Report of the Utah Commission to the Secretary of the InteriorU.S. Government Printing Office, 1886 |
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... returns : and it appeared that all the candidates of the " People's " or Mormon party ( except a few precinct ... return the registration and election machinery to the local agencies , from which they were taken by the act of Congress ...
... returns : and it appeared that all the candidates of the " People's " or Mormon party ( except a few precinct ... return the registration and election machinery to the local agencies , from which they were taken by the act of Congress ...
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... returns . But of these a vast proportion goes for labor , for supplies , for machinery , and to make roads . Silver mines are generally found among almost inaccessible mountain tops , and every movement con- nected with them is costly ...
... returns . But of these a vast proportion goes for labor , for supplies , for machinery , and to make roads . Silver mines are generally found among almost inaccessible mountain tops , and every movement con- nected with them is costly ...
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... returns were canvassed by a board consisting of five reputable persons appointed by the Commission . The total number of county , precinct , and municipal officers elected was 470 . THE MOVE FOR STATEHOOD . The present year has been ...
... returns were canvassed by a board consisting of five reputable persons appointed by the Commission . The total number of county , precinct , and municipal officers elected was 470 . THE MOVE FOR STATEHOOD . The present year has been ...
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... return of the same to such anthority as the convention should provide . " This recommendation was printed in the form of a resolution and sent by the Commission to the judges of election throughout the Terri- tory , prefaced with the ...
... return of the same to such anthority as the convention should provide . " This recommendation was printed in the form of a resolution and sent by the Commission to the judges of election throughout the Terri- tory , prefaced with the ...
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... return . POLITICAL ACTION AFFECTING STATEHOOD . The Committee on Territories of the United States Senate , to whom was referred the memorial from the constitutional convention asking for the admission of Utah to the Union , unanimously ...
... return . POLITICAL ACTION AFFECTING STATEHOOD . The Committee on Territories of the United States Senate , to whom was referred the memorial from the constitutional convention asking for the admission of Utah to the Union , unanimously ...
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Page 44 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses 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.
Page 38 - In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the right to appear and defend, in person and by counsel ; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation, and to have a copy thereof; to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have process to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.
Page 38 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Page 27 - ... by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the legislature to...
Page 38 - That all persons shall before conviction be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great.
Page 4 - The constitution shall be republican in form, and make no distinction in civil or political rights on account of race or color, except as to Indians not taxed, and not to be repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Page 44 - If, during a vacancy of the office of Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor shall be impeached, displaced, resign, die or become incapable of performing the duties of his office, or be absent from the State, the President of the Senate shall act as Governor, until the vacancy be filled, or the disability shall cease.
Page 42 - Creating, increasing, or decreasing fees, percentage or allowances of public officers, during the term for which said officers are elected or appointed...
Page 42 - Courts, shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office; but judgment in such cases shall extend only to removal from office and disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust, or profit under the State; but the party convicted or acquitted shall, nevertheless, be liable to indictment, trial, and punishment, according to law.
Page 39 - ... is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted ; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.