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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 35 5 Browse Search
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register 8 4 Browse Search
Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters 4 0 Browse Search
H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia. 4 0 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2 3 1 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: June 23, 1864., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: August 17, 1861., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 3 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: December 20, 1860., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
A. J. Bennett, private , First Massachusetts Light Battery, The story of the First Massachusetts Light Battery , attached to the Sixth Army Corps : glance at events in the armies of the Potomac and Shenandoah, from the summer of 1861 to the autumn of 1864. 2 0 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, September (search)
n directing the Governor to issue a proclamation ordering the rebel troops encamped in that State to evacuate the soil of Kentucky. The resolution was passed by seventy-one yeas against twenty-six nays. A counter resolution, ordering both Union and rebel troops to leave the soil, was negatived under the rules of order. This action of the Legislature demonstrates the loyalty of Kentucky to the Union, without the slightest shadow of question or contradiction. Collector Palmer, at Stonington, Conn., this day seized the bark Cavallo from New York, Captain Washington. The schooner R. Fowler of New York, Captain Eldridge, was seized on the 9th. Both vessels were taken under the confiscation act. Colonel James W. Wall, at Burlington, N. J., was arrested this afternoon by the United States Marshal, and taken to New York by the afternoon train. The arrest produced most intense excitement among the people, as Colonel Wall had been a leading man for many years.--Trenton Gazette,
H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia., Chapter 6: military Polity—The means of national defence best suited to the character and condition of a country, with a brief account of those adopted by the several European powers. (search)
of the New England militia to march beyond the lines of their own states, and of the New-York militia to cross the Niagara and secure a victory already won; or the disgraceful flight of the Southern militia from the field of Bladensburg. But there is another side to this picture. If our militia have frequently failed to maintain. their ground when drawn up in the open field, we can point with pride to their brave and successful defence of Charleston, Mobile, New Orleans, Fort McHenry, Stonington, Niagara, Plattsburg, in proof of what may be accomplished by militia in connection with fortifications. These examples from our history must fully demonstrate the great value of a militia when properly employed as a defence against invasion, and ought to silence the sneers of those who would abolish this arm of defence as utterly use-less. In the open field militia cannot in general be manoeuvred to advantage; whereas, in the defence of fortified places, their superior intelligence an
H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia., Chapter 7: sea-coast defences..—Brief description of our maritime fortifications, with an Examination of the several Contests that have taken place between ships and forts, including the attack on San Juan d'ulloa, and on St. Jean d'acre (search)
a little more than a hundred men, unprovided alike with furnaces for heating shot, or casements to cover themselves from rockets and shells. Nevertheless, the enemy was completely repulsed; one of his largest ships was entirely destroyed, and 85 men were killed and wounded on board the other; while our loss was only eight or nine. Here a naval force of five to one was repelled by the land-battery. Again, in 1814, a barbette battery of one four-pounder and two eighteen-pounder guns at Stonington, repelled a British fleet of one hundred and thirty-four guns. During the engagement the Americans exhausted their ammunition, and spiked their eighteen-pounders, arid only one of them was afterwards used. Two of the enemy's ships, carrying one hundred and twelve guus, were engaged during the whole time of attack, and during much of this time bombarded the town from a position beyond reach of the land-battery. They were entirely too far off for the four-pounder gun to be of any use. Sup
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Battles. (search)
tony CreekJune 6, 1813 Hampton (Defence of)June 13, 1813 Craney IslandJune 22, 1813 Beaver DamsJune 23, 1813 Near Fort GeorgeJuly 8, 1813 Black RockJuly 11, 1813 Fort George (Defence of Outworks)July 17, 1813 Fort StephensonAug. 2, 1813 Stonington (Bombardment of)Aug. 9-11, 1813 Fort MimsAug. 30, 1813 ThamesOct. 5 1813 French CreekNov. 1 and 2, TallasehatcheNov. 3, 1813 TalladegaNov. 9, 1813 Chrysler's FieldNov. 11, 1813 Hillabee TownNov. 18, 1813 AuttoseNov. 29, 1813 Fort Niagtony CreekJune 6, 1813 Hampton (Defence of)June 13, 1813 Craney IslandJune 22, 1813 Beaver DamsJune 23, 1813 Near Fort GeorgeJuly 8, 1813 Black RockJuly 11, 1813 Fort George (Defence of Outworks)July 17, 1813 Fort StephensonAug. 2, 1813 Stonington (Bombardment of)Aug. 9-11, 1813 Fort MimsAug. 30, 1813 ThamesOct. 5 1813 French CreekNov. 1 and 2, TallasehatcheNov. 3, 1813 TalladegaNov. 9, 1813 Chrysler's FieldNov. 11, 1813 Hillabee TownNov. 18, 1813 AuttoseNov. 29, 1813 Fort Niag
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Custom-house, (search)
Custom-house, The place where commercial shipping is reported on its arrival from a foreign port, and receives its clearance papers on departure; also where foreign goods, liable to duty, are inspected on their arrival. The following is the location of the principal customhouses in the United States: Alabama—Mobile. Alaska—Sitka. California—Eureka, San Diego, San Francisco, Wilmington. Colorado—Denver. Connecticut—Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Stonington. Delaware—Wilmington. District of Columbia—Georgetown. Florida—Appalachicola, Cedar Keys, Fernandina, Jacksonville, Key West, Pensacola, St. Augustine, Tampa. Georgia—Atlanta, Brunswick, St. Mary's, Savannah. Illinois—Chicago, Galena. Indiana—Evansville, Indianapolis, Michigan City. Iowa—Burlington. Dubuque. Kentucky—Louisville, Paducah. Loulsiana—Brashear, New Orleans. Maine—Bangor, Bath, Belfast, Castine, Eastport, Ellsworth, Houlton, Kennebunk,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Denison, Frederic, 1819- (search)
Denison, Frederic, 1819- Clergyman; born in Stonington, Conn., Sept. 28, 1819; graduated at Brown College in 1847; ordained to the Baptist ministry; chaplain of the 3d Rhode Island Heavy Artillery for three years in the Civil War. His publications include History of the 1st Rhode Island cavalry; Westerly and its witnesses for 250 years; History of the 3d Rhode Island heavy artillery Regiment; Picturesque Rhode Island, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hinman, Elisha 1734-1807 (search)
Hinman, Elisha 1734-1807 Naval officer; born in Stonington, Conn., March 9, 1734; went to sea at the age of fourteen years, and was a captain at nineteen, sailing to Europe and the Indies. He entered the navy of the Revolution, under Hopkins, in 1776, and was one of the first captains appointed by Congress. He was a very active officer. Captured when in command of the Alfred, thirty-two guns, he was taken to England, whence he escaped to France, and cruised successfully after his returolution, under Hopkins, in 1776, and was one of the first captains appointed by Congress. He was a very active officer. Captured when in command of the Alfred, thirty-two guns, he was taken to England, whence he escaped to France, and cruised successfully after his return, in 1779-80. President Adams offered him the command of the Constitution in 1798, but on account of his age he declined. From that time until 1802 he was engaged in the revenue service. He died in Stonington, Aug. 29, 1807.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stonington, bombardment of (search)
Stonington, bombardment of On Aug. 9, 1814, Sir Thomas Hardy appeared off Stonington, Conn., with a squadron consisting of the Ramillies,Stonington, Conn., with a squadron consisting of the Ramillies, seventy-four guns (flag-ship); Pactolus, forty-four guns; bomb-ship Terror; brig Despatch, twenty-two guns; and barges and launches. He ancoast-towns and ravage the country. The depth of the water before Stonington would not allow the flag-ship to approach nearer the town than a ng to destroy the unoffending inhabitants residing in the town of Stonington, one hour is granted them, from the receipt of this, to remove ou doing serious damage. During that bombardment some brave men in Stonington cast up a sort of redoubt on the extremity of the peninsula on which the city now stands, and placed upon it a Stonington flag. battery of two cannon—a 6-pounder and an 18-pounder — and from these they hurer consorts withdrew to the larger vessels. Some men gathered at Stonington the next day, but they were of little service; but a few from Mys
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Trumbull, James Hammond 1821-1897 (search)
Trumbull, James Hammond 1821-1897 Philologist; born in Stonington, Conn., Dec. 20, 1821; educated at Yale College; settled in Hartford in 1847, and held political offices till 1864; librarian of the Watkinson library of reference in Hartford in 1863-91. He was the author of The colonial records of Connecticut (3 volumes); Historical notes on some provisions of the Connecticut statutes; The defence of Stonington against a British squadron, August, 1814; Historical notes on the Constitutirecords of Connecticut (3 volumes); Historical notes on some provisions of the Connecticut statutes; The defence of Stonington against a British squadron, August, 1814; Historical notes on the Constitution of Connecticut; Notes on forty Algonquin versions of the Lord's prayer; The Blue laws of Connecticut and the false Blue laws invented by the Rev. Samuel Peters; Indian names of places in and on the borders of the Connecticut, with interpretations, etc. He died in Hartford, Conn., Aug. 5, 1897.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
les......Dec. 2-16, 1839 Robert M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, Whig, elected speaker of the House on the eleventh ballot, receiving 119 votes out of 232. Whig National Convention at Harrisburg, Pa.......Dec. 4, 1839 [First ballot, Clay, 103; Harrison, 94; and Scott, 57. Fifth ballot, Clay, 90; Harrison, 148; and Scott, 16. The nomination of Harrison was made unanimous, and John Tyler nominated for Vice-President.] Steamer Lexington burned on Long Island Sound, between New York and Stonington, 140 lives lost......Jan. 13, 1840 Lieut. Charles Wilkes discovers the antarctic continent, 66° 20′ S. lat., 154° 18′ E. long......Jan. 19, 1840 [He coasted westward along this land 70 degrees.] Washingtonian Temperance Society founded in Baltimore......1840 Democratic National Convention at Baltimore, Md. Martin Van Buren nominated for President, leaving the States to nominate for Vice-President......May 5, 1840 Sub-treasury or independent treasury bill passed and approved<
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