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, 1874 - 735 Seiten |
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... important feature , it is proper to state that the works which the author has consulted freely , and to which the perfection of this book is most indebted , are Lan- man's History of Michigan , Sheldon's Early History of Michigan ...
... important feature , it is proper to state that the works which the author has consulted freely , and to which the perfection of this book is most indebted , are Lan- man's History of Michigan , Sheldon's Early History of Michigan ...
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... important day at St. Malo . Every adventurer about to sail for the New World was an object of much interest to the inhabitants , and not a little pains were taken to celebrate their departure . In the hour of separation from kindred and ...
... important day at St. Malo . Every adventurer about to sail for the New World was an object of much interest to the inhabitants , and not a little pains were taken to celebrate their departure . In the hour of separation from kindred and ...
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... important service , and regretted that his command and himself had been included in that capitulation . Liberated on parole , he repaired to the seat of government to report the causes of the disaster and the failure of the campaign ...
... important service , and regretted that his command and himself had been included in that capitulation . Liberated on parole , he repaired to the seat of government to report the causes of the disaster and the failure of the campaign ...
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... importance , and to civilize and convert its native inhabitants . So great was his zeal for religion that it was a common saying with him , " The salvation of one soul was of more value than the conquest of an empire . " It was at just ...
... importance , and to civilize and convert its native inhabitants . So great was his zeal for religion that it was a common saying with him , " The salvation of one soul was of more value than the conquest of an empire . " It was at just ...
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... that the failure of the proposition must have had an important bearing upon the events which followed ; first , in the continued rivalry of the two nations , and afterwards in the wars between HISTORY OF MICHIGAN . 39.
... that the failure of the proposition must have had an important bearing upon the events which followed ; first , in the continued rivalry of the two nations , and afterwards in the wars between HISTORY OF MICHIGAN . 39.
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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 334 - But the Americans I did not make. They are not my children, but the children of the evil spirit. 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.
Seite 198 - 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 your wise forefathers lived before you.
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 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 194 - Oak, and assumed charge of his father's farm, remaining there until the autumn of 1867, when he returned to Detroit, and commenced the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in the Supreme Court in October, 1868, and commenced the practice of law in the following spring. In the practice of law, Mr. Russell has met with substantial success. Being favorably known in the whole State, both for ability and integrity, he immediately came into public favor, and has found unceasing demand for his professional...
Seite 447 - ... all the powers and perform all the duties of the governor during the vacancy occasioned by the removal, resignation, or necessary absence of the said governor. Approved, August 7. 1789.
Seite 218 - An instant later four Indians entered the room, all armed with tomahawks, and all besmeared with blood upon every part of their bodies.