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A BILL
To admit California into the Union of the United States of North America.
Whereas, it is self-evident to all that are acquainted with the institutions of the United States of North America, that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land; and a law made by a municipal body, or a State, or otherwise under it, that conflicts with the Constitution of the United States,
is null and void
: and whereas, the Constitution says,
new
States may be admitted into the Union by adopting a Republican Constitution and applying for admission, it is evident when so admitted, it is to be governed by the Constitution of the United States, notwithstanding any State or municipal law to the contrary, which may be in existence, that conflicts with the aforesaid Constitution. Therefore, California having adopted a Republican Constitution, and applied to be admitted into the Union as aforesaid—
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress
assembled
, That California be, and is hereby, admitted
Sec. 2.
And be it further enacted, That the Senators
Sec. 3.
And be it further enacted, That California,
the State
of West California.”
Motto.
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Trust in God—Know you are right—then go ahead.