LOG PERCH, a fish of the darter group, and its largest member. It is locally known as hogfish, hog molly, rockfish, etc., and is easily distinguished by its zebra stripes. It attains a length of eight inches and frequents clear cold streams. Consult Jordan and Copeland, 'Johnny Darters' (in American Naturalist, Vol. X, Salem 1876).
in American politics, a term used for manceuvers of politicians, by which they seek to secure co-operation in carry ing favorite measures through legislatures and other bodies. Generally log-rolling is employed by individuals who approach others in support of personal schemes and interests. The word was formerly very popular in the United States, but has become almost obsolete, being sup planted by the term ubutton-holing." LOGAN, 16'gan, English name of the American Indian chief Tah-gah-jute: b. about 1725; d. 1780. He was the son of Shikellamy, a celebrated chief of the Cayugas, who lived at Shamokin on the Susquehanna, and was called Logan from James Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania and a firm friend of the Indians. In his early manhood he was known throughout the frontier of Virginia and Penn sylvania for his fine personal appearance, en gaging qualities and his friendship for the whites. About 1770 he removed with his family
to the banks of the Ohio, where he gave way in a measure to intemperance. In the spring of 1774 his family were massacred, it was alleged, by a party of whites led by Captain Cresap, under the pretext of retaliation for Indian murders; but it is exceedingly doubtful whether Cresap had any connection with the transaction. Logan at once instigated a war against the scattered settlers of the Far West, and for several months fearful barbarities were perpetrated upon men, women and children. He disdained to appear among the chiefs who subsequently sued for peace, but sent by an interpreter to Lord Dunmore, the governor of Virginia, the noted speech explaining his con duct, which was first published in Jefferson's on Virginia.' Its authenticity is open to much doubt, however. While intoxicated he attacked a party of friendly Indians and was killed by his relative Tod-hah-dohs in self defense.