Report of the Utah Commission to the Secretary of the InteriorU.S. Government Printing Office, 1886 |
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Strana 10
... relation to the overshadowing interest . Every effort has been made to strengthen polygamy which the strength of forty years could suggest , and every chord has been struck which it was supposed might send back a responsive and friendly ...
... relation to the overshadowing interest . Every effort has been made to strengthen polygamy which the strength of forty years could suggest , and every chord has been struck which it was supposed might send back a responsive and friendly ...
Strana 12
... relation . The system was united by ties of kindred with nearly every Mormon family in the Territory . Utah was controlled by the bishops of the church , under the direc- tion of Brigham Young , from July 24 , 1847 , to March 18 , 1849 ...
... relation . The system was united by ties of kindred with nearly every Mormon family in the Territory . Utah was controlled by the bishops of the church , under the direc- tion of Brigham Young , from July 24 , 1847 , to March 18 , 1849 ...
Strana 15
... relation would be openly acknowl- edged . Before the passage of this act the Mormon leaders were fre- quently seen on the streets , in the theaters , and other public places with their polygamous wives . The law also provided for ...
... relation would be openly acknowl- edged . Before the passage of this act the Mormon leaders were fre- quently seen on the streets , in the theaters , and other public places with their polygamous wives . The law also provided for ...
Strana 17
... relation to being " sworn or affirmed , " and as to being a " native born or naturalized citizen , " and as to being a " single or married man , " should be changed by erasure or a line drawn through the words so as to be applicable to ...
... relation to being " sworn or affirmed , " and as to being a " native born or naturalized citizen , " and as to being a " single or married man , " should be changed by erasure or a line drawn through the words so as to be applicable to ...
Strana 18
... relation to an institution which they claim is " interwoven with their dearest and earliest hopes connected with eternity " in favor of increasing the number of voters of the " People's " party . The ad- dress further contained the ...
... relation to an institution which they claim is " interwoven with their dearest and earliest hopes connected with eternity " in favor of increasing the number of voters of the " People's " party . The ad- dress further contained the ...
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Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 27 - ... by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the legislature to...
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 42 - Creating, increasing, or decreasing fees, percentage or allowances of public officers, during the term for which said officers are elected or appointed...
Strana 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.
Strana 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.