History of the State of Ohio ...: First Period, 1650-1787H. W. Derby & Company, 1854 - 545 páginas |
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... Simon Girty , soon invested the fort , which was defended by only twelve men and boys . Fort Henry stood immediately upon the bank of the Ohio , about a quarter of a mile above the mouth of SIEGE OF FORT HENRY . 277.
... Simon Girty , soon invested the fort , which was defended by only twelve men and boys . Fort Henry stood immediately upon the bank of the Ohio , about a quarter of a mile above the mouth of SIEGE OF FORT HENRY . 277.
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... Girty was the medium of speeches and presents from the Americans , to atone for the murder of Cornstalk ; while Simon Girty acted as interpreter for the United States on many occasions . About 1777 , however , both brothers had been ...
... Girty was the medium of speeches and presents from the Americans , to atone for the murder of Cornstalk ; while Simon Girty acted as interpreter for the United States on many occasions . About 1777 , however , both brothers had been ...
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... Simon Girty came to see him , and soon discovered that Kenton had been his companion and friend at Fort Pitt and in Dunmore's expedition . McDonald thus describes the scene which ensued : " Girty threw himself into Kenton's arms ...
... Simon Girty came to see him , and soon discovered that Kenton had been his companion and friend at Fort Pitt and in Dunmore's expedition . McDonald thus describes the scene which ensued : " Girty threw himself into Kenton's arms ...
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... Girty immediately had a council convened , and made a long speech to the Indians to save the life of the prisoner . As Girty ... Simon Kenton , see Sketches , by John McDonald , p . 196 - an interesting series of pioneer biography . Its ...
... Girty immediately had a council convened , and made a long speech to the Indians to save the life of the prisoner . As Girty ... Simon Kenton , see Sketches , by John McDonald , p . 196 - an interesting series of pioneer biography . Its ...
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... Simon Girty and three hundred Wyandot and Mingo Indi- ans under his command . Piqua was also burned to the ground , and all the cornfields . in the vicinity devastated . On the 10th of August , the army commenced their return march ...
... Simon Girty and three hundred Wyandot and Mingo Indi- ans under his command . Piqua was also burned to the ground , and all the cornfields . in the vicinity devastated . On the 10th of August , the army commenced their return march ...
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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.