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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Irene E. Jerome., In a fair country, Snow (search)
Prayse due to God for His Mercy in giving Snow like Wool. One can fancy the delight of the oppressed Puritanprove, Prop. I. That the Snow is fitly resembled to Wool. Snow like Wool, sayes the Psalmist. And not only tWool, sayes the Psalmist. And not only the Sacred Writers, but others make use of this Comparison. The Grecians of old were wont to call the Snow Eriodes Hudor, Wooly Water, or wet Wool. The Latin word Floccus signifies both a Lock of Wool and a Flake of SnoWool and a Flake of Snow, in that they resemble one another. The aptness of the similitude appears in three things. 1. In respect othe Snow. [Here the reasoning must not be omitted.] Wool is warm. We say, As warm as Wool. Woolen-cloth has Wool. Woolen-cloth has a greater warmth than other Cloathing has. The wool on Sheep keeps them warm in the Winter season. So when thing vertue in it, and is therefore fitly compared to Wool. Snow has many merits. In Lapland, where there iherefore Men should Praise God, who giveth Snow like Wool. But there is an account against the snow, also. N
William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, chapter 4 (search)
Johnston found fully as much difficulty in impressing his views upon the cabinet at Richmond, as Me- Clellan did in impressing his on the cabinet at Washington. Nevertheless, in accordance with his counsels, the abandonment of Norfolk was ordered; and General Huger, after destroying the dockyards and removing the stores, evacuated that place on the 10th of May, and withdrew its garrison to unite with the army in front of Richmond. On the next day it was occupied by a Union force, led by General Wool, from Fortress Monroe. One important consequence of the evacuation of Norfolk was the destruction of the Merrimac, which vessel proving to have too great a draft of water to proceed up the James to Richmond, was on the following day blown up by order of her commander, Commodore Tatnall. This at once opened the river to the advance of the Union gunboats; and immediately afterwards a fleet, composed of the Monitor, Galena, Aroostook, Port Royal, and Naugatuck, under Commodore Rodgers, asce
William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, Index. (search)
on judgment upon unsuccessful generals, 121. Napoleon, notes on invasion of England, 99; on fighting without line of retreat, 146; on the chessboard of war, 246; on attacking positions in front, 493; on changes of base, 498. National wars, the difficulties in conducting, 24. Newmarket Cross-roads, battle of, its object, 157 Newmarket, battle of, and defeat of Sigel, 468. Norfolk, General Huger evacuated, by orders from Richmond, to which garrison withdrew, 120; occupied by General Wool, 120. Norfolk Navy Yard, abandoned in 1861, 26. North Anna, the two armies head for, 472; the Union army arrives on north bank, and discovers Lee on south bank, 473; Warren crossed at Jericho Ford, and repulse of the enemy, 473; Chesterfield Bridge captured by Hancock, 475; extraordinary position of Confederate army at, 477; Grant's withdrawal and start for the Pamunky, 477. North, the, offensive thrown upon, 24. Northern Virginia, position of the three armies of, 122; Pope's
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1852. (search)
. It was determined, however, to make an effort to obtain one, by personal application to Secretary Stanton. Accordingly, having selected Major McAlexander of Alabama, a prisoner of war confined at Fort Warren, and having arranged with him a plan of proceeding, Major Revere applied to the War Department at Washington for a leave of absence for Major McAlexander, permitting him to visit Richmond, on condition that he should return to Fort Warren within fifteen days, or should transmit to General Wool, commanding at Fortress Monroe, an order of the Confederate authorities, exchanging him for Revere. Secretary Stanton granted the application, expressing, however, strong doubts whether the Rebel officer or the exchange would ever be heard of again. But Major McAlexander was a gentleman of personal honor; and he successfully accomplished his mission. On May 1st Major Revere was en route to rejoin his regiment, then in the lines before Yorktown, Virginia. He reported for duty on May 2
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, Biographical Index. (search)
Willard, Captain, II. 463. Willard, Joseph, I. 235. Willard, Robert, Dr., II. 159, 160;. Willard, Sidney, Major, Memoir, 295-251. Also, II. 304. Willard, Simon, Major, I. 235. Willard, Susanna H., I. 235. Willett, Major, I. 93. Williams, Sergeant, I. 264. Williams, J. O., Capt., II. 50, 236;. Williams, Le Roy, I. 94. Williams, Preston, II. 463. Williams, Robert, Col., I. 134,136. Williams, Roger, II. 250. Williams, W. B., Capt., II. 186. Wilson, Sergeant, II. 463. Wilson, Henry, Hon., II. 383. Winder, J. H., General, I. 209, 210;. Winthrop, R. C., Hzzz II. 51. Winthrop, Theodore, major, II. 410. Wirz, I. 209. Wistar, Colonel, I. 186. Wool, J. E., Maj.-Gen., I. 212. Wright, Daniel, II. 237. Wright, Elvira, II. 237, 238;. Wright, Lieut.-Col., II. 292. Wright, Thomas, Hon., I. 138. Wyman, Jeffries, Dr., I. 134, 409;. Y. Yates, Ann, II. 237. Yates, William, II. 238. Yates, William, Jr., II. 238.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, chapter 16 (search)
scape. Boston Evening Journal, Aug. 21, 1863, p. 2, cols. 2, 5; p. 3, col. 6. — – During the war. Army and Navy Journal, vol. 5, p 286. — Forts visited by Gen. Wool and Gov. Andrew. Boston Evening Journal, Feb. 26, 1863, p. 4, col. 3; Feb. 27, p. 2, col. 5. — Merrimack, transport steamer, unclean. 46th Regt. M. V. M. on Gov. John A. Andrew. Boston Evening Journal. Jan. 8, 1864, p. 1, cols. 1-8; p. 2, cols. 1, 2. Massachusetts Coast defences. Boston harbor forts visited by Gen. Wool and Gov. Andrew. Boston Evening Journal, Feb. 26, 1863, p. 4, col. 3; Feb. 27, p. 2, col. 5. —New Bedford, inspected by Gen. Wool. Boston Evening Journal, FebGen. Wool. Boston Evening Journal, Feb. 27, 1863, p. 4, col. 5. —Note of inspection by Gen. Delafield; from Salem newspaper. Army and Navy Journal, vol. 2, p. 22. —Rebel man-of-war seen off Nantucket, Westport and Gay Head, July, 1863. Boston Evening Journal, July 10, 1863, p. 2, col. 2; p. 3, col. 6. —Report and recommendations by Gen. Joseph G. Tot
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order, Boston events. (search)
sonment and executions, 1692 Magistrates accused, prosecutions stopped, April, 1693 Winslow, Rev. Mr. Boston's favorite, died, Apr. 4, 1689 Capt. of the Kearsage, feasted at Boston, Nov. 10, 1864 E. D., financial irregularity expose, Jan. 26, 1876 Wolves destroy many calves and sheep in Boston, Nov., 1630 A bounty paid for wolves' heads, 1662 Women allowed to vote for School Committee, Apr. 10, 1879 Woodhull, Victoria lectured at Paine Hall, Oct. 1, 1876 Wool, Gen. John E. visited Boston, June 3, 1851 Wood to be taken from Dorchester 20 years, 1632 Cut for fuel on Roxbury Neck, 1632 Wood Stands are at the market-place, 1800 One on Merrimac street, 1824 Removed from Bowdoin square, 1832 Workingmen A great gathering on the Common, Jan. 19, 1878 Workhouse The town had one, 1686 One occupied near the Granary, 1737 Had fifty-five inmates, 1741 Sold at auction, and removed, 1795 See the Almshouse, Wreck
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order, Index. (search)
169 Water Registrars, 169 Wax Figures, 169 Webster, Daniel 169 Webster, Edward, Col. 169 Webster, Fletcher 169 Webster, John W 169 Webster Garden, 170 Wells, John 170 Wells, John D., Col 170 Weston, Pedestrian 170 West Point Cadets, 170 Weights and Measures, 170 West Street Gate, 170 Whipped, 170, 171 Whipping-Post, 171 Whig and Tory, 171 Whitefield, Rev. George 171 Widows, 171 Wilkes, Commodore 171 Wild Geese, 171 Wilson, John, Rev. 171 Window Glass, 171 Wine, 171 Witchcraft, 172 Winslow, 172 Wolves, 172 Women Vote, 172 Woodhull, Victoria 172 Wool, Gen. John E. 172 Wood (Fuel) 172 Wood Stands, 172 Workingmen, 172 Workhouse, 172 Wrecked Passengers, 172 Wrestling Matches, 172 Y. Yellow Fever, 173 Z. Zouaves, Ellsworth 173 Appendix. Boston Topography, 1630, 175-178 Boston Old Highways, 1708, 179-189 Boston Nomenclature of Sts. 190-206 Boston Wharves, 1820, 207, 208
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical: officers of civil and military organizations. (search)
neer at Washington; in 1835 on the commission to mark the boundary line between Ohio and Michigan; in 1836 promoted first lieutenant, and in 1838, captain of engineers. In 1837 he was ordered to the Mississippi river, in association with Lieutenant Meigs (afterward general) to make special surveys and plans for improvements of navigation; in 1840 a military engineer; in 1842 stationed at Fort Hamilton, New York; and in 1844 one of the board of visitors at West Point. Captain Lee was with General Wool in the beginning of the Mexican war, and at the special request of General Scott was assigned to the personal staff of that commander. When Scott landed 12,000 men south of Vera Cruz, Captain Lee established the batteries which were so effective in compelling the surrender of the city. The advance which followed met with serious resistance from Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo. Here Captain Lee made the reconnoissances and in three days time placed batteries in positions which Santa Anna had
James Buchanan, Buchanan's administration on the eve of the rebellion, Chapter 7: (search)
hio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. And those in the negative were Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Virginia. It is but justice to say that Messrs Ruffin and Morehead, of North Carolina, and Messrs. Rives and Summers, of Virginia, two of. the five commissioners from each of these States, declared their dissent from the vote of their respective States. So, also, did Messrs. Bronson, Corning, Dodge, Wool, and Granger, five of the eleven New York commissioners, dissent from the vote of their State. On the other hand, Messrs. Meredith and Wilmot, two of the seven commissioners from Pennsylvania, dissented from the majority in voting in favor of the section. Thus would the Convention have terminated but for the interposition of Illinois. Immediately after the section had been negatived, the commissioners from that State made a motion to reconsider the vote, and this prevailed. The Conventio
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