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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 25: (search)
methods of administration. It was proposed to substitute for executive committees a single head of each of the most important departments; and, against the opinion of Samuel Adams and without aid from Massachusetts, the system was adopted. Robert Morris was placed in charge of the finances of the confederation; the conduct of foreign affairs was intrusted to Robert Livingston of New York. Outside of congress, Hamilton persevered in recommending an efficient government. His views were so identical with those of Robert Morris, that it is sometimes hard to say in whose mind they first sprung up. Many who agreed with them in wishing a stronger union might think they laid too much stress on the institution of a national bank; and their opinion that a national debt, if not excessive, would be a national blessing, a powerful cement to union, and a spur to industry, did not rise out of the best traditions of the country, and was carried, at least by the elder of the two, to a most per
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 28: (search)
consolidation of the federal union was given by Robert Morris, the finance minister of the confederation. Withe bank was four hundred thousand dollars, of which Morris took one-half as an investment of the United Statesunt. A national currency having been provided for, Morris was ready to obey an order of congress to establish received from the eastern or the southern states. Morris prepared a vehement circular letter to the states; other those of the south. It lay in the ideas of Morris to collect the taxes due to the United States by thon, was almost a sinecure; but he was instructed by Morris to exert his talents with the New York legislature n one of the delegates of New York to congress. Robert Morris, who saw the transcendent importance of the act ity and creative power. On the last day of July, Morris sent to congress Chap. XXVIII.} 1782. his budget fuota, was proportionately the largest contributor. Morris wished to establish a solid continental system of f
The Daily Dispatch: November 10, 1860., [Electronic resource], From South Carolina. (search)
to enjoy the spectacle. When the drums of the First Regiment announced the approach of that fine body of soldiers, there was a general commotion on the grounds. The regiment entered the Broad street gate, was met by a squadron of cavalry, and marched to the place of parade. We observed the following companies: Howitzer Co. H. Capt. Randolph; Grays, Co. A, Lieut. Bossieux; Co. B. Lieut. Mitchell; Co. F. Capt. Cary; Montgomery Guard, Co. C. Capt. Dooley; Blues, Lieut. Scott; Co. I. Captain Morris; Co. G, Capt. Gordon; Co. E. Rifles, Capt. Miller. The Public Guard, Lieut. Gay commanding, was also in the line, We can say unhesitatingly, that while we have seen the regiment parade in greater force, we never saw it look better than on this occasion. The men marched well, and exhibited in their general movements a proficiency showing their careful attention to the instructions of the drill-room. We heard many expressions of admiration from the visitors. When the line was draw
The Daily Dispatch: November 17, 1860., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
ly after the shooting, Totty fled the scene of blood, and retiring to an old field a short distance west of the city, remained there several hours. During that evening and night, and the entire of next day, the police of the city were in search of him, and telegraphic messages were dispatched along the wires, to ensure his capture. The Executive, too, offered a reward for his apprehension, and anxiety was felt that he would escape. Arrest of Totty. On the morning of the 20th, officer Morris was informed that Totty was at the Mount Vernon Hotel, and finding him there in conversation with a brother, took him into custody, and deprived him of the weapons in his possession. Totty requested that he might be taken to the grave of his victim, and the request being granted, he shed tears over the last resting place of the unfortunate woman.--When taken to his cell, he begged the officers to kill him, declaring that he could never survive a trial. That day he was examined before t
The Daily Dispatch: September 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
., The War in the West--the panic at Louisville. A dispatch from Lagrange, Mo., dated the 21st, says that George Jesse, with two hundred rebel cavalry, attacked at Newcastle one hundred and twenty-five of the Home Guard cavalry, under Ro. Morris. The latter, without firing a gun, surrendered his men, horses, and three hundred stand of arms. The same dispatch adds that the Confederates burnt Newcastle. A dispatch from Louisville, 21st, says: Shepardsville advices say that Col. houses to be closed. Gen. Nelson has issued a patriotic and stirring address to his soldiers to give a bloody welcome the rebel hordes now invading Kentucky. The report of the burning of New Castle was correct, and even the surrender of Morris is to discredited in military circles. Humphrey Marshall, with twelve thousand and forty-two pieces of artillery, was expected to reach Paris yesterday morning, it is suppose attending to join Kirby Smith's force at Lexington. There has
The Daily Dispatch: November 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Jere Clemens. (search)
ustings Court on the second Monday in November. Lumpkin, on being placed in the prisoner's box, was affected to tears. Thomas Collier, aged 18 years, and Robt. Morris, aged 20 years, were arraigned for entering the lock-up of John McPherson's saloon, opposite the 1st vegetable market, yesterday morning, and stealing $1,500. oses A. Levy, a boy living near the saloon, swore that he saw the parties enter the house, caper around for a few minutes, as if reconnoitering, when one of them (Morris) advanced to the safe, or closet, opened the door with a key, took something out, when both left. Morris said witness was a liar, that he went in to get somethinMorris said witness was a liar, that he went in to get something to eat. Collier did not identity any of the money found on the parties as his own. The stolen funds were all Virginia and cotton States notes. The prisoners were committed for examination on the second Monday in November. Robert, slave of Joseph Stegal, was ordered ten lashes for trespassing on the lot of Dr. Gibson. Defe
The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Action of the Banks. (search)
a., were received. Three very respectable looking men were committed to Castle Thunder yesterday, charged with being spies. Their names are John A. Hannah, Presley A. Howard, and L. Dudley Mason, and they hail from Mount Sterling, Ky., from which they claim to be exites, and bear passes from the Provost Marshal there sending them beyond the Federal lines. They had been stopping at the Spotswood Hotel, and visiting the Tredegar Iron Works, Navy-Yard, &c. List evening the prisoners captured--302 in number, arrived at the Libby Prison last night. There were eleven officers and two Surgeons among the number. Included in the officers were Lieut. Col. Wm. Irwin, 10th N. Y. cavalry; Maj. Robt. Morris, 6th Penn; Capts. E. A Fobes, D. Getman, 10th N. Y. cavalry; Lts. L. R. Coileday, T. Lonning, 6th Penn; John A. Garei, Thos G. Goods, 1st Md; Jos Kerrin, 6th U. S. cavalry, and H. Cracker, 1st N. J. Accompanying the party was S. T. Bulkley, a correspondent of the New York Herald.
The Daily Dispatch: June 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
is a partial list of the killed: Col. B. F Davis, 8th New York; Lieut. Col. Irvin, 18th New York; Capt. Davis, 6th Pennsylvania; Capt. Foote, 8th New York; Capt. Canfield, 2d regulars. Wounded--Col. Wyndham, 1st New Jersey, not seriously; Major Morris, 6th Pennsylvania, wounded and missing, Lieut Col. Broderick and Major Still mire, New Jersey. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded, and prisoners far exceeded our own. We got two or three of their brigades under fire of our artillery cavalry, which was in the advance, under Buford, lost heavily, including six officers killed, wounded, or missing. Indeed Buford's whole force was much cut up. Of the 6th Pennsylvania cavalry, we hear of Captain Davis, killed by a shell; Major Robert Morris, missing; Lieutenant Lonning, missing; Lieutenant R. Kills, revolver shot through his leg, and Captain Lieper, cut with a sabre. The 8th New York had the advance, under Gregg, and after slightly wavering acquitted themselves with much
The Daily Dispatch: August 14, 1863., [Electronic resource], Lincoln the permanent President of the North. (search)
Prison Record. --Among the prisoners received at the Libby prison yesterday were Capt G C Rose, 4th Missouri cavalry, and Lieuts J F Ausbrandi, of the same regiment, and J L Lesley, 18th Penn cavalry, captured at Stafford Court-House on Wednesday evening. There were ten Yankees received from Staunton, captured at Bertyville, Clarke county, a short time ago, and one hundred and ten others, picked up in different quarters. Major Robert Morris, of the 6th Penn cavalry, died quite suddenly at the Libby prison hospital. His remains were buried yesterday afternoon at Oakwood. The officers of his regiment were allowed by Gen. Winder to attend his funeral. At Castle Thunder W L Soley and -- Razer, 2d Florida regiment, were committed. It seems that Razer had been consigned to the Castle for some offence, and to obtain his release Soley went to Gen. Winder and represented himself as a Lieutenant of Razer's company. Under this representation R. was liberated; but the bogus charac
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