 Be it ordained, by the United States, in Congress assembled, that the said Territory, for the purposes of temporary government, be one district ; subject, however, to be divided into two districts, as future circumstances may, in the opinion of Congress,...  Organic Acts for the Territories of the United States: With Notes Thereon ... - Page 5by United States - 1900 - 283 pagesFull view - About this book
 | George Ticknor Curtis - 1859 - 44 pages
...In this, we think, he is entirely mistaken. The very first clause in the Ordinance of 1787 ordains "that the said Territory, for the purposes of temporary...subject, however, to be divided into two districts," &c. ; and these words " Territory " and " district " are used throughout the Ordinance as convertible... | |
 | Ezra B. Chase - 1860 - 558 pages
...Carrington. Washington, August 20th, 1847. PF AN OBDINANCE For (he Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the river Ohio. Be it ordained...subject, however to be divided into two districts, as circumstances may in the opinion of Congress make it expedient. Be it ordained by the authority aforesaid,... | |
 | Ezra B. Chase - 1860 - 526 pages
...Washington, August 20th, 1847. PF AN ORDINANCE For the Government of the Territory of the United Stales Northwest of the river Ohio. Be it ordained by the...subject, however to be divided into two districts, as circumstances may in the opinion of Congress make it expedient. Be it ordained by the authority aforesaid,... | |
 | Ezra Champion Seaman - 1863 - 312 pages
...Be it ordained by the United States in congress assembled, that the said territory, for the purpose of temporary government, be one district ; subject,...may, in the opinion of congress, make it expedient. 2. Be it ordained by the authority aforesaid, that the estates, both of resident and non-resident proprietors... | |
 | James M. Hiatt - 1865 - 304 pages
...change the location of the office of superintendent ORDINANCE OF 1787. IN CONGRESS, JULY 13, 1787. An Ordinance for the government of the territory of...Congress assembled, that the said Territory, for the purpose of temporary government, be one district; subject, however, to be divided into two districts,... | |
 | Joseph Story - 1865 - 382 pages
...hundred and eighty-three. [L. s.] D. HARTLEY, [L. s.] JOHN ADAMS, [L. s.] B. FRANKLIN, [is- JOHN JAY. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TERRITORY OF...OHIO. BE it ordained by the United States in Congress as sembled, That the said Territory, for the purposes of temporary government, be one District ; subject,... | |
 | James M. Hiatt - 1868 - 438 pages
...change the location of the office of superintendent. ORDINANCE OF 1787. IN CONGRESS, JULY 13, 1787. An Ordinance for the government of the territory of...Congress assembled, that the said Territory, for the purpose of temporary government, be one district ; subject, however, to be divided into two districts,... | |
 | Joseph Story - 1868 - 384 pages
...hundred and eighty-three. [L. s.] D. HARTLEY, [L. s.] JOHN ADAMS, [L. s.] B. FRANKLIN, [L. s/ JOHN JAY. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TERRITORY OF...OHIO BE it ordained by the United States in Congress as icmbled, That the said Territory, for the purposes ol temporary government, be one District ; subject,... | |
 | Ohio. Constitutional convention - 1873 - 1372 pages
...OF THE UNITED STATES NORTHWEST OF THE RIVER OHIO. Be it ordained by the United States in Congress I assembled, That the said territory, for the purposes...Congress, make it expedient. Be it ordained by the authority aforesaid, That the estates, both of resident and non-resident proprietors in the said territory,... | |
 | Israel Ward Andrews - 1874 - 412 pages
...Lord 1778, and in the third year of the Independence of America. ORDINANCE OF 1787. JULY 13, 1787. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TERRITORY OF...Congress, make it expedient. Be it ordained, by the authority aforesaid, that the estates, both of resident and non-resident proprietors in the said Territory,... | |
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