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Title: Antiquities of the state of New York; being the results of extensive original surveys and explorations, with a supplement on the antiquities of the west
Year: 1851 (1850s)
Authors: Squier, E. G. (Ephraim George), 1821-1888
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Publisher: Buffalo, G. H. Derby
Contributing Library: University of Connecticut Libraries
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ranks next to Jefferson in the number of itsascertained aboriginal monuments. The topographical featuresof the two counties are much the same, although the former isby far the least elevated. Along the shores of Lake Erie andbordering Buffalo Creek are low and fertile alluvions; back ofthese we come to the limestone formation, and the country rises,forming a second grand terrace, along the brow of which mostof the ancient works are situated. Within the limits of thelate Seneca Reservation, which has been only in part broughtunder cultivation, there are a number of ancient works, whichare unimpaired except by the operation of natural causes. Itis extremely difficult, however, to find them, in consequence ofthe forest and the thick undergrowth. As the Reservationis cleared up, no doubt new ones will be discovered; and it isto be hoped sufficient interest in these matters may be found toexist among the citizens of Buffalo, to secure their prompt andcareful investigation PLATE JX JVo. y.
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^\ /IEFEBJSKCB. ^\ a.Orave of Jfle^ Jacket C, Sepressiofi., mx^urcU ERIE COUNTY EARTH-WORKS, ETC. 73 Plate IX. No. 1. Ancient Work near Buffalo. One of the most interesting works in this county is that hererepresented. It derives much of its interest from the associa-tions connected with it. The site which it occupies was a fa-vorite spot with the Senecas, and one of their largest cemeteriesoccurs within its walls. Here is buried an Indian chief whosename is inseparably interwoven with the history of the FiveNations. He was a man who possessed a rare combination oftalents, which, developed under different circumstances, wouldhave secured for him a high position among the greatest states-men and proudest orators of the world. This is hardly a properplace to speak of his character ; but his devoted patriotism, hisinflexible integrity, the unwavering firmness, calm and loftydignity, and powerful eloquence with which he opposed the en-croachments of the whites, notwithstanding that he kne

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