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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... and must continue in force till changed by competent authority. Whatever may
be thought of the right of the people to temporarily replace the officers of the
existing government by others appointed by a provisional Territorial Legislature,
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... and must continue in force till changed by competent authority. Whatever may
be thought of the right of the people to temporarily replace the officers of the
existing government by others appointed by a provisional Territorial Legislature,
...
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He thought the difficulty might be obviated by the appointment of a committee of
one delegate from each district, with authority to report to the Convention the
number of dele. gates regularly elected in each district, and the names of the
persons ...
He thought the difficulty might be obviated by the appointment of a committee of
one delegate from each district, with authority to report to the Convention the
number of dele. gates regularly elected in each district, and the names of the
persons ...
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He thought the committee could report by 2 or 3 o'clock. t - Mr. GILBERT said that
the only districts upon which it was necessary the committee should report, were
San Joaquin, San Francisco, and Sacramento. In regard to all the other districts, ...
He thought the committee could report by 2 or 3 o'clock. t - Mr. GILBERT said that
the only districts upon which it was necessary the committee should report, were
San Joaquin, San Francisco, and Sacramento. In regard to all the other districts, ...
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He thought a proposition of this kind should not be offered for the purpose of
riding it in upon another proposition which ... He thought it absolutely essential to
the progress of business that each member should do his own voting, and that
the ...
He thought a proposition of this kind should not be offered for the purpose of
riding it in upon another proposition which ... He thought it absolutely essential to
the progress of business that each member should do his own voting, and that
the ...
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... business to transact, which might be done during the sitting of this Committee.
It was important to determine what officers were necessary. This could be done
while the Committee was preparing its report. * - - Mr. Norton thought it hardly fair
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... business to transact, which might be done during the sitting of this Committee.
It was important to determine what officers were necessary. This could be done
while the Committee was preparing its report. * - - Mr. Norton thought it hardly fair
...
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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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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...