The Making of the Ohio Valley States, 1660-1837C. Scribner's Sons, 1894 - 269 Seiten |
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... seen little success in the enterprises of the Sieur de La Salle for the dis- covery of the western parts of Canada ; and as it is al- leged that he has given permits to several individuals to trade with the Indians , under pretext of ...
... seen little success in the enterprises of the Sieur de La Salle for the dis- covery of the western parts of Canada ; and as it is al- leged that he has given permits to several individuals to trade with the Indians , under pretext of ...
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... seen by their scouts . 3 LA SALLE and Marquette have coun- ties , towns , or cities named for them , the first in Illinois , on the scene of his ex- ploits , the last in Michigan . 4 GREEN BAY was better known to the French as the Baie ...
... seen by their scouts . 3 LA SALLE and Marquette have coun- ties , towns , or cities named for them , the first in Illinois , on the scene of his ex- ploits , the last in Michigan . 4 GREEN BAY was better known to the French as the Baie ...
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... years after . ' And thus , twice in ten years , had the French seen this important pass slip through their fingers , after having , as they thought , got firm hold of it . They were thus forced 18 THE IROQUOIS BLOCKADE.
... years after . ' And thus , twice in ten years , had the French seen this important pass slip through their fingers , after having , as they thought , got firm hold of it . They were thus forced 18 THE IROQUOIS BLOCKADE.
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... seen in the speedy desertion of Michilimackinac by the Indians , who mostly followed the French to this new abode . We have now very briefly reviewed about all that the French had done in the West , to the close of the seven- teenth ...
... seen in the speedy desertion of Michilimackinac by the Indians , who mostly followed the French to this new abode . We have now very briefly reviewed about all that the French had done in the West , to the close of the seven- teenth ...
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... seen that the Illinois was destined to be the greatest thoroughfare of all . It was what might be called the direct route from the lake posts , by the west shore of Lake Michigan , to the Mississippi . Where the little river Chicago ...
... seen that the Illinois was destined to be the greatest thoroughfare of all . It was what might be called the direct route from the lake posts , by the west shore of Lake Michigan , to the Mississippi . Where the little river Chicago ...
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Seite 261 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways, and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory, as to the citizens of the United States, and those of any other States that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Seite 257 - ... be eligible or qualified to act as a representative, unless he shall have been a citizen of one of the United States three years, and be a resident in the district, or unless he shall have resided in the district three years; and in either case shall likewise hold in his own right, in...
Seite 204 - ... leading from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantic, to the Ohio, to the said State, and through the same, such roads to be laid out under the authority of Congress, with the consent of the several States through which the road shall pass...
Seite 259 - The inhabitants of the said territory shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature, and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law.
Seite 260 - The said territory and the States which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this confederacy of the United States of America...
Seite 259 - The governor, judges, legislative council, secretary, and such other officers as Congress shall appoint in the district, shall take an oath or affirmation of fidelity, and of office — the governor before the president of Congress, and all other officers before the governor. As soon as a legislature shall be formed in the district, the council and house, assembled in one room, shall have authority by joint ballot to elect a delegate to Congress, who shall have a seat in Congress, with the right...
Seite 109 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance : for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear. Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life. Who is there to mourn for Logan ? — Not one...
Seite 256 - Saint Vincents, and the neighboring villages, who have heretofore professed themselves citizens of Virginia, their laws and customs now in force among them, relative to the descent and conveyance of property. Be it ordained by the authority aforesaid, That there shall be appointed, from time to time, by Congress, a governor, whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years, unless sooner revoked by Congress; he shall reside in the district, and have a freehold estate therein,...
Seite 259 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original States and the people and States in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent, to wit : ARTICLE I.
Seite 258 - The General Assembly, or Legislature, shall consist of the governor, legislative council, and a house of representatives. The legislative council shall consist of five members, to continue in office five years, unless sooner removed by Congress, any three of whom to be a quorum, and the members of the council shall be nominated and appointed in the following manner...