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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Floyd, John Buchanan 1807- (search)
and these were distributed in the spring of 1860, before the meeting of the Democratic Convention at Charleston. Eleven days after the issuing of the above order by Floyd, Jefferson Davis introduced, Jan. 9, 1860, into the national Senate a bill to authorize the sale of public arms to the several States and Territories, and to regulate the appointment of superintendents of the national armories. Davis reported the bill from the military committee of the Senate, and, in calling it up on Feb. 21, said: I should like the Senate to take up a little bill which I hope will excite no discussion. It is the bill to authorize the States to purchase arms from the John Buchanan Floyd. national armories. There are a number of volunteer companies wanting to purchase arms, but the States have not a sufficient supply. Senator Fessenden, of Maine, asked, Feb. 23, for an explanation of the reasons for such action. Davis replied that the Secretary of War had recommended an increase of appropr
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Johnson, Andrew 1808- (search)
resident. of the United States, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washiton, by reason of the premises, on said 21st day of February, being lawfully entitled to hold saidice. Article II: That on the said 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washi President of the United States, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washin and laws of the United States, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washifice, and of his oath of office, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, and on dffice and of his oath of office, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washiffice and of his oath of office, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washised are set forth fully in the said orders of Feb. 21, the first addressed to Mr. Stanton, and the respondent further denies that, on the 21st day of February, in the year 1868, or at any other time[1 more...]
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lincoln, Abraham 1809- (search)
he ground that I think is right—right for the North, for the South, for the East, for the West, and for the whole country. Mr. Lincoln was received by the municipal authorities of New York City at the City Hall, where Mayor Wood, who had recently set forth the advantages that the commercial mart would derive from its secession from all government, admonished the President-elect that it was his duty to so conduct public affairs as to preserve the Union. Mr. Lincoln arrived in Philadelphia Feb. 21, where he was informed of a plan in Baltimore to assassinate him, on his way through that city Spot where the cabin stood in which Lincoln was born. to Washington. On the following morning (Washington's birthday) he hoisted the national flag, with his own hands, over the old State-house, in the presence of a vast multitude of citizens. In his speech on that occasion he referred to the Declaration of Independence, adopted and signed in that building, and said that it was the sentiment of
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mobile, Ala. (search)
mphal march from Atlanta to the sea the government determined to repossess Alabama, beginning with a movement against Mobile, and by other operations in the interior. Gen. Edward R. S. Canby (q. v.), commanding the West Mississippi Army, was charged with the conduct of the expedition against Mobile, and the co-operating force was that of Gen. J. H. Wilson, the eminent cavalry leader, under the direction of General Thomas. Early in 1865 Gen. A. J. Smith's corps joined Canby at New Orleans, Feb. 21. That corps went to Dauphin Island, at the entrance to Mobile Bay, where a siege-train was organized, consisting of ten batteries. Knipe's cavalry, attached to the corps, marched overland from New Orleans. Everything was in readiness for an attack on Mobile by the middle of March, with from 25,000 to 30,000 troops, including cavalry; and the West Gulf Squadron, under Admiral Thatcher, was ready to co-operate. It was so strongly fortified by three lines of works on its land side that it
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Piqua, council at (search)
falls at Louisville. He arrived at the Scioto Valley early in 1751, and was kindly received by the great sachem of the Miami Confederacy, rivals of the Six Nations, with whom they were at peace. Agents of Pennsylvania and Virginia were there, intending to make a treaty of friendship and alliance; and there, also, were white traders. The council was held at Piqua, far up the Scioto Valley. It was then a town of 400 families, the largest in the Ohio region (population in 1900, 9,090). On Feb. 21 the treaty was concluded, and just as it was signed some Ottawas came with presents from the governor of Canada. They were admitted to the council, and expressed a desire for a renewal of friendship with the French. A sachem arose, and, setting up the colors of the English and the French, denounced the latter as enemies of the Miamis. Having delivered his speech, he strode out of the council, when an Ottawa chief, the envoy of the French, wept and howled, pretending great sorrow for the
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
etc., between the United States and Mexico signed at Guadalupe Hidalgo......Feb. 2, 1848 John Quincy Adams, sixth President, dies at Washington, aged eighty-one......Feb. 23, 1848 [Was in his seat in the House when stricken with apoplexy, Feb. 21.] John Jacob Astor dies in New York, aged eighty-five......March 29, 1848 Congress authorizes a loan of $16,000,000......March 31, 1848 By resolution Congress tenders the congratulations of the people of the United States to the French h a convention held at Jefferson City, Mo.......Jan. 24, 1872 Martin J. Spalding, Roman Catholic archbishop of Baltimore and primate of the Church in America, born 1810, dies......Feb. 7, 1872 Labor Reform Convention meets at Columbus, O., Feb. 21, and nominates Judge David Davis, of Illinois, for President, and Judge Joel Parker, of New Jersey, for Vice-President......Feb. 22, 1872 National Prohibition Convention at Columbus, O., nominates James Black, of Pennsylvania, for President,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Valverde, battle of. (search)
troops. Feeling confident of success, he moved towards Fort Craig to attack Canby. His light field-pieces could not injure the fort, so he crossed the Rio Grande below and out of reach of the guns of the fort for the purpose of drawing Canby out. In this he was successful. Canby threw a force across the river to occupy an eminence commanding the fort, which it was thought Sibley might attempt to gain. There a skirmish ensued, and the Nationals retired to the fort. On the following day (Feb. 21) a considerable force of cavalry, artillery, and infantry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Roberts, crossed the river, and at Valverde, 7 miles north of the fort, a severe battle occurred. Canby was about to make a general advance, when about 1,000 Texans, horse and foot, armed with carbines, revolvers, and bowieknives, suddenly burst from a thick wood and attacked two of the National batteries, commanded respectively by Captains McRae and Hall. The cavalry were repulsed, but the infantry pres