Report of the Debates in the Convention of California on the Formation of the State Constitution in Sept. and Oct. 1849Towers, 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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... object of having several committees . It was most desirable that the Convention should organize at once and pro- ceed to business without delaying from day to day the question as to what mem- bers were entitled to seats . If in the ...
... object of having several committees . It was most desirable that the Convention should organize at once and pro- ceed to business without delaying from day to day the question as to what mem- bers were entitled to seats . If in the ...
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... object was to introduce the following resolution , which he was inclined to think would command the votes of this House , and settle this vexed question : ་ Resolved , That the representation in this Convention from the several ...
... object was to introduce the following resolution , which he was inclined to think would command the votes of this House , and settle this vexed question : ་ Resolved , That the representation in this Convention from the several ...
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... object to such a proceeding . He thought it absolutely essential to the progress of business that each member should do his own voting , and that the delegation from each district should be distinctly determined . If one member who was ...
... object to such a proceeding . He thought it absolutely essential to the progress of business that each member should do his own voting , and that the delegation from each district should be distinctly determined . If one member who was ...
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... object . Mr. GWIN renewed his call for the previous question ; but the motion giving rise to discussion , he finally withdrew it . Mr. CARILLO said the first question ought to be , whether California was to re- main a Territory , or be ...
... object . Mr. GWIN renewed his call for the previous question ; but the motion giving rise to discussion , he finally withdrew it . Mr. CARILLO said the first question ought to be , whether California was to re- main a Territory , or be ...
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... object was to save time . Mr. CARILLO stated that he represented one of the most respectable communi- ties in California , and he did not believe it to be to the interest of his constitu ents that a State Government should be formed ...
... object was to save time . Mr. CARILLO stated that he represented one of the most respectable communi- ties in California , and he did not believe it to be to the interest of his constitu ents that a State Government should be formed ...
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Página 166 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Página viii - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas...
Página 41 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Página ii - ... and naval forces in time of war, or which this State may keep with the consent of Congress in time of peace; and in cases of petit larceny, under the regulation of the Legislature), unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury, and in any trial in any court whatever the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel as in civil actions. No person shall be subject to be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense...
Página 30 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Página 114 - The term corporations, as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies having any of the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships. And all corporations shall have the right to sue, and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts in like cases as natural persons.
Página 108 - Corporations may be formed under general laws ; but shall not be created by special act,, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time, or repealed.
Página ii - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence, by reason of his presence or absence, while employed in the service of the United States; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this state, or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any almshouse, or other asylum, at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Página 38 - The right of trial by jury shall be secured to all, and remain inviolate forever. But a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases in the manner to be prescribed by law.
Página 161 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations, as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next...