Report of the Debates in the Convention of California, on the Formation of the State Constitution, in September and October, 1849J. 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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... whole vote of the district , and admitting the four dele- gates having the highest number of votes . From the best information he could collect , he understood it to be a very fair and full election , notwithstanding it had been ...
... whole vote of the district , and admitting the four dele- gates having the highest number of votes . From the best information he could collect , he understood it to be a very fair and full election , notwithstanding it had been ...
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... whole number of members who should be here was fixed at sixty - nine . It would then require thirty - six to form a quorum for the transaction of business , which was about the whole number present . In all regularly organised ...
... whole number of members who should be here was fixed at sixty - nine . It would then require thirty - six to form a quorum for the transaction of business , which was about the whole number present . In all regularly organised ...
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... whole subject discussed by the Convention in Committee of the Whole . He desired that every member should participate in the discussion . He was aware it was the wish of the gentleman that this Com- mittee should return immediately with ...
... whole subject discussed by the Convention in Committee of the Whole . He desired that every member should participate in the discussion . He was aware it was the wish of the gentleman that this Com- mittee should return immediately with ...
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... Whole , and take into con- sideration the Constitution of the State of Iowa , as a basis for the Constitution of California . Mr. GWIN remarked , that the motion of the gentleman rendered it proper that he should make an explanation ...
... Whole , and take into con- sideration the Constitution of the State of Iowa , as a basis for the Constitution of California . Mr. GWIN remarked , that the motion of the gentleman rendered it proper that he should make an explanation ...
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... Whole , whether from the experience of the last few days they considered the whole body better calculated to do business than a small committee . Mr. GILBERT remarked that , although in introducing his amendment , he did it to avoid the ...
... Whole , whether from the experience of the last few days they considered the whole body better calculated to do business than a small committee . Mr. GILBERT remarked that , although in introducing his amendment , he did it to avoid the ...
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Стр. 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...
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. 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. 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.
Стр. 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.
Стр. 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...
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. 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.
Стр. 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...
Стр. 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...