The Democratic Party of the State of Ohio: A Comprehensive History of Democracy in Ohio from 1803 to 1912, Including Democratic Legislation in the State, the Campaigns of a Century, History of Democratic Conventions, the Reverses and Successes of the Party, Etc, Volume 1

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Thomas Edward Powell
Ohio publishing Company, 1913

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Page 423 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
Page 425 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 461 - Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state, the several counties, and cities, shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by competitive examinations. Laws shall be passed providing for the enforcement of this provision.
Page 424 - Legislature), unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury, and in any trial in any court whatever the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel as in civil actions.
Page 440 - Governor shall, for any of the causes specified in section seventeen of this article become incapable of performing the duties of the office, the President of the Senate shall act as Governor until the vacancy is filled or the disability removed...
Page 438 - Senate, who shall open and publish them in the presence of a majority of the members of each house of the General Assembly...
Page 426 - This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people ; and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people.
Page 462 - ... shall be decided by the electors qualified to vote for members of the legislature ; and in case a majority of the electors so qualified, voting at such election, shall decide in favor of a convention for such purpose, the legislature at its next session shall provide by law for the election of delegates to such convention.
Page 439 - ... to such regulations as may be provided by law. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence until...
Page 433 - But judgment in such cases shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, profit or trust under the government of this State. The party, whether convicted or acquitted, shall, nevertheless, be liable to prosecution, trial, judgment and punishment according to law.

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