Rozier's History of the Early Settlement of the Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)
Rozier's History of the Early Settlement of the Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)

Author: Firmin A. Rozier

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-19

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780484082037

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Excerpt from Rozier's History of the Early Settlement of the Mississippi Valley In 1850 Senator Rozier was a candidate for Congress, his Opponents being John F. Darby and Judge Bowlin, who was then Representative. Although he went out of St. Louis with a handsome majority, he was beaten by Darby by a few votes in the district. At that time he represented the Benton side of the political issues of the day. In 1851 he was elected Mayor of Ste. Gene vieve, when that city virtually controlled the mineral trade of Southeast Missouri. In 1854 he established at his native town an academy for the education of boys, in which he took a great interest for many years. In 1856 he was elected a member ofthe Legislature and served ably for two years. In 1858 he was elected Pre sident ofthe branch bank of the Merchants' Bank of St. Louis, located at Ste. Genevieve. In 1872 he waselected State Senator, without opposition, and has since been chairman of the Committee on Mines and Mining, a position for which he is admirably qualified by rea son Of his extensive mining operations in St. Francois, Jefferson, and other counties in Southeast Missouri. By his activity and influence he obtained a large amount from the Missouri Legislature, for the prosecution of the State geological survey. To go back a little, in 1845 Senator Rozier was a delegate to the Southwest Convention, at Memphis, of which John C. Calhoun was president, and made a re port, accompanied by a topographical map of the sub merged lands of South Missouri, which was approved by the Convention and attracted much attention. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Rozier's History of the Early Settlement of the Mississippi Valley
Rozier's History of the Early Settlement of the Mississippi Valley

Author: Firmin A Rozier

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781230860725

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 edition. Excerpt: ...the principals. The seconds then cocked their pistols, keeping their eyes on each other and on their principals.-They had thrown up for position, when Pettis had won the choice. Everything being ready, the pistols having been loaded, cocked andprimed, and put into the hands of the principals, the words were pronounced, according to the rule of duelling--" Are you ready?" Both answered, " VVe are." The seconds then counted " one--two--three." After the word was given, both principals fired with outstretched arms. The pistols were twelve to fifteen inches in length and they lapped and struck against each other, as they were discharged. There was scarcely any chance for either to escape instant death. They both fired so simultaneously, that the people on shore heard only one report, and both men fell at the same time." This duel was characterized as one of the most desperate encounters, that had ever occurred in the Great West. Both parties were buried in St. Louis, Missouri. MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE. It was on the 29th day of April, 1825, that the steamboat " Natchez" arrived at the port at St. Louis, with brilliant banners and music, announcing the arrival of the distinguished Marquis de Lafayette, when the whole population, without regard to race, turned out to welcome this honored veteran, of the New and Old Worlds. He was accompanied by his son, and by Mr. M. Levasseur his secretary, and other distinguished persons from New Orleans. Lafayette was honored by a splendid banquet and ball, at the City Hotel. This noble and gallant friend of Washington, was received throughout the United States, with open arms, and by a brilliant series of hospitalities and public entertainments, for his...

Historical Address on the Early Exploration and Settlement of the Mississippi Valley
Historical Address on the Early Exploration and Settlement of the Mississippi Valley

Author: C. C. Parry

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-20

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781331874386

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Excerpt from Historical Address on the Early Exploration and Settlement of the Mississippi Valley: Delivered in Davenport, Iowa, January 21st 1873 The country we now occupy on this western bank of the Mississippi, and of which, as American citizens, we are justly proud, has not descended to us as a rich inheritance from a venerable and time-honored ancestry. By an historic movement grander than that of the Jewish Exodus, and an irruption that throws into the shade the Norman conquest, we are the present the present century, and within the memory of living men, this Trans-Mississippi region has borne the name of a French, monarch and acknowledged the sovereignty of a Spanish king. Through what series of changes the present state of things, as now passing before our eyes, has been brought about, would seem not altogether devoid of interest to us, the now living actors, and will be of not less interest to those who shall come after us. Desirous to contribute something, however meagre, to this historic fund, I have endeavoured to bring together, in chronological order, some of the principal events in the early exploration and settlement of the Mississippi Valley, and to weave into my narrative such incidents as I have been able to gather up from the limited sources at my command, having any direct reference to our local history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Mississippi Valley Beginnings: An Outline of the Early History of the Earlier West (Classic Reprint)
Mississippi Valley Beginnings: An Outline of the Early History of the Earlier West (Classic Reprint)

Author: Henry Edward Chambers

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9780364459683

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Excerpt from Mississippi Valley Beginnings: An Outline of the Early History of the Earlier West Other volumes have been devoted to certain phases and periods of Western pioneer life, but take little account of racial elements other than the anglo-saxon, notwithstanding these others have lived this life and contributed to its social and institutional expression. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Early Trade and Travel in the Lower Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)
Early Trade and Travel in the Lower Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Oscar Scroggs

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-07

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9780428501389

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Excerpt from Early Trade and Travel in the Lower Mississippi Valley The predominating influence of the English over the native population in this region before 1755 was due mainly to the activity of the trader, but it was perhaps enhanced by the lack of land-hungry anglo-saxon pio users. It should be borne in mind, however, that the pres ence of the trader among the aborigines was by no means an unmixed blessing; in fact, he was everywhere the source of debauching and demoralizing influence. The Indian acquired from him all the vices and none of the virtues of the white man, and sufferedas much injury from the pampering of the trafficker as he did later from the crowding of the settler. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Short History of the Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)
A Short History of the Mississippi Valley (Classic Reprint)

Author: James K. Hosmer

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780332455402

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Excerpt from A Short History of the Mississippi Valley The centenary of the Louisiana purchase, now close at hand, about to be commemorated by the St. Louis Exposition, is turning the thoughts of men to the region in which lies the heart of the Union. At the present moment, too, the Mississippi Valley is about to become, so to speak, politically complete. Oklahoma possesses every requisite for statehood and will, so says report, probably with the Indian Territory make application for admission as a State at the next session of Congress. Should the application be granted, the last unorganized fragment of the area of the Mississippi Valley will receive a formal constitution. Such an event marks an epoch. In view of these circumstances, it is hoped that this little book may seem timely and prove useful. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.