History of the Transition from Provincial to Commonwealth Government in MassachusettsColumbia Univ., 1896 - 281 Seiten |
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... appeared great activity in that work of establishing governments which made the earlier effort of the revolutionists effective and its results permanent . In what was logically the earlier of these two movements , successful revolt ...
... appeared great activity in that work of establishing governments which made the earlier effort of the revolutionists effective and its results permanent . In what was logically the earlier of these two movements , successful revolt ...
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... appearance of the Continental Congress , a body among whose acquired functions was recognized the respon- sibility and right to represent that greater body of individuals in whom had become vested all those elements and inci- dents of ...
... appearance of the Continental Congress , a body among whose acquired functions was recognized the respon- sibility and right to represent that greater body of individuals in whom had become vested all those elements and inci- dents of ...
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... appeared such a degree of self - control and conservatism as has stamped this as the one among all similar periods in which the people have gained complete control of constituent power . In spite of the circumstances amid which they ...
... appeared such a degree of self - control and conservatism as has stamped this as the one among all similar periods in which the people have gained complete control of constituent power . In spite of the circumstances amid which they ...
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... appearance , annihilated , " and when the prevailing dis- 1The Proceedings are given in Journals of Each Provincial Congress of Mass . , Boston , 1838 . 2 position of the people gave to the resolutions of 15 ] 15 GOVERNMENT IN ...
... appearance , annihilated , " and when the prevailing dis- 1The Proceedings are given in Journals of Each Provincial Congress of Mass . , Boston , 1838 . 2 position of the people gave to the resolutions of 15 ] 15 GOVERNMENT IN ...
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... appeared no possible occasion . Among these latter was the dispute over the rights of town representation , 2 1 See Osgood , The Colonial Corporation . Cf. " " Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Col- onies ...
... appeared no possible occasion . Among these latter was the dispute over the rights of town representation , 2 1 See Osgood , The Colonial Corporation . Cf. " " Reasons for a Declaration of the Independence of the American Col- onies ...
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¹ Cf action Acts and Resolves acts of parliament Adams Papers adjourned adopted American Archives appointed April assembly August August 27 Bancroft Collection bill body Boston committee Boston Gazette Cambridge chap civil colonists colony committee of correspondence Committee of Safety commonwealth constitution Continental Congress council county convention Declaration of Rights delegates effect election established executive February form of government Frothingham further Gage given governor Hampshire Hawley Papers History of Massachusetts house of representatives Hutchinson Ibid important inhabitants James Warren John Adams Joseph Warren Journal judicial July June June 17 justice legislative legislature letter liberty Lincoln Papers meeting ment military nature October October 28 officers organization period political proceedings Province of Mass Provincial Congress reference representation resolution Revolutionary Corresp royal Salem Samuel Adams September September 26 session theory tion Town Records town-meetings towns and districts vote Worcester writs wrote
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Seite 249 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Seite 250 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Seite 255 - God, and for the support and maintenance of public protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality, in all cases where such provision shall not be made voluntarily.
Seite 263 - College; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the legislature of this commonwealth from making such alterations in the government of the said university, as shall be conducive to its advantage, and the interest of the republic of letters, in as full a manner as might have been done by the legislature of the late Province of the Massachusetts Bay.
Seite 256 - that the legislative, executive, and judiciary departments shall be separate and distinct; so that neither exercise the powers properly belonging to the other...
Seite 254 - IT is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great creator and preserver of the universe. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping GOD in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession or sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship.
Seite 263 - All the laws, which have heretofore been adopted, used, and approved in the province, colony or state of Massachusetts Bay, and usually practised on in the courts of law, shall still remain and be in full force until altered or repealed by the legislature ; such parts only excepted as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this constitution.
Seite 249 - That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty and property, and therefore is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection, and yield his personal service when necessary, or an equivalent thereto...
Seite 252 - THAT government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; and not for the particular emolument or advantage of any single man, family or set of men who are a part only of that community...
Seite 248 - Among the natural rights, some are in their very nature unalienable, because no equivalent can be given or received for them. Of this kind are the rights of conscience.