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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... representatives to which they were entitled . In his opinion Santa Barbara ought to have a number equal to Monterey , and Los Angelos seven members . Mr. HILL moved an additional amendment , as follows : That the district of Los Angelos ...
... representatives to which they were entitled . In his opinion Santa Barbara ought to have a number equal to Monterey , and Los Angelos seven members . Mr. HILL moved an additional amendment , as follows : That the district of Los Angelos ...
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... representatives of the people . He did not introduce , nor did he favor any proposition to do wrong to any portion of California ; but these two mining districts , having the largest population , should have the largest representation ...
... representatives of the people . He did not introduce , nor did he favor any proposition to do wrong to any portion of California ; but these two mining districts , having the largest population , should have the largest representation ...
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... representatives , to form a system of laws , and its organization was legitimately under its own control . He thought some provision should be made to facilitate business . It would now require too much time to send emissaries ...
... representatives , to form a system of laws , and its organization was legitimately under its own control . He thought some provision should be made to facilitate business . It would now require too much time to send emissaries ...
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... representatives , and to petition for redress of grievances . MR . BOTTS suggested , instead of petitioning for the redress of grievances , that the people have a right to demand it . The bill of rights has already declared that all ...
... representatives , and to petition for redress of grievances . MR . BOTTS suggested , instead of petitioning for the redress of grievances , that the people have a right to demand it . The bill of rights has already declared that all ...
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... representatives , they ought to be construed strictly , and all powers , not expressly granted , should be taken to be reserved . He ( Mr. Botts ) considered the original section picked up by the Committee extremely imperfect . He ...
... representatives , they ought to be construed strictly , and all powers , not expressly granted , should be taken to be reserved . He ( Mr. Botts ) considered the original section picked up by the Committee extremely imperfect . He ...
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