Indian Biography: Or, An Historical Account of Those Individuals who Have Been Distringuished Among the North American Natives as Orators, Warriors, Statesmen, and Other Remarkable Characters, Volumen2J. & J. Harper, 1832 |
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... Miamies and the Shawanese . The Niperceneans of the St. Lawrence fled to Hudson's Bay , to avoid their fury . " The borders of the Outaouis , " says an historian , " which were long thickly peopled , became almost deserted . " The ...
... Miamies and the Shawanese . The Niperceneans of the St. Lawrence fled to Hudson's Bay , to avoid their fury . " The borders of the Outaouis , " says an historian , " which were long thickly peopled , became almost deserted . " The ...
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... Miamies were engaged . So were the Sacs , the Ottagamies ( or Foxes , ) the Menominies , the Wyandots , the Missis- sagas , the Shawanees ; and , what was still more to the purpose , a large number of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Delawares ...
... Miamies were engaged . So were the Sacs , the Ottagamies ( or Foxes , ) the Menominies , the Wyandots , the Missis- sagas , the Shawanees ; and , what was still more to the purpose , a large number of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Delawares ...
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... the first instance , by parties admitted within the forts under the pretence of bu- siness or friendship . At Maumee , or the Miamies , ( as 8 the station among that tribe was commonly designa- ted INDIAN BIOGRAPHY . 87.
... the first instance , by parties admitted within the forts under the pretence of bu- siness or friendship . At Maumee , or the Miamies , ( as 8 the station among that tribe was commonly designa- ted INDIAN BIOGRAPHY . 87.
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... Miamies , the Mascontins , the Quiattenons , the Pians and the Illinois , to come to this place the be- ginning of next month , to make what effect they can against us ; for which purpose he has procured a large belt for each nation ...
... Miamies , the Mascontins , the Quiattenons , the Pians and the Illinois , to come to this place the be- ginning of next month , to make what effect they can against us ; for which purpose he has procured a large belt for each nation ...
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... Miamies , and Delawares in particular , had been determined to prevent it , and they sent a deputation of chiefs to effect that purpose ; but the Prophet would not even see them , and Te- cumseh , who encountered them on the way , gave ...
... Miamies , and Delawares in particular , had been determined to prevent it , and they sent a deputation of chiefs to effect that purpose ; but the Prophet would not even see them , and Te- cumseh , who encountered them on the way , gave ...
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Página 171 - 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. 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 171 - 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. Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life. Who is there to mourn for Logan ? — Not one.
Página 290 - But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great water and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and had come here to enjoy their religion.
Página 289 - Brother, you say you want an answer to your talk, before you leave this place. It is right you should have one, as you are a great distance from home, and we do not wish to detain you; but we will first look back a little, and tell you what our fathers have told us, and what we have heard from the White people.
Página 171 - I appeal to any white man to say, if he ever entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat ; if he ever came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
Página 239 - Father, you have got the arms and ammunition which our great father sent for his red children. If you have an idea of going away, give them to us, and you may go and welcome, for as.
Página 290 - The White people had now found our country, tidings were carried back, and more came amongst us; yet we did not fear them, we took them to be friends; they called us brothers; we believed them, and gave them a larger seat. At length their numbers had greatly increased; they wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened; and our minds became uneasy.
Página 172 - Brandt ! he left of all my tribe Nor man, nor child, nor thing of living birth: No ! not the dog, that watched my household hearth, Escaped, that night of blood, upon our plains ! All perished ! — I alone am left on earth ! To whom nor relative nor blood remains, No ! — not a kindred drop that runs in human veins t XVIII.
Página 276 - I rhyme for smiles, and not for tears. •The monarch mind — the mystery of commanding, The godlike power, the art Napoleon, Of winning, fettering, moulding, wielding, banding The hearts of millions till they move as one ; Thou hast it.