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Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1 30 2 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Francis, John Wakefield 1789-1861 (search)
Francis, John Wakefield 1789-1861 Physician; born in New York City, Nov. 17, 1789; graduated at Columbia College in 1809; began business life as a printer, but commenced the study of medicine, in 1810, under Dr. Hosack, and was his partner until 1820. From 1810 until 1814 they published the American Medical and Philosophical register. He occupied the chair of materia medica in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and, visiting Europe, was a pupil of the celebrated Abernethy. After filling various professorships until 1826, he devoted himself to the practice of his profession and to literary pursuits. Dr. Francis was probably the author of more biographies and memoirs than any American of his time, and was active, as one of the founders, in the promotion of the objects of the New York Historical Society and of other institutions. He was the first president of the New York Academy of Medicine, and was a member of numerous scientific and literary societies. He died in New
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Zenger, John Peter 1680-1746 (search)
ly employed to defend Zenger. To the astonishment of the court, he appeared, on the day of trial, as the champion of the freedom of the press. By keen legal weapons, he foiled the sophistry of the court, and obtained from the jury a verdict of acquittal for Zenger, on the ground that an alleged libel is justified by its truth, and that jurors are judges of both law and fact. The crowded courtroom was instantly resonant with applause, and the delighted people carried the venerable advocate out of the city hall on their shoulders. The corporation of the city of New York presented Mr. Hamilton with the freedom of the city in a gold box for his learned and generous defence of the rights of mankind and the liberty of the press. He charged no fee for his services. Gouverneur Morris said to Dr. John W. Francis: The trial of Zenger, in 1735, was the germ of American freedom—the morning star of that liberty which subsequently revolutionized America. Zenger died in New York City in 174
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 2: little Julia Ward 1819-1835; aet. 1-16 (search)
also of the party; and a physician, Dr. John Wakefield Francis, who was later to play an important e chair, bringing its feet down on those of Dr. Francis, to his acute anguish. In spite of this, t to her eyes. At Niagara Falls she asked Dr. Francis, Who made that great hole where the water c. Soand-So keeps that:-- Yes! Yes! said Mrs. Francis; it is well known that Mr. So-and-So keeps ything, except the Ten Commandments! Oh! Mrs. Francis, how could you? cried the poor millionnairter and faster. Edgar Allan Poe said of Dr. Francis that his conversation was a sort of Roman pnewly published, was the talk of the town. Dr. Francis, meeting Poe, invited him to come to his hoheard of The Raven !) equally petrified. Mrs. Francis adored her husband, yet he must sometimes he three ladies, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Francis (otherwise known as Julia, Louisa, and Anniful forests. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Francis were devoted mothers, and reared large fami[1 more...]
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 3: the corner --1835-1839; aet. 16-20 (search)
moved in 1835, Julia being then sixteen years of age; this was the house she loved, the memory of which was dear to her through all the years of her life. The family was at that time patriarchal in its dimensions: Mr. Ward and his six children, Dr. and Mrs. Francis and their four; often, too, Grandma Cutler and other Cutlers, not to speak of Wards, Greenes, and McAllisters. （Louisa, youngest of the Cutler sisters, one of the most beautiful and enchanting women of her time, was married to MaMrs. Francis and their four; often, too, Grandma Cutler and other Cutlers, not to speak of Wards, Greenes, and McAllisters. （Louisa, youngest of the Cutler sisters, one of the most beautiful and enchanting women of her time, was married to Matthew Hall McAllister.) One and all were sure of a welcome at The corner ; one and all were received with cordial urbanity, first by Johnson, the colored butler, later by Mr. Ward, the soul of dignified hospitality. Another inmate of the house during several years was Christy Evangelides, a Greek boy, orphaned in a Turkish massacre. Mr. Ward took the boy into his family, gave him his education and a start in life. Fifty years later Mr. Evangelides recalled those days in a letter to his sist
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 10: the wider outlookv1865; aet. 46 (search)
d world at large. The tortoise in the end overtook the hare, and slow, plodding Justice, with her loyal hack, distanced splendid Ambition mounted on first-rate ability, once and forever.... To Zion church, to hear preach. Text, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things. Sermon as far removed from it as possible, weak, sentimental, and illiterate. He left out the d in receivedst, and committed other errors in pronunciation. But to sit with the two aunts Mrs. Francis and Mrs. McAllister. in the old church, so familiar to my childhood, was touching and impressive. Hither my father was careful to bring us. Imperfect as his doctrine now appears to me, he looks down upon me from the height of a better life than mine, and still appears to me as my superior. A little nervous about my reading. Reached Mrs. [Richard] Hunt's at twelve. Saw the sweet little boy. Mrs. Hunt very kind and cordial. At one Mr. Hunt led me to the studio which I found well fill
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 10: the last Roman winter 1897-1898; aet. 78 (search)
iscence with her. I met her with La terribila Medea, which I so well remember hearing from her. I presently quoted her toast in La Locandiera, of which she repeated the last two lines. Maud had arranged to have Mrs. Hurlburt help me home. Contessa Spinola also offered, but I got off alone, came home in time to hear most of Professor Pansotti's lecture on the Gregorian music, which, though technical, was interesting. March 31. I woke up at one, after vividly dreaming of my father and Dr. Francis. My father came in, and said to me that he wished to speak to Miss Julia alone. I trembled, as I so often did, lest I was about to receive some well-merited rebuke. He said that he wished my sister and me to stay at home more. I saw the two faces very clearly. My father's I had not seen for fifty-nine years. April 6. Went in the afternoon with Mrs. Stillman to the Campo dei Fiori, where bought two pieces of lace for twenty lire each, and a little cap-pin for five lire. Saw a small
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Index (search)
stance, II, 168. Flynt, Baker, II, 230. Foley, Margaret, I, 227, 237. Forbes, John, II, 279. Forbes, John M., II, 109, 177. Foresti, Felice, I, 94, 104. Fort Independence, I, 346. Forum, II, 182. Foster, L. S., I, 248. Foulke, Dudley, I, 365; II, 188. Foundling Hospital, II, 8. Fowler, O. S., I, 98, 99. Fox, Charles, II, 265. France, I, 131, 300, 308, 310; II, 9, 20, 26, 34. Francis, Eliza C., I, 18, 25, 26, 27, 31, 42, 103, 150, 230; II, 319. Francis, J. W., I, 18, 19, 26, 27, 36, 42, 57, 114, 150; II, 251. Francis, V. M., II, 362. Franco-Prussian War, I, 300; I, 13, 20. Franklin, Benjamin, I, 6. Fredericksburg, I, 192. Free Religious Club, see Radical Club. Freeman, Edward, I, 95, 134. Freeman, Mrs., Edward, I, 95, 134. Fremdenblatt, II, 19. French Revolution, I, 12. Fries, Wulf, I, 145. From the Oak to the Olive, I, 265, 269. Frothingham, Octavius, I, 304. Froude, J. A., I, 86. Fuller, Margaret, I
Jula Ward Howe, Reminiscences: 1819-1899, Chapter 3: New York society (search)
nk to the health and happiness of M and N, and responded to with much merriment. I have further been told that the bride's elder sister, afterwards known as Mrs. Francis, danced in stocking-feet with my father's elder brother, this having been the ancient rule when the younger children were married before the older ones. In ted States, thought it a pity that the legislators had not also done something for the ladies. Among the familiar figures of my early life is that of Dr. John Wakefield Francis. I wish it were in my power to give any adequate description of this remarkable man, who was certainly one of the worthies of his time. As already saion the other hand, desiring not to hurt the feelings of any of her acquaintance by wholly leaving them out. When Edgar Allan Poe first became known in New York, Dr. Francis invited him to the house. It was on one of Auntie's good evenings, and her room was filled with company. The poet arrived just at a moment when the doctor was
Jula Ward Howe, Reminiscences: 1819-1899, Index (search)
in New York, 15; appreciation of his work taught, 16. Handel and Haydn Society, 14. Harte, Bret, at Newport, 402. Harvard College, shunned as a Unitarian institution, 24. Harvard Divinity School, Theodore Parker at, 162. Hawkes, Rev. Francis L., his abuse of Germans and abolitionists, 61. Haynes, Rev., Lorenza, takes part in the convention of women ministers, 312. Healy, G. P. A., the artist, ball at his residence, 420, 421. Healy, Mrs., 420. Hedge, Dr. F. H., his transl 375; supports that cause, 378, 382; at school with Tom Appleton, 433. Philosophie Positive, Comte's, 211. Phrenology, belief in, 132, 133. Pius IX., Pope, 125; his weakness, 194, 195; his death, 425. Poe, Edgar Allan, his visit to Dr. Francis, 39. Polish insurrection of 1830, the, connection of Dr. Howe with, 117. Polish refugees, ball in aid of, 105. Powel, Samuel, his prophecy in regard to Newport, 408. Powell, Mr., Aaron, asks Mrs. Howe to attend the Paris Peace Cong