Sacramento Daily Union, 21 March 1851 An itinerant player, possessed of more wit than money, was a few days ago driven by the harp master, hunger, to commit the high crime of poaching, in the neighborhood of Birmingham (England,) and being unluckily detected in the act, was carried forthwith before a bench of magistrates, when … [Read more…]
California Star, Volume 1, Number 38, 25 September 1847 — By the grace of God, the great God in heaven, We, Malo Mahomet, God of earth renowned and powerful empire of Babylon and Judea, from the rising to the setting of the sun, King of all earthly kings, mighty ruler of Arabia and Mauritania, born … [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…]
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. Sutter. — This county is named after Captain John Augustus Sutter, from Switzerland, and formerly a military officer under Charles X. He … [Read more…]