Report of the Debates in the Convention of California, on the Formation of the State Constitution, in September and October, 1849, Količina 3J.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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... leave to be discharged . Mr. GWIN moved that the report be recommitted to the committee , with instruc- tions to report in favor of the admission of every member voted for by a respecta- ble constituency , and now present , claiming a ...
... leave to be discharged . Mr. GWIN moved that the report be recommitted to the committee , with instruc- tions to report in favor of the admission of every member voted for by a respecta- ble constituency , and now present , claiming a ...
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... leave to say , that he considered himself as much an American citizen as the gentleman who made the assertion . Mr. GWIN said he was very glad ' that the gentleman had afforded him an op- portunity of stating precisely what his meaning ...
... leave to say , that he considered himself as much an American citizen as the gentleman who made the assertion . Mr. GWIN said he was very glad ' that the gentleman had afforded him an op- portunity of stating precisely what his meaning ...
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... leave to state that the Committee had had the subject under consideration , and during the brief time allowed it , had not been able to prepare any written report . There had been , in Committee , a great degree of unanimity on the ...
... leave to state that the Committee had had the subject under consideration , and during the brief time allowed it , had not been able to prepare any written report . There had been , in Committee , a great degree of unanimity on the ...
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... leaving the other portion of the section to stand . He therefore moved the follow- ing : 3. No inhabitant of this State ... leave granted . Mr. SHANNON , from the Committee on Rules of the House , submitted a written report , which , on ...
... leaving the other portion of the section to stand . He therefore moved the follow- ing : 3. No inhabitant of this State ... leave granted . Mr. SHANNON , from the Committee on Rules of the House , submitted a written report , which , on ...
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... leave the power in the hands of a single individual ? It is nothing less than to make a Dictator of that indi- vidual . He can at his will and pleasure arrest citizens of the State . It is the bulwark of the British Government . You put ...
... leave the power in the hands of a single individual ? It is nothing less than to make a Dictator of that indi- vidual . He can at his will and pleasure arrest citizens of the State . It is the bulwark of the British Government . You put ...
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action admitted adopted amendment appeal appointed authority bank believe body Botts boundary California called citizens civil clause Committee Congress consider consideration Constitution Convention Court decided desire discussion district duties election entirely established existing expenses fact favor fixed fund gentleman give Governor GWIN HALLECK hope House important insert interests JONES judge lands leave Legislature limits majority matter McCARVER means Monterey motion moved necessary object offered officers opinion opposed party pass persons population portion present President Price principle privileges proper proposed proposition question reason received reference regard representatives require resolution San Francisco Senators session settle SHERWOOD strike submitted taken territory thing thought thousand tion Union United vote whole wish
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Stran 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...
Stran 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.
Stran 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.
Stran 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...
Stran 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.
Stran 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.
Stran 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,...
Stran 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.
Stran 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.
Stran 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.