Events in the early history of Kentucky. Military operations in the North-western territory. Civil institutions in the territories and new statesHarrison Hall, 1835 |
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الصفحة 78
... was known to the writer of this article , and whose history we have often heard repeated by those who were intimately conversant with all the events . We allude to the late Colonel John Moredock , who 78 SKETCHES OF THE WEST .
... was known to the writer of this article , and whose history we have often heard repeated by those who were intimately conversant with all the events . We allude to the late Colonel John Moredock , who 78 SKETCHES OF THE WEST .
الصفحة 79
... John Moredock was the son of a woman who was married several times , and was as often widowed by the tomahawk of the savage . Her husbands had been pio- neers , and with them she had wandered from one terri- tory to another , living ...
... John Moredock was the son of a woman who was married several times , and was as often widowed by the tomahawk of the savage . Her husbands had been pio- neers , and with them she had wandered from one terri- tory to another , living ...
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... John , who was proceeding with another party . John Moredock was just entering upon the years of manhood , when he was thus left in a strange land , the sole survivor of his race . He resolved upon executing vengeance , and immediately ...
... John , who was proceeding with another party . John Moredock was just entering upon the years of manhood , when he was thus left in a strange land , the sole survivor of his race . He resolved upon executing vengeance , and immediately ...
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... John Bowman ; but owing to the mis- management of the leader , it entirely failed . In 1780 , Colonel Clarke led an expedition against the Shawanees residing on the Great Miami . It was con- ducted with the caution and promptitude ...
... John Bowman ; but owing to the mis- management of the leader , it entirely failed . In 1780 , Colonel Clarke led an expedition against the Shawanees residing on the Great Miami . It was con- ducted with the caution and promptitude ...
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... John Hardin , an intelli- gent and gallant officer . They penetrated into the Mia- mi country , and laid waste the corn - fields of the In- dians , and having accomplished the sole object of the expedition , were about to return , when ...
... John Hardin , an intelli- gent and gallant officer . They penetrated into the Mia- mi country , and laid waste the corn - fields of the In- dians , and having accomplished the sole object of the expedition , were about to return , when ...
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الصفحة 161 - The legislatures of those districts or new states shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the United States in Congress assembled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers. No tax shall be imposed on lands the property of the United States, and in no case shall non-resident proprietors be taxed higher than residents.
الصفحة 112 - 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.
الصفحة 172 - So soon as there shall be five thousand free male inhabitants, of full age, in the district, upon giving proof thereof to the governor, they shall receive authority, with time and place, to elect representatives from their counties or townships, to represent them in the General Assembly...
الصفحة 162 - And whenever any of the said states shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such state shall be admitted, by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original states, in all respects whatever, and shall be at liberty to form a permanent constitution and state government...
الصفحة 173 - The General Assembly, or Legislature, shall consist of the governor, legislative council, and a house of representatives. The legislative council shall consist of five members, to continue in office five years, unless sooner removed by Congress, any three of whom to be a quorum, and the members of the council shall be nominated and appointed in the following manner...
الصفحة 174 - As soon as a legislature shall be formed in the district, the council and house assembled, in one room, shall have authority, by joint ballot, to elect a delegate to congress, who shall have a seat in congress, with a right of debating, but not of voting during this temporary government.
الصفحة 162 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted : Provided always, That any person escaping into the same, from whom labor or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the original States, such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed, and conveyed to the person claiming his or her labor or service as aforesaid.
الصفحة 163 - And, in the just preservation of rights and property, it is understood and declared, that no law ought ever to be made, or have force in the said territory, that shall, in any manner whatever, interfere with, or affect private contracts or engagements, bona fide, and without fraud previously formed.
الصفحة 159 - Army, shall be considered as a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the United States as have become, or shall become members of the confederation...
الصفحة 172 - ... be eligible or qualified to act as a representative unless he shall have been a citizen of one of the United States three years and be a resident in the district, or unless he shall have resided in the district three years; and in either case, shall likewise hold in his own right, in...