Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-11-24

ANNy L. LIZ N0tiilblhC1 ~ IL u SH'
A question on the election of the delegates
from the latter district having arisen, a COM
mittee was appointed to report on the num-
Der of delegates entitled to seats in the House.
The question was finally settled on Wednes-
day by admitting the following additional
members:
From Los Angelos-Hugo Reed.
Santa Barbara-J. Rodriguez.
San Frahcisco-F. J Lippitt, A. J. Ellis,
r. NJ. Price.
Sacramento-L. w. Hastings, M. NJ. Nc
Carver, J.. nj. McDougal, f. o. Crosby.
San Joaquin-B. F. Lippincott, J. M. Jones,
b. F. Moore, o. M. Wozencraft.
The following was the vote for the Presi-
dent of the Convention, on Tuesday, the 4th
inst
Robert Semple, &c w, M. Guin, 8
Scattering, A,
Mr.. Semple was conducted to his seat by
Capt. Suffer and Gen. Vallejo.
The following officers were elected by the
Convention
Secretary-G. w. Marcy.
First Ass. Sec'y-Caleb Lyon.
2nd Ass. Sec'y-J. G. Field.
Translator-W. T.. p. Hartnell.
Ass. MISUNDERSTANDING Heariguez.
Reporter. Ross Browne.
Sergeant-at-Arms-H. S. Houston.
Clerks-S. f. Durivage, J. S.. Robb, J.
Howe.
MISUNDERSTANDING Sullivan.
The day after their complete organization,
the officers and members of the Convention
were sworn to support the Constitution of
the United States. An invitation was extend
ed to the Clergy of Monterey to open the
meeting with prayer, and that office has since
been performed on alternate days by Padre
Ramirez and Rev. S. ii. Wiley.
The members from the Southern Districts
were instructed to vote in favor of a Terrific
rial form of Government, but expressed their
Willingness TO abide the decision of the Con-
vention. On Thursday, the 9th, the work
was commenced by the appointment of the
following members as the standing Commits
tee on the Constitution:
Messrs. Gwin, Norton, Hill, Pedrpfena,
Foster, Garlic, La Guerra, Rodriguez, Tefft,
iejo, Hoppe, Walker, Snyder, Sherwood,
Lippincott, Moore.
The above Committee made y. first report
oan;.nm, sept; {. 1t is Unnecessary to re-
t;cIe co.. -" -ussion on each separate ar
ware =, al amendments and substitutes
no -,ade to the report pending the bust
rs of the Convention, during the 9Th, 10th,
1lth and 18th, AS finally adopted, the sec
lions (which pas. sed with little opposition,
and will probably re ceive no change on 2nd
and Sd reading) are as follows:
SECTION /. All men arr by nature iree ana
independent, and have cel.aih inailehanie
rights, among which are those OF enjoying
and defending life and liberty, SECURING
possessing and protecting property, ahd p"r'
suing and obtaining safety and happiness.
SEC. ii. All political power is inherent III
the People. Government is instituted Tor the
protection, security and benefit of the people
and they have the right at all times to alter
or reform the same whenever the public good
may require it. :.
SEC. ILL. The right of Trial by Jury shall
be secured to all, and remain i~nviolate forev'
er. But a Jury trial may be waived by the
parties in all cases, in the manner to be pre-
scribed by law.
Sec. ". The free exercise and enjoyment
of religious profession and worship, without
discrimination or preference, shall forever be
allowed in this State TO all mankind and nc
person shall be rendered incompetent TO be
a witness on account of his opinions on mat
tiers of religious belief; but the liberty OF
conscience hereby secured shall not be SC
construed as to excuse acts of RIGHTEOUSNESS
or justify practices inconsistent with the
peace or safety of this State.
SEC. 5. The privilege of the writ of habeas
corpus shall not be suspended, unless when,
in cases of invasion or rebellion, the public
safety may require its suspension.
SEC. vi. Excessive bail shall not be requi-
rcd, nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall
cruel and unusual punishment be inflicted,
nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detain-
cd.
SEC. VII. No person shall be held to an
swer for a capital or infamous crime, (except
in cases of Impeachment, and in cases of mil
tia, when i'll actual service; and the land
and naval forces in time of war, or which
this State may keep with the consent of Con
gress in time of peace and in cases of pet
larceny, under the regulation of the Legisla
ture,) unless on -presentment or indictment o
n Grand Jury, and in any trial in any Cour
whatever, the party accused shall be allowed
10 appear and defend in person and witt
counsel, as in civil actions. No person shall
be subject to be twice put in jeopardy for the
same offence; nor shall he he compelled, il
any criminal case, TO be a witness agains
himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty OF
property without due process of law no
shall private property be taken for public use
without Just compensation.
SEC. i'll. Every citizen may freely speak
write and publish his sentiments on ali sub
jects, being responsible for the abuse of tha
right; and no law shall be passed to RESTRAIN
or abridge the liberty of speech, or of thu
press. In all criminal prosecutions or indict
ments for libel, the truth may be given in ev
idence to the jury; and ifit shall appear Il