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The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure), The Union men of Maryland. (search)
could do the State some service. He had not the learning of the schools, for he had come up from the ranks, where, in his youthful days, one could scarcely find even that little learning which Pope calls a dangerous thing. But he had. used his natural gifts to some purpose. He was a close observer, and had studied men until he knew well how to capture them. Beside, he was really kind-hearted, and delighted to do favors. For years he had been the leading Whig in his native county of Dorchester, on the Eastern Shore, and when that old and honored party suddenly declined and died, he joined the Know-Nothing or American organization, to beat the Democrats. He was elected Governor, in 185T, and had given himself earnestly and faithfully to the discharge of his important duties. At the breaking out of the civil war, he was about sixty years of age, and in appearance was strong and robust, but, in fact, his health was seriously impaired; and he had recently suffered severe family be
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hicks, Thomas Holliday 1798-1865 (search)
Hicks, Thomas Holliday 1798-1865 Statesman; born in Dorchester county, Md., Sept. 2, 1798; was a farmer in early life; was often in the State legislature, and was governor of the commonwealth from 1858 to 1862. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1862, for the unexpired term of a deceased Senator, and re-elected for the term ending in 1867. When the Civil War broke out, Governor Hicks stood firmly for the Union. He declared, in a proclamation after the attack on the Massachusetts regiment in Baltimore Thomas Holliday Hicks. (April 19, 1861), that all his authority would be exercised in support of the government (see Baltimore). By his patriotism and firmness, Maryland was saved from attempting secession from the Union. He died in Washington, D. C., Feb. 13, 1865.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hurst, John Fletcher 1834- (search)
Hurst, John Fletcher 1834- Clergyman; born in Dorchester county, Md., Aug. 17, 1834; graduated at Dickinson in 1854; ordained in 1858; elected a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1880; founded the American University in Washington, D. C., in 1891. Among his works are Our Theological century; Short history of the Christian Church; Indika; Bibliotheca Theologica, etc.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Colonel Eugene Waggaman, who led the Tenth Louisiana regiment in the famous charge at Malvern Hill. [New Orleans Picayune, February 10th, 1889.] (search)
uisiana to preserve the interests of the Spanish dominion. With him to America, as his bride, the Baron brought Christine Carbonari, of the celebrated Spinola family. Two daughters were the issue of the union, one of whom married Cyril Arnoult, a Flanders merchant who had settled in New Orleans and participated in the battle of January 8th, 1815. Their daughter, Camille Arnoult, married George Augustus Waggaman, a Marylander, whose forefather, Bartholomew Ennals, had settled in Dorchester county, Maryland, shortly after the foundation of the colony by Lord Baltimore. George Augustus Waggaman, the father of Colonel Eugene Waggaman, speedily became prominent in this State. He became a judge in the Federal courts, then Secretary of State for three Administrations, and finally, in 8131, was elected to the United States Senate for six years. He was one of the leaders of the Whigs, and took an active part in the excited political occurrences of that time. So bitter did the partisan
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 25. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.18 (search)
ame to Louisiana under commission of his majesty of Spain. As his bride, the Baron brought to America, Christine Carbonari, of the celebrated Spinola family. Two daughters were born to this union. One of them married Cyril Arnoult, a merchant of Flanders, who settled in this city, and who participated in the battle of New Orleans. Their daughter, Camille Arnoult, married George Augustus Waggaman. Mr. Waggaman was a Marylander. His forefather, Bartholomew Ennals, had settled in Dorchester, Maryland, shortly after the foundation of the colony by Lord Baltimore. George Augustus Waggaman, the father of the subject of this sketch, speedily became prominent in this State. He was a lawyer and became a judge of the Federal courts. He was then made Secretary of State and held that office for three successive terms. Finally, in 1861, he was elected to the United States Senate for a term of six years. He was a whig, and the leader of his party in this State. He took an active part
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoir of Jane Claudia Johnson. (search)
a romantic, sanguine temperament, ever alert and ripe for perilous service, he commanded the admiration and confidence of all within reach of his voice or example. His superior officers were impressed with his exceptional worth, and he received less promotion than he deserved; but his fame will descend through generations following those who were his comrades in arms. The genealogy of the Goldsboroughs appears in Old Kent. The grandfather of Major Goldsborough was a native of Dorchester county, Maryland. He removed to Frederick county in 8000, where the father of Major Goldsborough, Leander W. Goldsborough, was born and spent part of his life, removing to Hanover, Pa., in 1845. His son, William Worthington, was born at Graceham, Frederick county, Md., October 6, 1831; was educated at Hanover, Pa., and learned the trade of a printer, afterward becoming foreman of the Pittsburg Dispatch, but he went to Baltimore about 1850 and found employment on newspapers until May, 1861. As a
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A Maryland Warrior and hero. (search)
a romantic, sanguine temperament, ever alert and ripe for perilous service, he commanded the admiration and confidence of all within reach of his voice or example. His superior officers were impressed with his exceptional worth, and he received less promotion than he deserved; but his fame will descend through generations following those who were his comrades in arms. The genealogy of the Goldsboroughs appears in Old Kent. The grandfather of Major Goldsborough was a native of Dorchester county, Maryland. He removed to Frederick county in 8000, where the father of Major Goldsborough, Leander W. Goldsborough, was born and spent part of his life, removing to Hanover, Pa., in 1845. His son, William Worthington, was born at Graceham, Frederick county, Md., October 6, 1831; was educated at Hanover, Pa., and learned the trade of a printer, afterward becoming foreman of the Pittsburg Dispatch, but he went to Baltimore about 1850 and found employment on newspapers until May, 1861. As a
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1860., [Electronic resource], Odd Fellowship. (search)
HonBrice J. Goldsborough, of Dorchester county, Md., has been elected to the bench of the Maryland Court of Appeals, vice Eccleston, deceased. Maj. Jno. Eaton Lecomte, who designed the defences at Old Point Comfort, died in Philadelphia on the 21st inst. Dr. Willis B, Crawford, of Marion county, S. C., was killed on the 22d inst., by the accidental explosion of his pistol. Wm. I. Connally was shot and killed near Milton, N. C., on the 16th inst, by Lawson Brandon, his son-in-law. Thomas Waring, Auditor of the South Carolina Railroad, died at Charleston, S. C., on the 22d inst. The paper mill recently erected at Fredericksburg, Va., has been put in operation. Hon. John J. Crittenden, of Ky., arrived in Philadelphia Friday.
The Daily Dispatch: April 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
shipmen resigned yesterday, and will leave for their homes on Tuesday. Two special trains arrived yesterday, with messages for the Governor. The last one left at 11 o'clock, P. M., and run off the track on the Washington road. All was private in reference to the object of the trains, and it is impossible to learn whether they are from Baltimore or Washington. The Governor goes this evening to charter the steam-tug Merchant, and to-night his family will leave for his farm in Dorchester county. To-morrow the Governor will issue a proclamation calling a Convention to meet in two days time. The city, by order of the Mayor, will be patrolled to-night. This evening the officers of the Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad Company sent out a burthen train and took up the track for a considerable distance, in order that the road may not be used by any troops that may hereafter arrive. The telegraph office at the Annapolis junction was not taken possession of this mo
The Daily Dispatch: April 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Virginia. (search)
d carried entirely off. Machinists and workmen also accompany them. A military depot will probably be established at the Junction. Preparations in Maryland. The citizens of the Eastern Shore are apprehensive that they will be subject to marauding expeditions from fanatics of the North, and are therefore wisely taking measures for protection. The commissioners of Talbot county have appropriated $20,000 to arm the people, and a similar appropriation has been recommended in Dorchester county. The citizens of Cambridge have held a meeting, at which Judge Spence presided, and adopted measures to form a "Home Guard," to act as a military police. Judge Spence has adjourned the Circuit Court of the county until the prevailing excitement subsides. Prince George's county, on the Western Shore, has also made an appropriation of $25,000. The following is from the Baltimore American: Destruction of the Bush River bridge by fire. We announced yesterday that workmen w
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