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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Perry, Oliver Hazard 1785-1819 (search)
the British squadron at its anchorage the next day. The conference ended at about 10 P. M.. The unclouded moon was at its full. Just before the officers departed, Perry brought out a square battle-flag which had been privately prepared for him at Erie. It was blue, and bore in large white letters made of muslin the alleged dying words of Lawrence— Don't give up the ship. When this flag shall be hoisted at the main-yard, said Perry, it shall be your signal for going into action. On the follir dose of Perry. The point will be better perceived by remembering that one of the principal vessels of the British squadron was named the Queen Charlotte, in honor of the royal consort. In a ballad of the day occur the following lines: On Erie's wave, while Barclay brave, With Charlotte making merry, He chanced to take the belly-ache, We drenched him so with Perry. At the time of his great victory Perry was only master-commander, but was immediately promoted to captain, and received
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Presque Isle, Fort (search)
Presque Isle, Fort Was the chief point of communication between Fort Pitt (now Pittsburg) and Fort Niagara. It was on the site of Erie, Pa., and in June, 1763, was garrisoned by twenty-four men. On the 20th it was attacked by Indians, and, after defending it two days, the commander, paralyzed by terror, surrendered the post. Several of the garrison were murdered, and the commander and a few others were carried to Detroit. Here was erected one of the chain of French forts in the wilderness which excited the alarm and jealousy of the English colonists in America and the government at home. It was intended by the French as an important entrepot of supplies for the interior forts.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ship-building. (search)
pon a rigid compliance with the terms of the convention. In the mean time Congress had done something besides protest. The fortification act of Sept. 9, 1841, contained a clause authorizing the construction and armament of such vessels on the lakes as the President might think proper, and such as should be authorized by the existing stipulations between this and the British government. Under this authority the iron side-wheel bark Michigan was built at Pittsburg and taken in sections to Erie, where she was completed and launched in the summer of 1844. She registered 498 tons and carried two 8-inch guns and four 32-pounder carronades. It was now Great Britain's turn to remonstrate. All immediate necessity for increasing her navy had disappeared, and so her minister, Mr. Packenham, conveyed to Secretary Calhoun his conviction that it was by all means desirable that the convention of 1817 should be fulfilled to the letter by both contracting parties. Mr. Calhoun's reply merely
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stansbury, Howard 1806-1863 (search)
Stansbury, Howard 1806-1863 Surveyor; born in New York City, Feb. 8, 1806; became a civil engineer. In 1828 he was appointed to survey lines for the proposed canals from Lakes Erie and Michigan to the Wabash River. He was made first lieutenant, Topographical Engineers, in 1838, and captain in 1840; explored the Great Salt Lake region in 1849-51, and gained a high reputation by his report on that section. He was promoted major in 1861. He was the author of An expedition to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah. He died in Madison, Wis., April 17, 1863. Stanton, Edwin McMasters
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stevens, Thomas Holdup 1795-1841 (search)
as Holdup 1795-1841 Naval officer; born in Charleston, S. C., Feb. 22, 1795; original name Holdup, Stevens being added by legislative enactment in 1815. He entered the United States navy in 1808, and was made lieutenant in July, 1813. In 1812 he volunteered for lake service, and in December he was severely wounded by a canistershot through his hand while storming a battery at Black Rock, near Buffalo. In the summer of 1813 he superintended the fitting and rigging of Perry's fleet at Erie, and in the battle, Sept. 10, he commanded the sloop Trippe, behaving gallantly. He died in Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1841. Naval officer; born in Middletown, Conn., May 27, 1819; son of the preceding; entered the navy in 1836; was active in operations on the Southern coast, and in movements against Mobile in the Civil War. He was specially distinguished in operations against Forts Wagner and Sumter in 1863, and in the capture of the Confederate fleet and of Fort Morgan in the summer
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Taylor, William Vigeron 1781-1858 (search)
Taylor, William Vigeron 1781-1858 Naval officer; born in Newport, R. I., in 1781; having been for some time in the merchantmarine service, was appointed sailingmaster in the navy in April, 1813, and ably assisted in fitting out Perry's fleet at Erie. He navigated Perry's flag-ship (Lawrence) into and during the battle. His last service was on a cruise in the Pacific, in command of the Ohio, seventy-four guns, in 1847. He died in Newport, R. I., Feb. 11, 1858. Taylor, Zachary
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New York, (search)
the east lie Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut; on the south, the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; on the west New Jersey, Pennsylvania, lakes Erie and Ontario, and the rivers Niagara and St. Lawrence. Its greatest length, north and south, is 312 miles, including Staten Island, while east and west it is 412 mured in New York Harbor during spring of......1669 Name Kingston given to Esopus......Sept. 25, 1669 La Salle, Dollier, and Galinee explore lakes Ontario and Erie; possession taken for France......1669 Staten Island purchased from the Indians......April 13, 1670 Katherine Harrison, widow, banished from Weathersfield, Csolidation of the local railroads......1853 Continuous line of railway opened, New York to Chicago......1853 First train over a uniform gauge from Buffalo to Erie and Chicago......Feb. 1, 1854 Office of the State superintendent of public instruction created by a law of......March 30, 1854 Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, w
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pennsylvania, (search)
bequest from his brother John, who dies this year ......1746 Over 5,000 immigrants, mostly Germans, arrive in Pennsylvania......1750 Franklin identifies lightning and electricity......June 5, 1752 French build a fort at Presque Isle, now Erie......1753 One at Le Boeuf, on French Creek......1753 Another at Venango......1753 George Washington sent by the governor of Virginia to meet the French commander at Fort Le Boeuf and learn his reasons for invading British dominions......roops......May 12, 1812 Another unsuccessful attempt to use anthracite coal as fuel......1812 British blockade the Delaware, which seriously interferes with the commerce of Philadelphia......March, 1813 Commodore Perry builds his fleet at Erie during the spring and early summer of......1813 First rolling-mill erected at Pittsburg......1813 Banks in Philadelphia suspend specie payment......1814 Fairmount water-works, Philadelphia, completed......Sept. 7, 1815 Schuylkill Navig
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Walworth, John 1765-1812 (search)
Walworth, John 1765-1812 Pioneer; born in Groton, Conn., in 1765; removed to Painesville, O., in 1800; became associate judge of the Superior Court of Ohio in 1803; and filled four offices in 1806—viz., inspector of the port of Cuyahoga, collector of the district of Erie, postmaster at Cleveland, where he had settled in 1805, and associate judge of Geauga county. During his term as postmaster, Cleveland had a population of scarcely fifty persons, and the total receipts of the village at the end of the first quarter were only $2.83. He died in Cleveland, O., Sept. 10, 181
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wayne, Anthony 1745- (search)
t the middle of September moved up to the junction of the St. Mary's and St. Joseph's rivers, near the (present) city of Fort Wayne, Ind., and built a strong fortification which he named Fort Wayne. The little army wintered at Greenville. The Indians perceived their own weakness and sued for peace. The following summer about 1,100 sachems and warriors, representing twelve cantons, met (Aug. 3, 1795) commissioners of the United States at Greenville, and made a treaty of peace. Brave to the verge of rashness, Wayne received the name of Mad Anthony. Yet he was discreet and cautious, fruitful in resources, and prompt in the execution of plans. After his successful campaign against the Indians, he returned to Fort Presque Isle (now Erie), Pa., where he died, Dec. 15, 1796. His body was afterwards removed by his son and buried in Radnor church-yard, in his native county. Over his remains the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati caused a neat marble monument to be erected in 1809.
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