New Hampshire
place · 4 works · 5 mentions · 5 anchored passages
state of New Hampshire
in the texts
Construction Construed and Constitutions Vindicated
One of the original states whose constitution is quoted to show that the term 'state' consistently denotes a sovereign, self-governing political society.
The people inhabiting the territory formerly called the province of New Hampshire, do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each other to form themselves into a free, sovereign and independent body politick or state.
Until the enumeration, the state of New Hampshire shall be entitled to choose three representatives.
An Essay on the Trial by Jury
A U.S. state whose statutory juror qualifications or selection method are surveyed as part of the author's state-by-state argument that American juries are generally illegal.
How jurors are appointed, and what are their qualifications, in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, South Carolina, Kentucky, Iowa, Texas, and California, I know not.
The Unconstitutionality of Slavery
Royal province whose provincial history is discussed in the Pawlet v. Clarke opinion.
In the case of the town of Pawlet v.
“New Hampshire was originally erected into a royal province in the thirty-first year of Charles II.
“Let us now see how far these principles were applicable to New Hampshire, at the time of issuing the charter to Pawlet.
The Law of Torts
A jurisdiction of the United States where a leading discussion on killing animals in defence of property occurred.
Not very long ago the subject was elaborately discussed in New Hampshire, and all or nearly all the authorities, English and American, reviewed.