Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea: Including the Border Wars of the ... - William Leete Stone - Google Книги

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CONTENTS.

Birth and parentage-Discussion of the doubts cast upon his origin-Visit of Mo-

hawk chiefs to Queen Anne-Evidence of Brant's descent from one of those-

Digression from the main subject, and Extracts from the private and official jour-

nals of Sir William Johnson-Connexion between Sir William and the family of

Brant-Incidental references to the old French war-Illustrations of Indian pro-

ceedings, speeches, &c.-Brant's parentage satisfactorily established-Takes

the field in the Campaign of Lake George (1755.)-Is engaged at the conquest

of Niagara (1759.)-Efforts of Sir William Johnson to civilize the Indians-Brant

is sent, with other Indian youths, to the Moor Charity School, at Lebanon-Leaves

school-Anecdote-Is engaged on public business by Sir William-As an Inter-

preter for the Missionaries Again takes the field, in the wars against Pontiac--

Intended massacre at Detroit-Ultimate overthrow of Pontiac-First marriage of

Brant-Entertains the Missionaries--Again employed on public business--Death

of his wife-Engages with Mr. Stewart in translating the Scriptures--Marries

again-Has serious religious impressions-Selects a bosom friend and confidant,

after the Indian custom-Death of his friend-His grief, and refusal to choose

another friend.

Early symptoms of disaffection at Boston-Origin of the Revolutionary War-First

blood shed in 1770-Stirring eloquence of Joseph Warren-Feelings of Sir Wil-

liam Johnson-His influence with the Indians and Germans, and his unpleasant

position--Last visit of Sir William to England-His death-Mysterious circum-

stances attending it-Suspicions of suicide unjust--His son, Sir John Johnson,

succeeds to his title and estates-His son-in-law, Col. Guy Johnson, to his office

as Superintendant General of the Indians-Early life of Sir John-Joseph Brant

appointed Secretary to Guy Johnson-Influence of the Johnson family--Revolu-

tionary symptoms in Tryon County, fomented by the proceedings in New Eng-

land-First meeting of Tryon County Whigs-Declaration of Rights--First meet-

ing of Congress--Effect of its proceedings-in England-Tardiness of Provincial

legislature of New-York-Spirit of the people-Notes of preparation in Massachu-

selts, &c.-Overt acts of rebellion in several States-Indians exasperated by the

Virginia borderers in 1774-Melancholy story of Logan-Campaign of Lord Dun-

more and Colonel Lewis-Battle of the Kanhawa-Speech of Logan-Its authen.

ticity questioned-Peace of Chilicothe-Unhappy feeling of the Indians. -

Unyielding course of the parent Government-Efforts of the Earl of Chatham una-

Vailing Address to the Crown from New-York-Leslie's Expedition to Salem-

Affur of Lexington-Unwise movements of Tryon County loyalists--Reaction

-Public meetings-The Sammons family-Interference of the Johnsons--

Quarrel at Caughnawaga-Spirited indications at Cherry Valley-Counteracting

efforts of the Johnsons among their retainers-Intrigues with the Indians-

Massachusetts attempts the same-Correspondence with the Stockbridge Indians

-Letter to Mr. Kirkland-His removal by Guy Johnson-Neutrality of the

Oneidas-Intercepted despatch from Brant to the Oneidas-Apprehensions of

Guy Johnson-Correspondence-Farther precautions of the Committees-Re-

verence for the Laws-Letter of Guy Johnson to the Committees of Albany and

Schenectady-Substance of the reply.

Council of the Mohawk chiefs at Guy Park--A second council called by Johnson

at Cosby's Manor-Proceeds thither with his retinue--First full meeting of Tryon

County Committee-Correspondence with Guy Johnson-No council held-

Johnson proceeds farther West, accompanied by his family and most of the In-

dians-Consequent apprehensions of the people-Communication from Massa-

chusetts Congress-Ticonderoga and Crown Point taken by Ethan Allen-Skenes-

borough and St. Johns surprised-Farther proceedings in Massachusetts-Battle

of Bunker Hill-Death of Warren-Council with the Oneidas and Tuscaroras at

German Flatts-Speech to the Indians-Subsequent council with the Oneidas-

Conduct of the people toward Guy Johnson-Speech to, and reply of Oneidas-

Guy Johnson moves westwardly to Ontario—His letter to the Provincial Congress

of New-York-Holds a great Indian council at the West-Unfavourable influence

upon the dispositions of the Indians-Causes of their partiality for the English-

Great, but groundless alarm of the people-Guy Johnson, with Brant and the

Indian warriors, descends the St. Lawrence to Montreal-Council there-Sir Guy

Carleton and Gen. Haldimand complete the work of winning the Indians over to

the cause of the Crown.

Meeting of the second Continental Congress-Measures of defence-Declaration-

National fast-Organization of an Indian department-Address to the Six Na-

tions Council called at Albany-Preliminary consultation at German Flatts-

Speeches of the Oneidas and others-Adjourn to Albany-Brief interview with

the commissioners-Conference and interchange of speeches with the Albanianз-

Proceedings of the grand council-Speeches of the commissioners-Replies of the

Indians-Conclusion of the grand council-Resumption of the conference with

the Albanians-Speech of the Albany Committee-Reply of the Indians-Dis-

closures of Guy Johnson's proceedings at Oswego-Close of the proceedings—

Epidemic among the Indians-Small benefit resulting from the council-Proceed-

ings in Tryon County resumed-Doubtful position of New-York-Symptoms of

disaffection to the cause of the people-Sir John Johnson--Sheriff White deposed

by the people-The royal authorities superseded by appointments from the peo-

ple-Affray at Johnstown-First gun fired at Sampson Sammons-White recom-

missioned by Tryon-His flight-Labors of the Committee-Opposition of the

Tories-Designs of Sir John Johnson and Sir Guy Carleton-Letter and depu-

tation to Sir John-Prisoners for political offences sent to gaol-Letter from Pro-

vincial Congress-Mohawks commence fighting at St. Johns-Speech of the Ca-

najoharies in explanation-Indians apply for release of prisoners-Review of the

progress of the Revolution in other parts of the Colonies-Proceedings of Parlia

ment-Burning of Falmouth-Descent upon Canada-Ethan Allen taken-Ar-

nold's expedition-Siege of Quebec-Fall of Montgomery-Caughnawaga and

Delaware Indians.

Lord Dunmore-Glance at the South-Suspicious conduct of Sir John Johnson-

Conduct of the Tories in Tryon County-Gen. Schuyler directed by Congress

to march into that County and disarm the Tories-Preliminary mission to the

Lower Mohawks-Message to them-Their displeasure and reply-March of

Schuyler-Meets the Indians at Schenectady-Interview and speeches-Advance

of Schuyler-Letter to Sir John Johnson-Interview-Negotiations of capitula-

tion-Terms proposed-Schuyler advances to Caughnawaga-Joined by Tryon

County Militia-Farther correspondence with Sir John-Interview with the In-

dian mediators-Terms of surrender adjusted-Schuyler marches to Johns-

town-Sir John, his household, and the Highlanders, disarmed-Troops scour

the country to bring in the loyalists-Disappointment as to the supposed Tory

Depot of warlike munitions-Return of Schuyler to Albany-Resolution of Con-

gress Additional trouble with Sir John-Preparations for his seizure-Expedi-

tion of Col. Dayton-Flight of the Baronet and his partisans to Canada-Their

sufferings-And subsequent conduct-How the violation of his parole was con-

History of Brant resumed-Advanced to the chieftaincy of the Confederacy-Mode

of appointing chiefs and sachems-Embarks for England-Arrives in London-

Received with marked consideration-Becomes acquainted with James Boswelt

and others-Agrees to espouse the Royal cause, and returns to America-Steals

through the country to Canada-Curious supposed letter to President Wheelock

-Battle of the Cedars-Cowardice of Major Butterfield-Outrages of the In-

dians-Story of Capt. M'Kinstry, who was saved from the stake by Brant-In-

dignation of Washington, the peopie, and Congress-Resolutions of retaliation

--Mutual complaints of treatment of prisoners-Murder of Gen. Gordon-In-

dignation at the outrage-Indian deputation at Philadelphia--Speech to them-

Congress resolves upon the employment of an Indian force-Schuyler opposed-

Review of the incidents of the war elsewhere-Destitution of the Army-Eva-

cuation of Boston by the English-Disastrous termination of the Canadian cam-

paign-Deplorable condition of the army-Humanity of Sir Guy Carleton-

-Glance at the South-Declaration of Independence-Spirit of Tryon County

-Cherry Valley-Fortifications at Fort Stanwix-American army moves to

New-York-Arrival of the British fleet and army-Battle of Long-Island-

Washington evacuates New-York--Battle of White Plains-Retreats across

New-Jersey-Followed by Cornwallis-Defeat of Arnold on Lake Champlain

-Fall of Rhode Island-Battle of Trenton.

Continuation of movements in New Jersey-Extinguishment of the council-fire at

Onondaga-Tryon County-Colonel Harper's mission to Oghkwaga-The Har-

per family-Adventure at the Johnstone settlement-Capture of Good Peter and

his party-Thayendanegea crosses from Canada to Oghkwaga-Interview with

the Rev. Mr. Johnstone-Doubtful course of Brant-Feverish situation of the

people-Expedition of General Herkimer to Unadilla-Remarkable meeting be-

tween Herkimer and Brant-Meditated act of treachery-Wariness of the

chief-Meeting abruptly terminated-Ended in a storm-Brant draws off to Os-

wego-Grand council there-The Indians generally join the Royal standard-

Approach of Brant upon Cherry Valley-How defeated-Death of Lieutenant

British preparations for the prosecution of the war-Indications at the North-Doubt-

ful position and conduct of General Howe-Embarrassing to the Americans-In-

tercepted correspondence-General Howe sails to the Chesapeake-Enters Phila-

delphia in triumph-Burgoyne approaches from the North-Indian policy-Sir

Guy Carleton-False estimates of the strength of Ticonderoga-Burgoyne arrives

at Crown Point-Feasts the Indians-Invests Ticonderoga--Carries the out-

works-Fortifies Sugar Hill-The fortress evacuated by St. Clair-Retreat of the

Americans--Battles near Skenesborough and at Fort Ann--Burgoyne enters the

valley of the Hudson--Schuyler, without means, retreats from Fort Edward-

Terror of the people-Cruelties of the Indians-Story of Miss M'Crea-General

flight of the population-Mrs. Ann Eliza Bleecker--Heroism of Mrs. Schuyler-

Attempted assassination of General Schuyler.

Expedition against the Mohawk Valley from Oswego-Despondency of the people

in Tryon County-Letter of John Jay-Arrest of several of the disaffected-

Flight of others to Canada-Schuyler's complaints of the cowardice of the people

-Great discouragements-Proclamation of General Herkimer-Letter from

Thomas Spencer-St. Leger's approach-Caution and plan of his march-Diary

of Lieut. Bird-Fort Stanwix invested-Colonel Gansevoort takes command-Its

deplorable condition-Gansevoort joined by Willett-Story of Captain Gregg-

Situation of the garrison-Arrival of St. Leger-His proclamation-Burgoyne's

affairs becoming critical-Affair of Bennington-General Herkimer, with the

Tryon County militia, advances to the relief of Gansevoort-Battle of Oriskany-

Bloody upon both sides-Unexampled bravery of Captain Gardenier--Major

Watts-Dissatisfaction of the Indians-Sortie and success of Colonel Willett--

Death and character of General Herkimer.

Siege of Fort Schuyler continued-Forced letter from prisoners to Col. Gansevoort

-St. Leger summons the garrison to surrender-Refusal of Gansevoort-Appeal

of Sir John Johnson to the people of Tryon County-Secret expedition of Colonel

Willett and Major Stock well-Schuyler orders Arnold to the relief of Gansevoort

-Willett proceeds to Albany-Arrest of Walter Butler, and others, at German

Flatts-Tried and convicted as a spy-Reprieved-Sent to Albany-Escapes-

Arnold's proclamation-Advance of the besiegers-Uneasiness of the garrison-

Sudden flight of St. Leger and his forces-Stratagem of Arnold-Story of Hon-

Yost Schuyler-Merriment and mischief of the Indians-Arrival of Arnold at the

Fort-The spoils of victory-Public estimation of Gansevoort's services-Ad-

dress to his soldiers-His promotion-Address of his officers.

Recurrence to the invasion of Burgoyne-General Schuyler again superseded by

Gates-Causes of this injustice-Battle of Stillwater-Both armies entrench-

Battle and victory of Behmus's Heights--Funeral of General Frazer-Retreat of

Burgoyne-Difficulties increasing upon him-His capitulation-Meeting of Bur-

goyne and Gates-Deportment of Gates toward Gen. Washington-Noble con-

duct of Gen. Schuyler.

Sir Henry Clinton's attempt to co-operate with Burgoyne-Storming of Forts Clin-

ton and Montgomery-Burning of Esopus-Review of military operations else-

where-Expedition to Peekskill-Of Gov. Tryon to Danbury-Progress of Sir

William Howe in Pennsylvania-Battle of Brandywine-Massacre of the Paoli-

Battle of Germantown-Death of Count Donop-Murder of Captain Deitz and

family at Berne-John Taylor-Lady Johnson ordered to leave Albany-Exas-

peration of Sir John-Attempts to abduct Mr. Taylor-An Indian and white man

bribed to assassinate General Schuyler-Fresh alarms in Tryon County-Ad-

dress of Congress to the Six Nations-The appeal produces no effect-Articles

of confederation-Close of the year.

Treaty of alliance with France Policy of France-Incidents of the Winter-Pro-

jected expedition against St. Johns-Lafayette appointed to the command of the

North-Failure of the enterprise for lack of means-Disappointment and chagrin

of Lafayette-Unpleasant indications respecting the Western Indians-Indian

council at Johnstown-Attended by Lafayette-Its proceedings-And result-

Reward offered for Major Carleton-Letter of Lafayette-He retires from the

Northern Department-Return of the loyalists for their families-Unopposed-

Their aggressions-Prisoners carried into Canada-Their fate-Re-appearance

of Brant at Oghk waga and Unadilla-Anecdote of Brant-Comparative cruelty of

the Tories and Indians-Murder of a family-Exposed situation of the people-

Captain McKean-Sends a challenge to Brant-Burning of Springfield-First

battle in Schoharie.

The story of Wyoming-Glance at its history-Bloody battle between the Shawa-

nese and Delawares-Count Zinzendorf-Conflicting Indian claims and titles-

Rival land companies of Connecticut and Pennsylvania-Murder of Tadeusund

-The first Connecticut Colony destroyed by the Indians-Controversy respecting

their titles-Rival Colonies planted in Wyoming-The civil wars of Wyoming--

Bold adventure of Captain Ogden-Fierce passions of the people-The Connecti-

cut settlers prevail-Growth of the settlements-Annexed to Connecticut-Break-

ing out of the Revolution-The inhabitants,stimulated by previous hatred, take sides

-Arrest of suspected persons in January-Sent to Hartford-Evil consequences

-The enemy appear upon the outskirts of the settlements in the Spring-Inva-

sion by Colonel John Butler and the Indians-Colonel Zebulon Butler prepares

to oppose them-Two of the forts taken-Colonel Z. Butler marches to encounter

the enemy-Battle of Wyoming-The Americans defeated-The flight and mas-

sacre-Fort Wyoming besieged-Timidity of the garrison-Zebulon Butler's

authority not sustained-He escapes from the fort-Colonel Denniston forced to

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