... 362 Ohio Arch 362 Ohio Arch and Hist Society Publications ADDRESS OF ISAAC J COX The subject of Prof Cox's address was Ohio and Western Sectionalism Prof Cox is professor of American History in the University of Cincinnati He is president of the Mississippi Valley Historical Society and was formerly president of the Ohio Valley Historical Society It is a truism to state that natural forces determine the essential facts of history but at the same time we may assert that men of vision show the ...
... THE FIRST REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNTHE FIRST REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA BY EX-JUDGE DAVID DAVIS Mr William M Pettit in the Archaeological and Historical Quarterly of July 1931 has written an able article setting forth that Rev John Wheelwright of Boston and later of Exeter Massachusetts was the first man to form a Republican Government in America The records and history of the Colonies by many authors attribute that honor to Rev Roger Williams Rev Wheelwright came to the Colonies ...
... Editorialana Editorialana 473 terest which was greatly heightened by the information gained of the geological and historical features of the section as related by Mr A J Baughman than whom few in the state are better qualified to speak upon matters pertaining to its geology and history INDIAN VS ABORIGINE The following communication is self explanatory It is from the pen of Prof R W McFarland Oxford Ohio who has contributed many articles of value to the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical ...
... ANCIENT WORK NEAR OXFORD OHIO ANCIENT WORK NEAR OXFORD OHIO In the first volume of Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Mr McBride gives a cut and description of this work1 But both plat and description vary so widely from the facts that it seems desirable to bring the case up again Mr MacLean in his Mound Builders reproduces the figure and copies the chief points of the general statement They differ as to the locality McBride being entirely right but McLean putting it in the wrong township ...
... A HARMAR SESQUICENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM A HARMAR SESQUICENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM By Louis A WARREN The program this evening has been arranged in the form of a symposium in memory of the 150th anniversary of General Joseph Harmar's expedition against the Miami Indians here at Fort Wayne in 1790 We are pleased indeed to have three able speakers who can speak with authority on the various phases of the expedition You will observe on your program that the subjects to be discussed will approach the general ...
... THE MEMORIAL STRUCTURE AT MARIETTA THE MEMORIAL STRUCTURE AT MARIETTA REPORT OF A COMMITTEE OF THE OHIO ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MADE APRIL 6 1888 THE erection of a monumental structure at Marietta to commemorate the important historical events that became a fulfillment of the past as well as the foundation of the future when on the 7th day of April 1788 the pioneer band settled down upon the virgin soil of the Northwest Territory has been a favorite object in the proceedings of ...
... The Wisconsin Archaeological Society The Wisconsin Archaeological Society 3 37 PROFESSOR H B LATHROP'S ADDRESS The mound of earth at our feet is the work of hands long quiet a memorial the meaning of which by the time our race came to this region had been forgotten by the very aborigines themselves whose ancestors it is believed here built it On some summer's day how many ages ago we know not there labored here a band of dark-skinned men and women bearing with them in sacks and baskets the ...
... 370 Ohio Arch 370 Ohio Arch and His Society Publications MILITARY DAY The third day was Military day and no other county has better right to commemorate the memory of the soldier than Jefferson whether he be of the Revolutionary war of the Second War for Independence the Mexican war or the War Between the States Jefferson county furnished thousands of the bravest men in the Federal army during the War Between the States It is not necessary to mention their names - the mere mention of this ...
... Popular Errors in Regard to Mound Builders Popular Errors in Regard to Mound Builders 40 1 in the vicinity and to decorate them in such way as they can even though the interments may have taken place many years previously would it be any greater mark of respect or affection to add little by little to a mound under which one of their tribe was buried Will any one possessing the slightest knowledge of the power of hereditary influences pretend that a Logan a Corn Planter a Red Jacket or a host ...
... 352 Ohio Arch 3 52 Ohio Arch and His Society Publications THOMAS MORRIS BY JAMES B SWING CINCINNATI 0 It is important that the memory of strong brave men who have been conspicuous in their day and influential for good should be kept green There is nothing more inspiring than the story of the life of an intellectual and moral hero There is a noble a great name in the history of Ohio that ought to be remembered and honored of all but that is well-nigh forgotten a name that perhaps most of our ...
... 326 Ohio Arch 326 Ohio Arch and Hist Society Publications main and spacious entrance to the campus of the Ohio State University A structure imposing and attractive in architectural form it is therefore the first of the many handsome buildings that dot and adorn the college grounds to greet the view not only of the visitors to the university but to all those who pass by on the chief thoroughfare of the capital city Certainly the trustees of the Ohio State University were generous when they ...
... Big Bottom and Its History Big Bottom and Its History 29 we consider that but for this custom and the preservation of these monuments and tablets much that we now recognize and accept as historic truths would have been lost to us and all future generations it is matter of earnest congratulation upon our part that this monument which we are met here to-day to dedicate has been donated to and has been formally accepted by the Archaeological and Historical Society of Ohio For we feel and know ...
... The French Settlement and Settlers of Gallipolis The French Settlement and Settlers of Galli p olis 45 THE FRENCH SETTLEMENT AND SETTLERS OF GALLIPOLIS Preceding addresses and other papers have given the story of the Scioto Company under whose auspices the French settlers came to America I shall not attempt to repeat any part of this history but begin my narrative with the sailing of the first party of emigrants to their new homes in the unknown West which had been described to them in such ...
... OHIO DAY AT THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE OHIO DAY AT THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION On October 6 1 90 4 the Buckeyes from all parts of the United States celebrated Ohio Day upon the grounds of the Exposition St Louis Missouri The exercises were held in the afternoon and evening in the beautiful Ohio Building The Ohio Commission appointed by Governor Nash under authority of an act passed by the 75th General Assembly consisted of Hon William F Burdell President Columbus life member of the Ohio ...
... OLD FORT SANDOSKI OF 1745 OLD FORT SANDOSKI OF 1745 G FREDERICK WRIGHT President Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Mr Charles A Hanna's criticism of the inscription on the tablets placed on the site of Old Fort Sandusky and of the addresses made at the unveiling of these tablets are too serious to be permitted to pass without correction First-Mr Hanna's loose habit of observation may be inferred from his first statement that the bronze tablet on the West Face was erected under ...
... FIRST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OHIO FIRST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OHIO The question is often asked When did the Catholic Church first make a permanent settlement in Ohio We have diligently sought the desired information From Hon W B Archer member of the Senate of the 81st General Assembly we recently received the following communication which seems to settle the question of the first Ohio Catholic Church - EDITOR In compliance with your request I give a brief statement of what is known as the East Fork ...
... EDITORIALANA EDITORIALANA HISTORICAL STUDIES The value of historical knowledge and study is being more and more appreciated especially as relates to the beginning and career of our own illustrious country and state Concerning this subject Professor Wallace N Stearns of Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio makes some most timely suggestions which we herewith publish cordially approving the same and recommending their consideration by our readers and especially by all educators In endeavoring to ...
... MINUTES MINUTES Fifth Annual Meeting of the Society HELD IN COLUMBUS MARCH 6 AND 7 189 0 The Society convened in the hall of the House of Representatives at 730 p m and was called to order by the President F C Sessions Esq The usual annual address of the President was omitted as the reports of the committees and officers would cover all essential points Dr Edmund Cone Brush of Zanesville was introduced and read an address upon The Pioneer Physicians of the Muskingum Valley The address is ...
... Fort St Fort St Clair 519 attack that Lieutenant Hale was killed and Madison was wounded The Indians were forced to retreat some distance where they then took a stand and in turn forced the militia back This zigzag method of fighting was carried on for some time until the Indians and all but six of the horses were lost sight of at about the place where Eaton is now located The exact number of Indians killed in this battle is not definitely known though two were left and are buried at the fort ...
... Johnny Appleseed Johnny Appleseed 305 buried near what is now the city of Fort Wayne To the end he was true to his mission of planting nurseries and sowing the seeds of medicinal herbs To the pioneers of Ohio he was an unselfish benefactor and we are here today to aid in transmitting to coming generations our grateful memory of his deeds HISTORICAL SKETCH The historical sketch of Johnny Appleseed was prepared and presented by Mr A J Baughman a recognized authority in the early history of ...