not pre- vail ...
... reason to believe that something of this kind did exist . He trusted therefore that , unless there could be some better reason adduced than that suggested by the gentleman from Adams ( Mr. STEVENS , ) the amendment might not pre- vail ...
Strana 38
... reason could be given , the amendment might not prevail . Mr. BANKS , of Mifflin , thought we had better not ... reasons given in relation to legislative bodies did not apply in this case . In the Senate of the United States , the ...
... reason could be given , the amendment might not prevail . Mr. BANKS , of Mifflin , thought we had better not ... reasons given in relation to legislative bodies did not apply in this case . In the Senate of the United States , the ...
Strana 39
... reason for it , and he felt free to admit that he could see no good reason for the change . He was perfectly satisfied with the rule as it was , and should vote against the amendment . Mr. INGERSOLL , of Philadelphia , would vote ...
... reason for it , and he felt free to admit that he could see no good reason for the change . He was perfectly satisfied with the rule as it was , and should vote against the amendment . Mr. INGERSOLL , of Philadelphia , would vote ...
Strana 41
... reason adduced by the gentleman from Indiana for its not prevailing there a good one . It appeared to him that they should not change this rule unless they discovered some abuse of it ; but until there was evidence of such abuse he ...
... reason adduced by the gentleman from Indiana for its not prevailing there a good one . It appeared to him that they should not change this rule unless they discovered some abuse of it ; but until there was evidence of such abuse he ...
Strana 42
... reason why they failed , that they did too many things by acclamation . But we ( said Mr. MERRILL ) came not here to accomplish our objects in that way . We , on the contrary , were sent by the people to examine the fundamental laws of ...
... reason why they failed , that they did too many things by acclamation . But we ( said Mr. MERRILL ) came not here to accomplish our objects in that way . We , on the contrary , were sent by the people to examine the fundamental laws of ...
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adjourn adopted agreed Allegheny alteration Anti-Masons appointed argument bank Barnitz believed body BROWN called Chair Chandler CLARKE Commonwealth consideration considered Constitution Convention county of Philadelphia Court Darlington Dauphin debate decided delegates desired DICKEY discussion DORAN DUNLOP duty EARLE election eminent domain favor following resolution gentleman from Adams gentleman from Beaver gentleman from Philadelphia Government Governor Grenell Hiester hoped House impeachment Indiana INGERSOLL inserting J. R. CHANDLER judges judicial judiciary justice Lancaster legislative legislative power Legislature M'Cahen M'Sherry majority matter ment MERRILL Montgomery motion moved to amend Northampton oath object opinion opposed party Pennsylvania Philadelphia county PORTER postpone President principle printed proceedings proper proposed proposition provision Purviance question referred reform Resolved rule Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Snively standing committees STERIGERE STEVENS stitution submitted the following thing thought tion vention vote whole wished words yeas and nays
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Strana 57 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libellous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Strana 100 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice, and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments, shall be agreed to...
Strana 302 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Strana 167 - Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the governor, and, before it shall take effect, be approved by him, or, being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in case of a bill.
Strana 158 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amend-ment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Strana 116 - And whereas the ministers of the gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to the service of God and the care of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their function...
Strana 158 - Assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, and the yeas and nays taken thereon...
Strana 391 - It will be no alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one. One hundred and seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one.
Strana 101 - ... the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this State.
Strana 167 - If any bill shall not be returned by the Governor within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law...