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James Redpath, The Roving Editor: or, Talks with Slaves in the Southern States., My third trip. (search)
er questions, but she referred me to an old man who was working — planting corn — down in a field near the line of railroad. I went down to him. There are two high knolls on the farm, which are formed of a gravelly soil. On the knoll south of the master's house, is an old, large log hut--an Uncle Tom's cabin — of three rooms; at the bottom of the knoll is a stable, requiring renovation, capable of holding eight horses and two tons of hay, and a barn which is calculated to accommodate fifteen cows and twenty tons of hay. The soil, except on the knolls, is a light, rich, clayey loam. It would take at least $500 to renovate the farm-buildings and the house; while the fences are sadly dilapidated. The whole farm requires refencing. I went down to the field. A young negro man was ploughing, and a black boy of fourteen, very small of his age, was assisting the old man in planting. I asked him several questions about the farm which it is unnecessary to repeat here. He said<
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 5., Grace Church, Medford. (search)
rated with medals furnished by the parish. A banner was given to the leading class and was carried at the head of the school in the processionals. At Whitsunday, 1878, the superintendent's report read as follows: School commenced May 27, 1877, continued to June 24, inclusive; resumed September 9, continued up to June 2, inclusive, forty-three Sundays. Whole number that have been in the Sunday-school duringthe year, eighty-two; whole number of persons acting as teachers during the year , fifteen. At present, 1901, there are on the books of the Sunday-school the names of one hundred and two children, nine teachers and three officers; Mr. Allison M. Stickney being superintendent. There is also a Bible class, which meets on a week-day evening, conducted by the rector. Some of the men who have been identified with the work of the Sunday-school besides Mr. Seymour and Mr. Gates, are Henry H. Elliott, Benj. P. Hollis, Chas. E. Kummer, Allison M. Stickney and Fred H. Fletcher. The lat
The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1860., [Electronic resource], Garibaldi as a Cook. (search)
Handsome dividends. As will be seen by an advertisement in another column, the Board of DirFire and Marine Insurance Company have declared a dividend of ten per cent. Out of the profits of the last six months, payable to the stockholders on the 15th inst., thus showing that twenty per cent, have been delayed for the past twelve months. With such dividends, it is not to be wondered that the stock commands a high figure at all times, and that very little, if any, of it is to be found in the market. We think the dividends speak for the management in the highest terms of commendation.
The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
Great Britain.financial Crisis. The minimum rate of discount was raised by the Bank of England on the 15th instant to 6 per cent., although no gold was withdrawn that day, and none has been since. This movement was telegraphed to the Bank of France, and the contemplated additional withdrawal of more gold from the Bank of England by that Bank was suspended. Australian gold to the value of £570,000 arrived on the 16th, which was immediately bought for the Bank of France, and this temporarily prevented any further withdrawals from the Bank of England. There was more confidence in financial circles on Friday, and the funds slightly improved, closing firm. The discount market continued to present an anxious and unsettled appearance, and no business had been done below the Bank minimum, and in many cases 6 ½ per cent. was the lowest rate that would be taken. Three months paper was not negotiable below 7 per cent., and six months paper at 8 per cent. The amount of business do
The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1860., [Electronic resource], Commercial Intelligence. (search)
Commercial Intelligence. London Money Market.--Consuls closed at 93 ½ @ 93 ¼ for money, and 93 ¼ @ 93 ¾ for account.--The bullion in the Bank of England had decreased £582,000. The Bank raised its rate of discount to 6 per cent. on the 15th inst. Baring Brothers quotes Bar Silver 5s 1 ½d.; Mexican Dollars 5s. 2 ¼d.; American Eagles nominal at 76s. 4 ½d. American Stocks.--Baring Brothers report a limited business at previous rates. Messrs. Bell &Co.report the market generally unch
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Repeal of the Rhode Island Personal Liberty bill. (search)
Trifling with Firearms. --Newton Tucker, a student at Chalmers Institute, Holley Springs, Miss., was shot, and killed by a schoolmate named Johnson, on the 15th inst. They were going through military drill with a gun they thought unloaded. Johnson pointed the gun at his companion, who gave the command, " ready, aim, fire;" and fell dead with a bullet through the heart.
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of delegates. (search)
rrespondence between the Commissioner and the Governors of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.--Ordered to be printed, on motion of Mr. Crane. The communication of Mr. Robertson to the Governor reads as follows: Mobile, Feb. 10, 1861. Dear Sir: I have, from time to time, briefly apprised your Excellency, as well as Ex-President Tyler, of the results of my mission to the States already visited. My expectation was to have returned to Richmond at least as early as the 12th or 15th inst., and then to have laid before you a more satisfactory and connected report of my proceedings, together with the correspondence between the authorities of the States to whom I was commissioned, and myself. Having encountered more delay than I anticipated, and being detained here until to-morrow, I avail myself of the opportunity to transmit the correspondence alluded to, and this report of my further progress. For what passed before leaving Charleston, I refer you to my letter and tele
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Shoes for the South. (search)
Shoes for the South. -- The Boston Shoe and Leather Reporter says that "in consequence of the law enacted by the Southern Confederacy for the collection of duties upon all goods imported from 'foreign countries,'which, being interpreted, means the Northern States, the Southern shoe buyers have been very anxious that all orders previously given by them should be filled on or before the 15th instant, and the goods shipped, if possible.-- In some instances the buyers have been so anxious that they have directed, if their orders could not be filled in season, that the bills thereof should be made out and forwarded instead. The tariff on shoes, we believe, under their laws, is about twenty-four percent., and, of course, the saving in the aggregate will be very large."
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Arrival of Ex-President Buchanan at home (search)
adopted a resolution reported by Mr. Haymond, of the Finance Committee, which reads as follows: Resolved, by the General Assembly, That the Sheriffs of this Commonwealth who pay all the revenue now due, and that portion which becomes due the 15th of the present month, by the 1st of April next, shall be entitled to be allowed their full commission of 5 per cent. by the Auditor of Public Accounts, provided that interest shall be charged on that part of the revenue due the 15th of December la15th of December last until paid. Advocated by Messrs. Critchfield, Keen, Anderson and Haymond, and opposed by Mr. Bass. Covington and Ohio Railroad.--The Speaker said that the hour had arrived for the consideration of the order of the day — the bill "providing for the partial suspension of the sale of State bonds, and for complying with the contracts already made on the Covington and Ohio Railroad." Mr. Baskervill submitted a motion to pass by, to take up the bill for the voluntary enslavement o
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Missouri State Convention. (search)
Missouri State Convention. --Among the resolutions offered to the Convention Wednesday morning and referred to the Committee on Federal Relations, was one moving that a Convention be called of all the Southern States which have not seceded, to meet at Nashville, Tennessee, on the 15th of April.--Another, providing for such amendments to the Constitution as shall secure to all the States equal rights in the Union. Another, declaring that no reason existed why Missouri should secede, and that it would be highly injurious to do so. Another, declaring that the States having once bound themselves together, could never dissever their connection at pleasure. Another, that Missouri should adopt a policy according to her true interests, and invite an effort to maintain the Union peaceful and unbroken. Col. Doniphan offered a resolution declaring that any attempt to use coercion by the Federal Government would inevitably result in civil war and military despotism.
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