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... . 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 now passed Sandy Hook , and putting our CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED, ...
... . 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 now passed Sandy Hook , and putting our CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED, ...
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... charge of shot , with which it would fly back to the island , uttering the most unharmonious screeches , when a new deputation would set off for us , many of them destined to return to the island in the same musical mood . Fortunately ...
... charge of shot , with which it would fly back to the island , uttering the most unharmonious screeches , when a new deputation would set off for us , many of them destined to return to the island in the same musical mood . Fortunately ...
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... were first over- hauled , and the six barrels charged . These were put in our belt , which also contained a bowie knife . A brace of smaller pistols are snugly pocketed inside our vest ; our rifles Chapter Second. ...
... were first over- hauled , and the six barrels charged . These were put in our belt , which also contained a bowie knife . A brace of smaller pistols are snugly pocketed inside our vest ; our rifles Chapter Second. ...
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... charged ; and with a cane in hand , ( which of course con- tains a dirk ) , and a slung shot in our pockets , we ... charges have been brought against the New Grenadians , they have never been accused of fulfilling a contract ...
... charged ; and with a cane in hand , ( which of course con- tains a dirk ) , and a slung shot in our pockets , we ... charges have been brought against the New Grenadians , they have never been accused of fulfilling a contract ...
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... charged with shot , I brought one to the ground . I climbed up the bank , but found the forest impenetrable . The under growth was a dense chaparal , interlaced with vines , every shrub and tree armed with thorns . I , however , with my ...
... charged with shot , I brought one to the ground . I climbed up the bank , but found the forest impenetrable . The under growth was a dense chaparal , interlaced with vines , every shrub and tree armed with thorns . I , however , with my ...
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Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.