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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... reason why they , as well as the supernumeraries from San Jose , should not apply for their seats . It was not probable they would , but the question ought to be decided in advance . He believed there was also a supernumerary elected in ...
... reason why they , as well as the supernumeraries from San Jose , should not apply for their seats . It was not probable they would , but the question ought to be decided in advance . He believed there was also a supernumerary elected in ...
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... reason that he made the inquiry . He was perfectly confident that no instance could be given of any deliberative body transacting business without a quorum of its own members . The report of the Committee named the persons elected . It ...
... reason that he made the inquiry . He was perfectly confident that no instance could be given of any deliberative body transacting business without a quorum of its own members . The report of the Committee named the persons elected . It ...
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... reason to suppose that six committees would get through any sooner here than in other Conventions . Great labor would be required in combining the reports of these different committees . Confusion and difficulty would be the in ...
... reason to suppose that six committees would get through any sooner here than in other Conventions . Great labor would be required in combining the reports of these different committees . Confusion and difficulty would be the in ...
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... 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 of citizenship . He had heard gentlemen say that under ...
... 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 of citizenship . He had heard gentlemen say that under ...
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... duty which we owe to our Creator , and the manner of discharging it , can be directed only by reason and conviction , not by force or violence ; and , therefore , all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion , according 38.
... duty which we owe to our Creator , and the manner of discharging it , can be directed only by reason and conviction , not by force or violence ; and , therefore , all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion , according 38.
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Stran 480 - The term corporations, as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies having any of the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships. And all corporations shall have the right to sue, and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts in like cases as natural persons.
Stran 478 - ... 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. No person shall be subject to be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense...
Stran 250 - 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.
Stran 335 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses 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...
Stran 108 - 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.
Stran 37 - 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.
Stran 160 - ... unless the same shall be authorized by law for some single object or work to be distinctly specified therein, which law shall provide ways and means, exclusive of loans, for the payment of the interest of such debt or liability as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal of such debt or liability within twenty years of the time of the contracting thereof...
Stran 37 - When private property shall be taken for any public use, the compensation to be made therefor, when such compensation is not made by the State, shall be ascertained by a jury or by not less than three commissioners appointed by a court of record, as shall be prescribed by law.
Stran 26 - 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...
Stran 477 - SEC. 2. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.