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... Court of the said Company here in England , and so ratified , be returned to them under our Seal ; It being our Intent to afford the like Measure also unto the said Colony , that after the Government of the said Colony shall once have ...
... Court of the said Company here in England , and so ratified , be returned to them under our Seal ; It being our Intent to afford the like Measure also unto the said Colony , that after the Government of the said Colony shall once have ...
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... their affaires . [ Seven or more Assistants , with the Governor or Deputy Governor , to be a • ... sufficient Court . ] and that there shall or 24 FIRST CHARTER OF MASSACHUSETTS [ March 4/14 First Charter of Massachusetts March 4/14, 1628/ ...
... their affaires . [ Seven or more Assistants , with the Governor or Deputy Governor , to be a • ... sufficient Court . ] and that there shall or 24 FIRST CHARTER OF MASSACHUSETTS [ March 4/14 First Charter of Massachusetts March 4/14, 1628/ ...
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... Court or Assembly to be held for that day or tyme , newly chosen for the yeare ensueing by such greater parte of the said Company for the tyme being , then and there present , as is aforesaide . . . . AND wee doe ... graunt . . . , That ...
... Court or Assembly to be held for that day or tyme , newly chosen for the yeare ensueing by such greater parte of the said Company for the tyme being , then and there present , as is aforesaide . . . . AND wee doe ... graunt . . . , That ...
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... Court - Baron , and all Things which to a Court - Baron do belong ; and to have and to keep View of Frank- Pledge , for the Conservation of the Peace and better Govern- ment of those Parts , by themselves and their Stewards , or by the ...
... Court - Baron , and all Things which to a Court - Baron do belong ; and to have and to keep View of Frank- Pledge , for the Conservation of the Peace and better Govern- ment of those Parts , by themselves and their Stewards , or by the ...
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... Court . In 1635-1636 , settlements were planted at Windsor , Weth- ersfield , and Hartford . In 1637 the three towns assumed the control of their own affairs , and in January , 1638/9 , drew up the constitution known as the Fundamental ...
... Court . In 1635-1636 , settlements were planted at Windsor , Weth- ersfield , and Hartford . In 1637 the three towns assumed the control of their own affairs , and in January , 1638/9 , drew up the constitution known as the Fundamental ...
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Page 319 - In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense.
Page 198 - United States in Congress assembled, and then only against the kingdom or state and the subjects thereof, against which war has been so declared, and under such regulations as shall be established by the United States in Congress assembled, unless such State be infested by pirates, in which case vessels of war may be fitted out for that occasion, and kept so long as the danger shall continue, or until the United States in Congress assembled shall determine otherwise. ARTICLE VII. When...
Page 203 - XIII. Every State shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress assembled, on all questions which by this confederation are submitted to them. And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual ; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them ; unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State.
Page 214 - The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians ; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent; and in their property, rights, and liberty, they never shall be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congr.ess ; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 202 - ... armed and equipped shall march to the place appointed, and within the time agreed on by the united states in congress assembled : But if the united states in congress assembled shall, on consideration of circumstances judge proper that any state should not raise men, or should raise a smaller number than its quota, and that any other state should raise a greater number of men than the quota thereof, such extra number shall be raised, officered, clothed, armed and equipped in the same manner as...
Page 550 - That all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall have the same right in every State and Territory in the United States to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, give evidence, and to the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property as is enjoyed by white citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, penalties, taxes, licenses, and exactions of every kind, and none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation,...
Page 192 - He has refused for a long time after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining, in the mean time, exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. He has endeavoured to prevent the Population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws...
Page 458 - ... respectively shall then be in rebellion against the United States ; and the fact that any State or the people thereof shall on that day be in good faith represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such...
Page 202 - ... the United States in Congress assembled. The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque and reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money, nor regulate the value thereof, nor ascertain the sums and expenses necessary for the defense and welfare of the United...
Page 200 - ... provided also that no State shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States. All controversies concerning the private right of soil claimed under different grants of two or more States, whose jurisdiction as they may respect such lands, and the States which passed such grants are adjusted, the said grants or either of them being at the same time claimed to have originated antecedent to such settlement of jurisdiction, shall on the petition of either party to the Congress of...