APPENDIX. 



Appendix A. 

 CONSTITUTION OF CALIFORNIA. 



PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA. 



The delegates of the people assembled in Conven- 

 tion, have formed a constitution, which is now pre- 

 sented for your ratification. The time and manner 

 of voting on this constitution, and of holding the 

 first general election, are clearly set forth in the sche- 

 dule. The whole subject is, therefore, left for your 

 unbiassed and deliberate consideration. 



The Prefect (or person exercising the functions of 

 that ofiice) of each district, will designate the places 

 for opening the polls, and give due notice of the elec- 

 tion, in accordance with the provisions of the consti- 

 tution and schedule. 



The people are now called upon to form a govern- 

 ment for themselves, and to designate such officers as 

 they desire, to make and execute the laws. That 

 their choice may be wi^sely made, and that the govern- 



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