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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... give San Francisco the votes which it claimed , and at the same time give Sacramento and San Joaquin the number of votes to which they were entitled , this proposition was made . The ratio of repre- sentation was to be fixed upon by the ...
... give San Francisco the votes which it claimed , and at the same time give Sacramento and San Joaquin the number of votes to which they were entitled , this proposition was made . The ratio of repre- sentation was to be fixed upon by the ...
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... give the power to those present to represent the absent members of their respective districts . Then the House could always have a quorum . Mr. HALLECK was opposed to any proceeding of this kind . Although the House might give the votes ...
... give the power to those present to represent the absent members of their respective districts . Then the House could always have a quorum . Mr. HALLECK was opposed to any proceeding of this kind . Although the House might give the votes ...
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... give the opinion of the House directly on the subject of the form of government . Some members were in favor of a Territorial Government . For one , he was opposed at present to entering into a State Government . He desired , and so did ...
... give the opinion of the House directly on the subject of the form of government . Some members were in favor of a Territorial Government . For one , he was opposed at present to entering into a State Government . He desired , and so did ...
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... gives them a right to remedy their grievances . Mr. ORD moved to amend the amendment by inserting instead thereof , the fol ... give instructions to their representatives , and to request of the legislative body , by the way of addresses ...
... gives them a right to remedy their grievances . Mr. ORD moved to amend the amendment by inserting instead thereof , the fol ... give instructions to their representatives , and to request of the legislative body , by the way of addresses ...
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... gives to the States the right to determine who shall be voters . The State of Virginia denies to a great portion of its ... give this class of citizens the right of suffrage . This Convention was perfectly competent to allow or deny them ...
... gives to the States the right to determine who shall be voters . The State of Virginia denies to a great portion of its ... give this class of citizens the right of suffrage . This Convention was perfectly competent to allow or deny them ...
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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...