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Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
he Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America We, the deputies of the sovereign and independent States of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, invoking the favor of Almighty God, do hereby, in behalf of these States, ordain and establish this Constitution for the provisional s of that Union upon the principles of right, justice, equity, and good faith. 3. Until otherwise provided by the Congress, the city of Montgomery, in the State of Alabama, shall be the seat of government. 4. The members of the Congress and all executive and judicial officers of the Confederacy shall be bound by oath or affieast one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of South Carolina shall be entitled to choose six, the State of Georgia ten, the State of Alabama nine, the State of Florida two, the State of Mississippi seven, the State of Louisiana six, and the State of Texas six. When vacancies happen in the Represe
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
. See Amendments, Art. XIV, Sections 1 and 2. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Confederacy, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to servi
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
onfederate States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every fifty thousand, but each State shall have at least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of South Carolina shall be entitled to choose six, the State of Georgia ten, the State of Alabama nine, the State of Florida two, the State of Mississippi seven, the State of Louisiana six, and the State of Texas six. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.When vacancies happen in the representation from any State, the Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other officers; The principal of these are the clerk, sergeant-at-arms, doorkeeper, and postmaster. and shall have the sole Power of
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
by periods. Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America We, the deputies of the sovereign and independent States of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, invoking the favor of Almighty God, do hereby, in behalf of these States, ordain and establish thisrovidence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Confederacy, accordis shall not exceed one for every fifty thousand, but each State shall have at least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of South Carolina shall be entitled to choose six, the State of Georgia ten, the State of Alabama nine, the State of Florida two, the State of Mississippi seven, the State of L
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
very subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Confederacy, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all slaves. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congre
Mississippi (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the Confederate States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every fifty thousand, but each State shall have at least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of South Carolina shall be entitled to choose six, the State of Georgia ten, the State of Alabama nine, the State of Florida two, the State of Mississippi seven, the State of Louisiana six, and the State of Texas six. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.When vacancies happen in the representation from any State, the Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other officers; The principal of these are the clerk, sergeant-at-arms,
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America We, the deputies of the sovereill be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He, together with the Vice-Presies which were pending in the courts of the United States to the courts of the Confederacy, and for ars, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, beNo peror Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside:nd Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;imposts, and excises, for revenue necessarwhen called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, oieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.he shall hpreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwigible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice President of the United States. [73 more...]
Delaware (Delaware, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
e Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States, which may be included within this Confederacy, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all slaves. The actual enumeration shall be made within thre
America (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
n to any office or public trust under this Confederacy. Constitution of the United States of America. This is an exact copy of the original in punctuation, spelling, capitals, etc. Constitutionuidance of Almighty God—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America. article I:article I: section 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a ows:section 1. The Executive power shall be vested in a President of the Confederate States of America. He and the Vice-President shall hold their offices for the term of six years; but the Preside(or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the Confederate States of America, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution thereof. sernment. Articles in addition to, and amendment of, the Constitution of the United States of America. Proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, Pursuant to the
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 5.60
ics; the parts omitted by periods. Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America We, the deputies of the sovereign and independent States of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, invoking the favor of Almighty God, do hereby, in behalf of these States, ordain and establish this Constitution for the provisional Government of the same: to continue one year from the inauguration of the President, or until a permanent Consst one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of South Carolina shall be entitled to choose six, the State of Georgia ten, the State of Alabama nine, the State of Florida two, the State of Mississippi seven, the State of Louisiana six, and the State of Texas six. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.When vacancies happen in the representation from any State, t
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