Debates and Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of the State of California, Convened at the City of Sacramento, Saturday, September 28, 1878, Volume 1 |
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... adopted at this stage of our pro- ceedings . THE PRESIDENT . The question is on the adoption of the resolution . The ayes and noes were demanded , and the resolution lost , by the following vote : Barnes , McFarland , Pulliam , Reddy ...
... adopted at this stage of our pro- ceedings . THE PRESIDENT . The question is on the adoption of the resolution . The ayes and noes were demanded , and the resolution lost , by the following vote : Barnes , McFarland , Pulliam , Reddy ...
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... adopted . Why , I find here that if our reports will be as large and voluminous as they have been , the reporting and transcribing for this Convention will cost over thirty thousand dollars , according to a careful estimate . I do not ...
... adopted . Why , I find here that if our reports will be as large and voluminous as they have been , the reporting and transcribing for this Convention will cost over thirty thousand dollars , according to a careful estimate . I do not ...
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... adopted this rule . The committee thought about caucuses , but my object is to secure an organization of this Con- it well to follow well established precedents in arranging the coin - vention at the earliest practical moment . We have ...
... adopted this rule . The committee thought about caucuses , but my object is to secure an organization of this Con- it well to follow well established precedents in arranging the coin - vention at the earliest practical moment . We have ...
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... adopted . THE PRESIDENT . The question now reeurs on the amendment Burt , offered by the gentleman from San Francisco , as either a substitute or a Caples , motion , to strike out and insert : " That in the opinion of this Convention ...
... adopted . THE PRESIDENT . The question now reeurs on the amendment Burt , offered by the gentleman from San Francisco , as either a substitute or a Caples , motion , to strike out and insert : " That in the opinion of this Convention ...
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... adopted a partial report as to what committees caused by the death of ex - Governor Haight , was sworn in . [ MR . MCFARLAND in the Chair . ] MR . HILBORN sent up a resolution . ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES , ETC. 1 At the same time Mr. ESTEE ...
... adopted a partial report as to what committees caused by the death of ex - Governor Haight , was sworn in . [ MR . MCFARLAND in the Chair . ] MR . HILBORN sent up a resolution . ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES , ETC. 1 At the same time Mr. ESTEE ...
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Page 232 - 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 150 - In all criminal prosecutions on indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Page 121 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this State ; 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.
Page 7 - 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 117 - When the duration of any office, is not provided by this Constitution, it may be declared by law, and if not so declared, such office shall be held, during the pleasure of the authority making the appointment.
Page 235 - Any association or corporation, organized for the purpose, shall have the right to construct and operate a railroad between any points within this State, and to connect at the State line with railroads of other States. Every railroad company shall have the right with its road to intersect, connect with, or cross, any other railroad; and shall receive and transport each the other's passengers, tonnage, and cars, loaded or empty, without delay or discrimination.
Page 9 - 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 and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Page 179 - All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty ; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
Page 7 - SECTION 1. The supreme executive power of this State shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate, who shall be styled the Governor of the State of California.
Page 7 - Upon conviction for treason he shall have the 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.