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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 207 (search)
ce of your regiment are the gifts of women, members of some of our oldest families, whose ancestors came from Germany and settled in this country before the Revolution. Though separated by several generations from those of German birth, the German blood still running in their veins recognizes the promptitude with which the countrymen of their ancestors have taken up arms when the unity of these States is threatened. The principle of national unity is a deeply-implanted German sentiment. Gibbon tells us that when the ancestors of the present Germans first appeared upon the banks of the Maine, they were made up of distinct tribes, who gradually coalesced into a great and permanent nation, calling themselves by the name of Allemanni, or all kinds of men, to denote their various lineage and common bravery. From that united condition they became broken into small nationalities; and to bring them back again, to unite all speaking the German tongue in one confederated Germany, is an obj
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 9: (search)
in form, from the old Carter Mansion to Chinn's House. The woods and fields—says General Beauregard—were filled with masses of infantry and carefully preserved cavalry. It was a truly magnificent though redoubtable spectacle, as they threw forward, in fine style, on the broad, gentle slope of the ridge occupied by their main lines, a cloud of skirmishers, preparatory to another attack. But as Early formed his line and Beckham's pieces played upon the right of the enemy, Elzey's brigade, Gibbon's 10th Virginia, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart's 1st Maryland and Vaughn's 3d Tennessee regiments, and Cash's 8th and Kershaw's 2d South Carolina, Withers's 18th and Preston's 28th Virginia, advanced in an irregular line, almost simultaneously, with great spirit, from their several positions upon the front and flanks of the enemy in their quarter of the field. At the same time, too, Early resolutely assailed their right flank and rear. Under this combined attack the enemy was soon forced, firs
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 85: (search)
the Lieutenant-General Commanding, by whom I was instructed to take command of the troops then in front of Petersburg, and, if practicable, push the enemy across the Appomattox. At the same time orders were sent to Wright to move up his artillery and one division of his infantry to Petersburg, and to take the two others by water to City Point. At about noon on that day the attack was renewed by the Federals. In another part of his report General Meade says: An unsuccessful assault by Gibbon's division was made about noon on that day. Partial assaults, however, had been made on some parts of the line before that hour, but with no decided result, as they were mostly engagements between skirmishers. The withdrawal of our troops, during the night, from their former positions to the new line of intrenchments selected by General Beauregard had surprised the enemy to such an extent as to cause a halt in his operations; and this explains the delay of the general attack, which should h
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 38: (search)
lumns by brigades, came up with its usual alacrity and occupied this interval. The attack on the left of the 2d Corps was so vigorous that Barlow's division gave way in disorder; so did Mott's, soon afterwards. The Confederate troops now struck Gibbon on the flank and rear, carried his intrenchments, and captured a battery and several entire regiments of his command. Barlow and Mott; also lost several hundred prisoners. Gibbon's intrenchments were held by us until the captured guns were removGibbon's intrenchments were held by us until the captured guns were removed, when the Confederate column withdrew, carrying with it many standards and nearly 3000 prisoners, including several hundred from the 6th Corps. General Badeau Military History of Ulysses S. Grant, vol. II., p. 384.says the Federal loss on this occasion was four guns and about 1600 prisoners. He rebukes those who give a higher number, and accuses them of always exaggerating the National losses. Mr. Swinton, whose account of this expedition agrees with ours, puts the Federal loss at 2500,
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), B. (search)
most unknown in the other armies of Europe. 220 yards from the butt or target was the smallest distance allowed for practice by a full-grown man, according to the English archerystatutes. The cross-bow, as used by the Genoese, whose archers were in high repute in the Middle Ages, was a cumbrous and heavy weapon bent by a small windlass, and incapable of rapid loading and discharge. For illustrations see Iconographic Encyclopedia, Frost's pictorial history ; and for descriptions see Gibbon's history and other works treating of ancient and mediaeval military tactics and weapons. The use of the bow is of great antiquity. Plato credits Apollo with the invention. Ishmael became an archer (Gen. XXI. 20). The Philistine archers overcame Saul (1 Sam. XXXI. 3). David commanded it to be taught (2 Sam. i. 18). Aster of Amphipolis shot Philip of Macedon, and was hanged therefor. An ancient Egyptian bow is preserved in the Abbott Museum, New York, together with the leather case that
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), G. (search)
eek-fire. An incendiary composition used in early times by the Tartars, and afterwards by the Greeks. The invention is ascribed to Collinicus, an architect of Heliopolis, the city of the sun, afterwards called Baalbec. He is reported to have deserted the service of the Caliph and entered that of the Emperor Constantine Pogonatus, A. D. 673. The Emperor Leo described its use, 911; the Princess Anna Commena described its properties, 1106; so did Joinville, 1249. In two sieges, writes Gibbon, the deliverance of Constantinople may be chiefly ascribed to the novelty, the terrors, and the real efficacy of the Greekfire. It was poured from large boilers on the ramparts, or launched in hollow balls of metal, or darted with arrows and javelins, twisted round with flax and tow which had imbibed the inflammable oil. In naval battles, fire-ships filled with these combustibles were carried by the wind, that fanned their flames against the sides of the enemy's vessels. It was usually blo
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), S. (search)
The thread is rove through the holes of the needle-holder and the eye of the needle, and, on being pressed through the cloth, pushes back the feeder. On rising, it leaves a loop on the under side, and, the feeder advancing, pushes the cloth along and the loop beneath it; the next time the needle comes down it passes through the former loop, and so on continuously. Sewing-machine made of a single slip of metal. c. The looping of one stitch by the loop of another is shown in Fisher and Gibbon's English patent, No. 10,424, of 1844. One thread is on a lower curved eye-pointed needle, which passes upward through the fabric, whereupon the upper eyepointed needle enters between the former one and its thread; the curved needle, descending, leaves a loop upon the upper needle, the fabric being fed the length of a stitch; the curved needle again ascends, and, at the same time, the upper needle is moved in such a manner that it passes its thread around the curved needle and then retires t
Elias Nason, The Life and Times of Charles Sumner: His Boyhood, Education and Public Career., Chapter 2: (search)
The strength of the contestant is not equal to the armor. This was the condition of Charles Sumner. His tastes and inclinations also led him to the belles-lettres and humanities. He practically took, as every one who means to make the most of his abilities will do, a kind of elective course. He gave himself to the study of history, of rhetoric, eloquence, and poetry. He read with zest and keen avidity the works of the great masters. He was fascinated by the splendid diction of Hume and Gibbon, the charming style of Addison and Goldsmith, the glowing eloquence of William Pitt, of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, and of Edmund Burke. His imagination was enkindled by the golden thoughts of Dante, Milton (always with him a favorite), Dryden, Pope, and Shakspeare. With these immortal geniuses he lived, and from them drew his inspiration. He strolled, moreover, into distant and untrodden fields of literature, and, as the bee, selected honey from unnoticed flowers. Here he gathered sweets
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 1 (search)
eems to be able to hold on. Reynolds will push Gibbon in, if necessary. The battery and woods refere left retired. Tough work. Men fight well. Gibbon has advanced to Meade's right. Men fight well to Meade's left — not engaged. 2:15 P. M. Gibbon and Meade driven back from the wood. Newton gs corps of the enemy attacks on the left. General Gibbon slightly wounded. General Bayard mortally. Things look better somewhat. 3:40, P. M. Gibbon's and Meade's divisions are badly used up, andfront, and seemed able to hold his ground, and Gibbon would support, if necessary; at 1:40 our men drove the enemy, and Gibbon advanced to Meade's right; at 2:15 both Gibbon and Meade were driven backGibbon and Meade were driven back from the wood; at 2:25 Franklin did his best; at three P. M. things looked better, and at 3:40 GibbGibbon's and Meade's divisions were badly used up, and unimportant fighting was going on in front of How the work of General Meade's, Doubleday's, and Gibbon's troops. The Sixth corps, the strongest an[1 more...]
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), (search)
1:25 P. M. Meade is in the woods in his front; seems to be able to hold on. Reynolds will push Gibbon in, if necessary. The battery and woods referred to must be near Hamilton's house. The infantry firing is prolonged and quite heavy. Things look well enough: men in fine spirits.
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