New York

The name of one of the original states of the United States of America. In its colonial condition this state was governed from the period of the revolution of 1G88 by governors appointed by the crown, assisted by a council, which received its appointments also from the parental government, and by the representatives of the people. 1 Story, Const, b. 1, ch. 10. The constitution adopted in 1777 remained in force, until January 1, 1823, when tho second went into operation. This second constitution remained until January 1, 1817, when a constitution, adopted by a convention of the people at Albany, went into force. This constitution was amended in certain particuuary 1, 1895, except article six, relating to the courts, which became operative January 1, 1896.