Missouri as it is in 1867: An Illustrated Historical Gazetteer of Missouri, Embracing the Geography, History, Resources and Prospects... The New Constitution, the Emancipation Ordinance, and Important Facts Concerning "free Missouri". An Original Article on Geology, Minerology, Soils, Etc. by Prof. G.C. Swallow. Also Special Articles on Climate, Grape Culture, Hemp, and TobaccoJ.B. Lippincott & Company, 1867 - 446 páginas |
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... square miles , or 43,123,200 acres , only 2,938,425 of which were improved in 1850 . " - Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World . PHYSICAL FEATURES . In our description of the State at large we will arrange it in four distinct divisions ...
... square miles , or 43,123,200 acres , only 2,938,425 of which were improved in 1850 . " - Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World . PHYSICAL FEATURES . In our description of the State at large we will arrange it in four distinct divisions ...
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... square miles of this slope , through the channels of Black River , St. François , Castor , and White Rivers , and falling , as these rivers do , at an average of twenty feet per mile , from their sources to the flats , where the fall ...
... square miles of this slope , through the channels of Black River , St. François , Castor , and White Rivers , and falling , as these rivers do , at an average of twenty feet per mile , from their sources to the flats , where the fall ...
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... square feet . " The St. François drains about 1250 square miles , and by the longest fork has a length to the swamp lands of 105 miles , and a cross section of water , at the highest known flood , of 9400 square feet , taken above the ...
... square feet . " The St. François drains about 1250 square miles , and by the longest fork has a length to the swamp lands of 105 miles , and a cross section of water , at the highest known flood , of 9400 square feet , taken above the ...
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... square miles ; during , however , only the time that the water is at its maximum height , which is the most important time , especially north of the Missouri line . Black River could then be easily kept within its banks , and the fine ...
... square miles ; during , however , only the time that the water is at its maximum height , which is the most important time , especially north of the Missouri line . Black River could then be easily kept within its banks , and the fine ...
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... square miles , and to the head of the longest fork from the swamp is fifty - three miles . " It will be seen that the proposed improvement of diverting White River would carry more drainage off from the Castor division than the surplus ...
... square miles , and to the head of the longest fork from the swamp is fifty - three miles . " It will be seen that the proposed improvement of diverting White River would carry more drainage off from the Castor division than the surplus ...
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Missouri as it is in 1867: An Illustrated Historical Gazetteer of Missouri ... Nathan Howe Parker Visualização integral - 1867 |
Missouri as it is in 1867: An Illustrated Historical Gazetteer of Missouri ... Nathan Howe Parker Visualização integral - 1867 |
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Página 439 - The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons.
Página 428 - The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Página 433 - For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States ; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas ; nor while a student of any seminary of learning, nor while kept at any almshouse or other asylum at public expense ; nor while confined in any public prison.
Página 440 - If after such reconsideration a majority of all the members elected to that house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by a majority of all the members elected to that house, it shall be a law.
Página 426 - That the people of this State have the inherent, sole and exclusive right of regulating the internal government and police thereof, and of altering and abolishing their constitution and form of government whenever it may be necessary for their safety and happiness...
Página 420 - The power of propelling boats by steam is now fully proved. The morning I left New York, there were not perhaps thirty persons in the city who believed that the boat would ever move one mile an hour, or be of the least utility ; and while we were putting off from the wharf, which was crowded with spectators, I heard a number of sarcastic remarks.
Página 447 - All impeachments shall be tried by the senate, and when sitting for that purpose, the senators shall be upon oath or affirmation to do Justice according to law and evidence.
Página 448 - A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
Página 451 - The General Assembly shall not authorize any county, city, or town to become a stockholder in or to loan its credit to any company, association, or corporation, unless two-thirds of the qualified voters of such county, city, or town, at a regular or special election to be held therein, shall assent thereto.
Página 450 - The legislatures of those districts or new states, shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the United States in Congress assembled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers. No tax shall be imposed on lands the property of the United States; and in no case shall non-resident proprietors be taxed higher than residents.