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... hundred and five members , of whom some thirty - five were Conservatives , some sixty - five were Radicals , and the remainder doubtful . The Radicals were composed of twenty - four negroes , fourteen native - born white Vir- ginians ...
... hundred and five members , of whom some thirty - five were Conservatives , some sixty - five were Radicals , and the remainder doubtful . The Radicals were composed of twenty - four negroes , fourteen native - born white Vir- ginians ...
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... hundred and seventy - six , reciting and declaring that , whereas George the Third , king of Great Britain and Ireland and elector of Hanover , before that time entrusted with the exercise of the kingly office in the govern- ment of ...
... hundred and seventy - six , reciting and declaring that , whereas George the Third , king of Great Britain and Ireland and elector of Hanover , before that time entrusted with the exercise of the kingly office in the govern- ment of ...
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... hundred and fifty , did provide for the election , by the people , of delegates to meet in general convention , to consider , discuss , and propose a new constitution , or alterations and amend- ments to the existing constitution of ...
... hundred and fifty , did provide for the election , by the people , of delegates to meet in general convention , to consider , discuss , and propose a new constitution , or alterations and amend- ments to the existing constitution of ...
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... hundred and seventy - nine , consist of not more than one hundred and not less than ninety members . Amendment 1876 , fixing a maximum and minimum limit on the number of delegates . In its original form this section merely distributed ...
... hundred and seventy - nine , consist of not more than one hundred and not less than ninety members . Amendment 1876 , fixing a maximum and minimum limit on the number of delegates . In its original form this section merely distributed ...
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... hundred and fourteen delegates . By the Constitution of 1830 the number was reduced to 134 , for the apportionment of whom the counties were grouped into four great districts , corresponding with the trans - Alleghany , Valley ...
... hundred and fourteen delegates . By the Constitution of 1830 the number was reduced to 134 , for the apportionment of whom the counties were grouped into four great districts , corresponding with the trans - Alleghany , Valley ...
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Page 15 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 27 - I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
Page 68 - All city, town and village officers, whose election or appointment is not provided for by this Constitution, shall be elected by the electors of such cities, towns and villages, or of some division thereof, or appointed by such authorities thereof, as the Legislature shall designate for that purpose.
Page 109 - That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which, not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary.
Page 109 - 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.
Page 102 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 125 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief...
Page 110 - That in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty...
Page 159 - No soldier, seaman or marine in the army or navy of the United States shall be deemed a resident of this state in consequence of being stationed therein.