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Page 121
... Major Vernon now took the com- mand of Fort Laurens , but abandoned it altogether in the au- tumn of 1779. We find , though , that this fort was occupied again , so far as to hold an Indian treaty here , in the winter of 1785. And the ...
... Major Vernon now took the com- mand of Fort Laurens , but abandoned it altogether in the au- tumn of 1779. We find , though , that this fort was occupied again , so far as to hold an Indian treaty here , in the winter of 1785. And the ...
Page 132
... Major Stites , from Brownsville , Pennsylvania , at the head of twenty- five others , settled near the mouth of the Little Miami river , and erected a blockhouse . They afterwards laid out a town , six miles above Cincinnati , and ...
... Major Stites , from Brownsville , Pennsylvania , at the head of twenty- five others , settled near the mouth of the Little Miami river , and erected a blockhouse . They afterwards laid out a town , six miles above Cincinnati , and ...
Page 133
... Major Doughty erected a fort opposite the mouth of Licking river , where Mrs. Trollope's bazaar now stands , and called it Fort Washington . The fort was erect- ed by the Major , who commanded one hundred and forty men . In December ...
... Major Doughty erected a fort opposite the mouth of Licking river , where Mrs. Trollope's bazaar now stands , and called it Fort Washington . The fort was erect- ed by the Major , who commanded one hundred and forty men . In December ...
Page 134
... Major Paul , beat up for volunteers , to go to the Indian town , ahead , supposed to be about forty miles distant . Six hundred volunteers marched forward under these officers , in advance of the main army , and arrived at the Indian ...
... Major Paul , beat up for volunteers , to go to the Indian town , ahead , supposed to be about forty miles distant . Six hundred volunteers marched forward under these officers , in advance of the main army , and arrived at the Indian ...
Page 135
... Major Wyllis and Lieutenant Far- thingham , of the regulars , fell , fighting bravely ; and fifty of their men , were left dead on the field . Of the militia under Hardin , nine officers were killed , and one hundred private sol- diers ...
... Major Wyllis and Lieutenant Far- thingham , of the regulars , fell , fighting bravely ; and fifty of their men , were left dead on the field . Of the militia under Hardin , nine officers were killed , and one hundred private sol- diers ...
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Page 367 - 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 362 - That there shall be appointed from time to time, by Congress, a governor, whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years, unless sooner revoked by Congress...
Page 361 - That the estates both of resident and non-resident proprietors in the said territory, dying intestate, shall descend to and be distributed among their children, and the descendants of a deceas'ed child, in equal parts ; the descendants of a deceased child or grand-child to take the share of their deceased parent in equal parts among them; and where there shall be no children or descendants, then in equal parts to the next of kin, in equal degree ; and among collaterals, the children of a deceased...
Page 368 - Provided the constitution and government so to be formed shall be republican, and in conformity to the principles contained in these articles, and, so far as it can be consistent with the general interest of the Confederacy, such admission shall be allowed at an earlier period, and when there may be a less number of free inhabitants in the State than sixty thousand. ARTICLE VI. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes,...
Page 112 - Logan, not sparing even my women and children. 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 362 - ... to keep and preserve the acts and laws passed by the legislature, and the public records of the district, and the proceedings of the governor in his executive department; and transmit authentic copies of such acts and proceedings, every six months, to the secretary of congress...
Page 367 - The said Territory, and the States which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this Confederacy of the United States of America, subject to the Articles of Confederation, and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made ; and to all the acts and ordinances of the United States in Congress assembled, conformable thereto.
Page 366 - Religion; morality, and knowledge, being nec.essary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent...
Page 388 - That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath a right to be heard by himself and his counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof...
Page 361 - That the said territory, for the purpose of temporary government, be one district, subject, however, to be divided into two districts, as future circumstances may, in the opinion of Congress, make it expedient.