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merce and manufactures, and the general amelioration of the condition of
the people.

This article seems to have been intended to impress upon the legislature the
necessity of exercising for the public good the various powers which it possesses.
This article referred to in construing art. 8, see. 1, of the Md. Constitution—
see notes thereto. Clark v. Md. Institute, 87 Md. 663.
See art. 77 of the An. Code.

Art. 44. That the provisions of the Constitution of the United States,
and of this State, apply as well in time of war as in time of peace; and
any departure therefrom, or violation thereof, under the plea of necessity,
or any other plea, is subversive of good government and tends to anarchy
and despotism.

This article referred to in construing art. 3, secs. 29 and 32, Md. Constitution—
see notes thereto. McPherson v. Leonard, 29 Md. 392 (dissenting opinion).

Art. 45. This enumeration of Rights shall not be construed to impair
or deny others retained by the People.