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... claims not acquired previous to his settle- ment , according to the law of the land and this constitution- provided , that nothing herein contained shall prejudice the rights of any other citizen from whom a settler may hold land by ...
... claims not acquired previous to his settle- ment , according to the law of the land and this constitution- provided , that nothing herein contained shall prejudice the rights of any other citizen from whom a settler may hold land by ...
Page 21
... claims , located within twen- ty leagues of the boundary line between Texas and the United States of America , which have been located contrary to the laws of Mexico , are hereby declared to be null and void . And where- as many surveys ...
... claims , located within twen- ty leagues of the boundary line between Texas and the United States of America , which have been located contrary to the laws of Mexico , are hereby declared to be null and void . And where- as many surveys ...
Page 75
... claims held by Messrs . M'Kinney and Williams against this gov- ernment ; and that should the secretary succeed in negotiating said loan , then he shall give notice to Messrs . M'Kinney and Williams , to produce their accounts properly ...
... claims held by Messrs . M'Kinney and Williams against this gov- ernment ; and that should the secretary succeed in negotiating said loan , then he shall give notice to Messrs . M'Kinney and Williams , to produce their accounts properly ...
Page 155
... claims land of any de- scription , by deed , lien , or any other color of title , shall , within twelve months from the first day of April next , have the same proven in open court , and recorded in the office of the clerk of the county ...
... claims land of any de- scription , by deed , lien , or any other color of title , shall , within twelve months from the first day of April next , have the same proven in open court , and recorded in the office of the clerk of the county ...
Page 156
... claim hall be considered good and valid , burring the claim or claims of any and every person or persons whatsoever , minors , feine coverts , and persoas noa compos mentis excepted , who shall , Jave , and be allowed two years after ...
... claim hall be considered good and valid , burring the claim or claims of any and every person or persons whatsoever , minors , feine coverts , and persoas noa compos mentis excepted , who shall , Jave , and be allowed two years after ...
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Page 117 - York" and by that name they and their successors shall and may have continual succession, and shall be persons in law, capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered unto, defending and being defended, in all courts and places whatsoever, in all manner of actions, suits, complaints, matters and causes whatsoever; and that they and their successors...
Page 50 - All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects, which officers and soldiers may be guilty of, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, though not mentioned in the foregoing articles of war, are to be taken cognizance of by a general, or a regimental, garrison, or field officers' court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and punished at the discretion of such court.
Page 92 - To which Payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our, and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents.
Page 20 - ... such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the...
Page 21 - All courts shall be open; and every man, for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered, without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 78 - ... be persons in law capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered unto, defending and being defended in all courts and places whatsoever, in all manner of actions, suits, complaints, matters and causes whatsoever ; and that they and their successors may have a common seal, and may change and alter the same at their pleasure...
Page 28 - ... unless the agreement upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 5 - It has failed to establish any public system of education, although possessed of almost boundless resources (the public domain) ; and although it is an axiom in political science, that unless a people are educated and enlightened, it is idle to expect the continuance of civil liberty, or the capacity for self-government.
Page 208 - 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 77 - That the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be paid...