Report of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction, at the First Session, Thirty-ninth Congress, Parte3Government Pint. Office, 1866 - 822 páginas Committee on the part of the Senate: William P. Fessenden, and others. Committee on the part of the House: Thaddeus Stevens, and others. |
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... matter of right , and delay and even hesitation is denounced as grossly oppressive and unjust , as well as un- wise and impolitic , it may not be amiss again to call attention to a few undis- puted and notorious facts , and the ...
... matter of right , and delay and even hesitation is denounced as grossly oppressive and unjust , as well as un- wise and impolitic , it may not be amiss again to call attention to a few undis- puted and notorious facts , and the ...
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... matter . The financial condition of the State demands the early and prompt attention of this general assembly . The reports of the comptroller and treasurer are to October 1 , 1861. From that time to the restoration of the capital to ...
... matter . The financial condition of the State demands the early and prompt attention of this general assembly . The reports of the comptroller and treasurer are to October 1 , 1861. From that time to the restoration of the capital to ...
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... matter in what character it may come . The loyal people of the State who sent you here expect you to act decisively in the matter , and have no child's play in determining the qualification of voters . The subject has been considered by ...
... matter in what character it may come . The loyal people of the State who sent you here expect you to act decisively in the matter , and have no child's play in determining the qualification of voters . The subject has been considered by ...
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... matter entirely beyond my comprehension . I can only attribute it to the fact that they are an impulsive people , and speak and act from their impulses more than from their reason and judgment . I have had related to me scores , and I ...
... matter entirely beyond my comprehension . I can only attribute it to the fact that they are an impulsive people , and speak and act from their impulses more than from their reason and judgment . I have had related to me scores , and I ...
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... matter about which I did not inquire . Question . Will you state any other facts which occur to you as being important in this connexion ? Answer . I do not know but I have been over the whole ground pretty nearly . Question . What ...
... matter about which I did not inquire . Question . Will you state any other facts which occur to you as being important in this connexion ? Answer . I do not know but I have been over the whole ground pretty nearly . Question . What ...
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Página 89 - The proceeds of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this State for the support of schools...
Página 82 - This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people; and to guard against any encroachments on the rights herein retained, or any transgression of any of the higher powers herein delegated, we declare that everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of the government, and shall forever remain inviolate; and that all laws contrary thereto, or to the other provisions herein contained, shall be void.
Página v - Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (two-thirds of both houses concurring) : That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several States as an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States...
Página 81 - 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...
Página 85 - In case of a disagreement between the two houses, with respect to the time of adjournment...
Página 30 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness. For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.
Página 77 - That no man shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or outlawed or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Página 83 - Representatives, in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, shall be privileged from arrest, during the session of the General Assembly, and in going to and returning from the same...
Página 26 - The government of the United States, then, though limited in its powers, is supreme; and its laws, when made in pursuance of the Constitution, form the supreme law of the land, ' ' anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
Página 6 - That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority...