Travels in the Central Portions of the Mississippi Valley: Comprising Observations on Its Mineral Geography, Internal Resources, and Aboriginal PopulationCollins and Hannay, 1825 - 459 страници |
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... towns . The greater part of the newly explored lands , consists of an argillaceous soil , mellowed with sand and pebble- stones , and clothed with an open growth of oaks and hickories , forming the much esteemed open oaklands ; so ...
... towns . The greater part of the newly explored lands , consists of an argillaceous soil , mellowed with sand and pebble- stones , and clothed with an open growth of oaks and hickories , forming the much esteemed open oaklands ; so ...
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... town of Monroe , which is the seat of justice for a county of the same name in Michigan Territory , is seated upon this river . This town is stated to possess advantages for the lake trade , and to be environed by an extensive body of ...
... town of Monroe , which is the seat of justice for a county of the same name in Michigan Territory , is seated upon this river . This town is stated to possess advantages for the lake trade , and to be environed by an extensive body of ...
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... towns and villages of the western country , that it may be erroneous to pretend to statistical accuracy , after the ... town . Vessels from the lake can ascend the river to this place , but no higher ; although the channel of the river ...
... towns and villages of the western country , that it may be erroneous to pretend to statistical accuracy , after the ... town . Vessels from the lake can ascend the river to this place , but no higher ; although the channel of the river ...
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... towns . To the command of this expedition , he assigned Gen. Harmer ; a veteran officer , whose services during our revolutionary struggle had given him claims to this dis- tinction . The plan of this campaign was to bring the Indians ...
... towns . To the command of this expedition , he assigned Gen. Harmer ; a veteran officer , whose services during our revolutionary struggle had given him claims to this dis- tinction . The plan of this campaign was to bring the Indians ...
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... towns and ad- jacent villages , " observes Gen. Scott in his official despatch , " and destroyed the growing corn and ... town of the Ouiattanon nation , and made prisoners the sons and sisters of the King ; I have burnt a respect- able ...
... towns and ad- jacent villages , " observes Gen. Scott in his official despatch , " and destroyed the growing corn and ... town of the Ouiattanon nation , and made prisoners the sons and sisters of the King ; I have burnt a respect- able ...
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Страница 316 - ... Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow • warmer among...
Страница 456 - From every account, the enemy amounted to two thousand combatants ; the troops actually engaged against them were short of nine hundred. This horde of savages, with their allies, abandoned themselves to flight, and dispersed with terror and dismay, leaving our victorious army in full and quiet possession of the field of battle, which terminated under the influence of the guns of the British garrison, as you will observe by the inclosed correspondence between Major Campbell, the commandant, and myself,...
Страница 49 - We have beaten the enemy twice, under separate commanders. We cannot expect the same good fortune always to attend us. The Americans are now led by a chief who never sleeps ; the night and the day are alike to him. And during all the time that he has been marching upon our villages, notwithstanding the watchfulness of our young men, we have never been able to surprise him. Think well of it. There is something whispers me, it would be prudent to listen to his offers of peace.
Страница 444 - In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of The United States to be hereunto affixed, having signed the same with my hand.
Страница 456 - ... extent of their lines, that the enemy were in full force in front, in possession of their favorite ground and endeavoring to turn our left flank. I therefore gave orders for the second line to advance and support the first, and directed Major General Scott to gain and turn the right flank of the savages, with the whole of the mounted volunteers...
Страница 342 - You think, perhaps, that I speak in passion; but my heart is good towards you. I speak like one of your own children. I am an Indian, a red-skin, and live by hunting and fishing, but my country is already too small ; and I do not know how to bring up my children, if I give it all away.
Страница 320 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Страница 223 - Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters : and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind.
Страница 455 - It is with infinite pleasure that I announce to you the brilliant success of the federal army under my command, in a general action with the combined force of the hostile Indians, and a considerable number of the volunteers and militia of Detroit...