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... representatives of the freemen of the same , and a President and Council , in manner and form following- 2. The supreme legislative power shall be vested in a House of Representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth or State of ...
... representatives of the freemen of the same , and a President and Council , in manner and form following- 2. The supreme legislative power shall be vested in a House of Representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth or State of ...
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... representatives from their counties or townships to represent them in the General Assembly : Provided , That , for every 500 free male ... representative . The representatives thus elected , shall serve for the term 228 NORTHWEST ORDINANCE.
... representatives from their counties or townships to represent them in the General Assembly : Provided , That , for every 500 free male ... representative . The representatives thus elected , shall serve for the term 228 NORTHWEST ORDINANCE.
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... Representatives . The Legislative Council shall consist of five members , to continue in office five years , unless sooner removed by Con- gress ; any three of whom to be a quorum : and the members of the Council shall be nominated and ...
... Representatives . The Legislative Council shall consist of five members , to continue in office five years , unless sooner removed by Con- gress ; any three of whom to be a quorum : and the members of the Council shall be nominated and ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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