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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Calvert, Leonard (search)
ful medical services of Father White in curing a sick Indian king gained the profound respect of these children of the forest. He and his queen and three daughters were baptized by Father White, and became members of the Christian Church. William Claiborne, an earlier settler on Kent Island, in the Chesapeake, gave Calvert much trouble, and was abetted in his course by the Virginia authorities, who regarded the Maryland colonists as intruders. He was driven away, and his property was confisc 3,000 acres each, but the provisions of the charter fortunately prevented such a consummation of Lord Baltimore's order. governor Calvert went to England in 1643, and during his absence for nearly a year much trouble ensued in the colony, for Claiborne, with Capt. Richard Ingle, harassed the settlement at St. Mary's. Civil war ensued (1645), and Governor Calvert was expelled from Maryland, and took refuge in Virginia. Finally, Calvert returned from Virginia with a military force, took posses
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Civil service, United States colonial. (search)
se. Only a blind national pride can believe for a moment that the average American politician or office-seeker can deal with the situation any better than the Spanish political heelers have done. In fact, the American, with his ignorance of the language and customs and his contempt for dagoes and niggers, will be even less qualified for the task. A repetition in the West Indies of the mistake of Jefferson, who committed the French and Spanish population of Louisiana to the government of Claiborne and Wilkinson, men grossly ignorant of their language, customs, institutions, and history, will make our rule less tolerable than that of Spain. A repetition in the Philippines of the government of Alaska or of South Carolina in 1869, would be a world-wide scandal, and bring more disgrace on the American name than all the fraud, stealing, and murder of the entire Reconstruction period. As a civilized, progressive, and conscientious people, we must either not attempt the work which has
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Claiborne, or Clayborne, William 1589- (search)
Claiborne, or Clayborne, William 1589- Colonial politician; born in Westmoreland, England, aboution over Kent and other islands in the bay, Claiborne refused to acknowledge his title, having, asm the King. Baltimore ordered the arrest of Claiborne. Two vessels were sent for the purpose, whe battle ensued between them and one owned by Claiborne. The Marylanders were repulsed, and one of , governor of Virginia, refused to surrender Claiborne, and he went to England to seek redress. Amore for violating royal commands in driving Claiborne from Kent Island. In the spring of 1635 ClaClaiborne despatched a vessel for trading, prepared to meet resistance. The Marylanders sent out two of Claiborne. That functionary decided that Claiborne might go to England to justify his conduct bhe matter—resulted in a formal indictment of Claiborne, and a bill of attainder passed against him. restoration of monarchy (1660) in England. Claiborne was one of the court that tried the captured[4 more...]
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Kent Island colony. (search)
Kent Island colony. In May, 1631, King Charles I. granted a license to William Claiborne to traffic in those parts of America for which there was already no patent granted for sole trade. With the intention of monopolizing the Indian trade of Chesapeake Bay, Claiborne and his associates planted a small colony on Kent Island, situated in the centre of the province of Maryland, soon afterwards granted to Lord Baltimore. This grant and settlement gave much trouble to the proprietor of Marynse to William Claiborne to traffic in those parts of America for which there was already no patent granted for sole trade. With the intention of monopolizing the Indian trade of Chesapeake Bay, Claiborne and his associates planted a small colony on Kent Island, situated in the centre of the province of Maryland, soon afterwards granted to Lord Baltimore. This grant and settlement gave much trouble to the proprietor of Maryland and the settlers there under his patent. See Claiborne, William.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lafitte, Jean 1780-1826 (search)
past offences, reparation for losses, and further rewards in land and money. If this invitation was not accepted, a threat was made that the inhabitants of Barataria would be annihilated. Lafitte told the bearer of this letter to return in ten days and he would give him an answer. In the mean time he sent a communication containing this letter to the governor of Louisiana, offering to join the American forces with his followers if he and they were pardoned for their past offences. Governor Claiborne called a council, which decided that the letters sent by Lafitte were forgeries. A little later an expedition was fitted out against Barataria, which took the place completely by surprise. Many of the pirates were captured, and most of their booty and vessels carried to New Orleans. Jean and Pierre Lafitte, however, escaped and collected their scattered followers at Last Island, close to the mouth of Bayou Lafourche. Later, when Gen. Andrew Jackson took command at New Orleans, he i
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Louisiana, (search)
dressed by Edward Livingston (q. v.), who urged the inhabitants to make speedy preparations for repelling invasion. They appointed a committee of safety, composed of distinguished citizens of New Orleans, of which Livingston was chairman. Governor Claiborne, who also believed Lafitte's story, sent copies of the British papers to Jackson, then at Mobile. Then the latter issued a vigorous counterproclamation, and proceeded to break up the nest of motley enemies at Pensacola. Finally, there werans on Nov. 21. The patriotic governor had called the legislature together as early as Oct. 5, but there was neither union, harmony, nor confidence. The people, alarmed, complained of the legislature; that body complained of the governor; and Claiborne complained of both the legislature and the people. Money and credit were equally wanting, and ammunition was very scarce. There was no effective naval force in the adjacent waters; and only two small militia regiments and a weak battalion of
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Maryland, State of. (search)
One of the original thirteen States of the Union; was first settled by Capt. William Claiborne, with a party of men from Virginia, in 1631. Earlier than this, Georg. So was founded the commonwealth of Maryland. Arms of the Calvert family. Claiborne, the first settler, refused to acknowledge the new government, and was finalltled in Maryland, and soon showed a spirit of resistance to the authorities. Claiborne, who had been deprived of his property and civil rights by the legislature ofers. It was not long nor very distressing, and it was just ended (1645) when Claiborne, by false representations, fanned the embers of discontent into a flame of ci Stone from office and appointed commissioners to administer the government. Claiborne was one of them, so also was Governor Bennet, of Virginia. These commissioneey reinstated Stone, and put Kent and Palmer's islands into the possession of Claiborne again. On the dissolution of the Long Parliament (1653), Cromwell restored
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mims, Fort, massacre at (search)
arrows to the roof of Mims's house, and it burst into a flame. Very soon the whole fort was in flames. The Indians pressed into the main fort. With the most horrible cruelties they murdered the defenseless. Weathersford begged the warriors to spare the women and children, but they refused. He had raised the storm, but was not able to control it. At sunset 400 of the inmates of Fort Mims lay dead. Not a white woman or child escaped. Twelve of the soldiers cut their way through the cordon of Indians and escaped. Most of the negroes were spared, and were made slaves of the Indians. A negro woman, who had received a ball in her breast, escaped to the river, seized a canoe, and, paddling down to Fort Stoddart, gave to General Claiborne there the first tidings of the horrible tragedy. The contest lasted from 12 M. until 5 P. M. The Indians had suffered severely, for not less than 400 Creek warriors were killed or wounded, as the victims had sold their lives as dearly as possible.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Maryland, (search)
c)......May 23, 1609 Royal license given to William Claiborne, one of the council and secretary of state of there is not already a patent granted, and giving Claiborne power to direct and govern such of the King's subjnt Comfort, Governor Calvert has an interview with Claiborne, in which he intimates that certain settlements ofative Assembly at St. Mary's......Feb. 26, 1635 Claiborne, having threatened the colony at St. Mary's, granthe King and proclamation in Virginia, the claim of Claiborne to the Isle of Kent and Palmer's Island is rejecteuantequat Indians......Jan. 3, 1640 Petition of Claiborne to the governor and council to restore his properth and confiscation of property any compliance with Claiborne in opposition to Lord Baltimore's dominion over thf the navy, together with Richard Bennett and William Claiborne, of Virginia, a commission to use their best eert......July 3, 1654 Commissioners Bennett and Claiborne, hearing of the new orders and instructions from L