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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This question is left for the decision of your honorable body, which is deemed the
proper judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members. As the
relative population of the several districts has materially changed since the ...
This question is left for the decision of your honorable body, which is deemed the
proper judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members. As the
relative population of the several districts has materially changed since the ...
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... this floor, it is proper you should look boldly in the face the consequences. It
was not for the native Californians we were making this Constitution; it was for the
great American population, comprising four-fifths of the population of the country.
... this floor, it is proper you should look boldly in the face the consequences. It
was not for the native Californians we were making this Constitution; it was for the
great American population, comprising four-fifths of the population of the country.
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It was not practicable for each member to determine at any time which was the
best rule. The House should establish proper regulations, and abide by them. It
was true, it had been irregularly organized. The Territory of California was
obtained ...
It was not practicable for each member to determine at any time which was the
best rule. The House should establish proper regulations, and abide by them. It
was true, it had been irregularly organized. The Territory of California was
obtained ...
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Each member could then, in Committee of the Whole, propose such amendments
as he thought proper. It appeared to him that there was no other judicious mode
of proceeding. Mr. Gwin said there was still one difficulty. He was not opposed ...
Each member could then, in Committee of the Whole, propose such amendments
as he thought proper. It appeared to him that there was no other judicious mode
of proceeding. Mr. Gwin said there was still one difficulty. He was not opposed ...
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He thought it proper that the offi. cers of this Convention should know precisely
upon what they were to depend : Resolved, That a committee of five be
appointed to inquire and report to this body the proper mode of providing for the
payment of ...
He thought it proper that the offi. cers of this Convention should know precisely
upon what they were to depend : Resolved, That a committee of five be
appointed to inquire and report to this body the proper mode of providing for the
payment of ...
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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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