Alabama Territory, statute 1817, chapter 59.—Similar to that of Indiana.
Wisconsin Territory, statute 1836, chapter 54.—Governor for three years, appointed as above, and removable by the President, with power to appoint officers and grant pardons. Unconditional veto.
Secretary for four years, removable by the President. In the absence, or during the inability, of the governor, to perform his duties.
Legislative Assembly to consist of a Council and a House of Representatives, to be chosen for two years. Congress to have an unconditional veto, to be exercised on laws approved by the governor.
Louisiana Territory, statute 1803, chapter 1.—Sole dictatorial power given to the President of the United States; and the army and navy of the United States placed at his command to govern the territorial inhabitants.—(This was under Mr. Jefferson, a strict constructionist.)
Territory of Orleans, statute 1804, chapter 38.—Governor nominated by the President, approved by the Senate, tenure of office three years. Removable by the President. Secretary for four years, to be governor in case, &c.
Legislative Council of thirteen, to be annually appointed by the President.
Governor and Council, of course, a reciprocal negative on each other. Congress an unconditional veto on both.
District of Louisiana, statute 1804, chapter 38.—To be governed by the governor and judges of the Territory of Indiana.
Congress an unconditional veto on all their laws.