A Thesis. For the Degree of M.L. in the College of Literature and Science Henry M. Beardsley 1880.   Ill. Ind. Univ. June 9 ’80...

We visit scenes of historic interest, because we seem to feel that the presence of the heroes, whose fame they help to keep, is there. Our fair West is yet new, and, save the legends of Indian battles and of the mound builders before them, has little of history. But from our state, young as it is, great true men have gone forth; and one who stands above them all, is best known and best honored of them all, was once here in our midst. The plain streets and surroundings have for us an additional i