A stranger, seeking to ascertain the law, is surprised to learn that there is no satisfactory public record to which he can refer; no public officer to whom he may apply, who is under any bond or obligation to furnish him information, or guarantee its authenticity.
Julian highlights the confusion faced by newcomers trying to understand mining laws.
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The feeling against him became perfectly relentless, as I distinctly remember it, and shared in it myself; but on referring to the message now, I am astonished at the comparative moderation of its tone, and the strength of its positions.
Was some miracle to be wrought through which the slave-masters were to be transfigured into negro apostles and devotees?
Such a state of affairs is worse than pestilence or famine; but the evil of uncertain titles puts on new and very aggravated forms in our gold-bearing regions.
He was the most conspicuous public rascal of his time, but was far from being alone in his odious notoriety.
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