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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 25., Old ships and ship-building days of Medford. (search)
to leave the accumulated papers exposed to the sunlight. Wood pulp paper has not the enduring qualities of rag paper of earlier days. We have thus tried to present a correct statement which may be confidently referred to in the future, but haven't exhausted our subject, which grows as we consider it. Present space forbids much which might be written of the influence of the Medford press, as well as of its record of current events. Moses Whitcher Mann. Air ships in Medford December 17 is the twentieth anniversary of the Wright brothers' first successful aeroplane flight. For more than a century flying chariots in the air had been predicted, but only the balloon had mounted skyward. A pretty piece of fiction was Darius Green and his flying machine, which may (or may not) have had its influence on inventive minds. But the story which gained credence, that Schoolmaster Cummings gave its author the name of the Medford boy Darius for his hero is utterly without foundat
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 26., The Telltale of 1721 (search)
ns. We had not time to delve into the various disputes of the collegians and theologues recorded, and fear that the editor had his troubles, as the closing writing reads: Advertisement Be it known to all Gentlemen who do me the honour to Transcribe my Papers that unless they transcribe them Verbatim (faults & all) Their Liberty shall be retrenched & they Severely animadverted upon. [Signed] Telltale [Seal] A letter (on Young's Hotel stationery), written by S. Miller, December 17—is inserted, which states I purchased in last Oct. in Newport and E. Greenwich, R. I., 50 or 60 rare items . . . the little book was in one, for which I paid a very considerable amt. of money. The remaining portion of the book consists of various observations and dreamy visions, by turning the book about and writing toward the middle. It bears the library mark: Harvard CollegeDec. 23,1907 Library Gift of Wm Cary Savage ‘74andFrancis Randall Appleton ‘75 It is now just two hun<
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 28., The Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24. (search)
he Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24. October 15. Unfavorable weather conditions—dense fog in evening. Mr. Wilson Fiske gave an interesting talk upon Hudson River, to small attendance of twelve. November 19. The printed copy of Mr. George E. Davenport's lecture on Middlesex Fells having been presented to the Society, Former President Will C. Eddy read the same and illustrated it with slides, some of which were Mr. Davenport's. Twenty-five, including visitors, were present. December 17. Thirty-five were present, including Miss Bell (teacher) and twelve girl scouts. Professor Gilmer of Tufts College gave illustrated talk on John Brown. January 7, 1924. An adjourned meeting was held to hear reports on by-laws and nominations, but no action was taken as but eight were present. January 21. A very high wind and cold evening, barely a quorum present at annual meeting. Reports were made, amendment to by-laws regarding dues passed and officers elected. Meetings defer
The Daily Dispatch: November 10, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
n in withdrawing at once from the Confederacy, and to recommend the calling of a Convention simultaneously in both States to carry this measure into effect, and to invite the co-operation of all the Southern States in withdrawing from the present Union, and forming a separate Southern Confederacy. The resolution offered in the Senate provides for election of members to a Senate provides for election of members to a State Convention on the 22d instant--the Convention to meet on the 17th of December. This body is to be continued by adjournments from time to time, as may be necessary, unless sooner dissolved by their own authority. It shall cease and be discontinued in two years from the day on which it assembled. The Charleston Mercury publishes the following suggestion for the flag of the "Southern Confederacy :" The ground entirely blue, with a golden Palmetto in the centre; a golden rattlesnake twining round the stem of the Palmetto, with its rattle sprung, head erect,
The Daily Dispatch: November 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Threatening secession. (search)
t important that the bill should get a reading in the Senate today if they wished to facilitate the business before the House. At the request of Mr. Aldrich, the motion was withdrawn to permit a report to be made from the Committee on Federal Relations. Mr. Aldrich then presented the report. The report recommends an amendment to the Senate bill for the call of a Convention, naming the 6th day of December as the time for the election of delegates, instead of the 6th of January, and the 17th December as the time for meeting, instead of the 10th of January, as named in the Senate bill. Mr. W. C. Black said he was exceedingly sorry to oppose the amendment. He was perfectly willing to vote for the Convention, to go with the State, and, when she goes, to go as far as the farthest. But he could not agree to the amendment proposed by the House Committee to the Senate bill, and hoped the House would not accept the amendment. It was absolutely necessary that those who represented lar
The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
The following is an extract from a letter written by a distinguished Virginian, who has been an active participant in the deliberation of the Carolinas for a few weeks past: "The act to call a Convention passed both Houses (and both very full) unanimously. --I have not seen an individual, or even heard of a man in the State, who is opposed to secession from the Union. This will be done within three days after the Convention meets, on December 17th. Both the South Carolina Senators have resigned their seats in Congress. The private dispatches from Georgia and Florida assert the readiness of those States for secession. Alabama will not be far behind, according to like reports. A private dispatch today, from Milledgeville, from a gentleman of highest standing, of talent and great discretion, says that the Legislature of Georgia will certainly call a Convention. The refusal of that body to elect a Senator in place of Iverson, is a significant indication of its willingness
The Daily Dispatch: November 17, 1860., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
ecision of veterans. After the Minute Men returned to their Hall, a resolution of thanks to their escort was offered, which was adopted with a unanimous shout that startled the opera audience in the hall below. The following are among the mottoes on the transparencies in the procession:"Animis Opibusque Parati. " "Death, rather than dishonor." "Southern Action." "Southern Rights — State Rights." "South Carolina, Right or Wrong" "Trust in God and keep year Powder Dry." "One at a Time." "December 17th--Our Future 4th of July." "No Faltering Now" "Take no Step Backward." A Palmetto Tree, with "1776" and "1860." A large one, borne by four men, had the following; On the front a Star, with the words-- "Alone, if we must." "Now or Never." on the rear. A large transparency had the following mottoes: "Euchre--South Carolina Plays it Alone." "Her Right and Left Bowers. Georgia and Florida." "Her Trumps, Magrath, Colcock, Colner." "With these she claims a March." The engine-house of the
The Daily Dispatch: November 27, 1860., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
ut it cut us off more than ever from the outer world. Hitherto, my grandfather would touch neither coffee nor wine, reserving them for time of need. But our last anxieties have made him so unwell, that he has consented to try whether they will not restore his appetite and his strength. He wishes me to take my share; but I am young, and can do very well without them. A long-continued milk diet, like that to which we are now confined, is apt to disagree with persons of his age. December 17.--"Time passes," my grandfather said to-day; "winter is approaching." "Approaching!" I answered. "Is not winter come!" "Not yet, according to the almanac. Winter does not begin till the twenty-first; it is still autumn; but who would believe that we are in the season of fruits?" My grandfather has eaten scarcely anything to-day. I persuaded him to taste a little bread soaked in wine. It is evident that he makes an effort to appear more cheerful than he really feels. Wha
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1860., [Electronic resource], Dispatches from Washington. (search)
n, whether weal or woe wilde, and at once assume her powers of sovereignty. [Second Dispatch] Columbia, S. C., Dec. 17. --A heavy and almost obscuring fog hangs, pall like, over the city, creating a general gloom. The small-pox panic i is probable the Convention will pass an ordinance of secession and adjourn to day. [third Dispatch] Columbia, Dec. 17--There is hardly a doubt about small-pox being an epidemic here. It is said prevalent in Camden, S. C., and a general simpassioned. In the Legislature, nothing of interest transpired to-day. [fourth Dispatch] Columbia,S. C., Dec. 17.--10 P. M.--The Convention had four ballots for permanent President. On the third ballot the vote stood: Chesnut, 17; timents are decided, and firmly for secession. The inaugural was warmly applauded. [Fifth Dispatch] Columbia. Dec. 17.--Midnight. --There were fourteen cases of small-pox reported Sunday, and seven to-day. Only such cases are reported as
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1860., [Electronic resource], Remarkable Rascality in Chicago. (search)
Congressional. Washington, Dec. 17 --House.--Thursday next was set apart for Territorial business. Next Thursday two weeks will be devoted to the District of Columbia. A communication was received from the Secretary of the Interior, asking an appropriation for a deficiency in the sum devoted to the suppression of the slave trade. Among the propositions offered to-day was one by Adams, of Ky., providing for more effectually protecting the rights of citizens, for punishing persons for resisting the Fugitive Slave law, and for holding the State in which such resistance occur responsible for the value of the escaped slave. Messrs. Florence, of Ala. and Cochrane, of N. Y. introduced similar propositions. All were referred to the "Crisis" Committee. Mr. Sickles offered a proposition looking to the adjustment of the question of property and the public debt as regarded the seceding States. Referred to the same committee. Mr. Adrain, of N. J., offered
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