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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... appointed his successor . Soon after his arrival , the Iroquois assumed a tone of defiance , and made formidable preparations for war . These caused great apprehensions of a general war among the Indians , and the state of Canada became ...
... appointed his successor . Soon after his arrival , the Iroquois assumed a tone of defiance , and made formidable preparations for war . These caused great apprehensions of a general war among the Indians , and the state of Canada became ...
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... appointed him in June , 1831. Governor of the then Territory of Michigan . As Governor of the Territory , General Por- ter actively participated in the Black Hawk War of 1832-33 . On the 6th day of July , 1834 , Governor Porter died at ...
... appointed him in June , 1831. Governor of the then Territory of Michigan . As Governor of the Territory , General Por- ter actively participated in the Black Hawk War of 1832-33 . On the 6th day of July , 1834 , Governor Porter died at ...
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... appointed Governor of the Territory of Michigan in 1805. In the spring of 1812 he was on a visit to Washington , and at the solicitation of the President , he accepted the appointment of Brigadier - General , and was ordered to the ...
... appointed Governor of the Territory of Michigan in 1805. In the spring of 1812 he was on a visit to Washington , and at the solicitation of the President , he accepted the appointment of Brigadier - General , and was ordered to the ...
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... appointed Secretary of Michigan Territory , and served in that capa- city during the administration of Governor George B. Porter . Upon the death of Governor Porter , which occurred on the 6th of July , 1834 , Mr. Mason became acting ...
... appointed Secretary of Michigan Territory , and served in that capa- city during the administration of Governor George B. Porter . Upon the death of Governor Porter , which occurred on the 6th of July , 1834 , Mr. Mason became acting ...
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... appointed time , owing to a want of concert between the parties , and Frontenac was thus enabled to concentrate all his strength , and oppose the plans of the English with vigilance and success . CHAPTER IV . HISTORY OF NEW FRANCE FROM ...
... appointed time , owing to a want of concert between the parties , and Frontenac was thus enabled to concentrate all his strength , and oppose the plans of the English with vigilance and success . CHAPTER IV . HISTORY OF NEW FRANCE FROM ...
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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.