Travels in America Performed in 1806: For the Purpose of Exploring the Rivers Alleghany, Monongahela, Ohio, and Mississippi, and Ascertaining the Produce and Condition of Their Banks and Vicinity, Volume 2R. Phillips, 1808 - Allegheny River (Pa. and N.Y.) |
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... inhabitants , that the neigh- bourhood was surrounded by Indian re- mains , and they offering their assistance , we agreed to proceed together , and make one grand scrutiny and systematic re- search . Enquiry soon instructed us in what ...
... inhabitants , that the neigh- bourhood was surrounded by Indian re- mains , and they offering their assistance , we agreed to proceed together , and make one grand scrutiny and systematic re- search . Enquiry soon instructed us in what ...
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... inhabitants — a ru- ral evening and supper - Big Hockhocking River - New Lancaster Town - its sudden rise and as sudden decline by a contagious sickness - Dutch cupidity and its consequen ces- -Belleville Town and Island - the Devil's ...
... inhabitants — a ru- ral evening and supper - Big Hockhocking River - New Lancaster Town - its sudden rise and as sudden decline by a contagious sickness - Dutch cupidity and its consequen ces- -Belleville Town and Island - the Devil's ...
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... inhabitants of the lit- tle insulated world . The lady was charm- ed with it , and declared that the view of the canoe by torch - light across the wa- ter ; the conversation obscurely heard ; the sudden bursts of exultation announ- cing ...
... inhabitants of the lit- tle insulated world . The lady was charm- ed with it , and declared that the view of the canoe by torch - light across the wa- ter ; the conversation obscurely heard ; the sudden bursts of exultation announ- cing ...
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... inhabitants , before its progress was checked by the setting in of the frost . Very few of the first settlers now exist ! Seven years toil and labor concluded their reign , and in all probability seven more will extinguish the ...
... inhabitants , before its progress was checked by the setting in of the frost . Very few of the first settlers now exist ! Seven years toil and labor concluded their reign , and in all probability seven more will extinguish the ...
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... their views . Many came , and by acting in a similar efficacious manner to sell their purchasse and populate the place , a few years numbered from six to seven thou- sand inhabitants , composed of artisans , shop - keepers 48 TRAVELS IN.
... their views . Many came , and by acting in a similar efficacious manner to sell their purchasse and populate the place , a few years numbered from six to seven thou- sand inhabitants , composed of artisans , shop - keepers 48 TRAVELS IN.
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Page 62 - 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 63 - 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.
Page 61 - Logan, who had long been distinguished as a friend of the whites. This unworthy return provoked his vengeance. He accordingly signalized himself in the war which ensued. In the autumn of the same year a decisive battle was fought at the mouth of the Great Kanhaway, between the collected forces of the Shawanese, Mingoes and Delawares, and a detachment of the Virginia militia.
Page 124 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, — the most unremitting despotism on the one part and degrading submissions on the other.
Page 61 - ... attack from the whites. Cresap and his party concealed themselves on the bank of the river, and the moment the canoe reached the shore, singled out their objects, and at one fire killed every person in it. This happened to be the family of Logan, who had long been distinguished as a friend to the whites.
Page 63 - I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbour a thought that mine is the joy of fear; Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life.
Page 258 - Indiana is included between 37° 41' and 41° 46' north latitude, and between 84° 44' and 88° 6' west longitude. It is bounded on the north by the parallel which is ten miles north of the southern extremity of Lake Michigan; on the east by the meridian of the mouth of the Great Miami River; on the south by the Ohio, and on the west by the Wabash River and the meridian of Vincennes. Its extreme length is 250 miles, its average width 145 miles, its area, .36,350 square miles.
Page 148 - ... have all the glass struck out by boys in the day, and the inside torn up by rogues and prostitutes who frequent them at night.
Page 279 - I shall mention it to you because it conveys a general idea of the mode of living through the State. On entering the house, which was a log one, fitted up very well, the Kentuckyan never exchanged...
Page 280 - The dinner consisted of a large piece of salt bacon, a dish of hominy, and a tureen of squirrel broth. I dined entirely on the last dish, which I found incomparably good, and the meat equal to the most delicate chicken. The Kentuckian eat nothing but bacon, which indeed...