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 halaman 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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... insert viva voce . Mr. SHERWOOD preferred the adoption of the original resolution . The remarks of the gentleman were true , as a general rule . But in the selection of officers where there was no principle involved , and where there ...
... insert viva voce . Mr. SHERWOOD preferred the adoption of the original resolution . The remarks of the gentleman were true , as a general rule . But in the selection of officers where there was no principle involved , and where there ...
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... insert the following : That the Convention do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole , and take into con- sideration the Constitution of the State of Iowa , as a basis for the Constitution of California . Mr. GWIN remarked ...
... insert the following : That the Convention do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole , and take into con- sideration the Constitution of the State of Iowa , as a basis for the Constitution of California . Mr. GWIN remarked ...
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... insert the first section of the Constitution of Iowa . The CHAIR observed that an amendment to any part , except what was directly before the House , was not in order . The question recurring on the first section , proposed by Mr ...
... insert the first section of the Constitution of Iowa . The CHAIR observed that an amendment to any part , except what was directly before the House , was not in order . The question recurring on the first section , proposed by Mr ...
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... insert " citizen . " considered the whole section superfluous , but desired that it shouid appear in the most acceptable form . Mr. NORTON Suggested the word " inhabitant , " which amendment was accepted by Mr. Botts . Mr. HALLECK ...
... insert " citizen . " considered the whole section superfluous , but desired that it shouid appear in the most acceptable form . Mr. NORTON Suggested the word " inhabitant , " which amendment was accepted by Mr. Botts . Mr. HALLECK ...
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... insert as above , Mr. Ord withdrew the same . The question was then taken on the following section , and it was adopted , viz : 8. Every citizen may freely speak , write , and publish his sentiments on all subjects , being res- ponsible ...
... insert as above , Mr. Ord withdrew the same . The question was then taken on the following section , and it was adopted , viz : 8. Every citizen may freely speak , write , and publish his sentiments on all subjects , being res- ponsible ...
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