Preface
After several months of almost uninterrupted labor, the History of Johnson County is completed. In issuing it to our patrons we do not claim for it perfection ; but that it contains that reasonable degree of accuracy which only could be expected of us, is confidently asserted. The difficulties that surround such an undertaking can scarcely be realized by one who has never engaged in work of the kind. To reconcile the doubtful and often conflicting statements that are so frequently made by those who would seem to be best informed, is a task both perplexing and tedious. Yet we believe that we have been able to present a history of the county that is as nearly complete as reason can demand, and the book exceeds our promises in almost every particular. We have endeavored to set forth the facts in as concise and unostentatious language as possible, believing it is for the facts and not for rhetorical display that the book is desired. The mechanical execution and general appearance of the volume will recommend it, even to the fastidious. The arrangement of the matter is such as to render an index almost superfluous, as the subject under consideration is at the top of every right-hand page. For further details the italic subdivisions will enable the reader to refer with readiness to any topic. In the spelling of proper names there is such a wide difference, even among members of the same family, and is a matter of so arbitrary a nature, that our only guide was each man's desire. Every clew that gave promise of important facts connected with the county's history has been investigated by those engaged in the work. We believe the volume will be favorably received and highly appreciated by those for whom it was prepared. Our thanks are due to those who have rendered us assistance and to our patrons.
THE PUBLISHERS.
Chicago, III., October, 188S.
Contents
PAST I-HISTOEY OF INDIANA.
CHAPTER I. page.
Prehistoric Races 17
CHAPTER II. National Policies, etc 41
American Policy, The 46
Atrocity of the .Savages 47
Burning of Hiuton., 48
British Policy, The 4t;
Clark's Expedition 52
French Scheme, The 41
Gilbault, Father 65
Government of the Northwest 67
Hamilton's Career 64
Liquor and < taming Laws 74
Missionaries, The Catholic 42
Ordinance of 1787 70
Pontiac's War 46
Ruse Against the Indians 64
Vigo, Francis 6
CHAPTER III. Operations Against the Indians 76
Battle at Peoria Lake 104
Campaign of Harrison 92
Cession Treaties 93
Defeat of St. Clair 79
Defensive Operations 76
Expedition of Harmer 75
Expedition of Wayne 79
Expedition of St. Clair 7$
Expedition of Williamson 78
Fort Miami, Battle of 80
Harrison and the Indians 87
Hopkins' Campaign 105
Kickapoo Town, Burning of 7s
Blaumee, Battle of. 75
Massacre at Pigeon Roost 103
Mississinewa Town, Battle at 106
Oratory, Tecumseh's 114
Prophet Town, Destruction of. 100
Peace with the Indians 100
Siege of Fort Wayne mi
Siege of Fort Harrison 103
Tecumseh Ill
Tippecanoe, Battle of. 98
War of 1S12 101
War of 1812, Close of the lo8
CHAPTER IV. Organization of Indiana Territory 82
Bank, Establishment of 120
Courts, Formation of 120
County Offices, Appointment of. 119
Corydon, the Capital 117
Gov. Posey 117
Indiana in 1810 84
Population in 1815 118
Territorial Legislature, The First 84
Western Sun, The 84
CHAPTER V. PAGE. Organization of the State, etc 121
Amendment, The Fifteenth 147
Black Hawk War 126
Constitution, Formation of the 121
Campaigns Against the Indians 128
Defeat of Black Hawk 130
Exodus of the Indians 131
General Assembly, The First 122
Guadalupe-Hidalgo, Treaty of. 142
Harmony Community 134
Indian Titles 132
Immigration 125
Lafayette, Action at 127
Laud Sales 133
Mexican War, The 136
Slavery 144
CHAPTER VI. Indiana in the Rebellion 148
Batteries of Light Infantry 182
Battle Record of States 188
Call to Arms, The 149
Colored Troops of Indiana 182
Calls of 1864 177
Field, In the 152
Independent Cavalry Regiment 181
Morgan's I laid 170
Minute-Men 170
One Hundred Days' Men 176
Regiments, Formation of 151
Regiments, Sketch of 153
Six Months' Regiments 172
CHAPTER VII. State Affairs After the Rebellion 189
Agriculture 209
Coal 207
Divorce Laws 193
Finances 194
Internal Improvements 199
Indiana Horticultural Society 212
Indiana Promological Society 213
Special Laws 190
State Bank 106
State Board of Agriculture 2<«9
State Expositions 210
Wealth and Progress 197
CHAPTER VIII. Education and Benevolence 215
Blind Institute, The 2 t2
City School System 218
Compensation of Teachers 220
Denominational and Private Institutions.... 230
Deaf and Dumb Institute 236
Educatic 265
Enumera m of Scholars 219
Family \ rship 252
FreeScho 5ysiem, The 215
Funds, Mi gemeut of the 217
Female Pr i and Reformatory 241
Housed" I ige, The 243
Insane Ho tal, The 238
Northern Ii ana Normal School 229
Origin of Sc ol Funds r 22l
Purdue Unh -sity 224
School Statis ;s 218
State Univer 1 . iy. The 222
State Normal School 228
State Prison, South' 239
State Prison, North 240
Total School Funds 220
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