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 страница 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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... , John Ross Browne. Entered according to act of Congress , by J. Ross BROWNE , in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia , 1850 . PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR , Recommending the formation of a.
... , John Ross Browne. Entered according to act of Congress , by J. Ross BROWNE , in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia , 1850 . PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR , Recommending the formation of a.
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... Court in recognizing the validity of the laws which existed in that country previous to its annexation to the United States , were not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States , or repealed by legitimate ...
... Court in recognizing the validity of the laws which existed in that country previous to its annexation to the United States , were not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States , or repealed by legitimate ...
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... Court , Prefects and sub - Prefects , and all vacancies in the offices of 1st Alcade ( or Judge of First In- stance , ) Alcades , Justices of the Peace , and Town Councils . The Judges of the Superior Court , and District Prefects are ...
... Court , Prefects and sub - Prefects , and all vacancies in the offices of 1st Alcade ( or Judge of First In- stance , ) Alcades , Justices of the Peace , and Town Councils . The Judges of the Superior Court , and District Prefects are ...
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... Court , who was present , could do it , and then swear in all the other members . The Judge or Alcade should perform this duty . The CHAIR said if it was the will of the House , the Secretary of State could swear in the President , and ...
... Court , who was present , could do it , and then swear in all the other members . The Judge or Alcade should perform this duty . The CHAIR said if it was the will of the House , the Secretary of State could swear in the President , and ...
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... 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 offence , nor shall he be com- pelled , in ...
... 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 offence , nor shall he be com- pelled , in ...
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Страница 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...
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
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Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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...
Страница 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...