The History of Kentucky: Exhibiting an Account of the Modern Discovery; Settlement; Progressive Improvement; Civil and Military Transactions; and the Present State of the Country ...G.S. Robinson, printer, 1824 - 47 sidor |
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... persons whose principles , talents , and amiable dispositions , it were a pleasure to recount , elucidate and record . To treat of these only , would prove him partial , and offend the rest of the same party , reciprocally . But , what ...
... persons whose principles , talents , and amiable dispositions , it were a pleasure to recount , elucidate and record . To treat of these only , would prove him partial , and offend the rest of the same party , reciprocally . But , what ...
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... person to conduct the enterprise . A way was first to be explored and opened ; at the request of the company , this was undertaken , and executed , by him , from Holsten , to the Kentucky river . The greater part of the route was ...
... person to conduct the enterprise . A way was first to be explored and opened ; at the request of the company , this was undertaken , and executed , by him , from Holsten , to the Kentucky river . The greater part of the route was ...
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... person , and appearance . He was taciturn -- the statesman's eye , was crowned in him , with the warrior's brow ; while a countenance , which evinced an un- yielding fortitude , and an impenetrable guard — invited to a confidence ...
... person , and appearance . He was taciturn -- the statesman's eye , was crowned in him , with the warrior's brow ; while a countenance , which evinced an un- yielding fortitude , and an impenetrable guard — invited to a confidence ...
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... persons , by whose means they were princi- pally effected , it next occurs , in order , to treat of those events . which transpired on the Ohio frontier . It has already been related , that as early as 1773 , several surveyors descended ...
... persons , by whose means they were princi- pally effected , it next occurs , in order , to treat of those events . which transpired on the Ohio frontier . It has already been related , that as early as 1773 , several surveyors descended ...
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... person was tall , and rather spare , his figure genteel , his complexion dark , his hair black , his eyes of the same colour , animated , and penetrating : with a pacific disposition ; and the manners of a well bred gentleman . He ...
... person was tall , and rather spare , his figure genteel , his complexion dark , his hair black , his eyes of the same colour , animated , and penetrating : with a pacific disposition ; and the manners of a well bred gentleman . He ...
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Sida 411 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers or men in a public capaci•ty, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And in all indictments. for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court as in other cases.
Sida 411 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Sida 401 - 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,.
Sida 412 - All courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered, without sale, denial or delay.
Sida 396 - The powers of the government of the State of Mississippi shall be divided into three distinct departments, and each of them confided to a separate body of magistracy, to wit: those which are legislative to one. those which are judicial to another, and those which are executive to another.
Sida 410 - 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...
Sida 400 - Assembly, shall, during the term for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office of profit under this State, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such term, except such offices as may be filled by elections by the people.
Sida 412 - No person shall, for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of his life or limb, nor shall any man's property be taken or applied to public use without the consent of his representatives, and without just compensation being previously made to him.
Sida 413 - The citizens have a right in a peaceable manner to assemble together for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes by petition, address, or remonstrance.
Sida 412 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.