Report of the Debates in the Convention of California, on the Formation of the State Constitution, in September and October, 1849, Volume 3John 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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... reference to these districts . He believed that two or three supernumeraries had been elected in the District of San Jose ; but he un- derstood there would be no attempt made by them to claim seats . He regarded the representation made ...
... reference to these districts . He believed that two or three supernumeraries had been elected in the District of San Jose ; but he un- derstood there would be no attempt made by them to claim seats . He regarded the representation made ...
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... reference to the day on which the election may have been held . Mr. HILL explained the motives which had actuated the Committee in arriving at the conclusions contained in the report . He did not believe the Committee with the facts ...
... reference to the day on which the election may have been held . Mr. HILL explained the motives which had actuated the Committee in arriving at the conclusions contained in the report . He did not believe the Committee with the facts ...
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... reference to gambling ? Or , if you entertain these two minor evils , will you omit the great crime of murder ? You go , then , through all the evils of society . If you entertain crime , will you not entertain the subject of usury ...
... reference to gambling ? Or , if you entertain these two minor evils , will you omit the great crime of murder ? You go , then , through all the evils of society . If you entertain crime , will you not entertain the subject of usury ...
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... reference to the right of suffrage and nothing more , what is the meaning of the words following - or deprived of any of the rights or privi leges secured to the citizens thereof . " It appears from this , that the word must have reference ...
... reference to the right of suffrage and nothing more , what is the meaning of the words following - or deprived of any of the rights or privi leges secured to the citizens thereof . " It appears from this , that the word must have reference ...
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... reference to this . Mr. GWIN wished to know what class under the Constitution of Mexico did the gentleman refer to . Was it the Indian population ? Mr. DIMMICK stated that the Indians could not vote ; but that there was a por- tion of ...
... reference to this . Mr. GWIN wished to know what class under the Constitution of Mexico did the gentleman refer to . Was it the Indian population ? Mr. DIMMICK stated that the Indians could not vote ; but that there was a por- tion of ...
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Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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,...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.