The Revised Statutes of the State of New York: As Altered by Subsequent Legislation: Together with the Other Statutory Provisions of a General and Permanent Nature, (except the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Penal Code,) Passed from the Year 1778 to February 1, 1889, and Now in Force; Arranged in Connection with the Same Or Kindred Subjects in the Revised Statutes; to which are Added an Analysis of the Entire Work; References to Judicial Decision Upon the Different Enactments: Explanatory Notes: a Full and Complete Alphabetical Index; and an Indexed Table of the Statutes Contained in the Work, Volume 1 |
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... United States of America , and to authorize the Delegates of the State of New - York to ratify the same on the part and behalf of this State , in the Congress of the said United States . PASSED 6th February , 1778 . WHEREAS , The ...
... United States of America , and to authorize the Delegates of the State of New - York to ratify the same on the part and behalf of this State , in the Congress of the said United States . PASSED 6th February , 1778 . WHEREAS , The ...
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... United States of America . " ART . 2. Each state retains its sovereignty , freedom , and independence , and every power , jurisdiction , and right , which is not by this confede- ration expressly delegated to the United States in ...
... United States of America . " ART . 2. Each state retains its sovereignty , freedom , and independence , and every power , jurisdiction , and right , which is not by this confede- ration expressly delegated to the United States in ...
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... United States , or any of them , accept of any present , emolu- holding ment , office , or title of any kind whatever , from any king , prince , or for- to accept eign state ; nor shall the United States in congress assembled , or any ...
... United States , or any of them , accept of any present , emolu- holding ment , office , or title of any kind whatever , from any king , prince , or for- to accept eign state ; nor shall the United States in congress assembled , or any ...
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... United States , be finally soll . determined , as near as may be , in the same manner as is before pre- scribed for deciding disputes respecting territorial jurisdiction between different states . rights of congress . The United States ...
... United States , be finally soll . determined , as near as may be , in the same manner as is before pre- scribed for deciding disputes respecting territorial jurisdiction between different states . rights of congress . The United States ...
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... United States or any of them , nor emit bills , nor borrow money on the credit of the United States , nor appropriate money , nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased , or the number of land or sea forces to ...
... United States or any of them , nor emit bills , nor borrow money on the credit of the United States , nor appropriate money , nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased , or the number of land or sea forces to ...
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Page 69 - ... except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence,...
Page 84 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 2 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page 78 - Corporations may be formed under general laws ; but shall not be created by special act,, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time, or repealed.
Page 56 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted...
Page 4 - ... or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question ; but if they cannot agree, Congress shall name three persons out of each of the United States, and from the list of such persons each party shall alternately strike out one, the petitioners beginning, until the number shall be reduced to thirteen; and from that number not less than seven nor more than nine names, as Congress shall direct shall, in...
Page 81 - Any amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in the Senate, and Assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas...
Page 81 - ... 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...
Page 2 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members ; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States, for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Page 4 - Congress shall strike in behalf of such party absent or refusing; and the judgment and sentence of the court to be appointed in the manner before prescribed, shall be final and conclusive; and if any of the parties shall refuse to submit to the...