The Life and Times of Lewis Cass - William L. G. Smith - Google Books

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Introductory-Birth of Mr. Cass-His Ancestors-His Father in the Wars-His Pa-

rents Emigrate to Ohio-Mr. Cass's Education-Exeter Academy-A Test of

his Disposition-The Everetts and Daniel Webster--His Health and Amuse-

ments-Dependent upon his own Resources-Goes South-His Residence in

Delaware-School Teaching-Success-Views of Slavery-Crossing the Alle-

ghanies-Stops at Marietta-Acquaintance with Judge Meigs-Reads Law—Mr.

Baccus-Admission to the Bar-Professional Life-His Marriage-Blennerhas-

sett-Aaron Burr-Elected Member of Legislature-Burr's Conspiracy-Mr.

Cass's Action-Mr. Graham-President Jefferson-Mr. Cass appointed Marshal

-His Success as an Advocate-His Politics-An Important Question-Impeach-

ment of Judges-Mr. Cass's Argument,..

Indian Confederacy-Tecumseh and the Prophet-Relations between the United

States and Great Britain-Gov. Meigs's Proclamation-War of 1812-Mr. Cass's

Views-Volunteers his Services-Commissioned Colonel-His Speech to the

Troops at Dayton-Its Effect-General Hull-Plan of the Campaign-Rendez-

Vous at Urbana-March to the Maumee-Hardships and Trials-Declaration of

War-Disaster on Lake Erie-Council of War-Col. Cass present-Advises the

Invasion of Canada-Disinclination of Gen. Hull-Advice of Col. Cass adopted

-Passage of Detroit River-Landing in Canada-Hull's Proclamation-Col.

urges prompt movement on Malden-Hull's Delay-Col. Cass visits Mal-

den with Flag of Truce-Return to Camp-Leads a Detachment against the

Enemy-The Engagement at the Aux Canards-His Heroic Conduct-His Re-

port to Hull-Col. Cass's Courage-Hull's Timidity,

Armistice on Niagara Frontier-Hull favors the Re-crossing of Detroit River—Col.

Cass Remonstrates Battle of Brownstown-Evacuation of Canada-Engage-

ment in the Woods of Maguaga-Col. Cass volunteers to lead a Detachment

through the Wilderness to the River Raisin-Gon. Brock's arrival at Sandwich-

Summons the American Fort at Detroit-Bombardment-Hull's Surrender-In-

dignation of Col. Cass and the Troops-His return from the River Raisin-Dis-

position to Fight-Breaks his Sword,

Gen. Brock's surprise at his Success-His Report-Col. Cass a Prisoner of War-On

his Parole-Interview with Gen. Brock at Malden-Gen. Hull ordered to Mon-

treal-His Report-Effect of the News-The Ohio Volunteers on Parole-Reach

Cleveland-Col. McArthur, senior officer, orders Col. Cass to Washington-Col.

Cass departs-Sickness at Martinsburgh-The War Department Informed-Mes-

senger despatched-Col. Cass reaches Washington-His Official Letter—His

Return to Marietta-His Conduct-Opposition to his Report-Mr. Rush-Col

Cass's Letter to the Editor of the National Intelligencer—Mr. Eustis—His Clerk

-False Impressions,.....
48

Action of War Department-Of Congress-General Assembly of Ohio-Confidence

in Col. Cass-Colonel in U. S. Army-Raises a Regiment-Elected Major General

of the Militia-Appointed Brigadier General in U. S. Army-Joins the Army,

under Gen. Harrison at Seneca Town-Ardor of his Command-Gen. Harrison's

Confidence in him-The Enemy at Lower Sandusky-Major Croghan-His Gal-

lant Defence-Artifice of the British Officers-Gen. Harrison marches to Sandus-

ky-Perry's Victory-Embarkation on Lake Erie-Harrison assigns Command

of the debarkation to Gen. Cass-Arrival at Malden-Proctor's Retreat-Council

of War-Pursuit of Proctor-Battle of the Thames-Defeat and Flight of Proctor

-Pursued by Gen. Cass-Harrison's Testimony to Gen. Cass's Personal Exer-

tions-His Bravery,...
66

Gen. Cass in Command of the North-western Frontier-Fixes his Head Quarters at

Detroit-Letter from Gov. Meigs-Surprise of Gen. Cass-Appointed Governor of

the Territory of Michigan-Acceptance-Resigns the Office of Marshal-Sum-

moned to Albany as a Witness on Hull's Trial-His Journey-Cuts open the

Mail Bags-Reports the Burning of Buffalo, from Cold Spring-Incident at the

Genesee River, near Rochester-Arrival at Albany-His Testimony-The Char-

ges-Sentence of the Court Martial-President's Action-An Examination of the

Trial, its Proceedings, and Hull's Defence-His Imbecility,.....
81

Gen. Cass returns to Detroit-Situation of the Fortress-Resigns the Command of

Brigadier General-Superintendent of Indian Affairs-His Policy-Appointed

Commissioner to Treat with the Indians-Holds a Treaty at Greenville-Sur-

rounded by Five Thousand Indians-Their Threats-His Intrepidity-The Trea-

ty-Sends Reinforcements to Gen. Brown-The Inroads of Hostile Indians

-He disperses them-His Pet Indians-Colonel James-Correspondence-

Gen. Cass's rejection of British Interference in the Civil Affairs of Michi-

gan-Treaty of Peace-Removal of his Family to Detroit-British Arrogance

-Boarding of American Vessels-Gen. Cass Remonstrates-Its Effect,.... 97

The North-west Territory-Civil Government of Michigan-Land Titles-Condition

of Michigan at close of the War-Currency-Extent of the Territory-Gen.

Cass feels the Responsibility of his Position-Imputed Frauds on the Indians-

How he performed his Duties-Appointed to treat with Ohio Tribes of Indians-

Treaty of Fort Meigs-Aversion of the Chiefs to Remove-Wisdom of Commis-

sioners Large Cession-Military Road-The detroit Gazette-The People

against a Change of Government-Public Survey-Emigration into the Territory

-The Six Nations-Gen. Cass's views of the duties of an Indian Commissioner-

Negotiates a Treaty at St. Mary's-Council at Saginaw-His Popularity with

the Indians-Election of Delegate to Congress-Its Benefits,....

Gen. Cass's Indian Superintendency Extended-His views of Governmental Policy

-He recommends a Peaceful Expedition into the Superior Country-His Let-

ter to Secretary of War-The Secretary's Reply-Expedition-Plaster of Paris

Discovered-His Letter upon the Subject-Ordered to Procure Cessions of Land

at Sault St. Marie-Departure of Expedition-Arrival at the Sault-Indian

Council-Gen. Cass's Fearlessness-His Success-Journey to the Sources of the

Mississippi-Return-Report to the War Department,.....
117

Progress of Settlement-Land Sales-Gen. Cass's Purchase-Scarcity of Roads-

Public Surveys-The Population of Michigan-Extinguishment of Indian Title-

His Journey to Chicago-Treaty with the Indians-He prohibits the Use of

Whisky-The Pardoning Power-New Counties-Public Conveyances-Travel-

ers-He recommends a Change of Government-Legislative Council,...... 141

First Session of Legislative Council-Gen. Cass Delivers his Message-His recom-

mendations-His views of Political Power-Of Schools and Education-The

Copper Mines-Treaty with the Chippewas-Council of Prairie du Chien-Gen.

Cass's Prudence and Tact-The Gopher-Hunter's Narrative-Its Exposure—

The Customs and Traits of the Indians-Their Language, Religion, and Depopu-

lation-Gen. Cass's Description,..............
143

The Year 1826-Gen. Cass again traverses the Lakes-Holds an Indian Council at

Fon Du Lac-Indians Appear with the British Flag-A Treaty Concluded-

Repairs to the Wabash-In Council with Pottawatomies and Miamics-His

Speech to thein-Concludes Treaties-The Legislature-Territorial Boundaries-

The Message-Accountability of Public Officers-Qualifications Requisite-

Democratic Tone of his Messages,...
174

Another Negotiation with the Indians-Journey to Lake Winnebago-Hostile Feel-

ing among the Winnebagoes-Descends the Wisconsin River-Personal Danger

at an Indian Village-Providential Escape-Attack on the Miners-War Messa-

ges-Gen. Cass organizes the Miners for Defence-Alarm at Fever River-He

hastens to St. Louis-Gen. Wilkeson orders on Troops-Rapidity of Gen. Cass's

Movements-Arrival at Green Bay-Treaty of Butte De Morts-Singular Occur-

rence-Cause of Indian Difficulties-British Agents-The North American Re-

view-Article of Gen. Cass,

Effect of the Article in the Review-The Lake Communication-Gen. Cass's Literary

Efforts-Treaty of Green Bay-His Labors-Historical Society of Detroit-His

Address-Hamilton College-Oration before the Alumni-Degree of LL. D. 207

Gen. Cass resigns the Office of Governor-President Jackson invites Gen. Cass to

the Head of the War Department-His Acceptance-Public Demonstration at

Detroit-Address of Major Biddle in behalf of People of Michigan-The Reply

-The Congratulations,....

Gen. Cass assumes the Duties of Secretary of War-The Cabinet--Reforms Introduced

-His Family-His Indian Policy-His First Report-Indian Difficulties in Geor-

gia-Gen. Cass reviews the Decision of the Supreme Court-Its Influence, 239

Black Hawk War-Peace-Treaties of Cession with the Winnebagoes, Sacs and

Foxes-Gen. Cass's efforts to effect Reforms in the Army-The United States

Bank-Nullification-Letters to Gen. Scott-The Action of South Carolina-

Letter to Mr. Ritchie-The Virginia Legislature-The Mission of Mr. Leigh-

The Happy Termination,..

Gen. Cass calls the attention of Congress to Intemperance in the Army-Richard

M. Johnson moves formation of National Temperance Association-State of

Society in Washington-Gen. Cass invited to deliver an Address in the Capitol

-Accepts-Extracts from the Address-Entire Interdiction-Gen. Jackson Re-

inaugurated-Gen. Cass offers to Vacate-Gen. Jackson refuses Permission-

The Alabama Trouble-Letters,....

CHAPTER ΧΙΧ.

Removal of the Deposites-Popularity of the Administration-Mr. Clay's Resolutions

-Their Effect on Gen. Jackson's Mind-The American Historical Society-Gen.

Cass delivers an Oration-Extracts-The Auditory-Their Feelings on the Oc-

The Florida War-Its Origin-Its Conduct, whilst Gen. Cass was Secretary of War

-An Examination of Testimony given before a Military Court of Inquiry at

Frederick,...........
296

Battle of New Orleans-Intimacy between Gen. Jackson and Gen. Cass-The Latter

at the Request of the Former prepares an Authentic Account of the Battle-Ap-

pears in the Democratic Review-Defences of the Country-Gen. Cass's Report

on the Subject,.............

Gen. Cass's Health-Desire to leave the Cabinet-Accepts the French Mission-

Voyage across the Atlantic-Reception at the Court of St. Cloud-Gen. Cass as

a Diplomatist-His Duties-His Memoranda of Court Customs-French Life-

An Emeute-French Manners-French Knowledge,.

CHAPTER ΧΧΠΙ.

Gen. Cass visits Italy-Greece-Egypt-Syria-His Tour-His Memoranda—Gen-

eral Reflections-His return to Paris,.

Gen. Cass resumes his Official Duties-His Position at Court-Intimacy with the

King-Jealousy of England-His Memoranda Relative to Louis Philippe, his

Court and Government-The Reasons for Publication-Charges made against

Gen. Cass Examined-Their Refutation,

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