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. TABLE OF CONTENTS. HISTORY OF COLORADO-- PAGE. History from early settlement to present time 33 Organic Act of Territory 44 Amendments to Organic Act 51 Enabling Act 63 Constitution of Colorado 68 President’s Proclamation 120 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES-- Analytical Table of Contents 13 Constitution 124 Amendments 136 MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE-- Index 23 Manual of Parliamentary Practice 140 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES-- Members and officers of the Legislative Assemblies under Territorial government 212 Members of the Constitutional Convention of 1865 225 Members of Legislative Assembly of 1865 226 Members of the Constitutional Convention of 1875-76 227 Members of the first State Legislature 228 Table showing the length of the several sessions of the Legislature 230