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 - Počet stran: 508 |
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Strana 43
... matter , and the gravel is gradually carried out at the foot of the machine , leaving the gold mixed with a heavy , fine black sand above the first cleats . The sand and gold , mixed together , are then drawn off through auger holes ...
... matter , and the gravel is gradually carried out at the foot of the machine , leaving the gold mixed with a heavy , fine black sand above the first cleats . The sand and gold , mixed together , are then drawn off through auger holes ...
Strana 48
... matter of serious reflec- tion with me , how I could secure to the government certain rents or fees for the privilege of procuring this gold ; but upon considering the large extent of country , the character of the people engaged , and ...
... matter of serious reflec- tion with me , how I could secure to the government certain rents or fees for the privilege of procuring this gold ; but upon considering the large extent of country , the character of the people engaged , and ...
Strana 49
... their flag throughout this tempting crisis . " Many private letters have gone to the United States , giving accounts of the vast quantity of gold recently discovered , and it may be a matter of 5 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA . 49.
... their flag throughout this tempting crisis . " Many private letters have gone to the United States , giving accounts of the vast quantity of gold recently discovered , and it may be a matter of 5 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA . 49.
Strana 50
... matter of surprise why I have made no report on this subject at an earlier date . The reason is , that I could not bring myself to believe the reports that I heard of the wealth of the gold district until I visited it myself . I have no ...
... matter of surprise why I have made no report on this subject at an earlier date . The reason is , that I could not bring myself to believe the reports that I heard of the wealth of the gold district until I visited it myself . I have no ...
Strana 52
... matters , have also been crowded out . But to enable our distant readers to draw some idea of the extent of the gold mine , we will confine our remarks to a few facts . The country from the Ajuba to the San Joaquin rivers , a distance ...
... matters , have also been crowded out . But to enable our distant readers to draw some idea of the extent of the gold mine , we will confine our remarks to a few facts . The country from the Ajuba to the San Joaquin rivers , a distance ...
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Strana 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...
Strana 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.
Strana 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...
Strana 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...
Strana 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.
Strana 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...
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 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.
Strana 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.