Weekly Alta California, Number 2, 11 January 1849 United States. By the Brig Cayuga, Capt. Sevige, twenty-three days from San Blas, we have received late intellgence from the United States. We are indebted to Capt. Savage and the supercargo of the Cayuga, Mr. Probst, for a copy of the N. Y. Courier & Enquirer, of … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, 10 January 1852 Where shall the Legislature Sit ? — This momentous question has now come up, and is being agitated by the members at Vallejo. Our Legislative reports of yesterday (received through Adams & Co.) show that considerable division of opinion exists on this subject. A great number of variously specified … [Read more…]
Healdsburg Tribune, Enterprise and Scimitar, 6 April 1910 Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. John Favour, autoed to Petaluma Friday, where the day was spent visiting Mr. Ackerman’s uncle, Eddie Ackerman, who is now near his ninetieth year. While in the City of Cackles the gentlemen also transacted urgent business. Healdsburg … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Mariposa. — The name of this county signifies “butterfly.” In the month of June, 1807, in one of their yearly excursions to … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Tualumne — A corruption of the Indian word “talmalamme,” which signifies cluster of stone wigwams. This county abounds in gold “placeres.” Throughout … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Calaveras. — This word signifies skulls, and the so called creek which gives name to the county, derives its own name from … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Trinadad. — Signifies Trinity. The Roman Catholics annually celebrate a certain Sunday in honor of the Most Holy Trinity. This festival has … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Shasta. — Is the name of the tribe residing at the foot of the height or mountain, remarkable as being considerably higher … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Butte. — This is purely a French word, signifying hill or mound of earth. The high hills or peaks situated in the … [Read more…]
Daily Alta California, Volume 1, Number 104, 30 April 1850 REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE On the Derivation and Definition of the Names of the several Counties of the State of California, &c. Yuba. — A corruption of the word “uba,” which, when pronounced in English, produces the sound Yuba. This pronunciation has been latterly … [Read more…]