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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Drake, Samuel Gardner, 1798-1875 (search)
Drake, Samuel Gardner, 1798-1875 Antiquarian; born in Pittsfield, N. H., Oct. 11, 1798; received a common-school education, and taught in a district school for several years. Settling in Boston, he there established the first antiquarian book-store in the United States, in 1828. He was one of the founders of the New England Historical Genealogical Society, of which he was at one time president, and in 1847 began the publication of the New England Genealogical register, continuing it many years as editor and publisher, making large contributions of biography to its pages. Mr. Drake resided in London about two years (1858-60). He prepared many valuable books on biographical and historical subjects. His Book of the Indians is a standard work on Indian history and biography. He prepared an excellent. illustrated History of Boston, and his illustrative annotations of very old American books and pamphlets are of exceeding value. He died in Boston, June 14, 1875.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Eads, James Buchanan, 1820- (search)
that if the banks of the passage through the bar could be extended, not gradually, but immediately, into the deep water of the Port Eads South pass of the Mississippi River. Gulf some 2 miles or more, it would produce force enough to excavate a channel the whole length of the bar. This project he undertook to carry out at his own expense, agreeing not to receive compensation for the work until it was completed; and the truth of his reasoning was proved by the results. In the winter of 1874-75 he laid his plan before Congress, and in March, 1875, a bill was passed empowering him to put it into execution. The work was begun in June, 1875. The jetties were lad out parallel with the current of the river, and at right angles with the Gulf current, extending with a slight curve 2 1/4 miles out from the mouth of the river. Piles were first driven in to mark the path of the jetties; then willows fastened together in enormous mattresses were sunk, and these filled in with stones and grav
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Edward vii., Albert Edward, 1841- (search)
the United States, where he received an enthusiastic welcome. President Buchanan and his official family extended to him a grand entertainment at the national capital, and the cities which he visited vied with one another in paying him high honors. The courtesies so generously extended to him laid the foundation for the strong friendship which he always afterwards manifested for Americans. After this trip he travelled in Germany, Italy, and the Holy Land. In 1863 he married the Princess Alexandra, daughter of Christian IV., King of Denmark, and after his marriage he made prolonged tours in many foreign countries, most notably in Egypt and Greece in 1869, and in British India in 1875-76. He has always been exceedingly fond of out-door sports and athletics in general, and has kept himself in close touch with his people. On the death of Queen Victoria, Jan. 22, 1901, he succeeded to the throne, and was formally proclaimed king and emperor at St. James's Palace, London, on the 24th.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Fenton, Reuben Eaton 1819-1885 (search)
Fenton, Reuben Eaton 1819-1885 Statesman; born in Carroll, Chautauqua co., N. Y., July 4, 1819; was educated at Pleasant Hill and Fredonia academies, in his native county; and was admitted to the bar in 1841. Finding the practice of law uncongenial, he entered business, and acquired a moderate fortune. Meanwhile, he became interested in politics, and in 1843-51 served as supervisor of Carroll. In 1852 he was elected to Congress by the Democrats, and there opposed the further extension of slavery. This action resulted in his defeat, in 1854, for a second term, and he united with the Republican party, by whom, in 1856, he was elected to Congress, where he remained till 1864, when he resigned to become governor of New York, in which office he served two terms. In 1869-75 he was in the United States Senate, and in 1878 was chairman of the United States commission to the International Monetary Conference in Paris. He died in Jamestown, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1885.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Finances, United States. (search)
the expected deficiency to a formidable amount. To meet the rapid fall in the gold reserve, Secretary Carlisle, on Jan. 17, 1894, issued a circular, offering for public subscription an issue of $50,000,000 of bonds, redeemable in coin at the pleasure of the government after ten years . . . and bearing interest . . . at the rate of 5 per cent. The minimum premium was fixed at 117.223, thus making the issue equivalent to a 3 per cent. bond. The Secretary issued the call by virtue of an act of 1875; but his authority was challenged by the House judiciary committee Jan. 26, 1894. In spite of this issue of bonds the treasury reserve soon fell below the mark again, and on Nov. 13 of the same year a second issue of $50,000,000 worth of bonds was made. They were all given to a syndicate of bankers at a bid of 117.077. So rapid was the drain on the treasury, however, that on Feb. 8, 1895, the government signed a contract with the Belmont-Morgan syndicate of New York to provide for the tr
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Florida, (search)
1866 David S. Walker1866 to 1868 Harrison Reed1868 to 1872 Ossian B. Hart1872 to 1874 Marcellus L. Stearns1874 to 1877 George F. Drew1877 to 1881 William D. Bloxham1881 to 1885 Edward A. Perry1885 to 1889 Francis P. Fleming1889 to 1893 Henry L. Mitchell1893 to 1897 William D. Bloxham1897 to 1901 William S. Jennings1901 to — United States Senators. NameNo. of CongressDate. James D. Westcott, Jr29th to 30th1845 to 1849 David L. Yulee29th to 31st1845 to 1851 Jackson Morton31st to 33d1849 to 1855 Stephen R. Mallory32d to 36th1851 to 1861 David L. Yulee34th to 36th1855 to 1861 [37th, 38th, and 39th Congresses, seats vacant.] Thomas W. Osborn40th to 42d1868 to 1873 Adonijah S. Welch40th1868 to — Abijah Gilbert41st to 43d1869 to 1875 Simon B. Conover43d to 45th1873 to 1879 Charles W. Jones44th to 49th1875 to 1887 Wilkinson Call46th to 54th1879 to 1897 Samuel Pasco50th to 56th1887 to 1899 Stephen R. Mallory54th to —1897 to — James P. Taliaferro56th to
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Fulton, Justin Dewey 1828- (search)
Fulton, Justin Dewey 1828- Clergyman; born in Earlville, N. Y., March 1, 1828; graduated at the University of Rochester in 1851, and then studied at the theological seminary there. In 1863-73 he was pastor of Tremont Temple, Boston; in 1873-75 of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn; later he founded the Centennial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, and was its pastor for several years. He then gave up church work and devoted himself to writing and speaking against the Roman Catholic Church. His publications include The Roman Catholic element in American history; Woman as God made her; Show your colors; Rome in America; Charles H. Spurgeon our ally, etc. He died in Somerville, Mass., April 16, 1901.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gale, Levin 1824-1875 (search)
Gale, Levin 1824-1875 Lawyer; born in Cecil county, Md., in 1824; was admitted to the bar and began practice at Elkton, Md. He published A list of English statutes supposed to be applicable to the several States of the Union. He died in Baltimore, Md., April 28, 1875.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Giauque, Florien (search)
Giauque, Florien Author; born near Berlin, O., May 11, 1843; served in the Civil War in 1862-65; graduated at Kenyon College in 1869; admitted to the bar in 1875. His publications include Revised statutes of Ohio; Present value tables; Naturalization and election laws of the United States; Ohio election laws, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gillmore, James Clarkson 1854- (search)
Gillmore, James Clarkson 1854- Naval officer; born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 10, 1854; graduated at the United States Naval Academy in 1875; promoted lieutenant in 1891. He was ordered to Manila, Jan. 14, 1899, where he was assigned to the Yorktown. In April of that year he was captured with seven others while scouting at Baler, Luzon. After spending over eighteen months in captivity and suffering great privations the party was rescued in the mountains near Cagayan (q. v.) by Col. Luther R. Hare, in December, 1899.
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