The History of Polk County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., Biographical Sketches of Its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Polk County, Constitution of Iowa, Miscellaneous Matters, &c., &cUnion Historical Company, 1880 - Počet stran: 1037 |
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... erected a fort , which La Salle named Fort Crevecoeur ( heart - break ) a name expressive of La Salle's sorrow at the loss of his fortune by the disaster to the Griffin , and also his feelings in the fear of mutiny among his men . The ...
... erected a fort , which La Salle named Fort Crevecoeur ( heart - break ) a name expressive of La Salle's sorrow at the loss of his fortune by the disaster to the Griffin , and also his feelings in the fear of mutiny among his men . The ...
Strana 13
... erected a fort near the mouth of the Ohio , and a cabin at the first Chickasaw bluff . On the 9th of April they entered the Gulf of Mexico . They reascended the river a short distance , founded the Fort of St. Louis , took possession of ...
... erected a fort near the mouth of the Ohio , and a cabin at the first Chickasaw bluff . On the 9th of April they entered the Gulf of Mexico . They reascended the river a short distance , founded the Fort of St. Louis , took possession of ...
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... erected here in 1790 , and was for some time the headquarters of both the civil and military govern- ments of the Northwestern Territory . There were but few settlers here until after 1794 , when settlers began to arrive rapidly . In ...
... erected here in 1790 , and was for some time the headquarters of both the civil and military govern- ments of the Northwestern Territory . There were but few settlers here until after 1794 , when settlers began to arrive rapidly . In ...
Strana 34
... erected by his order on the site of the old " Twightwee Village " of the Miami tribe , where the city of Fort Wayne is now located . It continued to be a military post until 1819 . After his successful campaign of 1794 , Gen. Wayne was ...
... erected by his order on the site of the old " Twightwee Village " of the Miami tribe , where the city of Fort Wayne is now located . It continued to be a military post until 1819 . After his successful campaign of 1794 , Gen. Wayne was ...
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... erection of Fort Ed- wards and Fort Madison , the former on the site of the present town of Warsaw , Illinois , and the latter on the site of the present town of Fort Madison , Iowa . When these forts were being erected , the Indians ...
... erection of Fort Ed- wards and Fort Madison , the former on the site of the present town of Warsaw , Illinois , and the latter on the site of the present town of Fort Madison , Iowa . When these forts were being erected , the Indians ...
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Strana 23 - Provided, however, and it is further understood and declared that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it - expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two states in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.
Strana 210 - Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Alden, 2nd, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses the day and year above written.
Strana 22 - It is hereby ordained and declared by the authority aforesaid that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Strana 23 - And whenever any of the said States shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such State shall be admitted by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original States, in all respects whatever ; and shall be at liberty to form a permanent constitution and State government...
Strana 234 - No county, city, township, school district or other municipal corporation, shall be allowed to become indebted in any manner or for any purpose to an amount, including existing indebtedness, in the aggregate exceeding five per centum on the value of the taxable property therein, to be ascertained by the last assessment for State and county taxes, previous to the incurring of such indebtedness.
Strana 233 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Strana 222 - 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 22 - The inhabitants of the said territory shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature; and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law.
Strana 23 - The legislatures of those districts, or new states, shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the Unite'd States in Congress assem-bled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers. No tax shall be imposed on lands the property of the United States; and in no case shall non-resident proprietors be taxed higher than residents.
Strana 23 - There shall be formed in the said Territory not less than three nor more than five States; and the boundaries of the States, as soon as Virginia shall alter her act of cession and consent to the same...