The Nevada journal., 1852-02-12
oNsTIryTIoNAL CONVENTION.

about q Convention to remodel
Constitution. But several pa
among which are the Alta and
Union, have expressed their de-
disapprobation Of the measure;
in fact we had regarded it merely
he talk OF those who wanted to
themselves speak. But within
" days past, this matter has as
ed rather a different aspect, and
has been introduced for the pur-
of calling q convention. No rea-
is assigned why y convention is
ssary; no deficiency in that fun
entail law has been poipted out;
e it has been openly avowed that
amply sufficient for the govern
I of the State, and no law is ne
ary for our prosperity, not author
thereby. This being the case, is
Bking too much when The people
tand Of their representatives to
e some deficiency in our cons,itu-
pointed out. of sufficient imnor-
:e to justify such measure? Or
the object OF designing men 10
lure the formation Of a convention
bout making known any material
sct, and by u certain process of
|e-working, procure an entire revo-
| pm of our institutions and system of
[ernment? If they can effect the
6l formation of convention and
Ip the mass of people thus in igno-
ice, such a revolution could, we adj
], be easily effected It is pecu-
iity OF the American people to think
1 where but little is to be done, it
.uircs but few to do it, and conse-
tntly they would suffer the election
delegates to 90 almost by default ;
ereas, those who manage the
eme, having direct object in
w, would have but little opposition.
But the constitution provides the
inner in which its provisions must
altered or amended, and if it is de,
lent, we know of no reason WHY
ese provisions should not be consul
l. Let us see how far the attempt
W being made is in accordance with
Institutional provisions. TIE follow
3 is an extract from the bill before
0 Legislature;
See, l 1t shall and may be lawful.
Il tits hereby recommended to the
izens of this State on the day of -
yhteen hundred and - to elect,
ballot, delegates to meet in Conven.
IN, for the purpose of considering the
Constitution of this State, and to make
ch alterations in the same as the
shts of the people demand, and as
ey may deem proper.
See. .. The number Of delegates to
} chosen to such Convention, shall be
q same as the number of Members OF
ssembly from the respective counties
the State.
Two modes of changing the Con-
tuition are prescribed by law. The
st seems to contemplate amend
ents not vitality important to the
resent form Of government, and reads
! follows:
l. Any amendment or amendment.
} this Constitution, may be proposed in
ic Senate or Assembly; and if tn,
me shall be agreed to by u majority
the members elected to each of thC
10 houses, such proposed amendmen
: amendments shall be entered on thei
'urnals, with the yeas and nays takel
lereon, and referred to the Legislatur
len next to be chosen, and Shall b,
ublished for three months next proceed
,g the time OF making such cho;ce. -
nd if in the Legislature next choscl
} aforesaid, such proposed amendmen
: amendments shall be agreed to by
lajority OF all the members elected t,
ach house, then it shall be the duty o
ne Legislature to submit such proposet
or amendments to the peo
lie, in such manner and at such time n
le Legislature shall prescribe and i
le people shall approve and ratify sucl
or amendments by maiori
Y of the electors qualified to vote TO
of the Legislature voting there
n, such amendment or amendment
hall become part of the Constitution
BY this provision it is nece ssary 70
be Legislature not only TO specify tn
Iteration to be made, but it must b