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... - knot breeze ; our ship bowing gracefully to the undulations of the sea . It being Sunday , home presents itself vividly to our imagination . 13th . Standing in for the coast of New Grenada ; at 6 P. M. , the captain.
... - knot breeze ; our ship bowing gracefully to the undulations of the sea . It being Sunday , home presents itself vividly to our imagination . 13th . Standing in for the coast of New Grenada ; at 6 P. M. , the captain.
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... present occasion by at least one half . I did not break in upon their sports , but , following the path , soon found myself at a bend of the river . A native was passing , who informed me that there were tur- keys on the other side . I ...
... present occasion by at least one half . I did not break in upon their sports , but , following the path , soon found myself at a bend of the river . A native was passing , who informed me that there were tur- keys on the other side . I ...
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... presents itself is a chapel , where you are expected to return thanks for your safe arrival . I rode through , put my horse in the court - yard of the * แ แ A WEALTHY LADY IN BLOOMER . " 29 28 CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED .
... presents itself is a chapel , where you are expected to return thanks for your safe arrival . I rode through , put my horse in the court - yard of the * แ แ A WEALTHY LADY IN BLOOMER . " 29 28 CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED .
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... present site was selected . The military strength of the city is a true index to the state of the country at the time of its con- struction ; and its present condition a lamentable commentary on the ruthless spirit that has pervaded the ...
... present site was selected . The military strength of the city is a true index to the state of the country at the time of its con- struction ; and its present condition a lamentable commentary on the ruthless spirit that has pervaded the ...
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... present , this being one of the provisions of their constitution . Those who were executed were not only proved guilty , but confessed their guilt before their execution . Most of those who fell under the ban of the Committee were ...
... present , this being one of the provisions of their constitution . Those who were executed were not only proved guilty , but confessed their guilt before their execution . Most of those who fell under the ban of the Committee were ...
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ACAPULCO American river anchor appearance arrived bank blankets boat boots breakfast breeze bungo California captain Caribbean Sea Chagres Chagres River CHAPTER Chinandega clouds coast commenced constitution deposit dinner distance district dollars election encamp feet friends G. W. LEWIS G.V.COOPER gold Gorgona Governor grizzly bear Gulf of California half head horse hour immediately India rubber inhabitants island lake Lake Leon Lake Nicaragua land lasso Legislature LITH look machine miles miners mines Mormon morning Mosquito Coast mountains mounted mule NASSAU ST natives Nicaragua night obliged Panama Panama hat party passage passed passengers Plate porpoises prepared provisions rainy season reached resolved river rock running Sacramento City sail San Francisco San Juan scene seemed seen ship shore side soon steamer STONE BY J.CAMERON tent throw tion took town Tracy tree trunk vessels vote wind
Popular passages
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.