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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 8: (search)
s is the main thing. Men, in that case, will not be wanting. Our salvation depends upon a persevering union. Every grievance of any one colony must be held as a grievance to the whole, and some plan be settled for a continuation of Chap. VIII.} 1774. Aug. congresses, even though congresses will soon be dedared by parliament to be high treason. Hawley spoke the genuine sentiments of western Massachusetts. When on Tuesday, the sixteenth of August, the judges of the inferior court of Hampshire met at Great Barrington, it was known that the regulating act had received the royal approval. Before noon the town was filled with people of the county and five hundred men from Connecticut, armed with clubs and staves. Suffering the courts of justice to sit, seemed a recognition of the act of parliament, and the chief judge was forced to plight his honor that he and his associates would do no business. When it became known that a great effort to execute the new statute was designed to
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 10: (search)
Island had each resumed the charter of government, which James the Second had superseded; the people of Massachusetts now wished to revive their old charter; and continue allegiance to George the Third on no other terms than those which their ancestors had stipulated with Charles the First; otherwise, said they, the laws of God, of nature, and of nations oblige us to cast about for safety. If the four New Chap. X.} 1774. Sept. England governments alone adopt the measure, said Hawley of Hampshire, I will venture my life to carry it against the whole force of Great Britain. In the congress of Worcester county, a motion was made at once to reassume the old charter and elect a governor. Warren, careful lest the province should be thought to aim at greater advantages than the other colonies might be willing to contend for, sought first the consent of the continental congress; reminding its members that one colony of freemen would be a noble bulwark for all America. New England had
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, Chapter 42: (search)
enance during May, June, and July cannot be accounted for by ordinary rules. There was nothing regularly established, and yet many thousands of men were abundantly supplied. Touched by an all pervading influence, each householder esteemed himself a sort of commissary. There were no public magazines, no large dealers in provisions; but the wants of the army rung in the ears of the farmers, and from every cellar, Chap. XLII.} 1775. July. and barn yard, and field throughout Worcester and Hampshire and even Berkshire, such articles of food as could be spared were devoted to the camp, and everybody's wagons were used to forward them. But for this the forces must have dispersed; how it was done, cannot exactly be told; popular enthusiasm keeps little record of its sacrifices; only it was done, and though great waste prevailed, the troops of Massachusetts, and for a long time also those of New Hampshire, were fed by the unselfish care of the people, without so much as a barrel of flour
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., Medford in the War of the Revolution. (search)
Medford—twenty-five per cent. of all the inhabitants of the town in 1776. This does not cover the whole number; for instance, in July, 1776, thirty men went to Ticonderoga, and we have the names of only twelve. The other eighteen were from Hampshire Government. Other recruits were, like these, non-residents, hired to fill up the town's quota, but one hundred eighty-nine have been identified as Medford citizens, or bore surnames common in the town at that time. One hundred were tax-payerd left him, hardly daring to hope that he would come through the action alive. But he did good service that day, and served through the siege. Did the men have all the heroism in those days? The news of the battle flew like wildfire. New Hampshire was aroused, and sent men pouring into Massachusetts. Col. John Stark established headquarters at the Admiral Vernon Tavern, which stood on the east side of Main street, on the corner of Swan street. It was destroyed in the great fire of 1850.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 6., The Lawrence Light Guard.—Continued. (search)
eping one's residence and business under one roof has long ago disappeared, but from 1835 to 1850, the custom was almost universal. After the fire in 1850, most of the buildings destroyed were replaced by cheaper structures, many of which are still in existence. The Tufts lot, corner of South and Main streets, remained vacant for many years. Finally, the Central Engine House was built there. Ancestry of Aaron Blanchard, periwig-maker. I. Thomas Blanchard, the emigrant, came from Hampshire, England, in 1639. He lived in Braintree, Mass., from 1646 to 1651. In February, 1651, he bought of Rev. John Wilson, Jr., pastor of the church in Dorchester, a house and farm of two hundred acres in Charlestown, lying on the north side of Mystic river, and between Malden river on the east, and the Cradock farm, or Medford line, on the west. This land is now known as Wellington. The farm remained a part of the town of Charlestown until 1726,, when it was annexed to Malden, but later se
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 30., History of Wellington. (search)
ney laid in clay, the cellar being walled up with stone. This building was situated on the hillside near the junction of Middlesex avenue and Fellsway. Of the life of these first settlers we have a very meagre record. The land was wooded, and the greater part had to be cleared before much in the way of agriculture was accomplished. The years passed, and in February, 1650-51, we find that Rev. John Wilson, Jr., pastor of the church in Dorchester, sold to Thomas Blanchard, who came from Hampshire, England, in 1639 and lived in Braintree, Mass., from 1646 to 1651, a house and farm of two hundred acres lying on the north side of Mystic river, and between Malden river on the east and the Cradock farm on the west, for £ 200. Mr. Blanchard died on his farm, so lately purchased, May 21, 1654. At this time the farm was a part of Charlestown and remained so until 1726, when it was annexed to Malden. In 655, after the death of Thomas, the farm was divided between his sons George and Natha
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Presidential election. (search)
her 5,329. we publish the majorities in the election of 1859 as useful for reference during the reception of the returns: Letcher s (Dem.) Maj's. Allegheny145 Amelia1 Appomattox207 Barbour391 Bath1 Berkley174 Boone142 Botetourt228 Brooke156 Brunswick294 Buchanan91 Cabell91 Calhoun251 Chesterfield198 Clarke119 Craig164 Dinwiddie37 Doddridge505 Fairfax26 Fauquier89 Fayette39 Frederick236 Gilmer265 Goochland25 Grayson113 Greene261 Greensville49 Halifax400 Hampshire362 Hancock160 Hanover117 Harrison312 Highland249 Isle of Wight384 Jackson122 Jefferson18 King and Queen153 King William170 Lewis390 Logan386 Lunenburg264 Madison454 Marion729 Mecklenburg222 Middlesex35 Monongahela374 Northumberland86 page830 Patrick90 Pendleton28 Pleasants70 Pocahontas285 Preston305 Prince Edward45 Prince George80 Prince William461 Randolph264 Ritchie285 Roanoke126 Rockingham1702 Shenandoah1639 Spotsylvania90 Stafford208 Surry33 Sussex16
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
the following counties are all that have been received at the Capitol, up to yesterday evening: counties.Bill.Breck.Doug in 134 counties69,59369,5714,842 Calhoun192851 Cabell316161407 Braxton27422746 Hampshire678106475 Nicholas34415248 Mason716439297 McDowell353700 Pendleton400217133 Tyler315423197 Wayne3261668 in 144 counties73,21672,75016,128 72750 Bell's majority466 the counties received, unofficial, are as follows: Bell's Majorities.Breckinridge's Major's. Giles159Buchanan180 Raleigh159Gilmer152 Wyoming35King and Queen255 Webster (new co.)Roane18 363605 353 Breckinridge's maj252 The above table allows for the mistakes in Accomac and Lancaster, and shows that Bell has a clear majority of 214 in all the counties, official and unofficial. Breckinridge, therefore, goes to Webster (a new county) 214 behind.
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
by Mr. Frederick, of passing a law requiring property sold under execution to bring three-fourths of its value; by Mr. Duckwall, of authorizing the trustees of "Easter's Meeting-House," in Morgan county, to sell and convey the same. Bills Reported.--For the relief of the securities of Joshua A. Staats, the Sheriff of Jackson county; amending chapters 108 and 38 of the Code; incorporating the Virginia Lumber Company; transferring the Cacaphan and North Branch Turnpike to the county of Hampshire; to incorporate the Elk River Railroad Company; incorporating the Grassy Lick Turnpike Company; amending the charter of the Brown's Gap Turnpike Company; amending the charter of the Clarksburg and Wheeling Turnpike Company; making a subscription on the part of the State to the Roanoke Valley Railroad; authorizing the voluntary enslavement of Clara and her children; to raise a Provisional State Guard. Laid on the Table.--The bill authorizing the Central Railroad Company to construct a
The Daily Dispatch: January 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 18 (search)
deem such course proper, and such removal may meet with the approbation of the descendants of General Lee, was called up, and being read the first time was ordered to a second reading. Petition Presented and Referred.--By Mr. Wallace, the petition of citizens of Morgantown asking the passage of an act incorporating a Savings Bank in the town of Morgantown. The Banks.--The bill "for the temporary relief of the Banks of this Commonwealth," was called up, on motion of Mr. Gibson, of Hampshire. The most important provision is that which provides "that so much of all or any acts as now may subject any Bank or Banking Corporation incorporated by the laws of this Commonwealth now in operation, or which may be put in operation whilst this act is in force, to the forfeiture of its charter, or to any other penalty for failing or refusing to pay or redeem its notes, or debts, or specie, shall be, and the same is hereby suspended until the 1st of March, 1862." The bill was read the req
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