Report of the Debates in the Convention of California on the Formation of the State Constitution in Sept. and Oct. 1849Towers, 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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... privileges and elections . With the permission of that gentleman , he would introduce the following as a substitute for the original amendment : Resolved , That a committee on privileges and elections , to consist of one member from ...
... privileges and elections . With the permission of that gentleman , he would introduce the following as a substitute for the original amendment : Resolved , That a committee on privileges and elections , to consist of one member from ...
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... Privileges and Elections , namely : San Diego - Henry Hill . Los Angeles S. C. Foster . Santa Barbara - P . La Guerra . San Luis Obispo - H . A. Tefft . Monterey - H . W. Halleck . San Jose - J . Aram . San Francisco- M. Norton . Sonoma ...
... Privileges and Elections , namely : San Diego - Henry Hill . Los Angeles S. C. Foster . Santa Barbara - P . La Guerra . San Luis Obispo - H . A. Tefft . Monterey - H . W. Halleck . San Jose - J . Aram . San Francisco- M. Norton . Sonoma ...
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... Privileges and Elections , reported progress and asked for further time . Whereupon , on motion of Mr. GWIN , the convention adjourned to meet again at 8 P. M. EIGHT O'CLOCK , P. M. - The Convention met pursuant to adjournment . Mr ...
... Privileges and Elections , reported progress and asked for further time . Whereupon , on motion of Mr. GWIN , the convention adjourned to meet again at 8 P. M. EIGHT O'CLOCK , P. M. - The Convention met pursuant to adjournment . Mr ...
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... privileges of the body until the question of representation was settled . He therefore moved the adoption of the ... privilege , to which every prisoner at the bar was entitled , that of defending his rights . He did not come here to ...
... privileges of the body until the question of representation was settled . He therefore moved the adoption of the ... privilege , to which every prisoner at the bar was entitled , that of defending his rights . He did not come here to ...
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... Privileges and Elections as relates to the districts of San Diego , Los Angeles , Santa Barbara , San Luis Obispo , Monterey , San Jose , and Sonoma , be received and adopted by this Convention . Mr. GWIN accepted Mr. Gilbert's ...
... Privileges and Elections as relates to the districts of San Diego , Los Angeles , Santa Barbara , San Luis Obispo , Monterey , San Jose , and Sonoma , be received and adopted by this Convention . Mr. GWIN accepted Mr. Gilbert's ...
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Halaman 166 - Senators, and shall be published for three months previous to the time of making such choice; and if in the 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...
Halaman viii - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas...
Halaman 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.
Halaman ii - ... 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...
Halaman 30 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Halaman 114 - 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman ii - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence, by reason of his presence or absence, while employed in the service of the United States; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this state, or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any almshouse, or other asylum, at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Halaman 38 - 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.
Halaman 161 - 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...