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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 2 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 2 0 Browse Search
John G. B. Adams, Reminiscences of the Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment 2 0 Browse Search
L. P. Brockett, Women's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience 2 0 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Atlantic Essays 2 0 Browse Search
William Hepworth Dixon, White Conquest: Volume 2 2 0 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1: prelminary narrative 2 0 Browse Search
William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac 2 0 Browse Search
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition. 2 0 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2 2 0 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 260 (search)
fifteen or twenty minutes behind time at Augusta and at Boston, but that he should endeavor to be more punctual in his departure from New York. Such prompt action will astonish the laggards in New York, who are usually three or four hours behind. Major Sewell of Portland accompanies the regiment, by the instructions of the Governor of the State of Maine. The regiment is fully armed and equipped, and have tents and camp equipage. The uniform is Canada gray throughout. The march through Broadway was enthusiastically cheered by those who had courage enough to brave the storm. At 5 o'clock the regiment left for Philadelphia via Camden and Amboy. For the purpose of going through Baltimore respectably, the Colonel ordered the men to be supplied with ten rounds each of ball cartridge, which was done on board the Bay State. The Rev. L. C. Lockwood, on behalf of the Y. M. C. A. of New York, presented to the regiment, before their departure, 250 Soldiers' Text Books, donated by a lady of
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 289 (search)
be the blood of traitors shed in the struggle. He then turned to his regiment, and said:--If there is any man in the ranks who is not determined to defend the flag to the last drop of his blood, let him now leave. Not a soldier moved; and, after a moment's silence, a deafening shout of hurrah arose along the ranks and from the spectators, testifying that all were true. The citizens of Oneida were again formed in column by their marshal, and marched in front of the regiment through Broadway (both flags flying) to the Park barracks, where the regiment took up its quarters for the night. On the following day the Volunteers were escorted in like manner to the New Jersey Railroad Station, and took the cars for Washington. The regiment contains the full quota of 780 men, enlisted for three years. The officers are as follows: field.--Colonel, James McQuade; Lieutenant-Colonel, Chas. H. Skillen; Major, Chas. B. Young. commissioned Staff.--Surgeon, A. Churchill; Quartermaste
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), E. (search)
A railway with an elevated track. Any railroad supported on a continuous viaduct may be said to be an elevated railway, but the term has lately received a rather more limited application. It is now particularly applied to city railroads whose track is so elevated as not to materially infringe upon the street area, already too limited for the convenience of the citizens and the traffic. The necessities for more convenient transportation of passengers in New York City, especially on Broadway, have perhaps given the greatest stimulus to invention in this line, and the question of elevated railway versus subterranean railway has been very thoroughly debated. The capitals and other large cities of the world were not originally laid out for the modern means of locomotion. We see in the cities of Asia the condition which formerly existed in European towns, — narrow streets without sidewalks, adapted for pedestrians, equestrians, pack-animals, and sedanchairs. Jeddo, Macao, and
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), P. (search)
ying the granite blocks on a macadamized foundation. This, with grouting for rendering the pavement water-tight, and with under-drainage, is pronounced by Loudon one of the best modes of paving. Lieutenant Brown (England, 1830) suggested a gravel foundation, dressed blocks of granite laid in mortar and grouted. One form of the London pavement has granite blocks 6 × 4 inches on a bed of gravel, filled in with grouting, and solidified by a hot liquid cement of gas asphalt. A part of Broadway, between Chambers and Warren Streets, was laid in 1835 with hexagonal wooden blocks. Various foundations were tried: cobble-stones, flagging, and macadam. The upper surface of the pavement was coated with a layer of tar and gravel. An English patent, 1838, describes tapering wooden blocks boiled in tar and doweled together. A subsequent English inventor aggregated his blocks in clusters in iron frames, which were fitted together. In Parkin's English patent, 1840, the blocks are p
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 2: (search)
ent reached New York at sunrise on the 18th, having been in the cars all night. The march down Broadway to the Astor House, where the officers and men breakfasted by invitation of the proprietor, Gended. At eleven o'clock, the various companies, having assembled at the Astor House, formed in Broadway. By this time, thousands of our citizens had gathered to bid the brave fellows God-speed. No the roar of the multitude was increased; at every window, the flags were waved. Turning from Broadway into Cortland Street, the scene was such as has seldom, if ever, been seen in New York. The stered with a mass of excited humanity. There was one uninterrupted and unprecedented cheer from Broadway to the ferry. Those who have witnessed all the great demonstrations of the city for a half-cene Union, liberty. The regiment reached New York on the morning of the 19th, and marched down Broadway amid the congratulations of the vast multitude. This was the second Massachusetts regiment tha
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 4: (search)
tendering the use of rooms in his store, and his own personal services, to take charge of the sick and wounded Massachusetts soldiers who might pass through New York on their return from the front. On the twentieth day of May, Governor Andrew wrote him the following letter in reply:— May 20, 1861. Frank E. Howe, Esq., 203, Broadway. Sir,—I have received, with great pleasure, the liberal and patriotic tender of the services of yourself and employees, and the use of your premises on Broadway, for the benefit of the Massachusetts troops, and the general advancement of the interests of this Commonwealth in its relations to the present war. Expressing to you my thanks, I accept your generous offer. It will be of great advantage to our soldiers to make your premises their headquarters, so far as convenient, while in New York; and you may expect, from time to time, to be intrusted with the performance of various offices for their benefit. Should you fall in with any sick or w
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 8: (search)
rd N. Hallowell, a captain in the Twentieth Regiment, as lieutenant-colonel. He was a son of Morris L. Hallowell, a Quaker gentleman of Philadelphia, whose house in that city had been a hospital and home for Massachusetts officers all through the war. When the organization of the Fifty-fourth was completed, many gentlemen in New York, who favored the enlistment of colored troops, desired to have the regiment pass through that city on its way to the front. They wanted to have it march down Broadway, that the people might see it, and the State might imitate the example of Massachusetts in regard to colored regiments. But others, equally friendly to raising colored troops, counselled against it. They feared the regiment might be insulted by vicious men in that city, and that a tumult might ensue. These prudent counsels prevailed. The regiment was ordered to South Carolina. It came to Boston on the twenty-eighth day of May, and embarked on board the United-States steam transport De
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 11: (search)
We visited the regiment soon afterwards, and found it in good condition; both officers and men were glad to see us. The regiment was to leave New York at three o'clock; and I had the honor of marching with Colonel Follansbee and his command up Broadway as far as Barclay Street, where the regiment filed to the left, to go on board the steamer for Boston: the regiment, as it passed, paid me the honor of a marching salute. The old Sixth attracted much attention as it marched up Broadway. At theBroadway. At the request of Colonel Follansbee, I telegraphed to Major Brown to arrange with Major Clarke, U. S. A., military commander, to have the regiment furloughed upon its arrival in Boston, until such time as its rolls could be completed for mustering out: this arrangement was made. The Sixth had been on guard duty for nearly three months at Fort Delaware, in which a large number of rebel prisoners were confined. On the morning of Friday, Oct. 21, I left New York for Washington. I stopped at Baltimo
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
views in relation to the relief of sick and wounded soldiers arriving in the city, and co-operating together, that greater efficiency might be obtained in effecting the purposes of the association, and to select a suitable location for its uses. The proprietors of the Astor House tendered to this association the gratuitous use of a room or rooms in their hotel for its meetings at any time they might desire to make such use of them. The State of New York threw open the Park Barracks on Broadway as a temporary receiving hospital, and the southern portion of it was at once fitted up for that purpose. The Association of Physicians and Surgeons of New York and Brooklyn were appointed to take medical charge of the patients, called the New-York Surgical Aid Association. A building, No. 194 Broadway, was rented for the permanent uses of the association, and Colonel Frank E. Howe appointed superintendent. Five committees were selected from the members of the association to form visi
William Hepworth Dixon, White Conquest: Volume 1, Chapter 6: White conquerors. (search)
mits of Gavilano range. To-day, a pretty English town, with banks, hotels, and churches, greets you on the bridge of Sanjon del Alisal. A main street, broad, well-paved and neatly built, runs out for nearly half a mile. Unlike the timber-sheds of Monterey, the stores and banks of this new town are built of brick, striking, as one may say, their roots into the earth. A fine hotel adorns the principal street, every shop in which is stocked with new and useful things, just like a shop in Broadway or the Strand. You buy the latest patterns in hats and coats, in steam-ploughs and grass-rollers, in pump-handles and waterwheels. Salinas has her journals, her lending-libraries, her public schools. A jail has just been opened, for the herdsmen of the district are unruly, and the prison of San Jose is a long way off. Pigeons flutter in the roadways, lending to the town an air of poetry and peace. Some offshoots flow from Main Street into open fields, in which Swiss-like chalets nestle
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