Report of the Debates in the Convention of California on the Formation of the State Constitution in Sept. and Oct. 1849 |
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... established . rules , it had no right to determine on the sitting of members until it was fully organized . It was necessary that there should be some members at least to pro- ceed to business before this question could be determined ...
... established . rules , it had no right to determine on the sitting of members until it was fully organized . It was necessary that there should be some members at least to pro- ceed to business before this question could be determined ...
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... established usage in legislative bodies , that mat- ters of great importance should come before the House through a committee . This committee must digest the material for the action of the House . He appre- hended that when the report ...
... established usage in legislative bodies , that mat- ters of great importance should come before the House through a committee . This committee must digest the material for the action of the House . He appre- hended that when the report ...
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... established . Mr. SEMPLE . Suppose we pass this provision in the bill of rights , will it not cramp our action hereafter ? Other sections must come up defining who are en- titled to certain rights . Here you declare that no citizen ...
... established . Mr. SEMPLE . Suppose we pass this provision in the bill of rights , will it not cramp our action hereafter ? Other sections must come up defining who are en- titled to certain rights . Here you declare that no citizen ...
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... established usages of society . It was for this reason that the clause was put in the Constitution of New York . No such thing as an attempt to limit the Roman Catholics to any fixed rules of worship was intended ; but it was deemed ...
... established usages of society . It was for this reason that the clause was put in the Constitution of New York . No such thing as an attempt to limit the Roman Catholics to any fixed rules of worship was intended ; but it was deemed ...
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... established by the House , be postponed or changed , except by a vote of atleast two thirds of the members present . The question being taken , the motion was decided in the affirmative . The report of the Committee , thus amended , was ...
... established by the House , be postponed or changed , except by a vote of atleast two thirds of the members present . The question being taken , the motion was decided in the affirmative . The report of the Committee , thus amended , was ...
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Page 480 - 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.
Page 478 - ... 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...
Page 250 - 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 335 - 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...
Page 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.
Page 37 - 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 160 - ... unless the same shall be authorized by law for some single object or work to be distinctly specified therein, which law shall provide ways and means, exclusive of loans, for the payment of the interest of such debt or liability as it falls due, and also to pay and discharge the principal of such debt or liability within twenty years of the time of the contracting thereof...
Page 37 - When private property shall be taken for any public use, the compensation to be made therefor, when such compensation is not made by the State, shall be ascertained by a jury or by not less than three commissioners appointed by a court of record, as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 26 - 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...
Page 477 - SEC. 2. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.