California Illustrated: Including a Description of the Panama and Nicaragua RoutesW. Holdredge, 1852 - 324 Seiten |
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... passed Forts Hamilton and Diamond at 1 , P.M. , and at three had made Sandy Hook . Our pilot's boat , which had been laying off , came along side to receive him ; we gave our last thoughts into his charge , and bade him adieu . We had ...
... passed Forts Hamilton and Diamond at 1 , P.M. , and at three had made Sandy Hook . Our pilot's boat , which had been laying off , came along side to receive him ; we gave our last thoughts into his charge , and bade him adieu . We had ...
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... passed Sandy Hook , and putting our helm down , we stood away to the South . The wind being light , we bent on studding sails , and were soon making our course at the rate of five knots . The excitement had now subsided ; and , as the ...
... passed Sandy Hook , and putting our helm down , we stood away to the South . The wind being light , we bent on studding sails , and were soon making our course at the rate of five knots . The excitement had now subsided ; and , as the ...
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... passed near the island of Nevassa , a small rocky island , inhabit- ed only by sea - fowl . They mistaking our vessel for a fowl of a larger species , came off in flocks , until our rigging was filled , and the sun almost obscured ...
... passed near the island of Nevassa , a small rocky island , inhabit- ed only by sea - fowl . They mistaking our vessel for a fowl of a larger species , came off in flocks , until our rigging was filled , and the sun almost obscured ...
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... passed around the steamer Falcon , which had just come to anchor , and passing on to within half a mile of the mouth of the river , we rounded to , and let go our anchor . ! G. V. COOPER DEL . CHAGRES FROM THE Feb. 14th 12 CALIFORNIA ...
... passed around the steamer Falcon , which had just come to anchor , and passing on to within half a mile of the mouth of the river , we rounded to , and let go our anchor . ! G. V. COOPER DEL . CHAGRES FROM THE Feb. 14th 12 CALIFORNIA ...
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... passed into the mouth , making fast to the right bank , now called the American side of the river . We found an abundance . of water in the channel , but at the entrance several dangerous rocks . As this coast is subject to severe ...
... passed into the mouth , making fast to the right bank , now called the American side of the river . We found an abundance . of water in the channel , but at the entrance several dangerous rocks . As this coast is subject to severe ...
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Seite 219 - ... 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...
Seite 220 - ... 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...
Seite 220 - The credit of the State shall not, in any manner, be given or loaned to, or in aid of, any individual, association or corporation.
Seite 220 - When the duration of any office is not provided for 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 ; nor shall the duration of any office not fixed by this constitution ever exceed four years.
Seite 207 - The right of trial by jury shall be secured to all, and remain inviolate forever. But a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases in the manner to be prescribed by law.
Seite 208 - 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, or which this State may keep with the consent of Congress in time of peace, and in cases of petit larceny under the regulation of the Legislature,) unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury...
Seite 211 - 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, SEC.
Seite 210 - 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.
Seite 215 - SECTION 1. The judicial power of this State shall be vested in a Supreme Court, in District Courts, in County Courts, and in Justices of the Peace.
Seite 211 - Members of the Legislature shall, in all cases, except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest, and shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the Legislature, nor for fifteen days next before the commencement and after the termination of each session.