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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886 (search)
Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886 Statesman; born in Boston, Mass., Aug. 18, 1807; Charles Francis Adams. son of John Quincy Adams; was graduated at Harvard College in 1825. He accompanied his father to St. Petersburg and England, where he passed much of his childhood until the return of his family to America in 1817. Mr. Adams studied law in the office of Daniel Webster, and was admitted to the bar in 1828, but never practised it as a vocation. In 1829 he married a daughter of Peter C.Charles Francis Adams. son of John Quincy Adams; was graduated at Harvard College in 1825. He accompanied his father to St. Petersburg and England, where he passed much of his childhood until the return of his family to America in 1817. Mr. Adams studied law in the office of Daniel Webster, and was admitted to the bar in 1828, but never practised it as a vocation. In 1829 he married a daughter of Peter C. Brooks, of Boston. For five years he was a member of the legislature of Massachusetts. Having left the Whig Party, he was a candidate of the free-soil party (q. v.) in 1848 for the Vice-Presidency of the United States. Mr. Van Buren being the candidate for the Presidency. They were defeated. In 1850-56 Mr. Adams published the Life and works of John Adams (his grandfather), in 10 volumes. In 1859 he was elected to Congress from the district which his father long represented. He was then a
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Adams, Charles Francis, 2nd 1835- (search)
Adams, Charles Francis, 2nd 1835- Lawyer and historian; born in Boston, Mass., May 27, 1835; second son of Charles Francis, 1st; was graduated at Harvard College in 1856, and admitted to the bar two years afterwards. During the Civil War he served in the Union army, attaining the rank of brevet brigadier-general. He was appointed a member of the Board of Railway Commissioners of Massachusetts in 1869; and was president of the Union Pacific Railway Company in 1884-91. In 1895 he was elected president of the Massachusetts Historical Society. His publications include, Railroads, their origin and problems; Massachusetts, its historians and its history; Three episodes of Massachusetts history; Life of Charles Francis Adams; Richard Henry Dana, a biography, etc. The double anniversary, 1776 and 1863. On July 4. 1869, he delivered the following historical address at Quincy, Mass.: Six years ago, on this anniversary, we — and not only we who stood upon the scarred and f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Adams, John, 1735- (search)
dited and published, in 10 octavo volumes, by his grandson, Charles Francis Adams. Though courteous in his manner usually, he was, at times,r and strength of the people here exceeded the calculation of young Adams. The population then was more than double that of England an d, what Britain had threatened an open rupture between the two nations. Adams was sent with full powers to arrange all matters in dispute. His mrnment sturdily refusing to send a minister to the United States, Mr. Adams asked and obtained permission to return home. Mr. Adams saw wiMr. Adams saw with alarm the contagion of revolution that went out from Paris, in 1789, affecting England, and. in a degree. his own country. It was differsgusted Jefferson, who for a time cherished the idea that Hamilton, Adams, Jay, and others were at the head of a conspiracy to overthrow the es. The threatening attitude of France. On May 16, 1797, President Adams communicated the following message to the Congress on the seri
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Arbitration, tribunal of, (search)
Arbitration, tribunal of, In the history of the United States and Great Britain, the name of that body of arbitrators appointed under the treaty, negotiated by the joint high commission (q. v.) principally to settle the claims of the United States against Great Britain, growing out of the depredations of the Confederate cruiser Alabama (see Alabama, the). For arbitrators, the United States appointed Charles Francis Adams, and Great Britain Sir Alexander Cockburn. The two governments jointly invited the Emperor of Brazil, the King of Italy, and the President of the Swiss Confederation, each to appoint an arbitrator. The Emperor appointed Baron d'itazuba, the King chose Count Frederick Selopis, and the President of the Swiss Confederation appointed James Staempfli. J. C. Bancroft Davis was appointed agent of the United States, and Lord Tenterden that of Great Britain. These several gentlemen formed the Tribunal of arbitration. They assembled at Geneva, Switzerland, Dec. 15, 18
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Seward, William Henry 1801-1872 (search)
e, Mr. Seward addressed the American ministers in Europe, conjuring them to use all diligence to prevent the designs of those who would invoke foreign intervention to embarrass and overthrow the republic. President Lincoln had appointed Charles Francis Adams minister to the British Court, and on April 10, 1861, Secretary Seward William Henry Seward. instructed him concerning the manner in which he should oppose the agents of the Confederates. He directed him to stand up manfully as the repitten, and necessarily written, with one eye at home and the other abroad. They effected their purpose. They maintained the dignity of the country even in its darkest, most distracted hour; and, supported and enforced by the tact and skill of Mr. Adams, they carried us safely through our perils from those who loved us not abroad, and put the government in no peril at home. The British political censors never tired of accusing Mr. Seward of a sort of bad faith in the Trent affair. Accordin
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ship-building. (search)
ard, acting under instructions from the President, wrote to Charles Francis Adams, our minister to England, instructing him to give to Earl Rell the six months notice necessary to terminate the convention. Mr. Adams gave this notice Nov. 23, 1864. It will be noted that the execthern border ceased. On March 8, 1865, Secretary Seward wrote to Mr. Adams: You may say to Lord Russell that we are quite willing that the chas been found of any communication to the British authorities by Mr. Adams of his instructions. He may have conveyed them orally at an infoe no report of his action to his government. The notice given by Mr. Adams. Nov. 23, 1864, would have terminated the agreement May 23, 1865.ement of 1817 was virtually at an end, or whether the despatch to Mr. Adams of March 8 was intended as a formal withdrawal of the notice of N exchanged in 1865 shows that it is so regarded. He assumes that Mr. Adams communicated to the British ministry the instruction of our Secre
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
for Vice-President......June 7-8, 1848 Corner-stone of the Washington monument laid at Washington, D. C.......July 4, 1848 Free-soil National Convention at Buffalo, N. Y., nominates Martin Van Buren, of New York, for President, and Charles Francis Adams, of Massachusetts, for Vice-President......Aug. 9-10, 1848 So much of the Cumberland road as lies in Indiana is surrendered to that State by act approved......Aug. 11, 1848 Territorial government established in Oregon by act approve unveiled......Oct. 28, 1886 Reception to French delegates to the Bartholdi statue dedication given at the White House, Washington......Nov. 4, 1886 Ex-President Chester A. Arthur, born 1830, dies at New York......Nov. 18, 1886 Charles Francis Adams, Sr., born 1807, dies at Boston, Mass.......Nov. 21, 1886 Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, received in New York......Nov. 27, 1886 Arbor Day celebrated in San Francisco by school-children; 40,000 young trees supplied by Adolph
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Alabama (search)
er what is now Alabama and Mississippi, and creates Houstoun county out of part of Alabama north of the Tennessee River......1785 Spain claims west Florida, 32° 28′ N., and occupies the territory, but relinquishes her claims north of 31° after tedious negotiations......March, 1798 This region from 31° to 32° 28′ N. lat., between the Mississippi and the Chattahoochee, is formed by Congress into the Mississippi Territory......1798 Winthrop Sargent, of Massachusetts, appointed by President Adams first governor......1798 [Seat of government, Natchez on the Mississippi.] Spanish garrison at Fort St. Stephen relieved by Federal troops......May, 1799 Washington county, comprising all east of the Pearl River to the Chattahoochee, formed by Governor Sargent......June, 1800 First census of Washington county, showing 733 whites, 494 negro slaves, and twenty-three free negroes......1800 [Mobile not included, being under Spanish rule.] Congress provides a legislature f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Colorado, (search)
ilitia ordered out and United States government called to assist in settling city hall troubles......June, 1894 Adjutant-General Tarsney assaulted and maltreated at Colorado Springs......June 23, 1894 Great fire destroying Cripple Creek......April, 1896 Strike of Leadville miners inaugurated......June 19, 1896 Strike of coal-miners at Walsenburg, resulting in international complications......December, 1896 Leadville strike settled and militia returned......Feb. 22, 1897 Governor Adams furnishes United States government with regiment of volunteers for service in the Philippines......May 9, 1898 Colorado and Northwestern Railway completed......October, 1898 Italian riots at Lake City......March, 1899 Return of 1st Colorado Volunteers from Philippines......September, 1900 State capitol completed......December, 1900 James B. Orman inaugurated governor......Jan. 8, 1901 Serious strike of foreign miners at Telluride, July 2 (amicably adjusted by Governor O
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Massachusetts (search)
t Middleborough......July 15, 1883 Foreign exhibition opens in Boston, continuing until Jan. 12, 1884......Sept. 3, 1883 Wendell Phillips, born 1811, dies at Boston......Feb. 2, 1884 Charles O'Conor, born 1804, dies at Nantucket......May 12, 1884 Statue of John Harvard unveiled at Cambridge......Oct. 15, 1884 William C. Endicott appointed United States Secretary of War......March 6, 1885 Elizur Wright, abolitionist, born 1804, dies at Medford......Nov. 22, 1885 Charles Francis Adams, Sr., born 1807, dies at Boston......Nov. 21, 1886 State property in the Hoosac tunnel and Troy and Greenfield Railroad sold to Fitchburg Railroad Company......1887 First Monday in September (Labor Day) made a legal holiday at session of legislature, which adjourns......June 16, 1887 Spencer F. Baird, naturalist, born 1823; dies at Wood's Holl......Aug. 19, 1887 Asa Gray, botanist, born 1810, dies at Cambridge......Jan. 30, 1888 Ballot law modelled on the Australian syste
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