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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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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
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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,
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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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