Kansas and Nebraska: The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and Political Position of Those Territories: An Account of the Emigrant Aid Companies, and Directions to Emigrants |
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The ground on which it is built is upon a nearly perpendicular bank of solid rock,
forty or fifty feet above the bed of the river, which, at this place, changes its course
to a THE MANDANS. - 35 right-angle, thereby making a natural defence 34 ...
The ground on which it is built is upon a nearly perpendicular bank of solid rock,
forty or fifty feet above the bed of the river, which, at this place, changes its course
to a THE MANDANS. - 35 right-angle, thereby making a natural defence 34 ...
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They have, therefore, but one side to protect, which is effectually done by a strong
piquet, and o ditch inside of it, of three or four feet in depth. The village has a
most novel effect to the eye of a stranger; the lodges are closely grouped together
, ...
They have, therefore, but one side to protect, which is effectually done by a strong
piquet, and o ditch inside of it, of three or four feet in depth. The village has a
most novel effect to the eye of a stranger; the lodges are closely grouped together
, ...
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... sleds and sledges; and on poles, erected some twenty feet above the doors of
their wigwams, are suspended, on a pleasant day, the scalps of warriors,
preserved as trophies, and thus proudly exposed as evidences of their warlike
deeds.
... sleds and sledges; and on poles, erected some twenty feet above the doors of
their wigwams, are suspended, on a pleasant day, the scalps of warriors,
preserved as trophies, and thus proudly exposed as evidences of their warlike
deeds.
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In the centre of the village is an open space, or public area, of one hundred and
fifty feet in diameter, and circular in form, which is used for all public games and
festivals, shows and exhibitions, and also for the annual religious ceremonies.
In the centre of the village is an open space, or public area, of one hundred and
fifty feet in diameter, and circular in form, which is used for all public games and
festivals, shows and exhibitions, and also for the annual religious ceremonies.
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The feet are carefully turned towards the rising sun. Some hundreds of these
bodies may be seen reposing in this manner in this curious place, which the
Indians call “the village of the dead.” When the scaffolds, on which the bodies rest
, decay ...
The feet are carefully turned towards the rising sun. Some hundreds of these
bodies may be seen reposing in this manner in this curious place, which the
Indians call “the village of the dead.” When the scaffolds, on which the bodies rest
, decay ...
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Seite 195 - That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to impair the rights of person or property now pertaining to the Indians in said territory, so long as such rights shall remain unextinguished by treaty between the United States and such Indians...
Seite 200 - That the legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation, consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act ; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil; no tax shall be imposed upon the property of the United States ; nor shall the lands or other property of non-residents be taxed higher than the lands or other property of residents.
Seite 210 - It being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom; but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the Constitution of the United States.
Seite 170 - The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year 1808, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.
Seite 204 - An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters...
Seite 206 - States, to support the Constitution of the United States and faithfully to discharge the duties of their respective offices...
Seite 213 - Kanzas ; and when admitted as a state or states, the said territory, or any portion of the same, shall be received into the Union with or without slavery, as their constitution may prescribe at the time of their admission...
Seite 206 - Territory appointed, who shall hold his office for four years and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the President, and who shall execute all processes issuing from the said courts when exercising their jurisdiction as Circuit and District Courts of the United States ; he shall perform the duties, be subject to the same regulations and penalties, and be entitled to the same fees, as the Marshal of the District Court of the United States...
Seite 206 - That the governor, secretary, chief justice, and associate justices, attorney, and marshal, shall be nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed by the president of the United States. The governor and secretary, to be appointed as aforesaid, shall, before they act as such, respectively take an oath or affirmation, before the district judge, or some justice of the peace in the limits...
Seite 202 - That the judicial power of said territory shall be vested in a supreme court, district courts, probate courts, and in justices of the peace. The supreme court shall consist of a chief justice, and two associate justices, any two of whom shall constitute a quorum, and who shall hold a term at the seat of government of...
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| Titel | Kansas and Nebraska: The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and Political Position of Those Territories: An Account of the Emigrant Aid Companies, and Directions to Emigrants |
| Autor/in | Edward E. Hale |
| Veröffentlicht | 1854 |
| Original von | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisiert | 17. Febr. 2006 |
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