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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... as may receive the plurality of votes in their respective districts, provided they
are competent and eligible to the office. ... 21 years of age, and actually resident
in the district where the vote is offered, will be entitled to the right of suffrage.
... as may receive the plurality of votes in their respective districts, provided they
are competent and eligible to the office. ... 21 years of age, and actually resident
in the district where the vote is offered, will be entitled to the right of suffrage.
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Counting all the votes polled in the district, including the town of Stockton, it
appears that the four delegates elected are, J. M. ... But if only the votes polled on
the 1st of August are to be counted, i. e., if the vote of Stockton be excluded, the
four ...
Counting all the votes polled in the district, including the town of Stockton, it
appears that the four delegates elected are, J. M. ... But if only the votes polled on
the 1st of August are to be counted, i. e., if the vote of Stockton be excluded, the
four ...
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If a constitution was submitted to them in which they considered, their rights
violated, it would be indignantly rejected by their votes. These gentlemen had
been elected by a large and respectable constituency of American citizens. Were
they to ...
If a constitution was submitted to them in which they considered, their rights
violated, it would be indignantly rejected by their votes. These gentlemen had
been elected by a large and respectable constituency of American citizens. Were
they to ...
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The Convention was called upon to vote upon a question in which it was utterly in
the dark. This Committee was raised to ascertain the facts that the House might
vote understandingly. Where were the facts It was utterly impossible to vote ...
The Convention was called upon to vote upon a question in which it was utterly in
the dark. This Committee was raised to ascertain the facts that the House might
vote understandingly. Where were the facts It was utterly impossible to vote ...
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He proposed to move the reconsideration of the vote of last night, by which the
amendment of Mr. Gil. bert was adopted, ... His object was to introduce the
following resolution, which he was inclined to think would command the votes of
this ...
He proposed to move the reconsideration of the vote of last night, by which the
amendment of Mr. Gil. bert was adopted, ... His object was to introduce the
following resolution, which he was inclined to think would command the votes of
this ...
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Passagens conhecidas
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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