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1776 AD (search for this): article 1
g it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion according to the dictates of conscience; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other. Constitution. 1. Whereas the delegates and representatives of the good people of Virginia in Convention assembled, on the twenty-ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six--reciting and declaring, that whereas, George the Third, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Elector of Hanover, before that time entrusted with the exercise of the kingly office in the Government of Virginia, had endeavored to pervert the same into a detestable and insupportable tyranny, by putting his negative on laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good; by denying his Governors permission to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance,
1852 AD (search for this): article 1
principal and pay the interest of any loan heretofore made, or which may hereafter be made by the State to such company or institution, shall not be released; and the General Assembly shall not pledge the faith of the State, or bind it in any form, for the debts or obligations of any company or corporation. 28. There shall be set apart annually, from the accruing revenues, a sum equal to seven per cent of the State debt existing on the first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two. The fund thus set apart shall be called the Sinking Fund, and shall be applied to the payment of the interest of the State debt, and the principal of such part as may be redeemable. If no part be redeemable, then the residue of the Sinking Fund, after the payment of such interest, shall be invested in the bonds or certificates of debt of this Commonwealth, or of the Confederate States, or of some of the States of this Confederacy, and applied to the payment of the State d
1865 AD (search for this): article 1
in as now arranged, until representation in the two Houses shall be reapportioned in the manner provided in the Constitution. Apportionment of representation. 5. It shall be the duty of the General Assembly, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, and in every tenth year thereafter, in case it can agree upon a principle of representation, to reapportion representation in the Senate and House of Delegates in accordance therewith; and in the event the General Assembly, at s of the Commonwealth to assemble at such time as he shall appoint, at their lawful places of voting, and to decide by their vote between the propositions thus presented. In the event the General Assembly shall fail in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, or in any tenth year thereafter, to make such reapportionment or certificates, the Governor shall, immediately after the adjournment of the General Assembly, by proclamation, require the voters of the Commonwealth to assemble,
1829 AD (search for this): article 1
Britain, was totally dissolved-- did, therefore, having maturely considered the premises, and viewing with great concern the deplorable condition to which this once happy country would be reduced, unless some regular adequate mode of civil policy should be speedily adopted, and in compliance with the recommendation of the general Congress, ordain and declare a form of government of Virginia. 2. And, whereas, a Convention held on the first Monday in October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, did propose to the people of the Commonwealth and amended Constitution or form of government, which was ratified by them 3. And, whereas, a Convention, held on the first day of August, 1851, did propose to the people of the Commonwealth an amended Constitution, which was ratified by them. And, whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia, by an act passed January 14th, 1861, did provide for the election by the people, of delegates to meet in general Convention to cons
1861 AD (search for this): article 1
Governor. All other officers shall be chosen by the council or legislative body. Clerks and attorneys for the Commonwealth of corporation courts shall hold office respectively for the term of six years, and shall be removable from office by their respective courts, but in every case of removal, the cause thereof shall be entered of record in the court by which the removal was made. Done in Convention, in the city of Richmond, on the fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and in the eighty-sixth year of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Robert L. Montague, President of the Convention. John L. Eubank, Secretary of the Convention. Schedule. 1. It shall be the duty of the President of this Convention, immediately on its adjournment, to certify to the Governor a copy of the Bill of Rights and Constitution adopted, together with this schedule. 2. Upon the receipt of such certified copy, the Governor shall forthwith an
October (search for this): article 1
re exercised under the crown of Great Britain, was totally dissolved-- did, therefore, having maturely considered the premises, and viewing with great concern the deplorable condition to which this once happy country would be reduced, unless some regular adequate mode of civil policy should be speedily adopted, and in compliance with the recommendation of the general Congress, ordain and declare a form of government of Virginia. 2. And, whereas, a Convention held on the first Monday in October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, did propose to the people of the Commonwealth and amended Constitution or form of government, which was ratified by them 3. And, whereas, a Convention, held on the first day of August, 1851, did propose to the people of the Commonwealth an amended Constitution, which was ratified by them. And, whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia, by an act passed January 14th, 1861, did provide for the election by the people, of delegate
George W. Munford (search for this): article 1
same; Now, therefore I, John Letcher, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim the following to be a true copy of the said Declaration of Rights, Constitution and Schedule, to be submitted to the qualified voters for ratification or rejection, as prescribed therein. Given under my hand as Governor and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 12th day of December, 1861, in the eighty-sixth year of the Commonwealth. John Letcher. By the Governor George W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. A Declaration of Rights. Made by the Representatives of the good people of Virginia assembled in full and free Convention, which rights do pertain to them and their posterity which , and foundation of Government. 1. That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights of which when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divert their posterity; namely, the enjoymen
House (search for this): article 1
portion representation in accordance therewith, each House shall separately propose a scheme of representation lth: Or, second, whether representation in both House shall be apportioned on the "Mixed Basis;" that is, the two Houses shall be sitting. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smalbers in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide. 9. The House of Delegates shall chse from their own body a President pro tem; and each House shall appoint its own officers, settle its own rules rejected by the other, and may be amended by either House with the consent of the other. 12. Each House otime, and the yeas and nays of the members of either House, on any question, shall, at the desire of one-fifth ed, unless two-thirds of the members elected to that House shall otherwise determine. 13. The whole numberurrence of a majority of the members elected to each House, provision may be made for more than one Judge in a
January 1st (search for this): article 1
any or corporation. 28. There shall be set apart annually, from the accruing revenues, a sum equal to seven per cent of the State debt existing on the first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two. The fund thus set apart shall be called the Sinking Fund, and shall be applied to the payment of thStates, or of some of the States of this Confederacy, and applied to the payment of the State debt as it shall become redeemable. Whenever, after the said first day of January, a debt shall have been or shall be contracted by the Commonwealth, there shall be set apart in like manner, annually for thirty-four years, a sum exceedin 1. The chief executive power of this Commonwealth shall be vested in a Governor.--He shall hold the office for a term of four years, to commence on the first day of January next succeeding his election, and be ineligible to the same office for the term next succeeding that for which he was elected, and to any other office duri
May, 1863 AD (search for this): article 1
uties of either of the Courts of Appeals, according to the pleasure of the General Assembly. All laws in force when this Constitution is adopted, and not inconsistent therewith, and all rights, prosecutions, actions, claims, and contracts, shall remain and continue as if this Constitution was not adopted. The term of service of the delegates first elected to the General Assembly under this Constitution shall commence at the end of the term of service of the delegates now elected. The first general election of delegates to the General Assembly under this Constitution shall be held on the fourth Thursday in May, 1863, unless otherwise provided by law. Done in convention in the city of Richmond, on the 6th day of December, in the year of one Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and in the eighty sixth year of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Robert L. Montague, President of the Convention. Gro. J. Eubank. Sec'y of the Convention. de 17--d2. w &c wlm
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