Compiled Laws of the Cherokee NationContained in this volume are the Cherokees' 1839 constitution along with amendments to its necessitated by the 1866 treaty between the Cherokee Nation and the United States; the 1838 Act of Union between the Cherokee Nation and the United States; the 1838 Act of Union between Eastern and Western Cherokees; numerous basic laws and miscellaneous Acts covering a huge variety of subjects. |
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... cause when the parties are connected [ with him ] by affinity or con- sanguinity , except by consent of the parties . In case all the judges of the Supreme Court shall be interested in the issue of any cause , or related to all or ...
... cause when the parties are connected [ with him ] by affinity or con- sanguinity , except by consent of the parties . In case all the judges of the Supreme Court shall be interested in the issue of any cause , or related to all or ...
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... cause of the accusation ; of meeting the wit- nesses face to face ; of having compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or their favor ; and in prose- cutions by indictment or information , a speedy public trial , by an ...
... cause of the accusation ; of meeting the wit- nesses face to face ; of having compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or their favor ; and in prose- cutions by indictment or information , a speedy public trial , by an ...
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... cause to be taken , as soon as practicable , a census of the population of the Cherokee Nation , according to districts . A second census shall be taken , in like manner , in the year 1870 , and each ten years thereafter , and the ...
... cause to be taken , as soon as practicable , a census of the population of the Cherokee Nation , according to districts . A second census shall be taken , in like manner , in the year 1870 , and each ten years thereafter , and the ...
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... cause notice thereof to be given to the Council that he will proceed to open and count the same at a certain hour , and requesting the presence of that body , at that time , for that purpose ; and at the time designated , he shall ...
... cause notice thereof to be given to the Council that he will proceed to open and count the same at a certain hour , and requesting the presence of that body , at that time , for that purpose ; and at the time designated , he shall ...
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... cause reinstated by the Principal Chief , or by the National Council , the Principal Chief shall endorse upon the back of the com- mission of the officer so suspended and re - instated , the date of both the suspension and re ...
... cause reinstated by the Principal Chief , or by the National Council , the Principal Chief shall endorse upon the back of the com- mission of the officer so suspended and re - instated , the date of both the suspension and re ...
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Page 102 - You, as foreman of this grand jury, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge ; the counsel of the people of this state, your fellows...
Page 368 - In testimony, whereof I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Page 23 - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, from unreasonable searches and seizures ; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or things, shall issue, without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, subscribed to by the affiant.
Page 119 - ... for denoting the tax hereby imposed thereon, or without having thereupon an adhesive stamp to denote said tax, such person or persons shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall pay a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, and such instrument, document, or paper, as aforesaid, shall not be competent evidence in any court.
Page 11 - No person or persons belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except in the cases herein directed or permitted.
Page 46 - ... deliver over to his successor in office or to any other person authorized by law to receive the same, all moneys...
Page 359 - The United States of America, To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas Isaac Gullett of Butler County, Ohio has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States...
Page 22 - Courts of Common Pleas shall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office ; but they shall receive no fees or perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of this State or the United States.
Page 367 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
Page 19 - House it shall become a law. ******* If any bill shall not be returned by the...