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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
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,..
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CHAPTER II.
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,
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CHAPTER III.
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,
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CHAPTER IV.
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
CHAPTER V.
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
CHAPTER VI.
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
CHAPTER VII.
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
CHAPTER VIII.
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,....
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CHAPTER IX.
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
CHAPTER X.
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
CHAPTER XI.
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
CHAPTER XII.
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
CHAPTER XIII.
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,
... 185
CHAPTER XIV.
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
CHAPTER XV.
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,....
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CHAPTER XVI.
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
CHAPTER XVII.
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,..
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CHAPTER XVIII.
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,....
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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-
casion,
283
CHAPTER XX.
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
CHAPTER XXI.
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,.............
314
CHAPTER XXII.
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,.
323
CHAPTER ΧΧΠΙ.
Gen. Cass visits Italy-Greece-Egypt-Syria-His Tour-His Memoranda—Gen-
eral Reflections-His return to Paris,.
337
CHAPTER XXIV.
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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