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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Introductory Remarks-Birth of Mr. Cass-His Parentage-Education-He emi-
grates to Ohio-Enters upon the Practice of the Law-His Success-Volun-
teers in Defence of the Frontier-War of 1812-Invasion of Canada-Col.
Cass' heroic conduct in Canada-Defeats a party of British Soldiers near
Malden-Secures an Important Post-Orders of Gen. Hull-Is compelled to
give up the advantages of his conquest, and return with the army to Detroit.
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CHAPTER II.
Battle of Brownstown-Battle of Maguaga--Col. Cass volunteers to accompany
a detachment through the wilderness to the River Raisin-The Surrender
of Detroit-The detachment ordered to return-Indignation of Cols. Cass and
McArthur-Their Return to Detroit-Letter Gov. Meigs-Kesolutions of
General Assembly of Ohio-Official Letter of Col. Cass to the War Depart-
Page 29
ment.
CHAPTER III.
Effect of Surrender of Detroit-Volunteers of 1812-Symms' " Card "-Indian
Warfare-Cruelties of the Savages-The Massacre at the River Raisin-The
Defence of Fort Stephenson by Croghan and his brave compeers. Page 53
CHAPTER IV.
Reception of Col. Cass at Washington-His promotion-Confidence of the Gov-
ernment in him-Is apppointed Brigadier General-He joius the army under
Harrison-Harrison assigns to Gen. Cass the command of the army at its de-
barkation on the Canada shore-Proctor's flight--Movements of the army in
Canada--Battle of the Thames--Gen. Cass, with Com. Perry, acting as aids to
Gen. Harrison--Defeat and flight of Proctor-Is pursued by Gen. Cass-Har-
rison's testimony to the personal exertions and bravery of Gen. Cass-Gen.
Cass is left by Harrison in command at Detroit-Is appointed Governor of the
Territory by President Madison-The responsibility of his Office-His quali-
fications-The attachment of the Citizens of the Territory-His journey to
Albany in midwinter.
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CHAPTER V.
Colonel Cass as Governor of Michigan Territory-The arduous duties of his
Office-Examination of Upper Michigan-1s requested by Government to as-
certain the disposition of the Indians in Ohio in regard to disposing of their
Lands-Is appointed Commissioner-Concludes an important Treaty- Urges
the construction of a military road through Ohio-Number of Treaties made
and concluded by Gov. Cass with Indian Tribes-Tour by way of the Lakes to
the head-waters of the Mississippi-Leaves Detroit in an open boat-Navigates
the Great Lakes in a canoe-Perils of the Route-Personal exposure of Gov.
Cass in resenting an insult to his Country's Flag-His determination and the
successful results of his expedition-Is appointed to negotiate Treaties of
Peace between hostile Tribes-Accomplishes his purpose-A novel Temper-
ance Lecture-Treaty at Fond du Lac-Gov. Cass' address to the Pottawato-
mies and Miamis. Page 78
CHAPTER VI.
Journey to Lake Winnebago-Hostile feeling among the Winnebagoes-Attack
on the Miners-War Messages-Gov. Cass organizing the Miners for defence-
Alarm at Fever River-He goes to St. Louis-Anxiety at Green Bay for his
safety-Rumors there of his death--Arrival at Green Bay-Treaty of Butte de
Morts-Occurrence at the Treaty-Personal danger at Indian village-Provi-
dential escape-Removal of Troops, cause of the Indian difficulties--Succes-
sive appointments of Gov. Cass-His civil administration-His freedom from
religious intolerance-Tribute to the Catholic Missionaries-Satisfaction of the
people with his administration--Secret of his success-His views on appoint-
ment to office--First Legislative Council of the Territory-Gov. Cass calls
attention to the existence of Copper on the upper Peninsula-Removal of the
New York Indians-Visits of the Indians to the British post at Malden-He
attempts to prevent them. Page 93
CHAPTER VII.
Message to the Legislative Council of 1826-Boundary line between Michigan
and Ohio-Constitutional Convention-Action of Congress in defining bounda-
ry as a condition of admission of Michigan into the Union-Action of the two
Conventions-Final admission-Democratic tone of Gov. Cass' messages.
Page 108
CHAPTER VIII.
Gov. Cass is called by Gen. Jackson to the Head of the War Department-Mo -
tives prompting the selection of Gov. Cass-The popularity of the New Cabi-
net-Proceedings of the citizens of Detroit on the departure of Gov. Cass for
Washington-Address of Major Biddle in behalf of the people of Michigan-
Reply of Gov. Cass-He assumes the duties of the Department-His Indian
policy while Secretary-Black Hawk war-His preparations to bring the con-
test to a speedy close-Reforms introduced by Gov. Cass In his Department--
Their popularity-The Indian difficulties in Georgia-Decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States reviewed by Gov. Cass-His position sustained by
the people and adopted by the President--Defences of the Country-Gov.
Cass' views on the subject-Controversy between the Bank of United States
and the Administration-Nullification-Action of the Administration.
CHAPTER IX.
Gov. Cass accepts the embassy to France-He departs on his mission-His vigi-
lance in guarding the rights of his conntry-He thwarts the attempt of the
English Ministry to obtain universal dominion on the high seas-His examina-
tion of the question of the Right of Search-His Protest laid before the French
Ministry-Subsequent proceedings. Page 133
Effect of the protest upon the action of the French government, respecting the
Quintuple Treaty--The Ashburton Treaty--Proceedings of Gov. Cass, on receiv-
ing copy of treaty-His correspondence with Mr. Webster, Secretary of State.
Page 171
CHAPTER XI.
Gov. Cass' opportunities for acquiring knowledge of the schemes of diploma-
tists-His success in thwarting their plots against the welfare of his country-
His return to the United States-The reception given to him by the people of
Boston-Letter from Gen. Jackson-The welcome extended to him by the cit-
izens of the towns and villages through which he passed on his journey to De-
troit-His letter to the Committee of the Democratic Convention of Indiana-
Gen. Cass regarded by the people as a Candidate for the Presidency-Public
opinion, The annexation of Texas-Gen. Cass' letter advocating annexation,
The Baltimore Convention of 1844-Gov. Cass' letter read in that Conven-
tion-His name withdrawn for the sake of union and harmony-Nomination of
James K. Polk-Gov. Cass supports the nomination-Meets his fellow citizens
in various parts of the country and advocates the election of Mr. Polk-Great
Democratic victory. Page 209
CHAPTER XII.
Magnitude of questions before Congress-Interest felt throughout the Union, in
the election of Senators-The sentiment of the people, in regard to Gen. Cass'
election to the Senate-His election by the Legislature of Michigan-His first
act in the Senate, evinces his keen watchfulness over the rights and honor of
his country-Resolutions of Senator Allen-Gen. Cass supports them-His re-
marks thereon-The Oregon question-The great interests involved in its set-
tlement-The recommendations of the President-Resolution of Mr. Allen,
giving notice that convention of 1827, between the United States and Great
Britain, be annulled and abrogated-Speech of Gen. Cass, in regard to our
defences-His remarks thereon. Page 226
CHAPTER XIII.
The Slavery question-Position of Gen. Cass-The Wilmot Proviso and Mexican
War-Remarks of Gen. Cass in the Senate, February 10th, 1847, on the appro-
priation of three millions to bring the war with Mexico to a close-His remarks
on voting against the adoption of the Wilmot Proviso-Gen. Cass' letter to
A. O. P. Nicholson, of Tennessee-His desire for a vigorous prosecution of the
war-Tribute of praise to the Army in Mexico-Origin of the war.
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