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 Miners : 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, 1851 - 508 halaman |
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... winter of 1847-8 , a Mr. Marshall commenced the construction of a saw - mill for Captain Sutter , on the north branch of the American Fork , and about fifty miles above New Helvetia , in a region abounding with pine timber . The dam and ...
... winter of 1847-8 , a Mr. Marshall commenced the construction of a saw - mill for Captain Sutter , on the north branch of the American Fork , and about fifty miles above New Helvetia , in a region abounding with pine timber . The dam and ...
Halaman 47
... plentiful supply for the coming winter . " The most moderate estimate I could obtain from men acquainted with the subject , was , that upward of four thousand men were working in the gold district , HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA . 47.
... plentiful supply for the coming winter . " The most moderate estimate I could obtain from men acquainted with the subject , was , that upward of four thousand men were working in the gold district , HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA . 47.
Halaman 62
... winter of 1848-49 , will give a good general idea of the toils and privations endured by the early gold - seekers in that region , and , also , of their mode of procuring the precious metal at most of the mines . We extract from a ...
... winter of 1848-49 , will give a good general idea of the toils and privations endured by the early gold - seekers in that region , and , also , of their mode of procuring the precious metal at most of the mines . We extract from a ...
Halaman 84
... winter of 1848. I allude to the land scurvy . The exposed and unaccustomed life of two- thirds of the miners , and their entire subsistence upon salt meat , without any mixture of vegetable matter , had produced this disease , which was ...
... winter of 1848. I allude to the land scurvy . The exposed and unaccustomed life of two- thirds of the miners , and their entire subsistence upon salt meat , without any mixture of vegetable matter , had produced this disease , which was ...
Halaman 140
... winter . " A few miles inland , where the heat of the sun modifies and softens the wind from the ocean , the climate is moderate and delightful . The heat , in the middle of the day , is not so great as to retard labor or render ...
... winter . " A few miles inland , where the heat of the sun modifies and softens the wind from the ocean , the climate is moderate and delightful . The heat , in the middle of the day , is not so great as to retard labor or render ...
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Halaman 409 - ... 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...
Halaman 400 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations, as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Halaman 410 - ... 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...
Halaman 401 - If during a vacancy of the office of Governor, the LieutenantGovernor shall be impeached, displaced, resign, die, or become incapable of performing the duties of his office, or be absent from the State, the President of the Senate shall act as Governor until the vacancy be filled or the disability shall cease...
Halaman 411 - 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.
Halaman 387 - 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...
Halaman 408 - ... 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 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.
Halaman 392 - 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.
Halaman 481 - States declares that congress shall have power to dispose of, and make all needful rules and regulations respecting, the territory and other property belonging to the United States.
Halaman 391 - 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.