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Page 354 - ... to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
Page 385 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Page 96 - In witness whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written.
Page 349 - That said public park shall be under the exclusive control of the Secretary of the Interior, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable, to make and publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the care and management of the same. Such regulations shall provide for the preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral deposits, natural curiosities or wonders within said park, and their retention in their natural condition.
Page 287 - Had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.
Page 95 - York of the second part witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and seventy seven dollars money of account of the United States to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part...
Page 348 - All of the proceeds of said leases and other revenues that may be derived from any source connected with the park shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary, in the management and protection of the same and the construction of roads and paths therein.
Page 95 - Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof...
Page 355 - He may also grant privileges, leases, and permits for the use of land for the accommodation of visitors in the various parks, monuments, or other reservations...
Page 96 - On this day of , 191 , before me, the subscriber, personally came to me known and known to me to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and he duly acknowledged to me that he executed the same.

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