History of Allen County, Indiana, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 1

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Publication date: 1880
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INDIANA ELUSTRATED


HISTORY


OF


N COUNTY INDIANA,


WITH


S and Biographical Sketches


OF


TS PROMINENT MEN AND® PIONEERS.


TO WHICH IS APPENDED


of its Several Townships and Villages.


CHICAGO : KINGMAN BROTHERS. 1880.


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1


Les HISTORY


OF


ALLEN COUNTY


INDIANA,


WITH


Gillian Achowic


Illustrations and Biographical Sketches


OF


SOME OF ITS PROMINENT MEN AND PIONEERS.


Dann Million


TO WHICH IS APPENDED


Maps of its Several Townships and Villages.


CHICAGO : KINGMAN BROTHERS. 1880


i


Collection of Native North American Indian Books, Historical Books, Atlases, plus other important au thors and family heirloom books. As of 12-31-93


Earl Ford McNaughton


PREFACE.


TN the preparation of this work, it has been the purpose, not so much to make a book as to present, for the consideration of interested readers, a carefully digested review of the successive steps of the discoverers and explorers of the North American Continent. To accomplish this satisfactorily and leave no doubts on the question of authenticity, it has been the aim to consult only the best authorities within reach. The result of these consultations has been the development of a large amount of new matter, tending to establish greater antiquity in the date of the first visi- tations by white men, at the primitive village of Ke-ki-ong-a, the ancient capital of the Twa'twas or Miamis. Heretofore, it was generally accepted as a fact that the present site of Fort Wayne bad been little known by wbite men, if at all, prior to the beginning of the seventeenth century. Now, in the light of recent investigations, when the avenues to new fields of research have been opened up, opinion has been changed, and it is made to appear that, certainly as early as 1669, but probably at a much earlier date-1647-if, indeed, the probability does not extend back as far as 1611-12, to the period when Champlain was making his tour of the lakes, and visited territory along the borders of the larger streams flowing into Lake Erie, and between that lake and "Le lac des Ilinois." These dates, given as applicable to probable visitations at this point, are not mere speculations, but, on the contrary, are fair and legitimate deductions from the accounts of actual visitants at pointa immediately adjacent. Evidences substantiating these as matters of fact are found in the transcripts of original official papers on file in the national archives of France, Holland and England; the correspondence hetween the Home officers of these governments, respectively, and their colonial dependencies on this side of the Atlan- tic. Much of this class of material is found in the collection of Mr. Broadhead, as Agent of the State, and of the Historical Society of New York, embraced in eleven ponderons volumes, which have, for this purpose, been carefully consulted. Such authority can scarcely be controverted.


Again, in the interest of historical research, M. Pierre Margry, at the instance of the United States Government, has been diligently employed in recovering from oblivion a large mass of documents relating to the early discoveries by the French in North America, during the six- teenth and seventeenth centuries. The results of his labors, in part, bave recently been given to the public in " DECOUVERTES ET ETABLISSEMENTS DES FRANCAIS, DANS L'OUEST ET DANS LE SUD DE AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE"-embracing, more especially, an account of the discoveries of Robert Cavelier de La Salle and bis immediate predecessors. In this work, a large amount of valuable information relating to discoveries and settle. ments in this portion of North America, hitberto unknown, except to those who participated in or were connected with the enterprises which were the sources of their information. The authenticity of these papers cannot be gainsayed, and will constitute the basis of much of the remote history of this country, hereafter to be written.


In addition to these two valuable works, to which especial reference has been made, there are other authorities, of almost equal value, that deserve to be noticed in this connection. Among these, we cite Parkman's " La Salle," "Jesuits in America," "Pioneers of France in the New World," "Frontenac," "Old Regime in Canada and Conspiracy of Pontiac ;" " Encyclopedia Britannica," last edition ; Chambers' " Encyclopedia ;" Sheldon's "History of Michigan ;" Bancroft's "History of the United States," Centennial edition ; " Magazine of American History :" " Western Annals," by Albach ; Dillon's " History of Indiana;" Tuttle's "History of Indiana;" Colden's " History of the Five Nations;" Schoolcraft's " Indians of North America ;" Thatcher's "Indian Biography ;" Drake's "North American Indians ;" Drake's "Tecumseh ;" Burnett's " Notes on the Northwestern Territory ;" Victor's " American Conspiracies ;" Price's " History of Fort Wayne ;" Knapp's " History of the Maumee Valley ;" American archives and American State papers ; Statesman's Manual ; McAfee's " History of Indian Wars in the Northwest ;" Collins' " History of Kentucky ;" Butler's " History of Kentucky ;" " Clarke's Expeditions ;" Law's " Vincennes." Information has also been received from Dawson's " Notes on the Early History of Fort Wayne ;" notes of Charles B. Lasselle, Esq., of Logansport, Ind .; address of Hon. Jesse L. Williams, and from numerous other documentary sources, due credit for wbich bas been generally given in the body of the work.


Individually, the editor is under special obligations to Hon. JAMES W. BORDEN, Col. R. S. ROBERTSON, Hon. JESSE L. WILLIAMS, A. P- EDGERTON, F. P. RANDALL, I. D. G. NELSON, and many others not now remembered, for the favor, counsel and suggestions in pursuing lines of investigation and research wbich bave tended to the development and preservation of facts and incidents appertaining to the early history of Fort Wayne, of great moment in the preparation of a work of this magnitude. To the county and city officers, for favors rendered and facilities afforded in the examination of the public records of the county and city, thic editor here tenders his recognition and acknowledgment.


There are many others, also, wbo have rendered essential service in collection and preparation of material, especially pertaining to the modern history, embracing persons in the several townships, but whose names are not now at band. To such, while we cannot make individual mention of them, their reward will be manifested in the presentation, in appropriate departments, the particular facts furnished by them. In the department of Township History, Mr. NEWTON has done well, and bis work will be duly appreciated. Concerning the work in its entirety, the editor is pleased to say, of all who have been engaged with him in its preparation, that they have performed their part faithfully. Finally, asking charitable criticism for all errors that may have been unconsciously committed in any department of our work, it is eommended to the careful examination of an intelli- gent public.


DECEMBER, 1879.


T. B. HELM.


CONTENTS.


PERIOD OF DISCOVERY.


PAGR


Routes Traversed by the Scandinavians, Welsh, Portuguese and Flemish-


Traffie of French Traders with the Indians,


12


ABORIGINAL HISTORY.


THE ALGONQUINS, 16


THE IROQUOIS,


17


THE MIAMIS,


Me-che-eun-na-quali, or Little Turtle, 20


18


Jean B. Richeville, 20 Francis La Fontaine, 21 THE DELAWARES, 21


THE POTTAWATOMIES,


22


Me-te-a, Chief, Wau-bun-see, Chief,


23 23 23 23


Cat-ahe-kaska, or Black Hoof,


Capt. Logan, .


Nicholas Conspiracy,


24


Conspiracy of Pontiae, 26


SEMI-SAVAGE PERIOD.


CHAPTER I-Washington's Policy Toward the Indians-Harmar's Expedition-His Defeat-Details of the En- gagement, . 29


If-St. Clair's Expedition, 31


III-Wayne's Preparation-His Victory-Building Fort Wayne, ete., 32


IV-Indian Treaties at and Affecting Fort Wayne, 41 V-Anthony Wayne, 43


PERIOD OF CIVILIZATION AND LAW.


CHAPTER I-Physical Geography and Geology of Allen County- Pre-historie Remains-The Mound-Builders -Retrospective View-Conclusions, 44


II-ORGANIZATION-Selection of Officers Chosen-First Meeting of the Board Doing County Busi- ness, etc., 46


III-Early County Legislation-County Finanees and


Their Condition During Primary Period. . 48 IV-JUDICIARY-Circuit Court Organized-First Cireuit and Associate Judges-Court Officers, etc., 50


V-PUBLIC BUILDINGS-Court House-County Jail- County Asylum, 52


VI-AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, 54


VII-OLD SETTLERS' CELEBRATION, 56


VIII-WABASH & ERIE CANAL, 56


IX-FERRIES AND FERRY BOATS, 58 X-EARLY ROADS, 58


XI-RAILROADS-Legislation of the County on the Ques-


tion-Stoek, Suhseriptions for-Other Action, 59 XII-Sketch of Gen. Jolın Tipton, 60


MILITARY HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY.


PAGE


Allen County in the Mexican War, . 61 Allen County in the War of the Rebellion, 62


LIST OF OFFICIALS.


Governors of Indiana-United States Representatives-Miscellaneous Offi- eials from Allen County-Members of General Assembly. ete., 85 County Officers from 1824 to 1880-Township Trustees from 1859 to 1880, 86


Principal Officers of the City of Fort Wayne from 1840 to 1880,


88


TOWNSHIP HISTORIES.


Wayne and City of Fort Wayne, 89


141


Aboit, 145


Cedar Creek, 146


Eel River, 150


Jefferson, 153


154


Lake, 155


La Fayette,


156


Marion,


157


Monroe, 160


Madison, 164


Maumee,


165


Milan, 166


Perry, 167


Pleasant,


170


St. Joseph, 172


Springfield, 174


Seipio,


176


Washington, 177


BIOGRAPHICAL.


PAGE,


Argo, Martin E., 134


Areber, John, 179


Bass, John H., 133


Borden, Hon. James W.,


127


Brenton, Hon. Samuel,


Between 98, 99


Bruehach, George T., M. D.,


Between 98, 99


Bond, Charles D., 128


Baker, William D., 163


Burrier, Adam, 177


131


Cooper, Henry,


131


Cłem, Andrew J., 162


Cook, Thomas, 174


176


Dawson, Hon. Reuben J., .


Between 134, 135


Depew, William,


149


Dalman, John,


171


Edgerton, Hon. Joseph K.,


124


Edgerton, Hon. A. P.,


128


Evans, Edwin, 139


Fay, Hon. James A., 130


Fleming, Robert E., 130


Fleming, Oliver E., 130


Adams, .


22


THE SHAWANOES,


Wey-a-pier-sen-way, or Blue Jacket,


24


Jackson,


Comparet, Franeis,


Cosgrove, F. K., Sr., M. D.,


vi


CONTENTS


PARF


" Old Fort Wayne,"


Orff. John, residence of,


Randall, F. P., residence of, Facing 115


Sentinel Building, Facing 107 St. Paul's Entheran Church, Parsonage and School Building, . Between 98, 99


Wood, Mrs. G. W., residence of, Between 10G, 197


WAYNE TOWNSHIP.


County Asylum, .


Facing 53


11ammm, , Adam,


Hetfelfinger, Jerry.


ABOIT.


Swineheart, David, residence of,


Facing 145


11atfield, Benjamin.


ADAMS.


HIar(man, Henry, residence of, Between 144, 145


Lunz, John George, residence of,


Between 144, 1-45


Trier, Conrad, residence of, . Facing 144


Zollinger, Henry C., residence of,


Between 144, 145


Korrdt. Rev. F ..


172


Lipes, David 11.,


CEDAR CREEK.


Depew, Willimu, residence of,


Facing 147


Hamm, Adam, residence of,


Between 168, 169


Notestine, Daniel, residence of, Facing 148


Notestine, Peter, residenec of, . Facing 175


Schlatter, C. J., residence of, Farmy 149


Viberg, C. II., residence of,


Between 174, 175


EEL RIVER.


Heffelfinger, Jerry, residence of, .


Between 152, 153


Johnston, Wesley, residence of,


Between 152, 153


Lipes, David H., residence of,


Between 152, 153


Sturgeon, A. T., residence of,


Facing 152


Shilling, David, residence of,


Between 152, 153


Taylor, John M .. residence of, .


Between 152, 153


Valentine, Jackson, residence of, . Facing 151


JACKSON.


Bolyard, Samuel W., residence of,


Between 162, 163


LAKE.


St. Patrick's Church and Parsonage ( Arcola), Between 154, 155


Miller, William, residence of, . Between 154, 155


LA FAYETTE.


Fogwell, William, residence of,


Between 156, 157


MARION.


Drage, Christian, residence of, .


Between 162, 162


Lichtenwalter, S. M., residence of, Facing 157


Lipes, John W., residence of, . Facing 158


Spangler, George W., residence of, Between 158, 159


Turner, llarvey K., residence of, Facing 159


Zollinger, Frederick, residence of.


Between 158, 159


MONROE.


Clem, Andrew J., residence of, Between 162, 163


Jones, Thomas, residence of,


Between 162, 163


Niczer, J. B. (Monroeville), residence of,


Between 162, 163


Public School ( Monroeville), Facing 162


Ridenour, Lewis, residence of, ( Double Page), Between 162, 163


Whittern, Charles, residence of.


Between 162, 163


MADISON.


Argo, M. E., farm property, .


Facing 163


MAUMEE.


Ashton, Ambrose, residence of,


Facing 165


PERRY.


Bleke, Charles F, residence of, Facing 168


Hunter, William T., residence of, Facing 169


Hillegass, Jacob, residence of,


Between 168, 169


PLEASANT.


Church, Parsonage and School Building, St. Aloysius' Congregation, Facing 171 Dalman, John, residence of, Facing 91


Robison. William S., residence of. Between 170, 17]


Taylor, A. J., carriage factory. Double Page), Between 170, 171


Mohler, Charles F., residence of, Facing 122


Between 98, 99 Facing 98


Fleming. Robert E., residence of,


Between 122, 123


Kiel Brothers, residence of,


Between 106, 107


Lowry, Hon. Robert, residence of,


Between 90,91


Morris, Judge J., residence of, .


Between 106, 107


PANE.


Between 140, 141


Griswold, Mrs. Emeline, Gryenwell, George, Geeseking, Diedrich W.,


Hillegass, Jerry, Hillsgass. Jacob,


180 139 169 137 132


Humphrey, Col. George, llarper, Capt. James,


148


Herin, D. F. () .. Hollopeter, Capt. W. C.,


149


149 152 167


11all. Alvin,


.


Hunter, William T.


1G!


llatfield, Thomas,


Johnston, Wesley.


.


Kışer. Hon. Prter,


Facing 126


Kariger. Samuel.


151 160


Lipes, John W.,


Lichtenwalter, S. M ..


Munsou, Charles .A.,


Monner, Joseph. Jr .. .


Muhler, Charles,


McDowell, 11. C., M. D.,


Metcalf, Vachel,


Facing 169


Nutestine. Peter.


148


O' Rourke. Indge E.,


Facing 127


Orff, John, .


135 139


()'Brien, Dennis,


Between 140, 141


Page, Taylor & Co., Fort Wayne Daily News, .


Between 126, 127


Parker, Ilon. Christian.


Between 172. 173


Poinsett, lohu S ..


180 127


Robertson, Col. R. S.


136 132


Reed. C'al Ilugh B.,


181


Ridenour, Lewis, .


163 133


Spencer. Martin V. B ..


134


Schmetzer. M. F.,


146


Schlatter. C. J. .


149 152


Sturgeon. A. T.,


Taylor. John )] .. .


134


"Tris r. Hon. Conrad,


139


Turner, Harvey K.,


159


Taylor, A. J., .


171


Vogel. Frank B .. .


138


Viberg, C. H.


150


Valentinc. MIrs. Susanah,


151


Valentine, Jackson, .


151


Williams, lesse 1 .. ,


123


Wund, Hon. George W


129


Wilt. John MI.,


Facing 140


White. Capt. J. B ..


134


Withers, W. H .. .


137


Wolke, F. II.,


13S


Wilken. Rev. H. Theo.,


150


Whittern. Charles, .


163


Zullars. Ilon. Allen.


136 140


Zollinger, Christian,


allinger. llenry C., 140


Zollinger, ('ol. Charles .1 .


Between 126, 127


ILLUSTRATIONS:


FORT WAYNE CITY.


Allen County Jail. Facing 89


Court House. . (Double Page) Between 90, 91


Bond, Mrs. Lavinia, residence of,


Facing 114


Church, Parsonage and School Building Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel's Congregation,


Evans, Edwin, residence of,


170 152 123


Kamm. J. J .. .


180


159 133 13-4 138 156 169


Monroeville Public School,


148


Intestine. Daniel,


Peltier, Louis,


Randall, Hon. F. P.,


Roche, Rev. B.,


Swineheart, David,


153


Between 10, 11 Between 98, 99


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ST. JOSEPH.


PAGE


Between 152, 153


Between 172, 173


Between 172, 173


SPRINGFIELD.


Cosgrove, Franklin,


Between 174, 175


SCIPIO.


Burrier, Adam, residence of,


Facing 177


WASHINGTON.


Archer, John, residence of, . Between 180, 181


Geeseking, F. W., residence of,


. ( Double Page) Between 178, 170


Hatfield, Benjamin, residence of,


Between 178, 179


Kariger, Samuel, residence of, .


Between 178, 179


Poinsett, John S., residence of,


Facing 180


St. Vincent De Paul's Church and Parsonage, Facing 181


Withers, W. H., residence of,


Between 180, 181


1


MISCELLANEOUS.


Battle of Pittsburg Landing, April 6. 1862, 44th Regt. Ind. Vol. Inf. engaged,


132


MAPS.


MISCELLANEOUS.


Allen County.


Keki-on-ga, or Fort Wayne from 1697 to 1824, . Fort Wayne and Vicinity, .


10


Archer, John, and Wife.


Between 180, 181


Andrews, T. M.,


Facing 167


Bass, J. H. (Steel Plate),


Facing 133


Borden, Hon. James W., .


Facing 127


Brenton, Hon. Samuel,


Between 98, 99


Bruebach, George T., M. D.,


Between 98, 9'


Brackenridge, C. A ..


Between 134, 135


Baker, William D.,


Between 134, 135


Burrier, Adam,


Faciur 177


Conover, A. V. D ..


Between 126, 127


Comparet, Franeis,


Between 90, 91


Dawson, Hon. Reuhen J ..


Between 134, 135


Devilbiss, Allen, .


Between 134, 135


Edgerton, Hon. Joseph K. (Steel Plate),


Facing 124


Edgerton, Hon. A. P. (Steel Plate),


Facing 128


Maumee,


Between 164, 165


Gloyd, George B.,


Facing 1-67


Griffin, A. C., .


Facing 167


Greenwell, George,


Facing 167


Griswold, Emeline, .


Between 140, 141


Hillegass, Jerry (Steel Plate).


Facing 139


Humphrey, Col. George,


Between 90, 91


Harper, Capt. James,


Between 90, 91


Hollopeter, Capt. W. C., .


Between 134, 135


Hall, Alvin,


Between 134, 135


Herin, D. E. O., and Wife,


Facing 99


Hunter, William F., and Wife,


Facing 169


Areola,


Between 176, 177


Academic,


Between 140, 141


Besancon.


Between 170, 171


Kariger, Samuel,


Between 178, 17!


Cedarville, .


Between 170, 171


Kiser. Hon. Peter,


Between 134, 135


Centreville.


Between 170, 171


Cuba,


Between 140, 141


Little Turtle, Indian Chief,


Edwardsburg.


Between 140, 141


Lichtenwalter, S. M., and Wife,


Facing 157


East Liberty


Facing 160


Lipes, David H., and Wife, .


Between 152, 153


Hessen Cassel.


Facing 160


Mommer, Jr., Joseph,


Facing 13-4


Munson, Charles A.,


Facing 134


Huntertown,


Between 176. 177 Between 140, 141


McDowell. H. C., M. D ..


Between 90, 91


Monroeville.


Facing 161


Notestine, Daniel, and Will ..


Facing 148


Maysville, .


Between 174. 175


O'Rourke, Judge E.,


Facing 127


Maples. .


Between 140. 141


O'Brien, Denuis,


Between 90, 91


Middletown.


Page, William D.,


Between 126, 127


Massilon,


Peltier, Lonis,


Between 140, 141


New Haven.


Between 140, 1 11


Parker, Hon. Christian, and Wife.


Between 172, 173


Sheldon


Between 170, 171


l'oinsett, John S., and Wife,


Facing 180


Urbana.


Butworn 140 141


Robertson, Col. R. S. (Steel Plate ).


Faring 136


Williamsport.


Reed, Col. Hugh B. (Steel Plate ),


Pacing 132


Wallen.


Roche, Rev. B.,


Facing 181


Woodburn.


Between 134, 135


Zanesville.


Betwern 140, 141 Between 140, 1 £1 Facing 160 Between 170. 171


Ring, John.


Spencer, M. V. B., .


Facing 134


Schmetzer, M. F.,


Facing 134


Swinehart, David, and Wife,


Facing 145


Sturgeon, A. T., and Wife, Taylor, James F ..


Facing 152 Between 126, 127


Taylor, John M.,


Facing 134


Taylor, A. J., and Wife,


Between 170, 171


Trier, Hon. Conrad, and Wife,


Facing 1 14


Turner, Harvey K., and Wife, .


Facing 159


Vogel, Frank B. (Steel Plate),


Between 138, 130


Valentine, John,


Facing DU


Valentine, Susanah.


Facing 99 5


Williams, Jesse L. (Steel Plate ),


Facing 123


White, Capt. J. B. (Steel Plate).


Facing 135


Wolke, F. H. (Steel Plate ),


Facing 138


! Wilt, John M.,


Facing 140


Wilken, Rev. H. Theo.,


Between 154, 155


Zollinger, Christian, and Wife, Facing 00


Zollinger, Col. C. A .. . Zollars, Judge Allen,


Between 126, 127


. 136


PORTRAITS.


Argo, M. E., .


Facing 134


Facing 90


TOWNSHIPS.


Adams,


Between 140. 1-11


Ahoit,


Between 114, 145


Cedar Creek.


Facing 146


Eel River.


Facing 150


Jefferson,


Between 152, 153


Jackson, .


Facing 153


Lake, .


Facing 154


La Fayette,


Facing 156


Marion,


Between 156, 157


Monroe, .


Facing 160 Facing 164


Fay, Judge James A. (Steel Plate), .


Facing 130


Milan,


Facing 141


Perry,


Facing 166


Pleasant,


Facing 170


St. Joseph.


Facing 172


Springfield,


Facing 174


Scipio,


Facing 176


Wayne,


Facing SS


Washington,


Between 164, 165


VILLAGES.


Hamm, Adam, and Wife,


Betweeu 168. 169


Kamm, J. J.,


Facing 126


Koerdt, Rev. F.,


Facing 171 5


Lipes, John W., and Family,


Pacing 158


Facing 160


Hoagland. . Hamilton.


Between 176. 177


Metcalf, Vachel C.,


Facing 157


Lewisburg. .


Between 1,0. 171 Pacing 160


Madison,


Wayne, Gen. Anthony,


CONTENTS.


Antrup, F. W., residence of, Cook, Jacoh, residenec of, Goeglein, Jacoh, residence of,


MAP OF


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CHILICOTHE


GENERAL ANTHONY WAYNE.


CHIEF LITTLE TURTLE.


OLD FORT WAYNE.


HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.


INTRODUCTION.


As preliminary to the history of any locality, custom, the precursor of law, has made it necessary to present a generous outline of what may be examined in detail in the body of the work. If it were necessary in previous experiments, it is proper in this. Frequently it happens that the introduction requires, or at least receives, more elaboration than that which is introduced. In this instance, however, the lahor and research bestowed in the preparation of the body of the work must compensate for any lack that may be observable in the presentation of the reflexive epitome thereof which precedes. If what has been written in the following pages is found, upon examination, to possess sufficient merit to justify a re-perusal, the introductory part will bave been found to be extraneous matter, occupying spaee that might have heen more judiciously appropriated in giving place to additional facts that, had they been utilized instead, might have given more interest in their recital and more satisfaction to their perusal.


The history of Allen County, abounding as it does with incidents of more than ordinary moment, is properly divisible into four great periods; the first embracing the Period of Discovery, made up of tracings from the earliest naviga- tors who have visited this country, especially such as came under the authority of the French Government, in which the objective is plainly indicated-a western pass- age to China, Japan and the Indies, the discovery of the American Continent being an incident to that end. While this discovery, for a time, delayed the progress by tbe presence of an interposing continent, the ideal point was kept continually in view by subsequent explorers who labored to establish a direct line of communication between this and the countries still to the westward beyond the Pacific. In pursuing this ideal, their course being to the westivard, it was hut natural that the line of discovery was along the connecting lakes that found an outlet in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, presumiug that away to the westward, perhaps, at the head of this great chain of lakes, was another outlet, whose channel connected the ocean beyond. The result of efforts to tbis end was the discovery of intermedi- ate points, the establishment of trading-posts and the founding of missions among tbe natives. Movements in this direction commenced with the carliest voyageurs and only terminated in the discovery that the course of the Great Fatber of Waters, the Mississippi, instead of extending to the Vermilion Sca, deboucbed into the Gulf of Mexico. In the mean time, the energies of all were hent toward utilizing the advantages attainable in giving direction to trade, in developing the latent elements of prosperity, in Christianizing and civilizing the savage natives. To evolve trade, agencies were put in motion to penetrate the deep forests, trav- erse rivers, lakes and swamps, to secure the articles of traffic upon which their lucrative trade so much depended. Traders extended their search into all the avenues through which valuable returns were likely to flow back. Money was not so much a consideratiou with the Indian, for what he had to sell, as knives, hatchets and guns, adapted to their needs and uses, and triukets for purposes of ornamentation.


Priests, filled with the novelty of adventure, anxious to gratify such anthi- tion and exhibit their devotion to the cause of Christian civilization, generally alone and on foot, left the society of white men and mingled with savages, hop- ing, by such self-sacrifice, to sow among them the seeds of exemplary discipline. In the furtherance of these objects, they became willingly instrumental in advan- cing the interests of discovery and strengthening the inpulses of trade, whereby advantages accrued to the Crown and to the Church. These examples of devo- tion and solf-denial have left an impress on the society of to-day, though more than two centuries have passed since their presence in this region round about first beralded the advance of civilization.




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