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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... TOWNS OF CALIFORNIA , BEFORE AND AFTER THE DISCOVERY OF THE GOLD MINES .... CHAPTER IX . THE FORMATION OF A STATE GOVERNMENT ········ CHAPTER X. PRESENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA · · · · · · · CHAPTER XI . 36 56 87 118 132 THE DIFFERENT ...
... TOWNS OF CALIFORNIA , BEFORE AND AFTER THE DISCOVERY OF THE GOLD MINES .... CHAPTER IX . THE FORMATION OF A STATE GOVERNMENT ········ CHAPTER X. PRESENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA · · · · · · · CHAPTER XI . 36 56 87 118 132 THE DIFFERENT ...
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... town of Monterey , for some time the capi- tal of California . The harbor affords but a poor shel- ter from storms . The Sacramento and San Joachim are the princi- pal rivers of California , but the Sacramento alone is navigable to any ...
... town of Monterey , for some time the capi- tal of California . The harbor affords but a poor shel- ter from storms . The Sacramento and San Joachim are the princi- pal rivers of California , but the Sacramento alone is navigable to any ...
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... towns , rudely built . A few Aurquoises and some gold and silver supposed to be good , constituted the amount of what had been termed immense quantities of jewels , gold and silver . The Spaniards took possession of the country and ...
... towns , rudely built . A few Aurquoises and some gold and silver supposed to be good , constituted the amount of what had been termed immense quantities of jewels , gold and silver . The Spaniards took possession of the country and ...
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... town . After taking possession of Monterey , Commodore Sloat despatched a courier to the commanding - general of California , summoning him to surrender every thing under his control in the country , and assuring him of protection if he ...
... town . After taking possession of Monterey , Commodore Sloat despatched a courier to the commanding - general of California , summoning him to surrender every thing under his control in the country , and assuring him of protection if he ...
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... town , was dilapidated and mounted only a few old pieces of cannon . The flag of the United States had been displayed from its ramparts . On the 11th , Montgomery informed Commodore Sloat that the flag of the United States was then ...
... town , was dilapidated and mounted only a few old pieces of cannon . The flag of the United States had been displayed from its ramparts . On the 11th , Montgomery informed Commodore Sloat that the flag of the United States was then ...
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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.