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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Buell, Don Carlos, (search)
Buell, Don Carlos, Military officer; born near Marietta, O., March 23, 1818; was graduated at West Point in 1841; engaged in the war with Mexico, in which he won the brevets of captain and major, and was severely wounded; became lieutenant-colonel in the regular army, and brigadier-general of volunteers in May, 1861; major-general of volunteers in March, 1802; and, with an army, arrived on the battle-field of Shiloh (q. v.) in time to assist in the defeat of the Confederates. In command of the District of Ohio, he confronted Bragg's invasion of Kentucky and drove him out of the State. On Oct. 24 he transferred his command to General Rosecrans; was mustered out of the volunteer service May 23, 1864; and resigned his commission in the regular Army June 1, 1865, when he became president of the Green River Iron Company. in Kentucky. He died near Rockport, Ky., Nov. 19, 1898.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hancock, John 1737- (search)
ber of the Massachusetts State convention in 1780, and governor of the State from 1780 to 1785, and from 1787 till his death in Quincy, Oct. 8, 1793. He was president of the State convention that adopted the national Constitution. Hancock's residence was in a fine stone mansion on Beacon street, fronting the Common. It was built by his uncle, Thomas Hancock. In the autumn of 1789 President Washington made a tour through portions of the New England States. He arrived at Boston on Saturday, Oct. 24. Hancock, who was then governor, had invited the President to lodge at his house in Boston, which the latter declined. After Washington's arrival, Hancock sent him an invitation to come and dine with him and his family informally that day at the close of the public reception ceremonies. It was accepted by Washington, with a full persuasion that the governor would call upon him before the dinner-hour. But Hancock had conceived the notion that the governor of a State, within his own
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ludington, Marshall Independence 1839- (search)
Ludington, Marshall Independence 1839- Military officer; born in Smithfield, Pa., July 4, 1839; served in the Union volunteer army during the Civil War; was appointed captain and quartermaster, Oct. 20, 1862; promoted major and quartermaster, Oct. 24; and was brevetted brigadier-general, March, 13, 1865. He was commissioned major and quartermaster in the regular army, Jan. 18, 1867; promoted lieutenant-colonel and deputy quartermaster-general, March 15, 1883; colonel and quartermaster, Dec. 31, 1894; and brigadier-general, Feb. 8, 1898.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Marmaduke, John Sappington -1887 (search)
Marmaduke, John Sappington -1887 Military officer; born near Arrow Rock, Mo., March 14, 1833; graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1857. When the Civil War broke out he joined the Confederate army under Gen. William J. Hardee in southeastern Arkansas. In recognition of his remarkable bravery at the battle of Shiloh he was commissioned a brigadier-general. He was transferred to the Trans-Mississippi Department in 1862, and for half a year commanded in Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. After frequent raids he forced General Blunt to withdraw to Springfield, Mo. Later, in reward for distinguished services, he was promoted a major-general. In the summer of 1864 he accompanied Gen. Sterling Price in the invasion of Missouri, and though he fought with skill and bravery was finally surrounded and forced to surrender near Fort Scott, on Oct. 24, following. In 1884 he was elected governor of Missouri. He died in Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 28, 1887.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New Netherland. (search)
land to the authorities in Holland was in October and November, 1643. The savage conduct of Gov. William Kieft (q. v.) towards the surrounding Indians had brought the Dutch colony into great distress because of the hostilities of the barbarians. Kieft, in the extremity of perplexity, had called the people together to consult upon the crisis, and begged them to choose a new popular council They chose eight energetic citizens, who seized the reins of government and prepared for defence. On Oct. 24 they addressed to the College of XIX. at Amsterdam, and on Nov. 3, to the States-General, statements of the sad condition of the colony caused by Kieft's bad conduct Two letters were also sent directly by citizens of New Amsterdam, written in simple but eloquent language. In these letters the Eight Men drew a pitiable pict- Map of New Netherland, with a view of New Amsterdam (now New York), A. D. 1656. ure of their sufferings—women and children starving; their homes destroyed; the peop
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Niagara, Fort (search)
sickness and discouraged by the news of Braddock's defeat. Shirley's force was 2,500 in number on Sept. 1. He began the erection of two strong forts at Oswego, one on each side of the river. The prevalence of storms, sickness in his camp, and the desertion of a greater part of his Indian allies, caused him to relinquish the design against Niagara; so, leaving a sufficient number of men at Oswego to complete and garrison the forts, he marched the remainder back to Albany, where he arrived Oct. 24. In 1759, accompanied by Sir William Johnson as his second in command, Gen. John Prideaux collected his forces (chiefly provincial) at Oswego, for an attack on Fort Niagara. The influence of Sir William made the Six Nations disregard their late treaty of neutrality with the French, and a considerable number joined Prideaux's forces. Sailing from Oswego, the troops reached their destination, and landed, without opposition, on July 7, and immediately began a siege. On the 19th Prideau
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Revolutionary War, (search)
rktownSept. 5, 1781 Benedict Arnold plunders and burns New London, Conn., and captures Fort Griswold Sept. 6, 1781 British fleet under Admiral Graves appears in the Chesapeake Sept. 7, 1781 Indecisive battle of Eutaw Springs, S. C.Sept. 8, 1781 Washington and Count Rochambeau reach Williamsburg Sept. 14, 1781 Siege of YorktownOct. 5-19, 1781 Cornwallis surrenders at YorktownOct. 19, 1781 Sir Henry Clinton, with fleet of thirty-five vessels and 7,000 troops, arrives at the Chesapeake, Oct. 24, and returns to New York Oct. 29, 1781 Benjamin Lincoln appointed Secretary of War by Congress Oct. 30, 1781 Day of public thanksgiving and prayer observed throughout the United StatesDec. 13, 1781 Henry Laurens released from imprisonment in the Tower of LondonDec. 31, 1781 Holland recognizes the independence of United States April 19, 1782 Sir Guy Carleton, appointed to succeed Clinton, lands in New York May 5, 1782 Orders received by Sir James Wright at Savannah for the evacuation o
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Sackville, Baron Lionel Sackville Sackville-west 1827- (search)
Sackville, Baron Lionel Sackville Sackville-west 1827- Diplomatist; born in England, July 19, 1827; entered the diplomatic service in 1847; was envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States in 1881-88. He was one of the most popular of foreign ministers until the closing days of the Presidential campaign of 1888. On Oct. 24, a letter alleged to have been written to him by Charles F. Murchison, of Pomona, Cal., was published. In it Murchison said that he was a naturalized citizen of the United States, but of English birth, and that he wished information not only for himself but for many other citizens of English birth whose political action he desired to influence. The letter also reflected upon the conduct of the United States respecting unsettled controversies between the two countries. The British minister answered this letter, advising his correspondent to vote with the Democratic party, which, he declared, was favorable to England. The United St
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
e evacuation of Porto Rico by the Spaniards began. Sept. 24. A commission appointed by the President to investigate the conduct of the War Department began its sessions at Washington. Oct. 1. The conferences of the peace commissioners began in Paris. Oct. 12. The battle-ships Oregon and Iowa sailed from New York for Manila. Oct. 18. Peace jubilee celebration at Chicago. Oct. 18. The American army and navy took formal possession of the island of Porto Rico at San Juan. Oct. 24. Time limit for the evacuation of Cuba by the Spaniards was extended to Jan. 1, 1899. Oct. 27. After a long and earnest contention the Spanish peace commissioners accepted the American ultimatum not to assume the Spanish Cuban debt. Oct. 31. The United States peace commissioners presented the demand of the United States for the Philippines. Nov. 1. The captured cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa was abandoned in a gale off San Salvador. Nov. 7. The Cuban Assembly was organized a
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Zagonyi's charge. (search)
Zagonyi's charge. When on his march southward, in October, 1861, General Fremont sent the combined cavalry forces of Zagonyi, a Hungarian commanding his guard, and Major White to reconnoitre the position of the Confederates at Springfield, Mo. They were led by the former, who was instructed to attempt the capture of Springfield if circumstances should promise success. The whole force did not exceed 300 men. As they approached the place (Oct. 24), they were informed that the Confederates in the town were fully 2,000 strong. Zagonyi determined to attack them. Apprised of his coming, the Confederates prepared for his reception. He addressed his own little band, saying: The enemy is 2,000 strong, and we are but 150. It is possible that no man will come back. If any of you would turn back, you can do so now. Not a man moved. I will lead you! he exclaimed. He gave the order, Quick trot—march! and away they dashed down a narrow lane fringed with concealed sharp-shooters, whi