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Port Royal (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
l arsenal at Savannah was taken possession of by Confederates, and 700 State troops, by the orders and in the presence of the governor, took possession of the arsenal at Augusta, Jan. 24, when the National troops there were sent to New York. In the arsenal were 22.000 muskets and rifles, some cannon, and a large amount of munitions of war. The forts were without garrisons, and each was in charge of only two or three men. Late in November, 1861, Commodore Dupont went down the coast from Port Royal with a part of his fleet, and with ease took possession of the Big Tybee Island, at the mouth of the Savannah River, from which Fort Pulaski, which was within easy mortar distance, might be assailed, and the harbor of Savannah perfectly sealed against blockade runners. On the approach of the National gunboats the defences were abandoned, and on Nov. 25, Dupont wrote to the Secretary of War: The flag of the United States is flying over the territory of Georgia. Before the close of the ye
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
s were the restrictions, that many colonists went into South Carolina, where they could obtain land in fee. Nevertheless, thnd and Spain, and Oglethorpe was made commander of the South Carolina and Georgia troops. With 1,000 men and some Indians hon's 1,000 men, including Indians, for the governor of South Carolina had failed to furnish men or supplies. The task of deth his troops. There, waiting for reinforcements from South Carolina (which did not come), he was annoyed by attacks from Sto this day. This stratagem probably saved Georgia and South Carolina from utter destruction. Sir James Wright was appoinow seemed at the mercy of the invader. An invasion of South Carolina was anticipated. The militia of that State were summoreoccupied Augusta and opened a communication with the South Carolina Tories and the friendly Creek Indians. Now secured inl forces reached those sea islands along the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia, there was a vast quantity of valuable sea
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
large tract, which was afterwards assigned to Georgia, now forming the southwestern counties of the State. The same year Georgia ceded to the United States all its claims to the lands westward of tlected, to occupy seats in the legislature, Georgia representatives were not permitted to take seterritory south of the Savannah, to be called Georgia, in honor of the King. Individuals subscribeng surrendered their charter to the crown. Georgia became a royal province, with privileges simienant-Colonel Campbell for the subjugation of Georgia to British rule. On his way, Prevost captureof the tribes, all the lands of the Creeks in Georgia were ceded to the United States. The treaty on, in the winter of 1860-61, the governor of Georgia (Joseph Brown) ordered the seizure of the Uniof the United States is flying over the territory of Georgia. Before the close of the year the Nati taking possession of Fort Pulaski (q. v.) by Georgia troops, and request him to hold possession un[37 more...]
St. Simon (France) (search for this): entry georgia
ry planter whose children were girls, and offering very poor incentives to industry. When, of St. Simon's in July. Oglethorpe, always in 1752, the trusteeship expired, and Georgia was made a royal ey entered the harbor vigilant, had learned of preparations for this expedition, and he was on St. Simon's 1,000 men, including Indians, for the governor of South Carolina had failed to furnish men ould be in vain, so he ordered his squadron to run up to Frederica, while he spiked the guns at St. Simon's and retreated with his troops. There, waiting for reinforcements from South Carolina (whichbut always repulsed them. Finally, he proceeded to make a night attack on the Spanish camp at St. Simon's. When near the camp a Frenchman in his army ran ahead, fired his musket, and deserted to therds to attack them at once; and if they would not do so, to try and persuade them to remain at St. Simon's three days longer; for within that time a British fleet, with 2,000 land troops, would arriv
United States (United States) (search for this): entry georgia
y a treaty in 1802 the Creeks ceded to the United States a large tract, which was afterwards assignState. The same year Georgia ceded to the United States all its claims to the lands westward of th the seizure of the public property of the United States within the limits of his State, and war ma violated this law by negotiating with the United States commissioners. By these chiefs, who were of the Creeks in Georgia were ceded to the United States. The treaty was ratified by the United Stn of all the Creek lands in Georgia to the United States. By this new treaty the Creeks retained a (Joseph Brown) ordered the seizure of the United States coast defences on the border of the State e to the Secretary of War: The flag of the United States is flying over the territory of Georgia. Atkinson1895-98 Allen D. Candler1898– United States Senators. NameNo. of CongressDate. Willam H. Crawford10th to 12th1807 to 1813 United States Senators (continued). NameNo. of Congres[1 more...]
Sea Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
upon any person whom they should next elect for speaker. and to dissolve the Assembly in case they should question the right of such negative. So the affections of the colonies. one after another, were alienated from the mother country by her unwise rulers. The Provincial Congress of Georgia assembled at Tondee's Long Room, in Savannah, July 4, 1775, at which delegates from fourteen districts and parishes were in attendance—namely, from the districts of Savannah, Vernonburg, Acton, Sea Island, and Little Ogeechee, and the parishes of St. Matthew, St. Philip, St. George, St. Andrew, St. David, St. Thomas, St. Mary, St. Paul, and St. John. Archibald Bullock was elected president of the Congress, and George Walton secretary. The Congress adopted the American Association, and appointed as delegates to the Continental Congress Lyman Hall (already there), Archibald Bullock, Dr. Jones, John Houstoun, and Rev. Dr. Zubley, a Swiss by birth, who soon became a Tory. Sir James Wright (t
Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
ured Sunbury (Jan. 9, 1779) and took 200 Continental prisoners. As soon as he reached Savannah he sent Campbell against Augusta, which was abandoned by the garrison, who escaped across the river. The State now seemed at the mercy of the invader. Moultrie. Lincoln, being reinforced, sent Colonel Ashe, of North Carolina, with 1,400 troops, to drive the British from Augusta. The British fled down the Georgia side of the river at his approach. He crossed and pursued, and at Brier Creek, aboped, when he was surprised, and, after a sharp skirmish, was defeated, and his troops dispersed. The British reoccupied Augusta and opened a communication with the South Carolina Tories and the friendly Creek Indians. Now secured in the quiet possConfederates, and 700 State troops, by the orders and in the presence of the governor, took possession of the arsenal at Augusta, Jan. 24, when the National troops there were sent to New York. In the arsenal were 22.000 muskets and rifles, some can
East Chickamauga Creek (Georgia, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
ridges after us, dash through Chattanooga, and on to Mitchel, at Huntsville. The exciting chase continued many miles. The raiders cut telegraph wires and tore up tracks. The pursuers gained upon them. Finally their lubricating oil became exhausted, and such was the speed of the engine that the brass journals in which the axles revolved were melted. Fuel failing, the raiders were compelled to leave their conveyance, 15 miles from Chattanooga, and take refuge in the tangled woods on Chickamauga Creek. A great man-hunt was organized. The mountain passes were picketed, and thousands of horse and foot soldiers scoured the country in all directions. The whole party were finally captured, and Andrews and seven of his companions were hanged. To each of the survivors the Secretary of War gave a bronze medal in token of approval. See United States, Georgia, vol. IX. Governors of Georgia—colonial. Name.Date.Remarks John Reynolds1754 Henry Ellis1757 James Wright1760 Archibald
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry georgia
e was no political liberty for the people. In November, 1732, Oglethorpe left England with 120 The Landing of Oglethorpe in Georgia. The Capitol, Atlanta, Geor the domain were made. Within eight years 2,500 emigrants were sent over from England at an expense to the trustees of $400,000. The condition upon which the lan, a great many emigrants coming from Scotland and Germany. Oglethorpe went to England in 1734, and returned in 1736 with 300 emigrants, among them 150 Highlanders by building forts in that direction. Finally, in 1739, war broke out between England and Spain, and Oglethorpe was made commander of the South Carolina and Georgia a chief-justice (Robert Wright) of that province; agent of the province in Great Britain; and attorneygeneral; and in 1760 was appointed chiefjustice and lieutenantn 1772 he was created a baronet. After his escape from Savannah he retired to England, losing all his large estate in Georgia by confiscation. He died in 1786.
Joshua Hill (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): entry georgia
W. Cobb18th to 20th1824 to 1828 John McPherson Berrien19th to 20th1825 to 1829 Oliver H. Prince20th1828 John Forsyth21st to 23d1829 to 1834 George M. Troup21st to 22d1829 to 1833 Alfred Cuthbert23d to 27th1834 to 1843 John P. King23d to 24th1833 to 1837 Wilson Lumpkin25th to 26th1837 to 1841 John McPherson Berrien27th to 32d1841 to 1852 Walter T. Colquitt28th to 30th1843 to 1848 Herschel V. Johnson30th1848 William C. Dawson31st to 33d1849 to 1855 Robert M. Charlton32d1852 Robert Toombs33d to 36th1853 to 1861 Alfred Iverson34th to 36th1855 to 1861 36th to 41st1861 to 1871 Joshua Hill41st to 42d 1871 to 1873 H. V. M. Miller41st1871 Thomas M. Norwood42d to 43d1871 to 1875 John B. Gordon43d to 46th1873 to 1881 Benjamin H. Hill45th to 47th1877 to 1882 Joseph E. Brown47th to 51st1881 to 1891 Pope Barrow47th1882 Alfred H. Colquitt48th to 53d1883 to 1894 John B. Gordon52d to 55th1891 to 1897 Augustus O. Bacon54th to ——1895 to —— Alexander S. Clay55th to —
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