A Collection of Leading Cases on the Law of Elections in the United States with Notes and References to the Latest AuthoritiesKay & Brother, 1871 - 781 pagini |
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Pagina 16
... referred to is strictly in accordance with the principle and intention of the act itself , which proceeds on the assumption , that as legisla- tive power is derived from the people , it may be trans- ferred back to , resumed and be ...
... referred to is strictly in accordance with the principle and intention of the act itself , which proceeds on the assumption , that as legisla- tive power is derived from the people , it may be trans- ferred back to , resumed and be ...
Pagina 23
... referred to a popular vote . The frequent and unnecessary recurrence of popular elections , always demo- ralizing in their effects , is among the worst evils that can befall a republican government ; and the legislation depending upon ...
... referred to a popular vote . The frequent and unnecessary recurrence of popular elections , always demo- ralizing in their effects , is among the worst evils that can befall a republican government ; and the legislation depending upon ...
Pagina 39
... referred to are generally such as come within the legal definition of treason , " levying war against the United States , or adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort . " " If war be levied , that is , if a body of men be ...
... referred to are generally such as come within the legal definition of treason , " levying war against the United States , or adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort . " " If war be levied , that is , if a body of men be ...
Pagina 86
... referred to the parties by name ; for they are in the nature of judicial sentences , and directly affect those against whom they are aimed , without the formality of a trial ; we have seen no case ( and it would seem to be an ...
... referred to the parties by name ; for they are in the nature of judicial sentences , and directly affect those against whom they are aimed , without the formality of a trial ; we have seen no case ( and it would seem to be an ...
Pagina 99
... referred to the de- fendant , as judge of the election , and on his decision , the vote was rejected ; for so deciding , and rejecting the vote , the defendant is indicted . The case presents two questions : 1. Was Edwin Pavitt a ...
... referred to the de- fendant , as judge of the election , and on his decision , the vote was rejected ; for so deciding , and rejecting the vote , the defendant is indicted . The case presents two questions : 1. Was Edwin Pavitt a ...
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Termeni și expresii frecvente
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Pasaje populare
Pagina 161 - The inhabitants and settlers in the said territory shall be subject to pay a part of the Federal debts, contracted or to be contracted, and a proportional part of the expenses of government, to be apportioned on them by Congress, according to the same common rule and measure by which apportionments thereof shall be made on the other states...
Pagina 39 - On the contrary, if war be actually levied, that is, if a body of men be actually assembled for the purpose of effecting by force a treasonable purpose, all those who perform any part, however minute, or however remote from the scene of action, and who are actually leagued in the general conspiracy, are to be considered as traitors.
Pagina 89 - No freeman shall be taken, or imprisoned, or be disseised of his freehold, or liberties, or free customs, or be outlawed or exiled, or any otherwise destroyed ; nor will we pass upon him, nor condemn him, but by lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land.
Pagina 684 - In case the office of any judge of the supreme court, or of any district court, shall become vacant before the expiration of the regular term for which he was elected, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the governor, until a successor shall be elected and qualified, and such successor shall be elected for the unexpired term at the first general election that occurs more than thirty days after the vacancy shall have happened.
Pagina 469 - State one year, and in the election district where he offers to vote, ten days immediately preceding such election, and within two years paid a State or county tax, which shall have been assessed at least ten days before the election, shall enjoy the rights of an elector.
Pagina 155 - That the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact between the original states, and the people and states, in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent, to wit: ARTICLE I.
Pagina 9 - 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.
Pagina 404 - It shall be the duty of each inspector to challenge every person offering to vote, whom he shall know or suspect not to be duly qualified as an elector.
Pagina 340 - The discretion of a judge is the law of tyrants : it is always unknown ; it is different in different men ; it is casual, and depends upon constitution, temper, and passion. In the best, it is oftentimes caprice ; in the worst it is every vice, folly, and passion, to which human nature is liable.'*- — Lord Camden.
Pagina 70 - ... shall be deemed and taken to have voluntarily relinquished and forfeited their rights of citizenship and their rights to become citizens ; and such deserters shall be forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit under the United States, or of exercising any rights of citizens thereof...