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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... taken for granted ; some start must be given . As a constituent part of every election , was the returning officer . By the adoption of the proclamation of Governor Riley , the people made it their act , and as such it was in full force ...
... taken for granted ; some start must be given . As a constituent part of every election , was the returning officer . By the adoption of the proclamation of Governor Riley , the people made it their act , and as such it was in full force ...
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... taken on the amendment offered by Mr. Botts , and it was rejected . The question was then taken on the resolution of Mr. Gilbert , and it was adopted . On motion of Mr. GWIN , so much of the report of the Committee as was not in- cluded ...
... taken on the amendment offered by Mr. Botts , and it was rejected . The question was then taken on the resolution of Mr. Gilbert , and it was adopted . On motion of Mr. GWIN , so much of the report of the Committee as was not in- cluded ...
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... taken up and read . Mr. HALLECK wished to propose a substitute , for the purpose of getting an ex- pression of the sense of the House on two points . He had very little doubt as to the result ; nevertheless , as many wished their views ...
... taken up and read . Mr. HALLECK wished to propose a substitute , for the purpose of getting an ex- pression of the sense of the House on two points . He had very little doubt as to the result ; nevertheless , as many wished their views ...
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... taken contrary to this plan would only involve the Convention in difficulty . Mr. WOZENCRAFT did not perceive what right the House had to enter into any question of that kind . The delegates of this Convention were elected for a spe ...
... taken contrary to this plan would only involve the Convention in difficulty . Mr. WOZENCRAFT did not perceive what right the House had to enter into any question of that kind . The delegates of this Convention were elected for a spe ...
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... taken up . It would be infinite- ly better to take any one of them than appoint a committee to report upon a form section by section . It was with the intention of proposing in committee to lay the printed copy , already referred to ...
... taken up . It would be infinite- ly better to take any one of them than appoint a committee to report upon a form section by section . It was with the intention of proposing in committee to lay the printed copy , already referred to ...
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Report of the Debates in the Convention of California on the Formation of ... John Ross Browne Visualização integral - 1850 |
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Palavras e frases frequentes
adjournment admitted adopted appointed bank believe bill of rights Botts boundary California certificates of deposit citizens civil clause Committee Congress Constitution Constitution of California Convention corporations Court decided delegates desire Dimmick District of San dollars duties election expenses favor fixed fund gentleman from Monterey gentleman from San Gilbert Governor Governor of California GWIN HALLECK HASTINGS Hoppe House insert JONES judge justice Justice of Peace lands legislative Legislature LIPPITT McCARVER McDougal Mexico minority report motion necessary negroes NORTON object officers opinion opposed persons population portion present President principle privileges proper proposed proposition question representatives resolution Riley San Francisco San Joaquin San Jose San Luis Obispo SEMPLE Senators session settle SHANNON SHERWOOD Sierra Nevada slavery STEUART strike taken Tefft Territorial Government tion treaty Union United vote whole Wilmot proviso wish word WOZENCRAFT
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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...