Report of the Debates in the Convention of California, on the Formation of the State Constitution, in September and October, 1849J. T. Towers, 1850 - 479 páginas John Ross Browne (1817-1875) of Kentucky, the official reporter for the California State Constitutional Convention of September-October 1849, came to California in 1849 as an employee of the government revenue service. He traveled widely in the next two decades before settling down in Oakland. Report of the debates of the Convention of California (1850) comprises the official records of the convention. Browne had been a shorthand reporter for the U.S. Senate before coming west, and he provides transcripts of the proclamation calling the convention, proceedings of the convention, text of the state constitution adopted by the delegates, and official correspondence regarding the convention and the institution of state government under that constitution. |
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... question in the meeting of a Convention was , as to the certificates of election . What certificate of election had been pre- sented here ? He presumed none that could be so called , except the official com- munication of the Governor ...
... question in the meeting of a Convention was , as to the certificates of election . What certificate of election had been pre- sented here ? He presumed none that could be so called , except the official com- munication of the Governor ...
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California. Constitutional Convention, John Ross Browne. The previous question was called , but the House refused to sustain the call . The question was then taken on the amendment offered by Mr. Botts , and it was rejected . The question ...
California. Constitutional Convention, John Ross Browne. The previous question was called , but the House refused to sustain the call . The question was then taken on the amendment offered by Mr. Botts , and it was rejected . The question ...
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... question to be on the amendment of Mr. Botts as amended by Mr. Hill . The primary question before the House , therefore , was , whether this ratio of representation shall be agreed upon . He intended voting for this amendment , as he ...
... question to be on the amendment of Mr. Botts as amended by Mr. Hill . The primary question before the House , therefore , was , whether this ratio of representation shall be agreed upon . He intended voting for this amendment , as he ...
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... question would come up on his case , and be decided on its own merits . Mr. Borts accepted the amendment . The question recurring on the resolu tion , as amended , it was adopted . Mr. HALLECK stated that he had received a few moments ...
... question would come up on his case , and be decided on its own merits . Mr. Borts accepted the amendment . The question recurring on the resolu tion , as amended , it was adopted . Mr. HALLECK stated that he had received a few moments ...
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... question . The CHAIR stated that the previous question was on the original resolution , that being the order of the day . Mr. HASTINGS moved to amend the resolution by inserting two from each dis- trict instead of one . The CHAIR stated ...
... question . The CHAIR stated that the previous question was on the original resolution , that being the order of the day . Mr. HASTINGS moved to amend the resolution by inserting two from each dis- trict instead of one . The CHAIR stated ...
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