Report of the Debates in the Convention of California, on the Formation of the State Constitution, in September and October, 1849, Том 3J.T. Towers, 1850 - Всего страниц: 479 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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... favor of the admission of every member voted for by a respecta- ble constituency , and now present , claiming a seat . He would reduce his motion to a more definite form in writing . According to this report the district of San Joaquin ...
... favor of the admission of every member voted for by a respecta- ble constituency , and now present , claiming a seat . He would reduce his motion to a more definite form in writing . According to this report the district of San Joaquin ...
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... favor of a Territo- rial Government . Mr. McCARVER proposed moving the question , whether this body proceed to form a State or Territorial Government . The CHAIR considered the question embodied in the resolution . Mr. HASTINGS was ...
... favor of a Territo- rial Government . Mr. McCARVER proposed moving the question , whether this body proceed to form a State or Territorial Government . The CHAIR considered the question embodied in the resolution . Mr. HASTINGS was ...
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... favor of a State Government , he proposed that the country should be divided by running a line west from San Luis Obispo , so that all north of that line might have a State Government , and all south thereof a Territorial Government ...
... favor of a State Government , he proposed that the country should be divided by running a line west from San Luis Obispo , so that all north of that line might have a State Government , and all south thereof a Territorial Government ...
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... favor . He moved it as an amendment to Mr. Gilbert's amendment to Mr. Gwin's resolution : Resolved , That six standing committees , of five members each , be appointed by the President , to take into consideration and report upon the ...
... favor . He moved it as an amendment to Mr. Gilbert's amendment to Mr. Gwin's resolution : Resolved , That six standing committees , of five members each , be appointed by the President , to take into consideration and report upon the ...
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... favor of having this in the bill of rights , and for this reason . That nothing should be introduced into the Constitution or the laws of this country , which would disfranchise any person , who , under a particular law , has the right ...
... favor of having this in the bill of rights , and for this reason . That nothing should be introduced into the Constitution or the laws of this country , which would disfranchise any person , who , under a particular law , has the right ...
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Стр. x - Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, 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...
Стр. 41 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Стр. 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.
Стр. iii - 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 ; and in any trial in any court whatever, the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend...
Стр. 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.
Стр. 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.
Стр. 341 - ... except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. 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,...
Стр. x - Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send, or accept a challenge to fight a dnel with deadly weapons, either within this State or out of it; or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending, shall not be allowed to hold any office of profit, or to enjoy the right of suffrage under this Constitution.
Стр. 30 - No person shall be subject to be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense; nor shall he be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Стр. 112 - 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.