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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), State sovereignty-forgotten testimony. (search)
State sovereignty-forgotten testimony. by Chas. Harris. Philadelphia, Nov. 30th, 1881. Rev'd J. Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Southern Historical Society, Richmond, Va.: Dear Sir--The Hon. Jefferson Davis in his admirable argument exposing the absurdity of Judge Story's theory, that the Declaration of Independence implied or declared that the people of the several revolted colonies were one whole people, (i. e. one sovereign political community,) forcibly says, at page 126, of Vol. I of The rise and fall of the Confederate Government, that if so, then the colony of Maryland must have been in a state of rebellion against the other colonies, as well as against Great Britain, from 1778 to 1781, during which period Maryland refused to ratify or be bound by the Articles of Confederation, which instrument, if Judge Story's theory be correct, was, as Mr. Davis pertinently remarks, binding upon her, as a majority of the whole people had adopted it. Mr. Davis then continues as follows
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Gettysburg campaign-operations of the Artillery. (search)
ds Charlestown by Jordan's springs. Great credit is due the officers and men for the spirited and determined manner in which they fought the enemy's infantry at close quarters. Especial credit is due Lieutenant Contee, of Captain Dement's battery, and the section under his command. Lieutenant Contee is recommended for promotion to Captaincy for gallantry on this occasion, and I ask that he be ordered to command of the Chesapeake artillery, made vacant by the death of Captain Brown. Sergeants Harris and Glascock and Corporals Compton, Thompson and May, of this section, are much to be praised for their coolness and bravery on this occasion. This glorious victory, in which the artillery played so conspicuous a part, was saddened by the death of Captain Thompson, Louisiana Guard, Jones's battalion, whose gallantry as a soldier and high character as a gentleman were conspicuous in the corps. Lieutenant-Colonel Andrews and Lieutenant Contee were also wounded. In addition to these
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Artillery on the Gettysburg campaign. (search)
e loss in Captain Dement's battery was two killed and thirteen wounded, among the wounded Lieutenant Contee and Sergeant Glascock. This loss was confined to the two guns above spoken of, except in the case of one of the men killed, which was done on Saturday when not engaged. Sixteen horses were also killed and disabled, fifteen of these being in the same section. I desire to bring to your immediate notice on this occasion the names of Lieutenant C. S. Contee, commanding the section, Sergeant Harris, Corporals Compton and Thompson, of the first gun; Sergeant Glascock and Corporal May, of second gun. Captain Carpenter's battery, under command of Lieutenant Lambie, was served in the most efficient manner, both on the day on which we arrived in front of Winchester and the 15th instant. The Lieutenant finds difficulty in making any distinctions, but mentions Sergeant-Major Benjamin Karnes as having been in command of a section and having rendered excellent service. Captain Brown's
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Reminiscences of the First battle of Manassas. (search)
Accordingly, when the sentinels were posted, they were charged not, under any circumstances, to permit the men to be disturbed. On the morning of the 21st July, 1861, I was ordered to take position on Bull Run, north of the Lewis house; and Captain Harris, an engineer officer of much note, was ordered to accompany and post us. We were placed on the edge of the run, under a bluff, on which a section of Rogers's battery, under Lieutenant Heaton, was posted, and temporarily attached to my command General Schenck. He was easily checked. About this time the peals of musketry, apparently about the Robinson and the Henry houses was incessant and fascinating. While thus absorbed, and sitting on my horse, surrounded with Colonel Murray, Captain Harris and others on the bluff, near Heaton's guns, Lieutenant-Colonel Murray called to me, Look there, Colonel. Following the direction of his finger, I saw two regiments in line of battle, moving at quick time, apparently from the field of battle
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Newport's News. Nomen non Locus. (search)
Newport's News. Nomen non Locus. By Chas. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa., September 15, 1882. Rev. J. Wm. Jones, Secretary Southern Historical Society: Dear Sir — I have noticed for the past two years or more that the promontory at the mouth of James river, on its eastern side, is spelled in some Virginia newspapers as Newport News, and in others as Newport's News; and I saw, a week or two ago, in a recent number of the Norfolk Notes, Queries and Answers, a brief communication from a distinguished citizen of Richmond, Va., saying that the surnames of Captain Christopher Newport and Captain Thomas Newce are said to have furnished the component one of Newport Newce, now corrupted into Newport News. As Captain Newport left the colony of Virginia in the autumn of 1611, never to return, and as Captain Thomas Newce first arrived in the colony after April 18th, 1620, Neill, in his History of the Virginia Company of London, says, Thomas Nuce settled at Elizabeth City, (now Hampton)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Georgia, (search)
part of constitution appointing board for Frederica, and counties are consolidated; Col. William Stephens elected first president of colony of Georgia, under government established at solicitation of people, by the King......April 18, 1743 Charles Harris and James Habersham in partnership establish first commercial house in Georgia......1744 Thomas Bosomworth obtains deed from Indian chief and emperor, Malatchee, to islands of Ossabaw, Sapelo, and St. Catharine......Dec. 14, 1747 Small ship (the first) chartered in England by Harris and Habersham to bring Georgia products......May, 1749 In response to petitions the act of 1735, prohibiting importation and use of negro slaves, was repealed by trustees......Oct. 26, 1749 Trustees abolish tail-male tenure of grants and make them absolute......May 25, 1750 Henry Parker commissioned vice-president of Georgia......June 26, 1750 Christ Church (Anglican), Savannah, dedicated......July 7, 1750 Provincial assembly of dele
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 3: in camp at Meridian Hill. (search)
being enough hours of daylight to permit of the desired instructions. The enlisted men, however, were not the only ones who had to work, as the line officers were being constantly drilled also. The regimental band of 24 pieces, under bandmaster John A. Spofford, and a squad of recruits under Lieut. Bishop, of Company K, reached Camp Benton on September 27, 1861, and then the music became a feature of regimental life. On the 15th of October a detail of 25 men from Company I, under Sergt. Harris, were ordered to Edward's Ferry to report to the Officer of the Day at that point. Two old scows had been discovered, sunk deep in the waters of the canal. This detail from the Nineteenth Massachusetts was ordered to raise them, bail them out and caulk the seams. In the late afternoon, they were moored above the lock and the detail returned to camp, little realizing that the two scows which they had raised would play such an important part in the events of the following week. At t
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 4: the balls Bluff disaster. (search)
heat was thrown upon the ground for beds and the men crawled into the shed after dark, wet to the skin, covered with mud and tired out. During the night, Lieut. Palmer, of Company I, was stationed at the lower end of the picket line, while Sergt. Harris acted as patrol, visiting each post at intervals, up and down the line, and listened to the noises which came from the rebel side of the river. In about two hours orders came to withdraw the pickets. Sergt. Harris was instructed to go froSergt. Harris was instructed to go from post to post and tell the men to leave, one or two at a time, without noise, and make their way as fast as possible across the island to the landing. As he groped his way in the darkness, sometimes the moon would shine out through the scudding clouds and he would throw himself down in the wet grass to avoid being seen by the enemy. The sleeping men were quietly awakened by the officers and ordered to Fall In without noise. Trembling and with their teeth chattering from the cold, they ma
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 35 (search)
ook. James Cooper. David G. Copp. Philip Carey. Duncan Crawford. Andrew Cronan. Francis W. Devine. William Dow. Stephen Doer. Edward Dillon. John F. Jordan. Co. C.Edward C. Doherty. Thomas A. Dow. Reuben B. Dow. James Eckelman. James Eldridge. John Fisher. John Farren. Winslow P. Eayers. Robert H. Eastman. Joseph Frey. George Riese. John Davis. William Barnes. Co. D.James Dunn. John W. Gallagher. Henry G. Fuller. Michael Hogan. Philip Hunt. William Hamilton. Charles Harris. Fred W. Hubner. Andrew P. Green. Michael Gahagin. Co. D.Frank Heill. Charles Ferguson. William Smith. Co. E.William Johnson, Corporal. Julius Rieser. James M. Harrison. Henry Hagedon. Michael Holligan. Alfred Horstman. Peter Kennedy. William B. Kelley. Rodney King. Michael Kenney. George Jones. Robert Slocum. Henry Urban. Co. F.Charles Lynch, Corporal. George Doherty. Jeremiah Lucius. John Larouche. James Lynch. Frank Lopez. William Marshall. John McDonald
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Roster of the Nineteenth regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (search)
Thomas, priv., (G), Jan. 20, ‘65; 20; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Harris, Charles, priv., (D), July 31, ‘63; 32; sub.; transf. to 20 M. V. Jan. 14, ‘64. Harris, Edward, corp., (I), Aug. 26, ‘61; 27; died Oct. 27, ‘62, Bolivar, Va. Harris, Geo. W., sergtI), July 26, ‘61; 20; priv.; disch. disa. Sept. 21, ‘63. Harris, Henry, priv., (I), Jan. 24. ‘65; 20; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Harris, James, priv., (A), Feb. 25, ‘65; 35; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Harris, Mark A., priv., (D), Aug. 19, ‘61; 24; wounded SeHarris, Mark A., priv., (D), Aug. 19, ‘61; 24; wounded Sept. 17, 1862; M. O. Aug. 28, ‘64 as abs. wounded. Harris, Nath'l. C., corp., (F), Aug. 28, ‘61; 35; M. O. Aug. 28, ‘64; as Harris, Nath'l. C., corp., (F), Aug. 28, ‘61; 35; M. O. Aug. 28, ‘64; as abs. sick. Harris, Seth M, priv., (F), Feb. 5, ‘63; 21; disch. disa. May 30, ‘63. Harris, William, priv., (H), Jan. 21, ‘Harris, Seth M, priv., (F), Feb. 5, ‘63; 21; disch. disa. May 30, ‘63. Harris, William, priv., (H), Jan. 21, ‘65; 19; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Harrison, George, priv., (—), Dec. 2, ‘62; 25; N. F.R. Harrison, James M., priv. (E), Aug. 11,Harris, William, priv., (H), Jan. 21, ‘65; 19; M. O. June 30, ‘65. Harrison, George, priv., (—), Dec. 2, ‘62; 25; N. F.R. Harrison, James M., priv. (E), Aug. 11, ‘63; 24; sub. Allen Freeman; transf. to 20 M. V. Jan. 14, ‘64
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