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 strani 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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... moved that three tellers be appointed to count the votes , which was agreed to . Mr. CARILLO said there were certain members from below , who were entitled to seats under the resolution adopted by the House . He moved that they be sent ...
... moved that three tellers be appointed to count the votes , which was agreed to . Mr. CARILLO said there were certain members from below , who were entitled to seats under the resolution adopted by the House . He moved that they be sent ...
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... moved to strike out the second article of Mr. Hobson's proposi- tion , which was agreed to . The question recurring on the proposition as amended , it was adopted . The Convention then proceeded to the election of a President . On ...
... moved to strike out the second article of Mr. Hobson's proposi- tion , which was agreed to . The question recurring on the proposition as amended , it was adopted . The Convention then proceeded to the election of a President . On ...
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... moved that a Clerk be appointed to assist the Interpreter and Translator . Mr. PRICE moved the following resolution , which was adopted : Resolved , That the President appoint a Committee of three to call upon the clergy of Monterey ...
... moved that a Clerk be appointed to assist the Interpreter and Translator . Mr. PRICE moved the following resolution , which was adopted : Resolved , That the President appoint a Committee of three to call upon the clergy of Monterey ...
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... moved that the officers and members of the Convention first take the oath to support the Constitution of the United States . Mr. BOTTS moved to postpone the order of the day for that purpose . Mr. GWIN was willing to waive , but not ...
... moved that the officers and members of the Convention first take the oath to support the Constitution of the United States . Mr. BOTTS moved to postpone the order of the day for that purpose . Mr. GWIN was willing to waive , but not ...
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... moved the following as an amend- ment to the amendment of Mr. Halleck : 1. Resolved , That it is expedient that this Convention now proceed to form a State Constitution for California . 2. Resolved , That a Committee consisting of ...
... moved the following as an amend- ment to the amendment of Mr. Halleck : 1. Resolved , That it is expedient that this Convention now proceed to form a State Constitution for California . 2. Resolved , That a Committee consisting of ...
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