Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of the State of New York, Held in 1867 and 1868 in the City of Albany, Volumen1Weed, Parsons, 1868 |
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... gentlemen present to the fact , that which the gentleman from Rockland [ Mr. Conger ] we are not constituted as the Assembly , that we has suggested seems to me not to be practicable . are not here to - day representing Assembly dis ...
... gentlemen present to the fact , that which the gentleman from Rockland [ Mr. Conger ] we are not constituted as the Assembly , that we has suggested seems to me not to be practicable . are not here to - day representing Assembly dis ...
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... gentleman from Weschester [ Mr. already prepared for the use of the Convention . " Greeley ] if that is not the proper direction for such a resolution as this . Mr. ALVORD - I agree with the gentleman from Orleans , [ Mr. Church ] in ...
... gentleman from Weschester [ Mr. already prepared for the use of the Convention . " Greeley ] if that is not the proper direction for such a resolution as this . Mr. ALVORD - I agree with the gentleman from Orleans , [ Mr. Church ] in ...
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... gentleman from Richmond [ Mr. E. Brooks ] . row , so that we can know what they are . The Mr. GREELEY - The simple fact is , this Con- rules as reported to - day are different from the vention decided that the amendment of the gen ...
... gentleman from Richmond [ Mr. E. Brooks ] . row , so that we can know what they are . The Mr. GREELEY - The simple fact is , this Con- rules as reported to - day are different from the vention decided that the amendment of the gen ...
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... gentleman here , should be dictated by mer brief statement of the reasons for making such leadership , or by any party considerations . I wish request , not exceeding five minutes in time , and the my vote to be intelligent ; and if I ...
... gentleman here , should be dictated by mer brief statement of the reasons for making such leadership , or by any party considerations . I wish request , not exceeding five minutes in time , and the my vote to be intelligent ; and if I ...
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... gentleman from Suffolk will be found to be entirely incongruous . The PRESIDENT- The Chair does not under- stand that there is any incongruity . Mr. DEVELIN - order of motions . sire that every man should act upon his individual | Mr ...
... gentleman from Suffolk will be found to be entirely incongruous . The PRESIDENT- The Chair does not under- stand that there is any incongruity . Mr. DEVELIN - order of motions . sire that every man should act upon his individual | Mr ...
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Página 334 - 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 230 - We feel no hesitation in confining these expressions to those privileges and immunities which are, in their nature fundamental ; which belong, of right, to the citizens of all free governments; and which have at all times been enjoyed by the citizens of the several states which compose this Union. from the time of their becoming free, independent, and sovereign.
Página 302 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as may require secrecy. The doors of each house shall be kept open, except when the public welfare shall require secrecy.
Página 323 - The reservation of the powers of the initiative and referendum in this article shall not deprive the legislature of the right to repeal any law, propose or pass any measure, which may be consistent with the constitution of the State and the Constitution of the United States.
Página 255 - Comparing them by their faculties of memory, reason, and imagination, it appears to me that in memory they are equal to the whites; in reason much inferior, as I think one could scarcely be found capable of tracing and comprehending the investigations of Euclid; and that in imagination they are dull, tasteless, and anomalous.
Página 120 - The commissioned officers of the militia shall be commissioned by the Governor; and no commissioned officer shall be removed from office, unless by the Senate on the recommendation of the Governor, stating the grounds on which such removal is recommended, or by the decision of a court-martial, pursuant to law.
Página 301 - Section 8. No person being a member of Congress, or holding any judicial or military office under the United States, shall hold a seat in the Legislature. And if any person shall, after his election as a member of the Legislature, be elected to Congress, or appointed to any office, civil or military, under the government of the United States, his acceptance thereof shall vacate his seat.
Página 230 - The right of a citizen of one state to pass through, or to reside in any other state, for purposes of trade, agriculture, professional pursuits or otherwise ; to claim the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; to institute and maintain actions of any kind in the courts of the state ; to take, hold and dispose of property, either real or personal ; and an exemption from higher taxes or impositions than are paid by the other citizens of the state...
Página 334 - people of the United States" and "citizens" are synonymous terms, and mean the same thing. They both describe the political body who, according to our republican institutions, form the sovereignty, and who hold the power and conduct the government through their representatives. They are what we familiarly call the "sovereign people," and every citizen is one of this people, and a constituent member of this sovereignty.
Página 200 - Commonwealth, who shall not be able to read the constitution in the English language and write his name : provided, however, that the provisions of this amendment shall not apply to any person prevented by a physical disability from complying with its requisitions, nor to any person who now has...