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THE EVENING NEWS ASSOCIATION.

INDEX TO HISTORICAL SKETCHES.

THE CIVIL COMMONWEALTH.

POSITION AND EARLY HISTORY.

Geography and Topography-First European Visitations-A French Dependency-Early Explora-
tions - Roman Catholic Missions First Permanent Settlement - Territorial Sovereignty-
Part of the State of Virginia-Claims of Massachusetts and Connecticut-General George
Rogers Clarke-The Western Reserve-Civil Jurisdiction of the United States..

TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT.

The Ordinance of 1787--The Governor and Judges-A Landed Qualification-A Legislative Coun-
cil Provided for The Territory to Be Formed Into States-First Seat of Government-The
Five States of the Northwest-Michigan as a Separate Territory-Large Grants of Land to
Revolutionary Heroes-Comparative Influence of Cities—The Landed Qualification Abrogated

ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT.

The Right to Statehood-Adoption of the Constitution and Election of State Officers-Meeting
of the Legislature-Election of United States Senators-The Disputed Boundary-Objections
to the Admission of the State-Judge Campbell's View of the Case, and Other Authorities-
Terms Proposed by Congress-Military Demonstrations-A New Territorial Governor Ap-
pointed-The Slavery Question a Factor-Two Conventions of Assent-Final Admission of
the State-Calendar of Events Leading Up to Statehood-Seat of Government and State
Capitol

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CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY HISTORY.
First Constitution and Statutes Similar to Those of New York Method of Choosing State
Officers and Judges-Time of Elections-Process of Amendment-Senators and Representa-
tives, How Chosen-Salaries-Constitution of 1850-Legislative in Its Character-Variances
from the First Constitution-The More Important Amendments-Constitutional Convention
of 1867 and Constitutional Commission of 1873-The Work of Both Rejected by the People—
Subsequent Votes on the Question of Ordering a General Convention-Legislative Authority
Under the Territory-Compilations of the Statutes in 1822 and 1833-Revised Statutes of
1838 and 1846-Compilations of 1857 and 1871-The Howell Compilation-The Miller Com-
pilation-Reprint of Territorial Laws..

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THE JUDICIARY.

Judges and Courts Under the Territorial Government and Under the First Constitution-Asso-
ciate Judges in the Counties-Increase in the Number of Circuits-County Courts-The
Supreme Court-When Provided for and Organized-Provision for a Fifth Judge-Circuit
Court Commissioners and Masters in Chancery.

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THE MILITARY RECORD.

COLONIAL AND INDIAN WARS.

First Conflict on Michigan Soii-One Thousand Indians Slain-Decisive Campaigns Elsewhere-
Conspiracy of Pontiac-Battle of Bloody Bridge-Massacre at Mackinac.

THE WAR OF 1812.

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Indian Discontent-Tecumseh and His Brother, "The Prophet"-The Hull Surrender-Massacre
at the River Raisin-Perry's Victory on Lake Erie-Battle of the Thames and Death of
Tecumseh-British Occupancy of Detroit—A British Provisional Government-Joint Procla-
mation by General Harrison and Commodore Perry-Capture of Mackinac Island by the British 15-17

THE SHADOW OF TWO WARS.

The Toledo War-A Bloodless Campaign-The Patriot War-Canadian Refugees in Detroit-
Local Sentiment in Sympathy With Them-Efforts of State and Government Officials to
Maintain Neutrality-Invasion of Canada at Windsor-Its Disastrous Failure-Participants
Hanged and Transported-John H. Harmon-Dr. E. A. Theller..

THE WAR WITH MEXICO.

Causes Leading to the War-The Annexation of Texas-Michigan Troops in the War-General
Taylor-General Scott-Alleged Political Scheming

THE GREAT CIVIL WAR.

First Steps Taken in Michigan-First Troops Raised Succesive Calls for Troops - Ready Response on the Part of the State-Enlistments, Drafts and Commutations-Whole Number of Troops Sent to the Front From Michigan-Table of Enlistments by Counties-Bounty Jumpers "We are Coming, Father Abraham"-Southern Refugees in Canada-C. L. Vallandigham-Capture of the Philo Parsons-Bennet G. Burley-"Michigan in the War"-A Brief Summary-Tabular Exhibit of Michigan Regiments in the War-The Artillery Service-Col. C. O. Loomis-Grand Army of the Republic.....

THE WAR WITH SPAIN.

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War Loan Authorized-Mobilization of the National Guard-Regiments Mustered In-Summary of Their Service-Gen. Henry M. Duffield-Col. Cornelius Gardener-The Naval Reserves.. 25-26

THE STATE MILITARY.

Early Laws on the Subject-General Trainings-Derivation of the Custom-Fell Into DisfavorIndependent Volunteer Companies-Absence of Military Spirit-A Marked Revival Preceding the Civil War-A Demand for Legislation Favorable to the Military-Revision of the Militia Laws-The State Troops-Re-organization After the War-Encampment-Home Service of the State Troops-Michigan National Guard-The Naval Militia-General John E. Schwarz and General John Robertson...

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EDUCATIONAL.

EARLY AND CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES.

The Ordinance of 1787-Land Grants by Congress-Provisions of the State Constitution-First
Superintendent of Public Instruction-A Comprehensive System Outlined...

THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

Act of Congress, 1804-Judge Woodward's Pedantic Scheme-Second Act of Establishment, 1821—
Branches-Local Academies-The Branches Abandoned.

THE UNIVERSITY UNDER STATE CONTROL.
Organic Act of 1837-Located at Ann Arbor-Proposed Separate Departments for Females-State
Loan for Building Purposes-First Opened in 1842-Thè First Professorships-Financial
Embarrassment-Elements of Hostility-First Graduating Class-Dismissal of Members of
the Faculty-Professor Ten Brook's Work..

THE UNIVERSITY UNDER THE NEW REGIME.

First Elective Board of Regents-President Tappan-A Feeling of Unfriendliness Toward Him-
Tempest Over the Term "Chancellor"-Other Carping Allegations--Fruits of Dr. Tappan's
Work-The Astronomical Observatory-The Law Department-Remission of the University
Loan-Dr. Angell's Tribute-Removal of Dr. Tappan-President E. O. Haven-Acting Presi-
dent Henry S. Frieze...

THE UNIVERSITY UNDER PRESIDENT ANGELL. Appointment of Dr. Angell-His Diplomatic Service-Acting President Hutchins-Incidents in the History of the University-Admission of Women-Introduction of New Schools and Extension of Courses-The Semi-Centennial and the Quarter Centennial of President Angell's Administration-A Comparative Summary-A Metrical Prophecy-Homeopathic Medical College Annual Revenues-List of Acts Relating to the University..

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