Publications of the Historical Society of Southern California, Svazek 9The Society, 1914 |
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... island in San Pedro bay , now called Dead Man's Island . After the recapture of Los Angeles by Commodore Stockton and General Kearny , January 10 , 1847 , earthworks were constructed on the hill where Gillespie's riflemen stood siege ...
... island in San Pedro bay , now called Dead Man's Island . After the recapture of Los Angeles by Commodore Stockton and General Kearny , January 10 , 1847 , earthworks were constructed on the hill where Gillespie's riflemen stood siege ...
Strana 43
... island was once the scene of an old - time mining rush . Yet more than a half a century ago the island swarmed with honest miners , who prospected its mountains and valleys , who delved into its cañons , and tunneled into its hills , in ...
... island was once the scene of an old - time mining rush . Yet more than a half a century ago the island swarmed with honest miners , who prospected its mountains and valleys , who delved into its cañons , and tunneled into its hills , in ...
Strana 44
... island . The principal claims were in Fourth of July Valley , Cherry Valley and on Mineral Hill . Later on , discov- eries were made on the eastern end of the island . A site for a city was located on Wilson Harbor . Lots were staked ...
... island . The principal claims were in Fourth of July Valley , Cherry Valley and on Mineral Hill . Later on , discov- eries were made on the eastern end of the island . A site for a city was located on Wilson Harbor . Lots were staked ...
Strana 46
... island was covered by a Spanish grant , and the title to the mining claims was doubtful . The United States government had taken possession of a portion of the island , and had placed a military force on it to prevent it from becoming a ...
... island was covered by a Spanish grant , and the title to the mining claims was doubtful . The United States government had taken possession of a portion of the island , and had placed a military force on it to prevent it from becoming a ...
Strana 47
... island , convinced them that the authorities at Washington were in earnest . It ran thus : HEADQUARTERS , SANTA CATALINA ISLAND , February 5th , 1864 . SPECIAL ORDERS No. 7 . No person or persons other than owners of stock or ...
... island , convinced them that the authorities at Washington were in earnest . It ran thus : HEADQUARTERS , SANTA CATALINA ISLAND , February 5th , 1864 . SPECIAL ORDERS No. 7 . No person or persons other than owners of stock or ...
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Strana 99 - The provisions of this Title shall apply to aliens [being free white persons, and to aliens] of African nativity and to persons of African descent.
Strana 235 - An Act to ascertain and settle the Private Land Claims in the State of California...
Strana 17 - Temple of Fame — There, with the glorious General's name, Be it said in letters both bold and bright : "Here is the steed that saved the day, By carrying Sheridan into the fight, From Winchester — twenty miles away!
Strana 95 - ... to carry on trade, wholesale and retail, to own or lease and occupy houses, manufactories, warehouses and shops, to employ agents of their choice, to lease land for residential and commercial purposes, and generally to do anything incident to or necessary for trade upon the same terms as native citizens or subjects, submitting themselves to the laws and regulations there established.
Strana 122 - President of the United States, and commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States, do hereby appoint William W. Holden provisional governor of the State of North Carolina...
Strana 21 - RIDE. OF all the rides since the birth of time, Told in story or sung in rhyme, — On Apuleius's Golden Ass, Or one-eyed Calendar's horse of brass, Witch astride of a human back, Islam's prophet on Al-Borak, — The strangest ride that ever was sped...
Strana 101 - ... that he has resided within the United States, five years at least, and within the state or territory, where such court is at the time held, one year at least; that he will support the constitution of the United States; and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whereof he was before a citizen or subject; which proceedings...
Strana 98 - All aliens other than those mentioned in Section 1 of this act may acquire, possess, enjoy, and transfer real property, or any interest therein, in this state, in the manner and to the extent and for the purposes prescribed by any treaty now existing between the government of the United States and the nation or country of which such alien is a citizen or subject, and not otherwise...
Strana 104 - Congress has no power to abolish slavery in the Territories. Second, That the Territorial Legislature has no power to abolish slavery in any Territory, nor to prohibit the introduction of slaves therein ; nor any power to exclude slavery therefrom, nor any power to destroy or impair the right of property in slaves by any legislation whatever.
Strana 144 - Lobbying was forbidden and the daily sessions were ordered from 9 AM to 12 M., and from 2 to 5 PM The...