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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You have an important work before you—the laying of the corner-stone of the
State structure ; and the stability of the edifice will depend upon the character of
the foundation which you may establish. Your materials are good ; let it never be
...
You have an important work before you—the laying of the corner-stone of the
State structure ; and the stability of the edifice will depend upon the character of
the foundation which you may establish. Your materials are good ; let it never be
...
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Mr. Botts suggested that this matter be made the subject of two resolutions. He
deemed it important that the question should be divided as to the regular and
supernumerary delegates, and would therefore make a motion to that effect.
Mr. Botts suggested that this matter be made the subject of two resolutions. He
deemed it important that the question should be divided as to the regular and
supernumerary delegates, and would therefore make a motion to that effect.
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... hundred votes was to be excluded, while there were members on this floor who
had received less than one hundred. It was important that a Constitution should
be sent forth which would meet the approval of the great majority of the people.
... hundred votes was to be excluded, while there were members on this floor who
had received less than one hundred. It was important that a Constitution should
be sent forth which would meet the approval of the great majority of the people.
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The ratio of representation was to be fixed upon by the Heuse, and it was
important that it should be done on the most liberal terms. - Mr. HILL thought the
House was losing time in this discussion. The CHAIR was of opinion that the
discussion ...
The ratio of representation was to be fixed upon by the Heuse, and it was
important that it should be done on the most liberal terms. - Mr. HILL thought the
House was losing time in this discussion. The CHAIR was of opinion that the
discussion ...
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The CHAIR appointed, as such Committee, Messrs. Shannon, Hoppe, and Dent.
Mr. SEMPLE suggested that there was a good deal of business to transact, which
might be done during the sitting of this Committee. It was important to determine ...
The CHAIR appointed, as such Committee, Messrs. Shannon, Hoppe, and Dent.
Mr. SEMPLE suggested that there was a good deal of business to transact, which
might be done during the sitting of this Committee. It was important to determine ...
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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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