A geographical description of the state of Louisiana. [With] Appendix1817 |
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... exist in the maugre events of all colonial establishments , that a lengthened de- tail of their history must present a series of disgusting repetition . From the final establishment of Louisiana until its cession to the United States ...
... exist in the maugre events of all colonial establishments , that a lengthened de- tail of their history must present a series of disgusting repetition . From the final establishment of Louisiana until its cession to the United States ...
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... exists sufficient data to enable the geographer to mark , with considerable pre- cision , the point that principles of equity would deter- mine as the dividing limit between the two nations . The Spaniards have long since formed a ...
... exists sufficient data to enable the geographer to mark , with considerable pre- cision , the point that principles of equity would deter- mine as the dividing limit between the two nations . The Spaniards have long since formed a ...
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... exist , but they are bright spots upon an extended and arid waste . * From the carelessness and predilection of European writers and travellers , almost all animals indigenous to America , have re- ceived names from the nomenclature of ...
... exist , but they are bright spots upon an extended and arid waste . * From the carelessness and predilection of European writers and travellers , almost all animals indigenous to America , have re- ceived names from the nomenclature of ...
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... exist , these savages lead a life of great similarity to that of the primitive pastoral nations of the old continent . The Hietans have domesticated the horse , and now equal the most civilized people in their management , agility in ...
... exist , these savages lead a life of great similarity to that of the primitive pastoral nations of the old continent . The Hietans have domesticated the horse , and now equal the most civilized people in their management , agility in ...
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... exists from the former point , to the common level of the gulph of Mexico , or more concisely , the Plaquemine , in its comparative length of seven miles , has nearly the same perpendicu- lar fall , as its parent stream , in a direct ...
... exists from the former point , to the common level of the gulph of Mexico , or more concisely , the Plaquemine , in its comparative length of seven miles , has nearly the same perpendicu- lar fall , as its parent stream , in a direct ...
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Seite 287 - ... the navigable waters leading into the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of said state as to all other citizens of the United States, without any tax, duty, impost or toll therefor.
Seite 285 - That the inhabitants of the eastern division of the territory northwest of the river Ohio, be, and they are hereby, authorized to form for themselves a constitution and State government, and to assume such name as they shall deem proper, and the said State, when formed, shall be admitted into the Union upon the same footing with the original States in all respects whatever.
Seite 287 - State on lands or property therein belonging to or which may hereafter be purchased by the United States...
Seite 288 - An act providing for the indemnification of certain claimants of public lands in the Mississippi territory.
Seite ii - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners.
Seite 285 - Tennessee; thence west along said boundary line to the Tennessee river; thence up the same to the mouth of Bear creek; thence, by a direct line, to the northwest corner of Washington county...
Seite 286 - River; thence up the same to the mouth of Bear Creek; thence by a direct line to the northwest corner of the county of Washington; thence due south to the Gulf of Mexico; thence westwardly, including all the islands within six leagues of the shore, to the most eastern junction of Pearl River with Lake Borgne; thence up said river to the thirty-first degree of north latitude; thence west along said degree of latitude to the Mississippi River; thence up the same to the beginning.
Seite 287 - 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.
Seite 285 - That the said State shall consist of all the territory included within the following boundaries, to wit...
Seite 23 - Miroir, who discovered New Mexico in 1683, never penetrated east of that province or the Rio Bravo. It was the French who first made alliances with the savage tribes in this region ; and it is natural to conclude that a river that flows into the Mississippi, and the lands it waters, belong to the King, my master. If you will do me the pleasure to come into this quarter, I will convince you I hold a post I know how to defend. I have the honor to be &c.