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Newspaper
Californian
Location
Monterey, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1849
Page
1
The California Constitutional Convention debates motion to pursue a state or territorial government and names a committee from each district to draft a state constitution. Members discuss quorum, oath, and procedures as the day ends with adjournment and pending votes.
The Sept six, 1849 San Francisco convention met after adjournment with prayers by Rev S H Willey. Members Lippitt de la Guerra Concinguez Cabarruvios Brown were seated. Gwin opposed hiring a reporter. Brown elected. Committee on constitutional articles proposed six standing committees. motion failed. Chair ruled Gilbert amendment out. Gilbert appealed but not debatable. Gwin's resolution carried. Two select committees were named to draft rules and government structure.
The record shows a session of a 1849 convention with motions to empower the secretary to hire clerks, authorize a committee to hire staff, and address per diem payments. It notes adjournments, readings, and amendments including a Bill of Rights discussion and the first section declaring natural rights.
Fragments debate constitutional principles asserting government derives from the people and protects their rights while criticism mounts over Atlantic Mail service failures. Affected merchants lament delays, urging reform as steamer schedules fail to relieve congestion and mismanagement persists.
The Monterey convention news shows the Declaration of Rights adopted and hopeful progress on adjournment by month’s end. The slavery issue is settled, representation apportionment looms, and American Theatre plans unfold with A W Fenno leading a California wooden venue in January. J Adler and M Chapelle back the project with local support.
Extra Alta California promises full proceedings of the Convention up to Wednesday the 12th with an additional issue on Saturday morning containing complete returns to that time. Natoma Mines on American River report successful quicksilver extraction boosting placer intelligence and a forthcoming guide to the Gold Regions by F. P. W. is advertised for travelers.
A cholera outbreak report notes deaths of distinguished persons as officials report arrivals and ongoing health concerns. The brief item cites arrival timelines and mentions prominent figures affected by the disease. Authorities urge caution as the city monitors contagion and recovery indicators.
The ocean steamer Oregon under Commander Pearson arrived at the port in calm seas after twenty days at sea bringing 400 passengers and papers up to July 26. The paper reports cholera outbreaks in many U.S. cities, with daily and weekly death tallies, and notes political unrest in Europe including France and Hungary with insurrections and troop actions.
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