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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... consider the circumstances under which they were here . It was to perform the most solemn of trusts - to decide upon the fundamen- tal principles of a Government . This great question of securing to mankind the prosperity and happiness ...
... consider the circumstances under which they were here . It was to perform the most solemn of trusts - to decide upon the fundamen- tal principles of a Government . This great question of securing to mankind the prosperity and happiness ...
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... consider this article ( the de- claration of rights ) complete ; but they had agreed upon it in a spirit of compro- mise , and with a determination to go forward with the work this morning . If other members united with the committee in ...
... consider this article ( the de- claration of rights ) complete ; but they had agreed upon it in a spirit of compro- mise , and with a determination to go forward with the work this morning . If other members united with the committee in ...
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... consider for a moment what they were doing . Did they know what it was to suspend the writ of habeas corpus ? —to declare martial law , and leave the power in the hands of a single individual ? It is nothing less than to make a Dictator ...
... consider for a moment what they were doing . Did they know what it was to suspend the writ of habeas corpus ? —to declare martial law , and leave the power in the hands of a single individual ? It is nothing less than to make a Dictator ...
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... consider itself bound to support its own propositions , to the exclusion of all others ; but which will come before the Convention with any sug- gestions it may think proper to make , as a very small portion of this body . I have heard ...
... consider itself bound to support its own propositions , to the exclusion of all others ; but which will come before the Convention with any sug- gestions it may think proper to make , as a very small portion of this body . I have heard ...
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... consider his remarks entirely unwarranted , and unworthy of no- tice . I would call his attention to the following quotation from Junius : " There are men who never aspire to hatred - who never rise above contempt . وو Mr. JONES . I ...
... consider his remarks entirely unwarranted , and unworthy of no- tice . I would call his attention to the following quotation from Junius : " There are men who never aspire to hatred - who never rise above contempt . وو Mr. JONES . I ...
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Halaman x - ... 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 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman iv - ... 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.
Halaman 124 - 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 352 - ... thousand acres of land granted to the new states, under an act of Congress, distributing the proceeds of the public lands among the several states of the Union, approved...
Halaman 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.
Halaman 341 - 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, or grant a further reprieve.
Halaman 158 - The Mexicans who, in the territories aforesaid, shall not preserve the character of citizens of the Mexican Republic, conformably with what is stipulated in the preceding article, shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and be admitted at the proper time (to be judged of by the Congress of the United States...
Halaman 30 - 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...