Pennsylvania Archives, Volume 11J. Severns & Company, 1855 |
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... government of the respective states . But this article shall not derogate in any manner from the force of the laws already published or hereafter to be published , by his majesty the king of Prussia , to prevent the emigration of his ...
... government of the respective states . But this article shall not derogate in any manner from the force of the laws already published or hereafter to be published , by his majesty the king of Prussia , to prevent the emigration of his ...
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... Government for an Agent who might be sent hither , to explain your Grievances , & c . The Request appear'd to us to be reasonable , and such a Protection would have been immediately sent , but that we were told the Gentleman who brought ...
... Government for an Agent who might be sent hither , to explain your Grievances , & c . The Request appear'd to us to be reasonable , and such a Protection would have been immediately sent , but that we were told the Gentleman who brought ...
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... government is to be deducted from the whole sum , For the payment of the interest on their state debt , For redeeming army notes , payable 1784 , 1785 , and 1786 , For replacing sums drawn out of the treasury for the support of the ...
... government is to be deducted from the whole sum , For the payment of the interest on their state debt , For redeeming army notes , payable 1784 , 1785 , and 1786 , For replacing sums drawn out of the treasury for the support of the ...
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... Government ; Hinted how much better it was to enjoy the benefits of our Constitution , and Laws , than to subject themselves to all the distress which must follow a contention with us , and a Rebellion against Government ; and what ...
... Government ; Hinted how much better it was to enjoy the benefits of our Constitution , and Laws , than to subject themselves to all the distress which must follow a contention with us , and a Rebellion against Government ; and what ...
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... Government are , John Franklin , John Jinkins , James Fin , Christopher Holbert ; they have voted against taking the Laws ; they have pursuaded the people against Government . You will observe the inclosed Letters . I fear my family ...
... Government are , John Franklin , John Jinkins , James Fin , Christopher Holbert ; they have voted against taking the Laws ; they have pursuaded the people against Government . You will observe the inclosed Letters . I fear my family ...
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accounts aforesaid agreeably appear appointed apprehending April Assembly beg leave Board of Treasury Capt Captain Certificates Charles Biddle Citizens Commissioners Committee Commonwealth Comptroller Congress assembled Connecticut Copy County of Luzerne Creek DAVID REDICK Directed Ditto dollars duty Election Esqr Esquire Excellency the President Excellency's most obedient expence Gentlemen Government Governor Hon'ble House humble servant hundred inclosed Indians Indorsed inform James JAMES TRIMBLE John Adlum JOHN DICKINSON John Franklin Judges July June Justice Lake Erie land late Legislature Letter Book Longchamps March miles Militia necessary obed't opinion party payment persons PETER MUHLENBERG Philada Philadelphia present President of Pennsylvania proper purchase received request requisition Resolution Resolved River SEC'Y Secretary of Congress Servt Sheriff Supreme Executive Council thereof Thomas Mifflin Timothy Pickering Tract transmit troops United vessels Virginia Wyoming York Zebulon Butler
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Page 158 - ... hereafter shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 158 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Page 157 - ... two hundred acres of land within the same: Provided, also, That a freehold in fifty acres of land in the district, having been a citizen of one of the States, and being resident in the district, or the like freehold and two years' residence in the district, shall be necessary to qualify a man as an elector of a Representative.
Page 12 - If war should arise between the two contracting parties, the merchants of either country, then residing in the other, shall be allowed to remain nine months to collect their debts and settle their affairs, and may depart freely, carrying off all their effects, without molestation or hindrance...
Page 156 - Previous to the organization of the general assembly, the governor shall appoint such magistrates and other civil officers, in each county or township, as he shall find necessary for the preservation of the peace and good order in the same.
Page 157 - ... shall happen in the council, by death or removal from office, the house of representatives shall nominate two persons, qualified as aforesaid, for each vacancy, and return their names to...
Page 12 - ... scholars of every faculty, cultivators of the earth, merchants, artisans, manufacturers, and fishermen, unarmed and inhabiting unfortified towns, villages, or places, and in general all persons whose occupations are for the common subsistence and benefit of mankind, shall be allowed to continue their respective employments unmolested in their persons.
Page 156 - ... shall be regulated by the legislature; provided that no person be eligible or qualified to act as a representative unless he shall have been a citizen of one of the United States three years and be a resident in the district or unless he shall have resided in the district three years and in either case shall likewise hold in his own right in...
Page 155 - It shall be his duty to keep and preserve the acts and laws passed by the legislature, and the public records of the district, and the proceedings of the governor in his executive department, and transmit authentic copies of such acts and proceedings every six months to the Secretary of Congress. There shall also be appointed a court, to consist of three judges, any two of whom to form a court, who shall have a common law jurisdiction...
Page 559 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...