Illinois, historical and statistical, comprising the essential facts of its planting and growth as a province, county, territory, and stateDerived from the most authentic sources, including original documents and papersTogether with carefully prepared statistical tables . be the champion of any party, sect, or measure. What was originally intended for one, has grown into twovolumes, the second of which, now nearly completed, will bringthe history down to the date of issue. i6 ILLINOIS—HISTORICAL AND STATISTICAL. Among the many who have contributed information andrendered other valuable assista
Illinois, historical and statistical, comprising the essential facts of its planting and growth as a province, county, territory, and stateDerived from the most authentic sources, including original documents and papersTogether with carefully prepared statistical tables . be the champion of any party, sect, or measure. What was originally intended for one, has grown into twovolumes, the second of which, now nearly completed, will bringthe history down to the date of issue. i6 ILLINOIS—HISTORICAL AND STATISTICAL. Among the many who have contributed information andrendered other valuable assistance in the preparation of thework, the author tenders his especial thanks to the followingpersons: Oscar W. Collet, librarian of the Missouri HistoricalSociety, St. Louis, Mo.; Prof John H. Woods of Jacksonville,!111.; and Walter B. Wines, , of Chicago. In submitting his work—the result of many years of studyand research—to the judgment of his fellow-citizens, the authoris inspired with the hope that it may not be without itsinfluence in contributing toward the expansion, elevation, andonward march of the people and institutions of the mightyState whose phenomenal progress has been a source of con-,gratulation and pardonable pride to all her citizens. I. Chicago, April i, 1889. Illinois, Historical and Statistical INTRODUCTORY. CHAPTER I. Extent, Soil, Climate, and Productions. ILLINOIS is the name given by the French to a confederatetribe of Indians and the country wliich they is derived from the Algonquin word Inini, which the Frenchpronounced Illini. It signified the men, perfect and accom-plished, and, by way of sharp antithesis, implied that all otheraborigines were mere beasts.* The sufifix ois is purely French,and denotes tribe. Hence the word Illinois may be translatedas meaning tribe of men. It was variously written by earlyFrench chroniclers: Illinoics, Illinoiies, Tllimomouek, Illinewek,Illinhvek, and L-in-i-wek; but its definition has always
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