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... chief of the Delawares , may be particularly mentioned , as illustrations of the confusion of tongues which pervade aboriginal nomenclature . Indeed , these pages aim at little more than a compilation of memorials and traditions ...
... chief of the Delawares , may be particularly mentioned , as illustrations of the confusion of tongues which pervade aboriginal nomenclature . Indeed , these pages aim at little more than a compilation of memorials and traditions ...
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... Chiefs , IX . Lewis Wetzell , the Borderer , X. Surrender of the Moravian Tract to the United States , XI . Bockengahelas , the War - Chief of the Delawares , XII . Subsequent Indian Treaties , XIII . Ordinance of 1787 , 517 SAR 520 521 ...
... Chiefs , IX . Lewis Wetzell , the Borderer , X. Surrender of the Moravian Tract to the United States , XI . Bockengahelas , the War - Chief of the Delawares , XII . Subsequent Indian Treaties , XIII . Ordinance of 1787 , 517 SAR 520 521 ...
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... and it was the daughter of an Algon- quin chief who interceded with her father for the life of the 2 ) Parkman's Conspiracy of Pontiac , 26 . adventurous Englishman . They were Algonquins who , under Sassacus 16 HISTORY OF OHIO .
... and it was the daughter of an Algon- quin chief who interceded with her father for the life of the 2 ) Parkman's Conspiracy of Pontiac , 26 . adventurous Englishman . They were Algonquins who , under Sassacus 16 HISTORY OF OHIO .
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... chief called Black Hoof . It has been reported that Tecumseh and his brother , the Prophet , were sons of a Creek woman married during that migration to a Shawnoe . Those who were During the forty following years , the Shawanese were in ...
... chief called Black Hoof . It has been reported that Tecumseh and his brother , the Prophet , were sons of a Creek woman married during that migration to a Shawnoe . Those who were During the forty following years , the Shawanese were in ...
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... chief of the Ottawas , whose conspiracy against the British garrisons in 1763 , was a master stroke of Indian sagacity , ranking its instigator with Phillip and Te- cumseh . The honor of his birth has been claimed by other tribes , and ...
... chief of the Ottawas , whose conspiracy against the British garrisons in 1763 , was a master stroke of Indian sagacity , ranking its instigator with Phillip and Te- cumseh . The honor of his birth has been claimed by other tribes , and ...
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Page 556 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the Legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.
Page 258 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance : for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 555 - ... hereafter shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 257 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat, if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
Page 257 - During the course of the last long and bloody war Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, "Logan is the friend of white men.
Page 556 - The middle State shall be bounded by the said direct line, the Wabash from Post Vincents to the Ohio, by the Ohio, by a direct line drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami to the said territorial line, and by the said territorial line.
Page 513 - No person demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory.
Page 554 - ... and return their names to Congress, one of whom, Congress shall appoint and commission for the residue of the term; and every five years, four months at least before the expiration of the time of service of the members of council, the said house shall nominate ten persons, qualified as aforesaid, and return their names to Congress...
Page 556 - There shall be formed in the said territory, not less than three nor more than five States; and the boundaries of the States, as soon as Virginia shall alter her act of cession, and consent to the same...
Page 555 - The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent; and in their property, rights, and liberty they never shall be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.