The history of the province of Massachusetts bay, from 1749 to 1774, ed. by J. Hutchinson |
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Page 175 - Euch vacancy shall happen ; and the choice shall be in the same manner as before directed : and the governor shall have full power and authority to convene the council, from time to time, at his discretion ; and, with them, or the majority of them, may, and shall, from time to time, hold a council, for ordering and directing the aflairs of the state according to the laws of the land.