History of the State of California: From the Period of the Conquest by Spain to Her Occupation by the United States of America. Containing an Account of the Discovery of the Immense Gold Mines and Placers, the Enormous Population of Gold-seekers, the Quantity of Gold Already Obtained, a Description of Her Mineral and Agricultural Resources, with Thrilling Accounts of Adventures Among the Mines. Also, Advice to Emigrants on the Best Routes, and the Preparations Necessary to Get There. To which is Added a Brief Account of the Formation of the Government and Constitution of the Said StateDerby and Miller, 1850 - 508페이지 |
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... ground . In a general view , it might be termed an irreclaimable desert . The scarcity of rain and the small number of springs of water , with the intense heat of the sun's rays , uninterrupted in their passage , render the surface of ...
... ground . In a general view , it might be termed an irreclaimable desert . The scarcity of rain and the small number of springs of water , with the intense heat of the sun's rays , uninterrupted in their passage , render the surface of ...
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... ground until 1840 , when they left of their own accord . CHAPTER IV . FROM THE REVOLUTION TILL THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO . BEFORE the commencement of the struggle for inde- pendence in Mexico , the missions in ...
... ground until 1840 , when they left of their own accord . CHAPTER IV . FROM THE REVOLUTION TILL THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO . BEFORE the commencement of the struggle for inde- pendence in Mexico , the missions in ...
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... ground , doing considerable execution , until the arrival of the rest of the American party , when they broke and fled . The troops of Kearny lost two captains , a lieutenant , two sergeants , two corporals , and twelve privates . Among ...
... ground , doing considerable execution , until the arrival of the rest of the American party , when they broke and fled . The troops of Kearny lost two captains , a lieutenant , two sergeants , two corporals , and twelve privates . Among ...
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... grounds , and the mar- gins of the streams - the earth being rarely disturbed more than eighteen inches below the surface . The value of the gold dust obtained by each man , per day , is said to have ranged from ten to fifty dollars ...
... grounds , and the mar- gins of the streams - the earth being rarely disturbed more than eighteen inches below the surface . The value of the gold dust obtained by each man , per day , is said to have ranged from ten to fifty dollars ...
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... ground in the bank close by the stream ; another carries it to the cradle and empties it on the grate ; a third gives a violent rock- ing motion to the machine ; while a fourth dashes on water from the stream itself . " The sieve keeps ...
... ground in the bank close by the stream ; another carries it to the cradle and empties it on the grate ; a third gives a violent rock- ing motion to the machine ; while a fourth dashes on water from the stream itself . " The sieve keeps ...
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409 페이지 - ... then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
388 페이지 - All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty ; acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
399 페이지 - All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section may be altered from time to time or repealed.
410 페이지 - ... on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation : "I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that...
411 페이지 - When the duration of any office, is not provided by this Constitution, it may be declared by law, and if not so declared, such office shall be held, during the pleasure of the authority making the appointment.
410 페이지 - Members of the legislature, and all officers, executive and judicial, except such inferior officers as may be by law exempted, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices...
389 페이지 - No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime (except in cases of impeachment, and in cases of militia when in actual service ; and the land and naval forces in time of war...
393 페이지 - The powers of the government of the state of California shall be divided into three separate departments: The legislative, the executive, and judicial ; and no person charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any functions appertaining to either of the others, except in the cases hereinafter expressly directed or permitted.
408 페이지 - AD one thousand eight hundred and forty-one, and all estates of deceased persons who may have died without leaving a will or heir, and also such per cent as may be granted by Congress on the sale of lands in this State, shall be and remain a perpetual Fund, the interest of which, together with all the school rents of the. unsold lands, and such other means as the Legislature may provide, shall be inviolably appropriated to the support of common schools throughout the State.
394 페이지 - A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.