| Title page |
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| Preface |
EARLY SKETCHES |
Chapter 1
A Peep at the Past—The Northwest as it Was |
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Chapter II—First Explorations
The
St. Peter's River-Early Explorations-Menard-His
Death-Sufferings of early Explorers-Claude Allong-Louis
Hennapin-Falls of St. Anthony |
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Chapter III—Further Explorations by the
English
Jonathan Carver-The
Cave-Foresight of Carver, and his Influence with
the Dakotas-Dr. Hartwell Carver
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Chapter IV—First Traders and Missionaries
Early Trading Posts-Wm. Morrison-Lake
Itasca not the Source of the Mississippi-Gen.
Pike and the Sioux Purchase-Joseph Tenville-His
Marriage-Dr. Williamson-Louis Provencalle-Mr.
Farribault-The Swiss Emigrant's Death-bed |
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Chapter V—Fort Snelling
Col.
Leavenworth-First American Woman to Tred this
Soil-First Marriage-Col. Snelling-Mrs. Snelling-Her
Trip to the New Fort-Incidents after Arrival-Improvements
at St. Anthony's Falls-Annual Flat-Boat-The Captive
Children-Mrs. Snelling's Christian Character-Chase
for the Wolf-The First Steamer-Surprise of the
Whites, and Alarm of the Natives-Further Additions
to Society |
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Chapter VI—Further Incidents
Col. Snelling leaves to visit
Friends in the East-Incidents and Hardships-Final
Return to the Fort-An old Indian-Mrs. Snelling's
Visit to Minnesota in 1851 |
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LATER SETTLEMENTS |
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Chapter VII—First Settlers
Franklin
Steele-The Country as he Found it in 1837-Commencement
of Lumbering Interests-Price of Supplies-Mission
at Koposia-Mrs. Holton, the first Citizen Woman-Dr.
Carlie-Mr. Hone-Ansno Northup Settles at St. Croix
Falls in 1839-Laurels worn by others-Duties of
Wmen in New Settlements, and their importance |
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Chapter VIII—Elements at Work
Nucleus
of St. Paul-Its original Name "Pig's Eye,"
whence Derived-Advice when coming West-Information
Imparted-Old Catholic Chapel-Improvements Commenced
by Henry Jackson in 1841-His Arrival with his
Wife-Their First Night-Erection of a Cagin-Its
Gradual Change-In 1842 John R. Irvine claims "Ripper
Town,"-Isolated Society-Love of Western Homes-A.
L. Larpenteur-Louis Robear-Life a Reality, |
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Chapter XI - Why I came to St. Paul
Answered
in a Letter of Dr. Wilialmson-Opposition of Friends-Cheefulness
in the Decision |
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Chapter X - Review of the Book of Providence
Palmyra-Preservation from Shipwreck
on Lake Erie-Friends Prepared the Way-The Journey-Mrs.
Dr. Jones |
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Chapter XI - Change of Scenery
The
Last Good-by--Fascinations of Nature-Galena-Dubuque-Bold
Scenery-Prairie du Chien-Items by the Way-Arrival
at Kaposia-Rush of the Indians-Reception by the
Missionaries-Kissing the Pappooses-Presentation
to the Chief and others-Dreams of Childhood Realized-Native
Prayer-meeting--Stroll through the Village-Early
Indian Friends-Little Crow |
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Chapter XII - First Sabbath in Minnesota
Game of Ball-Religious Servies-Rejoicing
in Darkness-Nature's Charms |
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Chapter XIII - First Canoe Ride
Its
Novelty-Landing in St. Paul-The Scene Changed-The
Town as it Was-Kindness of the Frontier-Red River
train |
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Chapter XIV - Study of Indian Character
Indian Character as in Books Incorrect-Their
Habits-Trials of Missionaries-A Favorite with
the Band-Thier Attentions-The Hunt-Danger of the
Missionary's Son-his Rescue-Dr. Williamson-Why
he entered the Missionary Field |
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Chapter XV - Burial Rites
The
Indian Dead-Mourning-A Walk to the Deposit of
the Dead-A Wanton Act |
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Chapter XVI - Grove Meeting at Red Rock
Canoe Ride to Red Rock-Frontier
Welcome-Musketoes-Red Rock Prairie-The Grove Meeting-Emotions
Awakened-Homeward Bound-Sea Sickness-A Ludicrous
Position |
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Chapter XVII - Entering upon Duty
Greetings
of the Morning Steamer-Morning of Joyful Hope-The
Mud-Walled Hovels, and the Work to be Performed-Appearance
of the Room, and its Duties-The Picture Reversed-Foundation
of Educational Interests laid-Substitute for Society |
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Chapter XVIII - The First Sabbath School
Its Organization-Dea. Cavender-Division
of the School in 1850-Fourth of July, 1856 |
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Chapter XIX - Indian Dance
Breaking
Up of their Revelry-The Boy Dancers |
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Chapter XX - Offer of Marriage
Novelty
of Frontier Life-A Morning Call-A Parallel Case
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Chapter XXI - Progress
The
Sacred Tree-A Heart-sickening Scene-Increase of
population-"St. Paul House," kept by
J. W. Bass-Dr. Dewey-The Sabbath |
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Chapter XXII - The First School-house
The
Winter-Origin and Organization of the "Circle
of Industry-Efforts to Build a School-house-Its
Completion-Illiness of the Teacher-Sick Couch
in a Canoe-Stillwater-Miss Hosford-School Lands-Other
Teachers |
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Chapter XXIII - Rum's Doings
First
Ride to St. Anthony's Falls-Incident by the Way-Log
Canbin, and Its Inmates-Murders-Dreadful Death-Temperance
Society Organized-Efforts to Decoy-Partial Success-Sons
of Temperance-Main Laws-The Vote and Victory-Repeal |
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Chapter XXIV - Religious Efforts
First
Religious Movement-Religious Destitution-Duties
of the Writer-Reinforcements-First Prayer Meeting-First
Church Organization-Correspondence with Dr. Hill-Appointment
of a Baptist Missionary=Sundering Ties-Death of
Mr. Parsons-Embarrassments of the Baptist Church-Rev.
T. R. Cressey, succeeded by Rev. A. M. Torbet-Estimate
of the Importance of the Field-Associations-Biographical
Sketch of the Rev. Joshua Bradley |
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Chapter XXV - Religious Progress
Visit
of Mr. Neill, and his appointment-Lecture-room
was Burned-Presbyterian Churches Organized-New
Church Edifices-Episcopal Mission-German Church-Swede
Church-Indebtedness to the Home Mission Boards-New
England Spirit Prevalent-Institutions of Learning |
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Chapter XXVI - Organization of the Territory
Wisconsin a State-Desire of the
People-Mass Meeting, and its Results-Alexander
Ramsey first Governor-Rush of Immigration-Improvements
at Work-James M. Goodhue, and The Pioneer-Gov.
Gorman |
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FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS |
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Chapter XXVII - Climate of Minnesota
Climate-Birth
of Flowers-Soil-Spring-Plowing-Autumn the Crowning
Season-Captain Pope's Opinion |
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Chapter XXVII - Natural Resources
St.
Croix Valley-First Farmers-Raising Corn-Wheat-Oats
and other Grains-Labor |
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Chapter XXIX - Making Claims
Claim Making Experience Embodied
in a Letter of a Friend |
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