"At the peremptory request of a large majority of the citizens of these United States, I, Joshua Norton, formerly of A…"

"Being desirous of allaying the dissensions of party strife now existing within our realm, I do hereby dissolve and ab…"

"The following is decreed and ordered to be carried into execution as soon as convenient: I. That a suspension bridge …"

"Last night at quarter past eight o'clock, Joshua Norton, universally known — and known almost only — as Emperor Norto…"

"On the reeking pavement, in the darkness of a moonless night under the dripping rain, and surrounded by a hastily gat…"

"The heritage of honor and integrity that he had handed down while in his affluence, was never squandered nor dissipat…"

"His madness keeps him sane."

"They say that the world rests on the backs of 36 living saints — 36 unselfish men and women. Because of them the worl…"

"Of all our visitors, I believe I preferred Emperor Norton; the very mention of whose name reminds me I am doing scant…"

"At a comparatively early date, I saw him in the exercise of his public functions. His Majesty entered the office — a …"