Compiled Laws of the Cherokee NationContained in this volume are the Cherokees' 1839 constitution along with amendments to its necessitated by the 1866 treaty between the Cherokee Nation and the United States; the 1838 Act of Union between the Cherokee Nation and the United States; the 1838 Act of Union between Eastern and Western Cherokees; numerous basic laws and miscellaneous Acts covering a huge variety of subjects. |
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... convicted of felony shall be eligible to any office or appointment of honor , profit , or trust , within this Nation . Sec , 14. The National Council shall have power to make all laws and regulations which they shall deem necessary and ...
... convicted of felony shall be eligible to any office or appointment of honor , profit , or trust , within this Nation . Sec , 14. The National Council shall have power to make all laws and regulations which they shall deem necessary and ...
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... convicted without the concurrence of two - thirds of the members present . Sec . 22. The Principal Chief , Assistant Principal Chief , and all civil officers , shall be liable to impeach- ment for misdemeanor in office , but judgment in ...
... convicted without the concurrence of two - thirds of the members present . Sec . 22. The Principal Chief , Assistant Principal Chief , and all civil officers , shall be liable to impeach- ment for misdemeanor in office , but judgment in ...
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... convicted of crime , or for such limit as to residence , not exceeding six months in the district where the vote is offered , as may be required by census or registration . AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V. Sec . 1. The Supreme Court shall ...
... convicted of crime , or for such limit as to residence , not exceeding six months in the district where the vote is offered , as may be required by census or registration . AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V. Sec . 1. The Supreme Court shall ...
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... convicted ; and any provis- ion of the Constitution of the Cherokee Nation conflicting with the foregoing section , is hereby an- nulled . SEC . 2. The persons now holding office shall con- tinue therein , except as may be otherwise ...
... convicted ; and any provis- ion of the Constitution of the Cherokee Nation conflicting with the foregoing section , is hereby an- nulled . SEC . 2. The persons now holding office shall con- tinue therein , except as may be otherwise ...
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... convicted of the crime of murder , manslaughter , or other high crimes ; or he may commute the punishment of persons convict- ed of murder , manslaughter , or other high crimes , to imprisonment for life , or for any term of years ...
... convicted of the crime of murder , manslaughter , or other high crimes ; or he may commute the punishment of persons convict- ed of murder , manslaughter , or other high crimes , to imprisonment for life , or for any term of years ...
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Page 102 - You, as foreman of this grand jury, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge ; the counsel of the people of this state, your fellows...
Page 368 - In testimony, whereof I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Page 23 - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, from unreasonable searches and seizures ; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or things, shall issue, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, subscribed to by the affiant.
Page 119 - ... for denoting the tax hereby imposed thereon, or without having thereupon an adhesive stamp to denote said tax, such person or persons shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall pay a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, and such instrument, document, or paper, as aforesaid, shall not be competent evidence in any court.
Page 11 - No person or persons belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except in the cases herein directed or permitted.
Page 46 - ... deliver over to his successor in office or to any other person authorized by law to receive the same, all moneys...
Page 359 - The United States of America, To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas Isaac Gullett of Butler County, Ohio has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States...
Page 22 - Courts of Common Pleas shall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office ; but they shall receive no fees or perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of this State or the United States.
Page 367 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
Page 19 - House it shall become a law. ******* If any bill shall not be returned by the...