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... feet of water upon it at low tide , may , on the same day , at the succeeding low water , be awash : 1. The tides at ... feet four inches . The average difference of these same hights , when the moon's declination is greatest , is for ...
... feet of water upon it at low tide , may , on the same day , at the succeeding low water , be awash : 1. The tides at ... feet four inches . The average difference of these same hights , when the moon's declination is greatest , is for ...
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... feet above sea - level , it is , according to the U. S. Army Meteorological register , from 200 to 300 for the summer months . At parts of the greatest elevation , as Fort Defiance , altitude 7,200 feet , and Fort Union , altitude 6,670 ...
... feet above sea - level , it is , according to the U. S. Army Meteorological register , from 200 to 300 for the summer months . At parts of the greatest elevation , as Fort Defiance , altitude 7,200 feet , and Fort Union , altitude 6,670 ...
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... feet . Lumber , bundles .. Shingles , bundles . 402 500 3,764 4,596 3,169,000 2,457,212 1,203,211 2,439,801 600 1856 . 1857 . 27,262 579 694 167 200 Shingles , M's .... Flour , equal to barrels . 35,961 1,285 631,000 1,720,000 1,259,000 ...
... feet . Lumber , bundles .. Shingles , bundles . 402 500 3,764 4,596 3,169,000 2,457,212 1,203,211 2,439,801 600 1856 . 1857 . 27,262 579 694 167 200 Shingles , M's .... Flour , equal to barrels . 35,961 1,285 631,000 1,720,000 1,259,000 ...
Page 134
... feet ; one sixty by twenty , occupied by the resident agent , and the remaining six , forty by twenty , occupied by the chiefs . There is a mill on the premises , at which all the grain is ground and given unbolted to the Indians ...
... feet ; one sixty by twenty , occupied by the resident agent , and the remaining six , forty by twenty , occupied by the chiefs . There is a mill on the premises , at which all the grain is ground and given unbolted to the Indians ...
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... feet above the sea , and half a mile from the extremity of Point Loma , which forms the west point of the entrance into the Bay of San Diego . It consists of a stone dwelling of one story and a half , with a low tower of brick rising ...
... feet above the sea , and half a mile from the extremity of Point Loma , which forms the west point of the entrance into the Bay of San Diego . It consists of a stone dwelling of one story and a half , with a low tower of brick rising ...
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Page 76 - ... 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 68 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 77 - ... 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 71 - All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section may be altered from time to time or repealed.
Page 73 - But when the Governor shall, ,with the consent of the Legislature, be out of the State, in time of war, at the head of a military force thereof, he shall continue Commander-in-Chief of all the military force of the State.
Page 67 - 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 67 - SEC. 2. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.
Page 67 - 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 77 - When the duration of any office, is not provided 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.
Page 76 - ... of land granted to the new States under an Act of Congress distributing the proceeds of the public lands among the several States of the Union, approved...