General History of the State of Michigan: With Biographical Sketches, Portrait Engravings, and Numerous Illustrations. A Complete History of the Peninsular State from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present TimeR. D. S. Tyler & Company, 1873 - 735 Seiten |
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... Grand Rapids . 691 View of the City of Adrian . 699 View of the City of Detroit .. 705 Second Presbyterian Church , Detroit 707 City Hall , Detroit ..... 709 View of Fort Street , Detroit . 711 View of the City of Flint . 719 1 Hon ...
... Grand Rapids . 691 View of the City of Adrian . 699 View of the City of Detroit .. 705 Second Presbyterian Church , Detroit 707 City Hall , Detroit ..... 709 View of Fort Street , Detroit . 711 View of the City of Flint . 719 1 Hon ...
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... Grand Rapids .... Sketch of Adrian Sketch of Detroit .. Sketch of Flint 1 寡 544 572 596 640 658 671 674 689 698 706 718 THE HISTORY OF MICHIGAN . CHAPTER I. FRANCE MOVES TO. Agriculture - Manufactures - Commerce HON . LEWIS CASS . xvi ...
... Grand Rapids .... Sketch of Adrian Sketch of Detroit .. Sketch of Flint 1 寡 544 572 596 640 658 671 674 689 698 706 718 THE HISTORY OF MICHIGAN . CHAPTER I. FRANCE MOVES TO. Agriculture - Manufactures - Commerce HON . LEWIS CASS . xvi ...
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... grand deputation was coming from all the cantons with the intention of " uniting the whole earth , " and of " burying the hatchet so deep that it might never again be dug up , " and they brought with them a hundred belts of wampum ...
... grand deputation was coming from all the cantons with the intention of " uniting the whole earth , " and of " burying the hatchet so deep that it might never again be dug up , " and they brought with them a hundred belts of wampum ...
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... Grand River , and Father Sagard has left an interesting narrative of their toils and sufferings upon its bleak and sterile shores . The Wyandots had been driven into that region from the banks of the St. Law- rence , by their inveterate ...
... Grand River , and Father Sagard has left an interesting narrative of their toils and sufferings upon its bleak and sterile shores . The Wyandots had been driven into that region from the banks of the St. Law- rence , by their inveterate ...
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... grand Indian council was held at the Falls of St. Mary's . At this council , convoked by the agents of the French government , it was announced to the tribes assembled from the banks of the Mississippi , the head springs of the St ...
... grand Indian council was held at the Falls of St. Mary's . At this council , convoked by the agents of the French government , it was announced to the tribes assembled from the banks of the Mississippi , the head springs of the St ...
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Seite 452 - 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...
Seite 182 - Englishman, although you have conquered the French, you have not yet conquered us! We are not your slaves. These lakes, these woods and mountains were left to us by our ancestors. They are our inheritance; and we will part with them to none. Your nation supposes that we, like the white people, cannot live without bread — and pork — and beef! But you ought to know that He, the Great Spirit and Master of Life, has provided food for us in these spacious lakes and on these woody mountains.
Seite 366 - Detroit. It is far from my inclination to join in a war of extermination, but you must be aware that the numerous body of Indians who have attached themselves to my troops will be beyond my control the moment the contest commences.
Seite 197 - Why do you suffer the white men to dwell among you? My children, you have forgotten the customs and traditions of your forefathers. Why do you not clothe yourselves in skins, as they did, and use the bows and arrows, and the stone-pointed lances, which they used? You have bought guns, knives, kettles, and blankets, from the white men, until you can no longer do without them; and, what is worse, you have drunk the poison fire-water, which turns you into fools. Fling all these things away, live as...
Seite 182 - Englishman, our Father, the king of France, employed our young men to make war upon your nation. In this warfare, many of them have been killed; and it is our custom to retaliate, until such time as the spirits of the slain are satisfied.
Seite 181 - Englishman ! — We are informed that our father, the king of France, is old and infirm ; and that being fatigued with making war upon your nation, he is fallen asleep. During his sleep, you have taken advantage of him, and possessed yourselves of Canada. But his nap is almost at an end. I think I hear him already stirring, and inquiring for his children the Indians ; — and, when he does awake, what must be come of you ? He will destroy you utterly ! " Englishman ! — Although you have conquered...
Seite 219 - The respite which sleep afforded me during the night was put an end to by the return of morning. I was again on the rack of apprehension. At sunrise I heard the family stirring, and presently after Indian voices, informing M. Langlade that they had not found my hapless self among the dead, and that they supposed me to be somewhere concealed.
Seite 453 - Miami aforesaid; and on the north by an east and west line drawn through the southerly extreme of Lake Michigan, running east, after intersecting the due north line aforesaid from the mouth of the Great Miami, until it shall intersect Lake Erie or the territorial line, and thence with the same, through Lake Erie, to the Pennsylvania line...
Seite 550 - ... district, and the records, papers, and proceedings of said district court, and the seal and other property appertaining thereto, shall be transferred into the district court of the State for such county, except as...
Seite 334 - They grew from the scum of the great water, when it was troubled by the evil spirit, and the froth was driven into the woods by a strong east wind. They are numerous, but I hate them.