Kanzas and Nebraska: The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and Political Position of Those Territories; an Account of the Emigrant Aid Companies, and Directions to Emigrants |
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Page 42
... leaf of the willow , is truly remarkable . Their tradition is that " the twig that the bird brought home was a willow bough , and had full - grown leaves on it , " and the bird to which they allude is the turtle dove , which is not to ...
... leaf of the willow , is truly remarkable . Their tradition is that " the twig that the bird brought home was a willow bough , and had full - grown leaves on it , " and the bird to which they allude is the turtle dove , which is not to ...
Page 63
... leaves on the meadows the deepest and richest alluvial soil , through which winds the singularly circuitous current of the river . The channel constantly changes in the passage through this alluvial formation , new sand - bars are ...
... leaves on the meadows the deepest and richest alluvial soil , through which winds the singularly circuitous current of the river . The channel constantly changes in the passage through this alluvial formation , new sand - bars are ...
Page 79
... leaves the larger part of this " divide " in the NEBRASKA territory . The lower part of the immediate valley of the Nebraska may offer some attractions to settlers , and the adjacent parts of the Missouri valley are , undoubt- edly ...
... leaves the larger part of this " divide " in the NEBRASKA territory . The lower part of the immediate valley of the Nebraska may offer some attractions to settlers , and the adjacent parts of the Missouri valley are , undoubt- edly ...
Page 89
... leaves . Trees of the family of the coniferæ are not of frequent occurrence on the Missouri . About the summits of rocky cliffs are , here and there , a few cedars or junipers , the only trees that retain their verdure during the winter ...
... leaves . Trees of the family of the coniferæ are not of frequent occurrence on the Missouri . About the summits of rocky cliffs are , here and there , a few cedars or junipers , the only trees that retain their verdure during the winter ...
Page 93
... leaves to the sun . All these plants have their insect inhabitants , variously colored , generally taking the hue of the flower on which they live . " The party had by this time crossed the line of 40 ° , which is the northern line of ...
... leaves to the sun . All these plants have their insect inhabitants , variously colored , generally taking the hue of the flower on which they live . " The party had by this time crossed the line of 40 ° , which is the northern line of ...
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Page 195 - That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to impair the rights of person or property now pertaining to the Indians in said territory, so long as such rights shall remain unextinguished by treaty between the United States and such Indians...
Page 200 - That the legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation, consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act ; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil; no tax shall be imposed upon the property of the United States ; nor shall the lands or other property of non-residents be taxed higher than the lands or other property of residents.
Page 210 - It being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom; but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the Constitution of the United States.
Page 170 - The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year 1808, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.
Page 204 - An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters...
Page 206 - States, to support the Constitution of the United States and faithfully to discharge the duties of their respective offices...
Page 213 - Kanzas ; and when admitted as a state or states, the said territory, or any portion of the same, shall be received into the Union with or without slavery, as their constitution may prescribe at the time of their admission...
Page 206 - Territory appointed, who shall hold his office for four years and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the President, and who shall execute all processes issuing from the said courts when exercising their jurisdiction as Circuit and District Courts of the United States ; he shall perform the duties, be subject to the same regulations and penalties, and be entitled to the same fees, as the Marshal of the District Court of the United States...
Page 206 - That the governor, secretary, chief justice, and associate justices, attorney, and marshal, shall be nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed by the president of the United States. The governor and secretary, to be appointed as aforesaid, shall, before they act as such, respectively take an oath or affirmation, before the district judge, or some justice of the peace in the limits...
Page 202 - That the judicial power of said territory shall be vested in a supreme court, district courts, probate courts, and in justices of the peace. The supreme court shall consist of a chief justice, and two associate justices, any two of whom shall constitute a quorum, and who shall hold a term at the seat of government of...