REPORT OF THE DEBATES IN THE CONVENTION OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE FORMAT OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION, IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, 1849. |
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... with instructions to report in favor of the admission of every member voted for
by a respectable constituency, and now present, claiming a seat. He would
reduce his motion to a more definite form in writing. According to this report the
district ...
... with instructions to report in favor of the admission of every member voted for
by a respectable constituency, and now present, claiming a seat. He would
reduce his motion to a more definite form in writing. According to this report the
district ...
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He did not introduce, nor did he favor any proposition to do wrong to any portion
of California; but these two mining districts, having the largest population, should
have the largest representation. It was simply from a desire to facilitate the ...
He did not introduce, nor did he favor any proposition to do wrong to any portion
of California; but these two mining districts, having the largest population, should
have the largest representation. It was simply from a desire to facilitate the ...
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Mr. Gwin did not think there was a member on this floor in favor of a Territorial
Government. Mr. McCARVER proposed moving the question, whether this body
proceed to form a State or Territorial Government. The CHAIR considered the ...
Mr. Gwin did not think there was a member on this floor in favor of a Territorial
Government. Mr. McCARVER proposed moving the question, whether this body
proceed to form a State or Territorial Government. The CHAIR considered the ...
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He was satisfied from the conversations he had had with them, that they were
nearly unanimous in favor of a State Government. As to the line of distinction
attempted to be drawn between native Californians and Americans, he knew no
such ...
He was satisfied from the conversations he had had with them, that they were
nearly unanimous in favor of a State Government. As to the line of distinction
attempted to be drawn between native Californians and Americans, he knew no
such ...
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He was in favor of Mr. Gilbert's proposition. & The question was then taken on Mr.
Price's amendment, and it was rejected. The question then recurring on Mr.
Gilbert's amendment— Mr. Gwin rose to a question of order, whether his
resolution ...
He was in favor of Mr. Gilbert's proposition. & The question was then taken on Mr.
Price's amendment, and it was rejected. The question then recurring on Mr.
Gilbert's amendment— Mr. Gwin rose to a question of order, whether his
resolution ...
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Página x - ... 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 30 - 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 256 - I do solemnly swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of the United States,, and the constitution of the State of California; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of according to the best of my ability.
Página iv - ... 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.
Página 124 - 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 352 - ... thousand acres of land granted to the new states, under an act of Congress, distributing the proceeds of the public lands among the several states of the Union, approved...
Página 47 - The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable seizures and searches, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons and things to be seized.
Página 341 - 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 meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve.
Página 158 - The Mexicans who, in the territories aforesaid, shall not preserve the character of citizens of the Mexican Republic, conformably with what is stipulated in the preceding article, shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and be admitted at the proper time (to be judged of by the Congress of the United States...
Página 30 - No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime (except in cases of impeachment, and in cases of militia when in actual service; and the land 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...
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| Título | REPORT OF THE DEBATES IN THE CONVENTION OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE FORMAT OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION, IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, 1849. |
| Autor | J. ROSS BROWNE |
| Publicação | 1850 |
| Original de | Universidade de Michigan |
| Digitalizado | 17 Fev 2006 |
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