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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.

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 of Gov. Meigs-Kesolutions of

General Assembly of Ohio-Official Letter of Col. Cass to the War Depart-

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

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.

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.
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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.]
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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.

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.

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 attem pt 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 th e French

Ministry-Subsequent proceedings.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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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