The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado

By Thomas B. Corbett

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• Release date: Sep 4, 2022
• ISBN: 8596547242963

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Thomas B. Corbett

The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado

EAN 8596547242963

DigiCat, 2022

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Table of Contents

PREFACE.

HISTORY OF COLORADO.

ANALYTICAL INDEX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF COLORADO.

ANALYTICAL INDEX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES.

INDEX TO MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE.

HISTORY OF COLORADO.

CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER II.

ORGANIC ACT.

AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIC ACT.

CHAPTER III.

CHAPTER IV.

ENABLING ACT.

CHAPTER V.

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

ARTICLE II.

ARTICLE III.

ARTICLE IV.

ARTICLE V.

ARTICLE VI.

ARTICLE VII.

ARTICLE VIII.

ARTICLE IX.

ARTICLE X.

ARTICLE XI.

ARTICLE XII.

ARTICLE XIII.

ARTICLE XIV.

ARTICLE XV.

ARTICLE XVI.

ARTICLE XVII.

ARTICLE XVIII.

ARTICLE XIX.

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

ARTICLE I.

ARTICLE II.

ARTICLE III.

ARTICLE IV.

ARTICLE V.

ARTICLE VI.

ARTICLE VII.

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

ARTICLE II.

ARTICLE III.

ARTICLE IV.

ARTICLE V.

ARTICLE VI.

ARTICLE VII.

ARTICLE VIII.

ARTICLE IX.

ARTICLE X.

ARTICLE XI.

ARTICLE XII.

ARTICLE XIII.

ARTICLE XIV.

ARTICLE XV.

MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE.

IMPORTANCE OF RULES.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES.

TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT.

COUNCIL.

REPRESENTATIVES.

TERRITORIAL AND STATE OFFICERS.

TERRITORIAL OFFICERS OF COLORADO.

STATE OFFICERS.

JUDICIAL.

STATE OFFICERS OF COLORADO.

MANUAL OF CUSTOMS, PRECEDENTS AND FORMS.

DRAWING OF SEATS.

COMPENSATION.

PAY OF OFFICERS.

DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

REGULATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CLERK.

GENERAL REGULATIONS.

DUTIES OF MESSENGERS.

STATIONERY.

NEWSPAPERS.

PROCESS OF PASSING BILLS.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

FORMS.

INVESTIGATIONS.

QUORUMS.

RULES AND ORDERS OF THE SENATE.

RULES AND ORDERS OF THE HOUSE.

DECORUM AND ORDER OF DEBATE.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

RECONSIDERATION.

PREVIOUS QUESTION.

ADMISSIONS TO THE FLOOR.

COMMITTEES.

RULES.

JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE.

SENATE RULES.

CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

UNITED STATES ARMY ORGANIZATION.

FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS,

FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS,

PRESIDENTS AND VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE UNION.

FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.

POST-OFFICES IN COLORADO.

COUNTIES OF COLORADO.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE COLORADO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. STATE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

UNITED STATES SENATORS.

REPRESENTATIVE.

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.

GOVERNOR.

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.

SECRETARY OF STATE.

STATE TREASURER.

STATE AUDITOR.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

COLORADO LEGISLATURE.

SENATE.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

PREFACE.

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The first edition of the

Colorado Legislative Manual

is herewith presented. While designed for the use of the General Assembly, it cannot fail to interest all classes—the lawyer, the merchant, the aspirant after political honors, and even the young who are ripening into manhood and soon to share its grave responsibilities. It contains information which cannot be elsewhere acquired without a great expenditure of time and patience, in the examination of records, the reconciliation of numerous discrepancies, the supplement of omissions and the correction of errors. The pre-State history is necessarily brief. Sketches of prominent characters, and comments on events and the acts of individuals are not introduced, for the reason that the period of the narrative should be removed some distance from the present age to secure the historian from undue prejudice and partiality. The settlement of Colorado, now a flourishing State, began scarcely twenty years ago. A sense of propriety, therefore, demands that only a plain, accurate and truthful statement be made of what occurred in connection with that settlement. In the preparation of the Legislative Annals, much labor and care have been expended. The Annals are as complete and correct as it was possible to make them, considering the removals of members from the Territory, the inaccuracy of the records and the imperfection of the journals. To the novice in legislation, the Manual of Customs, Precedents and Forms will prove of great value. I have sought, and indeed have spared no pains nor expense, to make this an improvement upon all other Legislative Manuals yet published.

This Manual will be published biennially with such changes as circumstances may require, and such improvements as experience may suggest. That I am anxious to receive the commendation of an appreciative public, I do not deny, and hope that their fullest sympathy with my effort in this direction will be freely accorded. It is a satisfaction to know, and should beget a praiseworthy pride, that Colorado is not behind any of the oldest, most populous and wealthy States in the character, style and completeness of this publication.

It gives me great pleasure to confess, that from the inception to the completion of this work, I have received much kind and cordial assistance. My warmest thanks and acknowledgments are extended to Robert Berry and William W. Webster, experienced legislators, for their good offices and valuable help. The courtesies of Judge Amos Steck, whose memory of facts, dates and persons deserves special mention, and the kindness of O. J. Goldrick, editor and proprietor of the Rocky Mountain Herald, are here gratefully acknowledged.

Trusting that this work will meet the expectations of the General Assembly, and State at large, I respectfully submit it to their judgment.

T. B. C.

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HISTORY OF COLORADO.

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CHAPTER I.

Cession of Louisiana Province and Territorial purchase from Mexico—expedition of Coronado—United States expedition to examine Louisiana Province—brief history of Kansas to 1861—first discovery of Gold—trains of prospectors—first settlements in Colorado—early attempts to organize a Territory and State—first representative to Kansas Legislature—visit of Horace Greeley—Provisional Territorial government organized—people’s courts and miners’ courts—condition of affairs in 1860—pony express and other events of 1860—Territory of Colorado organized.—Pages 33-43.

CHAPTER II.—ORGANIC ACT.

Boundaries—Governor, Secretary, their duties and term of office—Legislature—suffrage—judicial power—election of delegate—Surveyor-General to be appointed.

AMENDMENTS TO ORGANIC ACT.

To provide a temporary government—to regulate the elective franchise—in regard to appropriations—compensation of members and officers of legislature.—Pages 44-56.

CHAPTER III.

Provisional government ends—federal officers arrive—Territorial government established—events of 1862—events of 1863—events of 1864—Indians punished by Col. Chivington—renewal of Indian hostilities in 1865—attempt to organize a State—events of 1866—events of 1867—railroads and colonies—temporary division of Republican party in Colorado—enabling act passed.—Pages 57-62.

CHAPTER IV.—ENABLING ACT.

Power to organize a State government—boundaries—suffrage—Constitutional Convention—Constitution to be submitted to the people and President to admit the State by proclamation—lands and Salt Springs appropriated—that five per centum of the proceeds of the sales of lands by the United States be paid to the State. Amendment to the Enabling Act—Constitutional Convention.—Pages 63-67.

CHAPTER V.—CONSTITUTION.

Preamble—bill of rights—distribution of powers—Executive Department—Lieutenant-Governor—legislative department—judicial department—suffrage and elections—State institutions—education—revenue—officers—impeachments—counties—corporations—mining and irrigation—militia—miscellaneous—future amendments—schedule—ordinances. Constitution submitted to the people—vote—the new State admitted. Proclamation of the President—party conventions—election for State officers—General Assembly meet—Governor’s message—general remarks.—Pages 67-123.

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ANALYTICAL INDEX

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CONSTITUTION OF COLORADO.

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CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES.

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