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THE TELEGRAPH - HERALD'S
ABRIDGED HISTORY
OF THE STATE OF IOWA
AND DIRECTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY
WITH 100 HALF TONE VIEWS OF INTERESTING POINTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
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The Telegraph - Herald's Abridged History of the State of lowa
AND DIRECTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY Including the City of Oelwein
WITH A COMPLETE
CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
WITH HALF-TONE VIEWS OF INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.26
IT HAUNTING TO THE
GENERAL GEO. W. JONES
LC- 7-36545
Gift Publicar
Preface
When, as now, shelves groan under the weight of massive volumes of history necessity seems to emphasize more strongly than ever the virtue that lies in brevity. In preparing this history the author has sought to be brief, eliminating so much of the events of the past as in his judgment is not neces- sary to an understanding of the peoples who have preceded us or the stirring dramas in which we find them the principal figures. He sought to follow in the simplest language and the fewest possible words the thread of history where first it takes on tangible form, through the loom of the years and into the completed fabric of the present.
There has been retained enough of the romance of events to impart enchant- ment to the story, for without sentiment history is incomplete and a virtue of man forgotten.
The prosaic land of Iowa has been the scene of much that is romantic. The wanderings of Jacques Marquette through the enchanted valley of the Mississ- ippi, the nomadic life of the border tribes of Indians, the bloody battles between the hostile tribes and the awful massacres that drenched the soil with red, the transformation of the trackless forests and plains into rich-bearing farm lands, make of history a veritable fairy story, entertaining and instructive none the less to children than to those older in years and wisdom.
The territorial development, the creation of Iowa as a State, offers little that is romantic: the author has fashioned a framework out of the successive evenis that if it shall be accepted as concise and faithful will serve the end de- signed.
If the author shall have produced in these pages even a little of the spirit of discovery, of eternal struggle, of unflagging industry, of the ideals and the ambitions which have made Iowa, his attempt will not have been in vain.
Publisher's Address
History is the written account of past events. It is the medium-we might say the chain -- which connects the past with the present. It is one of the most, if not the most, valuable branches of knowledge; and no student will regret the time and labor spent in its study. It should find a place in every well regu- lated course of instructions. It is the only science, a knowledge of which, en- ables us to judge the future. Patrick Henry, in his famous speech delivered in the Virginia convention, March 23, 1775, said: "I know of no means of judg- ing the future but by the past." The boy or girl failing to store his or her mind with a thorough knowledge of history, makes the mistake of a lifetime. A mistake which handicaps him or her in society and elsewhere throughout life. The good historian naturally becomes a good conversationalist. He is never short of a subject. The habits, which he forms and knowledge which he acquires, in the study of history, leads him into the art of thinking which is the great essential, in man, to attain distinction among his fellows.
Now if this is true of history in general how much more applicable is it to the history of our own country, state, county and city "For lives there a man whose soul is so dead who never to himself hath said: this is my own my nat- ive land." Every person should become conversant with history and especially the history of his or her state, county and city.
Historians of late years have become so elaborate and their writings so fraught with detail that in order to get the essential parts, of even a new state like Iowa, it is necessary to read volumes.
To avoid this laborious reading and at the same time give the knowledge desired, the Telegraph-Herald has caused to be prepared for its subscribers an abridged history of lowa, giving only the essential parts and narrating the most interesting events in plain and concise language. Commencing with its discovery by Marquette and Joliet and noting all salient events down to date. Giving a brief account of the various wars and battles between the Whites and Indians, as well as the most important battles between the various tribes of Indians in Iowa, so far as known to white men, which were the chief cause of the early extinction of those unfortunate people. The different treaties with the Indians through which we acquired the right to occupy the lands, are also given. The strange phenomena of a vast concourse of people, occupying two great continents, practically disappearing in less than three centuries is a mat- ter worthy of serious thought and every American should become conversant with the history of their decline and extinction, as well as that of the advance of the white man who succeeded them.
HOW TO IMPROVE THE MIND.
Another interesting feature is an article entitled "How to Improve the Mind." All intelligent people agree that the mind is susceptible of a high state of improvement; but few understand the method or manner of improving it. This article leads the student on in the art of thinking and memorizing, which is the sole channel through which the mind can be improved and expanded. The article is invaluable and any man or woman, young or old, who is ambitious to improve, should read, study and reflect on it.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN'S CELEBRATED LECTURE.
The lecture of W. J. Bryan, delivered at Dubuque, April 27, 1905, entitled "The Value of an Ideal" deserves more than a passing notice. It is the result of much study and thought, by one of the brightest intellects and greatest thinkers on our continent. It furnishes most valuable food for thought and reflection. Every person should read and reread it, and ponder, meditate and study it. The value of an ideal is something every aspiring and self-improving young man and woman should understand and study.
- THE RISE AND DECLINE OF CATHOLICITY IN UNITED STATES.
The rise and decline of the Catholic Church in the United States is an arti- cle of more than ordinary interest. It was compiled and written for the Tele- graph-Herald, in which it was published May 20, 1904. In this article the writer shows the rapid increase of the church from the adoption of our Constitution to the time when Bishop Hennessey commenced preaching against the public schools and in favor of the parochial or private school. The advantage which the children have, who attend the public school is also shown and on the whole the article is well worth careful perusal and serious thought.
THE CIVILIZATION OF JAPAN.
The story of Cominodore Perry's landing in Japan in 1853, and making a treaty which opened up that isolated country to the world is also of interest. A full account of the preliminaries leading up to andl the signing of the treaty is given, including President Fillmore's letter and that of the Emperor of Japan.
A VALUABLE HISTORICAL TABLE.
Showing the dates of important events transpiring in the United States and Colonies, since the discovery of America by Chistopher Columbus, in the year 1492, affords much valuable information condensed in small space; What caused our Presidents death; Wealth of our Presidents; The Famous Connec- ticut Blue Laws; Elevation above the sea level of principal cities, etc.
Index
CHAPTER I.
How America Was Populated-The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel-Theory Cor- roborated by Columbus-Indians Observed Jewish Customs-Indian Traditions -Large Mound Build Over Chief Omaha-First Human Skulls Found-Stone and Copper Implements Found-Remarkable Mound Opened in Dubuque County -Mounds Opened Near Davenport.
CHAPTER II.
Iowa a Central State-Its Latitude-Longitude-Highest Point- Lowest Place -- The Area in Acreas-Growth of Population-Farm Products and Value, United States Cencus-History of Titles-The Discovery by Father Marquette- Named Louisiana-When Ownership of Territory Was Definately Settled-Under Napoleon Spain Coded to France -- France Sold to the United States.
CHAPTER III.
Narvaez' Adventures-De Sota the Next Freebooter-Harsh Treatment of the Natives-Disastrous Expedition-More Than Three-fourths of Army Perish -De Sota's Grave-The Jesuits as Explorers-Their Kind and Just Treatment of the Indians - What Bancoft Says-The Mississippi River Described in 1670.
CHAPTER IV.
The First White Man to Set Foot on Iowa-Discovery of the Great River- Discovery of the First Indians-Astonishment of the Natives-Kind Reception- Speech of One of the Chiefs -- The Feast That Followed-Marquette's Descript- ion -Indians Escorted Them to the River-How the French Treated the Indians -How Other Nations Treated Them, The Calumet or Pipe of Peace.
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A Fierce Tribe-Yells of Defiance-Marquette Held the Sacred Amulet Aloft -The Chief Restrained His Men-Invited Marquette and Party to Village -- Were Entertained for Several Days-Concluded to Return-Father Marquette's Death.
CHAPTER VI.
Slavery in Louisiana-Mississippi River Chartered-Cession of Louisiana to Spain --- Embargo on the Mississippi River-Congress Declared the River Must Be Free-Spain's Vain Effort to Win the Settlers-They Were Loyal to the Union-France Sells to the United States-Virginia's Claims-Treaty With the Sioux Indians.
CHAPTER VII.
The Northwest Territory Formed-What It Embraced-States Subsequent- ty Erected Out of it-Large Acquisition of Land by Treaty-Slavery Forever Prohibited-Last Indian Battles Fought in Iowa-The Iowa Tribe Almost An- nihilated-Sold Their Lands to the United States -- What They Worship-Their Traditions -- Social Relations-Description of an Indian Village-Black Hawk's Watch Tower.
CHAPTER VIII.
Treaty of 1804 -- A Great Fraud on the Indians-Repudiated by Black Hawk and Other Chiefs-Major Taylor's Defeat-British Soldiers Join the Indians- The Fight Was Desperate and Loss Heavy-Taylor Was Driven Back-Keokuk Made Chief of the Friendly Party-Treaty of 1824-Half-Breed Tract of Land -- Base Treachery of the Sioux-Sac and Fox Chiefs Waylaid-All Murdered Ex- cept Two-Dire Revenge of the Sac and Fox Indians.
CHAPTER IX.
Black Hawk Wal-General Atkinson's Command-Arbraham Lincoln- Colonel Taylor and Jeff Davis-Flag of Truce Fired On-The Charge of the Sac Warriors-Heroic Defense of Black Hawk -- What Jeff Davis Said About It- What Black Hawk Said About It-Horrible Fate of the Indians-Black Hawk's Capture-His Appearance Before President Jackson -- His Last Appearance in Public-His Speech-His Death Oct. 3, 1835-Mrs. Maria Beck's Description of Hilu.
CHAPTER X.
Treaty With the Sac, Fox and Winnebagos-The Black Hawk Purchase-Sac and Fox Indians Sell the Remainder of Their Land-Sad Parting With Their Homes-Indians Degenerate-Keokuk Not a Hereditary Chief-Shrewd Address -Leader of Chiefs Who Made Treaty of 1804-Chief Taimah, Head of a Secret Society -- Menibers Noted for Courage and Good Character.
CHAPTERXI.
Where Chicago Stands Ceded-Hennepin's Capture-Last Battle Between Indians in Iowa-Indians Left for Reservation-Iowa's Territory Ceded-Order to Build Fort Des Moines-Lead Ore in Mississippi Valley-Julien Dubuque First White Settler in lowa-Procured Interest in Land-Wife of Peosta-Gave Him Name of Little Cloud
CHAPTER XII.
Petition to Governor Carondelet-Referred to Don Andred Todd-Dubuque's Death-Indians Refused to Recognize a Successor-Claim for Title in Court- Pending for Nearly Half a Century-Dubuque's Grave-What the Court Held- Settlement in Clayton County-First Legal Title to Land in Iowa-Territory Owned by Three Different Nations During Dubuque's Occupancy from 1788 to 1810
CHAPTER XIII.
Territory of Orleans-Floyd's Death-The First White Man Buried in Iowa -Thomas H. Benton's Editorial-Burr Conspiracy-Prosecutions by the United States-President Jefferson Issued a Proclamation-Burr Arrested-Grand Jury Did Not Indict-Burr Made His Escape-Henry Clay Burr's Counsel-Was Cap- turel-Taken to Richmond-Grand Jury Indicted Him-First Paper Published West of the Mississippi River-Fort Madison Erected-Indians Did Not Con- sent-Tì is Was a Violation of the Treaty-Efforts to Capture the Fort.
CHAPTER XIV.
Fort Built at Rock Island-Indians Did Not Give Consent-Colonel Daven- port-Fort Completed-Lands Reserved From Entry-Long Litigation Follow- ed-Government Purchased Claims-A Succession of Earthquakes-Great Alarm Caused-New Madrid the Center-Great Changes in the Topography of the Country Effected -- River Run Up Stream for Ten Miles-First Steamboat -- Louisiana Admitted-Colonel Nichols Commander of the British Fleet-Tried to Revive the Scheme of Separation-Proclamation in the Name of the King -- Population of the Northwest in 1812-First Steamboat to Ascend the Mississ- ippi River -- Missouri Admitted-Beginning of the Slavery Conflict-Henry Clay's Influence -- Slave Limits Agreed On-Southern Boundary of Iowa Described- Dispute Over Location-Armed Force Called Out on Both Sides-Better Coun- cil Prevailed.
CHAPTER XV.
First School in Iowa-By Whom Taught-First White Child Born-Eleanor Galland --- What Dr. Galland Says-Graveyard Bluff-James White-Monsieur Julien-First Steamboat to Reach the Rapids-It Was Agreed to Build a City and Call It Keokuk-James L. Langworthy-Exploration of the Lead Mines- Great Battle With the Sioux Indians-Near Dubuque's Grave-The Vanquish- ed Sac and Foxes Rushed to Death Over a Precipice-Miners Organized a Local Government --- Rules and Regulations-Regulations at Galena Adopted-War De- partinent Orders the Removal of Settlers.
CHAPTER XVI.
The Langworthy Brothers Crossed to West Side of River and Resumed Work-Second School Established-Winter Isolated Them From the Outside World-A short Supply of Provisions but Plenty of Whiskey-Not a Woman in Settlement -- The Demon Intemperance Stalked Everywhere-Cholera Also Claimed Its Victims -- In Spring of 1834 Steamboat Landed-First American Flag Raised-First Church Built-First Catholic Church-Bishop Loras Located -- Fort Madison Second Place Settled-Davenport-Claim Sold for $100-A Long and Bitter Contest-Davenport Gets County SeatJThe Dubuque Visitor Refers to "Iowa" -- "Iowa" First Found in Public Record-lowa County Formed-Min- eral Point the County Seat.
CHAPTER XVII.
Treaty August 4, 1824-Half-Breed Tract-Greed of the Attorneys-Divis- ion of lowa Into Two Counties-First Newspaper-Second Newspaper-George W. Jones Elected to represent Michigan Territory in Congress-What Bill He Secured Among His First Acts-Census Taken in 1836-Total Population 10,531 -Miners Bank Established-Act Regulating the Sale of Spirituous Liquors- The First Newspaper Established in Iowa-Origin of the Cognomen Hawkeye -Bill Introduced by General Jones Creating the Territory of Iowa-Second Legislature at Burlington-Disputed Boundary Settled-Congress to Appoint Conimission-First Legislative Body-Dubuque County Divided-New Counties Organized.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Treaty With the Sac and Fox Indians-Census of 1836-Territory of Iowa Established-What It Included-What the President Was Required to Do- Terms of Office and Courts-Conway, Secretary, Usurped Office of Governor- Call for First Democratic Convention-The First Whig Convention-Constitution Defeated-Cencus of 1840-How Houses Were Built-How Grain Was Stored-
How Stables Were Built-Third Legislature-Governor Lucas Message-Cap- itol Moved to Iowa City -- The Law Against Negroes-Missouri Boundary Fixed by' Act of Congress.
CHAPTER XIX.
Boundary Dispute-Governor Lucas Ordered Out the Militia-Matter Fin- ally Settled by the Supreme Court-Capitol Located-Furrow Run One Hundred Miles -- Description of the First Settlers-A Most Notable Case-First Call for a Democratic State Convention-New Capitol-Governor Lucas Chief Orator -- First Whig State Convention-General Harrison for President-Democrats Nomi- nated Van Buren.
CHAPTER XX.
Superintendent of Schools Created-Democrats Removed from Office-Gov- ernor Lucas Was Superceded-John Chambers Appointed-Steamboat Ascended the Iowa River-Treaty With the Sac and Fox Indians-Financial Depression of 1842-The Miners Bank of Dubuque the Only One in Iowa-Severest Winter -- Great Suffering-Cattle and Game Perished-Unparalleled Low Prices and High Interest-Cencus of 1844-Committee to Frame Constitution-State Includ- ed Large Part of Minnesota-The Boundary-Pro and Anti Slavery Parties- Agreed to Admit Iowa Free and Florida Slave.
CHAPTER XXI.
Address of Hon. A. C. Dodge-Eastman, Parrins and Mills-Made Aggress- ive Campaign-Leffler and Wood Joined Them-Constitution Rejected-Char- ter of the Miner's Bank Repealed-Constitution Beaten Second Time-Prevail- ing Prices-Salaries of Officers-Annexation of Texas-First Democratic State Convention-The Platform-First Whig State Convention-The Platform-Con- stitution Adopted-Douglas Reported a Bill for the Admission of Iowa-De- cember 21, 1846 -- Mormons Driven from Missouri-Unparalleled Barbarity.
CHAPTER XXII.
Sound Money a Cardinal Principle-First Mormon Colony-Joseph Smith Found Plates and Printed Bible-Second Revelation-Mob Attacked Them- Governor Boggs Called Out Militia-Ordered to Exterminate the Mormons- Snow Deep and Suffering Great-Howe Mills Massacrc-Barbarous Murder of a Nine Year-Old Boy -- Finally Found Shelter in Iowa and Illinois-Purchased Town Sites of Keokuk, Nashville and Montrose.
CHAPTER XXIII.
.Mormons Allowed to Settle in Iowa-Revelation in 1843 Permitting a Plural- ity of Wives-Raised a Storm-Joseph Smith and Others Arrested-Mob Killed Smitlı and His Brother and Wounded Several Others-Abandoned All for Relig- ious Liberty -- Brigham Young Succeeded Smith-Great Caravan-Their Route Marked With Graves -- Stopped in Decatur County-Place Called Garden Grove -Remnant Left at Neuvoo Were Persecuted-Started West in October-Their Sufferings -- Sickness and Death.
CHAPTER XXIV.
Winter March of Mormon Refugees-Village Built at Missouri River-Iowa Never Joined in the Persecution-Salt Lake Selected-Cholera Scourge Carried Off Many -- First Legislature at Iowa City-Salaries of State Officials Fixed- First Giant of Lands for Railroads-Prohibition Move-Maine Liquor Law
Adopted-Approved by Governor Grimes-Majority Vote in Favor of Prohibit- ion-Over Forty Years Later This Law Was Repealed.
CHAPTER XXV.
Report of Superintendent of Public Schools-Salaries of Teachers-First Exemption Law-Rate of Interest-Code of 1851-Cencus of 1847-George W. Jones Elected-Gold Fever-Wet Season-First Train at Rock Island-Com- pany Organized to Bridge the Mississippi River-Last Contest Between Whigs and Demoerats -- Whigs Won-Harlan and Thorington Were the First Iowa Congressmen to Oppose Slavery-Big Grant to Railroads-Limit to State In. debtedness Increased -- Banks Authorized-Capitol Fixed at Des Moines-Indians Drove Surveyor Marsh from His Work-Destroyed Wagons, Instruments, Etc -- War Between the Sioux and Pottawattamies-The Latter Fought Bravely But Were Defeated.
CHAPTER XXVI.
Desperado Henry Lott-Ordered to Leave County-Indians Burnt His Cabin and Killed His Cattle-Lott Alarmed and Fled-Spread Report That His Family Were Murdered-His Step-son Twelve Years Old Lost and Frozen to Death- Lott Swore Vengeance -- Traded Whiskey to Indians, Feigned Friendship, Way- laid Old Chief and Shot Him, Murdeded the Whole Camp-Major Williams and Several Indians Pursued-Crossed the Missouri River and Escaped-Lott After- wards Hung in California-Facts Proven by Major Williams-Brother of Mur- dered Chief.
CHAPTER XXVII.
Adventurous Pioneers-The Irish Colony-Mr. Granger's Cabin-Settlements of Springfield, Algona, Okoboji and Spirit Lakes-Most of the Indians Had Left -- Cold Winter 1856-57-Deep Snow Isolated Settlers-The Massacre Was Planned -- The Chief Selected Thirty Warriors-Settlers Fled at Night-Abner Bell Was Nearest Neighbor-Great Indignation at Fort Dodge-First White Man to Paddle a Canoe on the Lakes-Outrages at Gillett's Grove.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Trip Trough Snow Drifts to Waterloo-Indians Invaded Gardner's Cabin- Massacre Commences at Mattock's House-Abbie the Only one Spared-Brave Resistance-No Witness Survived-Dr. Herriott and Carly Suyder-Indians Kill- ed and Wounded-Major Williams' Report-Horrible Work of March 8, 1857- Celebration by the indians-Abbie Gardner Dragged to the Horrible Scene- Five Men, Two Women and Children Dead-Other Children Burned to Death in the Cabin-Their Cries Heartrendering-Vain Attempt to Save the Women and Children.
CHAPTER XXIX.
No Warning on East Side of Lake-Mr. Howe and Family Murdered- Thatcher's Cabin Next Visited-Children Snatched from Mothers' Arms and Brains Dashed Out-Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Thatcher Made Prisoners-William Mable's Cabin Next Visited-Profess Friendship-Mable Shot in Back-Mrs. Mable Kept a Prisoner-They Now Had Four Women Captives-Braided Hair and Painted Their l'aces-Thus After the Lapse of Over Three Years the Say- age Chief Avenged the Death of His Brother and Family by Lott.
CHAPTER XXX.
Springfield, Minn., Saved-Markham Gave Notice-All Gathered in One
House -- Messenger to Fort Ridgely-Seventeen Days Suspense-When Attack Began -- Called the People Out on a Cunning Pretext-Savages in ambush fired on Them -- But Three Men Left in the House-Prepared for a Vigorous Defense ---- Indians Crept Near the House-They Kept Shelter of Stable and Trees-The Women Cast Balls-Mrs. Church Shot One Indian-Fight Lasted Till Sunset- Determined to Escape at Night-Markham Volunteered to Reconnoiter the Pren- ises.
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