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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., An old ship-master's experience. (search)
e old hulks and his foremast and rigging, and mainmast also, were torn away, and the mizzenmast had to be cut away to save a worse disaster, The captain's wife (now living on Dudley street in this city), who was on board, was lowered over the bow into a life-boat just as this' happened and taken ashore. The ship, although ruined, did not sink, and with the damaged cargo was sold. Captain Holmes recovered his instruments and belongings, and with his wife came down the coast by steamship to Panama, thence across the isthmus to Colon, and then to Medford, where he lived until his decease. His genial good nature and ready wit and fund of sea yarns were appreciated by his neighbors. Mrs. Holmes traversed the sea with her husband twelve years. The old hulk that crashed into his vessel in Valparaiso Harbor and wrought such destruction was the ship George Peabody, built in Medford at the yard of James O. Curtis. It was somewhat singular that Captain Holmes should take up his residence in
The Daily Dispatch: November 3, 1860., [Electronic resource], English view of the late Royal visit. (search)
Later from South America.Peru Refuses the American ultimatum--Terrible accident — difficulty betweenBritish and American officers at Panama, &c. New York, Nov. 2 --The steamer, Northern Light, from Aspinwall, reports the Lancaster and St. Mary's at Panama, steamer Brooklyn and storeship Falmouth at Aspinwall. Advices fPanama, steamer Brooklyn and storeship Falmouth at Aspinwall. Advices from Valparaiso are to the 2d, and Callao the 12th. The ultimatum of the American government had been rejected by Peru so far as the ships Lizzie Thompson, and Georgiana, and the Sariori claims are concerned. The refusal will compel the American Minister to demand his passports. A frightful accident occurred on the 10th ulof the British guard stationed in the streets. Communications had passed between flag officer Montgomery and the British commander. A fresh alarm occurred at Panama on the night of the 22d, in consequence of the report that a party of negroes had threatened to sack the city. The troops were under arms all night, but nothing
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Further from South America. (search)
six years old — the vessel is a total loss, being entirely under water; the dock may also be considered as done for, it having failed as a commercial speculation, and the present disaster may be considered as the last of the Callao Dry Dock. Panama. An official question has arisen between the United States and British naval forces in Panama, which is of considerable interest. It has been occasioned by the order given to the guards from H. B. M.'s ship Clio, stationed at the British and Panama, which is of considerable interest. It has been occasioned by the order given to the guards from H. B. M.'s ship Clio, stationed at the British and French Consulates since the late riot, to hail all persons passing those houses. Several foreigners have been stopped by the sentry, and on Saturday an American officer, and subsequently an American citizen, have been arrested for refusing to respond to the sentry, whilst passing through the public street. The matter was brought before Flag officer Montgomery, in command of the U. S. naval forces, who at once addressed a communication to Capt. Miller, of H. B. M.'s ship Clio, on the subject, t
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Chinese news. (search)
Later from California--massacre of emigrants. St. Josephs, Mo. Nov. 4. --The California mail to the 21st ult. has arrived. The steamship Cortez sailed the same day for Panama, with $1,622,556 in treasure. Of this $911,600 was destined for New York, $9,000 for England, and $20,000 for Panama. The Cortes also look silver are to the value of $60,000 and 260 passengers. The funeral of Brig. General Clark, on the 15th, was attended by all the military and a large concourse of cPanama. The Cortes also look silver are to the value of $60,000 and 260 passengers. The funeral of Brig. General Clark, on the 15th, was attended by all the military and a large concourse of citizens. Col. Ball, of the First Dragoons, has officially received the appointment of Commandant of the Military Department of California, in the place of Gen. Clarke, deceased. A bill pending in the Oregon Legislature, to nullify the late Senatorial election, had passed, and a Breckinridge Democrat had been chosen. There was a rumor of another emigrant train having been massacred by the Shoshone Indians. A great many emigrants were killed, including women and children, and many
The Daily Dispatch: November 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], Our Foreign relations. (search)
rnment of Peru had rejected the ultimatum of the United States for the settlement of the claims against that country, and that he had demanded his passports and would leave at once for the United States. On the 10th, the day the steamer left for Panama, the demand had not been complied with. Advices from the flag officer of the Pacific squadron gives all the facts in relation to the arrest of two naval officers at Panama, from which it appears that the officers were to blame in refusing to ansto the arrest of two naval officers at Panama, from which it appears that the officers were to blame in refusing to answer the challenge of the sentries on duty. Dispatches from our minister to China state that all claims of the United States against China, extending from 1840 to 1857, have been fully discharged under Mr. Reid's commercial convention of 1858. The Governor General speaks in the highest terms of the Americans, and of his desire to continue friendly relations with this country.
The Daily Dispatch: November 13, 1860., [Electronic resource], A Yankee Belligerent in China (search)
severely yesterday. Stocks fell from ¼ to 2 ¼ per cent., as may be seen be reference to our money article. And this, we fear, is not the end, but only little more than the beginning of the depreciation and decline of all securities. From the following table it will be seen that in one month Stocks have declined, some five, some ten, some twelve and some fifteen per ct: Stocks.Oct. 10.Nov. 10. Missouri's87 ¾76 ¼ Tennessee's90 ½86 Virginia's90 ¼86 ¾ New York Central88 ½78 ¼ Panama124119 Erie38 ½31 Reading4736 ¾ Hudson River63 ½54 Harlem2116 Rock Island7257 ¼ Galena75 ¾65 Toledo4639 Illinois Central8666 ¾ Michigan Central6857 Michigan Southern guar47 ½34 ¾ The South Carolina Bank statement of last month, compared with that of the month before, shows an increase in circulation of $346,206 25; an increase in domestic exchange of $911,319; an increase in foreign exchange of $92,371; an increase in discounts of $5,293; and a decrease in specie to
The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1860., [Electronic resource], The British and American difficulty at Panama. (search)
The British and American difficulty at Panama. --The Panama Star and Herald of October 30th, gives a narrative of events which have resulted in a correspondence between Flag-Officer Montgomery, of the United States squadron, and Captain Miller, of the British man-of-war Clio. It appears that British sentries were placed in ards the United States, and unless it was immediately discontinued he would at once adopt measures for the re-establishment of the neutrality of the city and Isthmus of Panama. The flag-officer also opened a correspondence with the Intendant of Panama, with the view of fixing the responsibility where it belongs. On the 23d, FPanama, with the view of fixing the responsibility where it belongs. On the 23d, Flag-Officer Montgomery addressed a communication to Capt. Miller, in reference to the arrest of Dr. Kluge, on the night of the 21st, by the guard in front of the French Consulate, when he was detained a prisoner till morning. Subsequently, Montgomery addressed Capt. Miller another letter, suggesting the duties of guards furnished
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
were supported at about Saturday's rates. At the First Board Tenn 6's declined 1½; North Carolina 6's (from last sale at the Board.) 9; Missouri 6's 3¼; Erie 4th mort. 8; Mich. So. 2d inort. 2; La Crosse and Mil. Land Grants 1; American Exchange Bank 1; Metropolitan Bank from last sale, on the 9th inst.,) 16; Canton Company 1; Del. and Hud. 1; Penn. Coal 5; Pacific Mail 4; New York Central 1½, recovering 1; Erie 1½; Hudson River 4¾; Harlem 1 on old and ¾ on preferred; Mich, Central 3½; Panama 3; Mich. So. ¼ on old stock and 3½ on guaranteed; Ill. Central scrip 5; Galena and Chicago 4¾; Cleveland and Toledo 1¼; Chicago and Rock Island 1; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy 1½; Mil. and Miss 1; New Jersey Central 2; La Crosse and Mil. ¾; Del. Lack. and Western 6. The Bank of Sing Sing, which suspended payment, has about $100 000 loaned to three individuals, which it is unable to call in Its circulating notes, amounting to about $51 000, are amply secured by New York State S
The Daily Dispatch: November 22, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Southern secession movement. (search)
a gradual decline as the call progressed. At the Frat Board United States 5's sold at 95, the same as yesterday; Tennessee 6's advanced 1 ½; Virginia 6's 1; Missouri 6's 3 ¼, Illinois Central bds. 3; LaCrosse and Mil. land grants 1; Del and Hudson Canal 1; Pacific mail 4 ½; New York Central 2 ¼, failing back 1; Erie 1 ½, falling back ½; Hudson River ¼, losing ½; Harlem ; Reading 1 ¼; Mich. Central 2 ½, losing ½; Mich. So. ½, falling back for old stock; o. guaranteed 2 ½, falling back ; Panama 5; Cleveland and Toledo ; Chicago and Rock Island ¼; Mil. and Miss. 1; Det. Lack and Western 5 The following declined:--Erie Con. of 71 fell off 1; Hudson River 1st mtge. 3; Mich. Cent. 1st mtge 1; Michigan So. 2d mtge. ½; American Exchange Bank 1; Continental 5; New Jersey Central R. R. 3, recovering 2; Illinois Central scrip ½, afterwards recovered; Galena and Chicago ¼; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy ½; and New Jersey R. R. 2. The exports for the week have been enormous
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1860., [Electronic resource], California politics (search)
California politics --The State Gone for Lincoln.--The Pony Express, from San Francisco on the evening of Nov. 10th, has arrived at St. Josephs. The steamer Sonora sailed on the morning of that day for Panama, with $820,000 and 304 passengers for New York.--The following political intelligence is received by this arrival: It is believed the total vote of the State at the recent election will not vary far from 115,000. Of the votes already counted (105,868,) Lincoln has 35,036; Douglas, 38,836; Breckinridge, 29,424; Bell, 6,942. Lincoln's majority over Douglas, 1,150. These returns are all received by telegraph from more than one hundred different dispatches, and mistakes have probably occurred. The official count will be required to determine the result. The contest is between Lincoln and Douglas, with the chances in favor of the former. As near as can be ascertained, the Legislature stands as follows: Senate — Douglas (Democrat,) 9, Breckinridge (Democrat,)
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