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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cobbett , William 1762 -1835 (search)
Cobbett, William 1762-1835
Journalist; born in Farnham, Surrey, England, March 9, 1762; was the self-educated son of a farmer, and in early manhood was eight years in the army, rising to the rank of sergeant-major.
He obtained his discharge in 1791, married, and came to America in 1792, when he became a pamphleteer, bookseller, and journalist, having established Peter Porcupine's gazette in 1794.
He attacked Dr. Rush, of Philadelphia, because of his treatment of yellow-fever cases, especially of his blood-letting.
Rush prosecuted him for libel, and obtained a verdict for $5,000 damages.
That suit had been brought to a trial on the day of Washington's death (Dec. 14, 1799), and Cobbett remarked that it was a singular coincidence that while the great patriot was dying in consequence of the too free use of the lancet, he should be mulcted in a verdict of $5,000 for exposing and ridiculing the dangerous practice in yellow fever.
In anticipation of the verdict, Cobbett stopped the
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Coffin , Joshua 1792 -1864 (search)
Coffin, Joshua 1792-1864
Antiquarian; born in Newbury, Mass., Oct. 12, 1792; graduated at Dartmouth College in 1817; an earnest abolitionist; helped to establish the New England Anti-Slavery Society in 1832; published The history of ancient Newbury.
He died in Newbury, Mass., June 24, 1864.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Coinage , United States (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Conner , David 1792 -1856 (search)
Conner, David 1792-1856
Naval officer; born in Harrisburg, Pa., about 1792; entered the navy in January, 1809, and as acting-lieutenant was in the action between the Hornet and Peacock.
He was made a lieutenant in 1813, and remained on the Hornet.
In her action with the Penguin, Conner was dangerously wounded, and for his brave conduct was presented with a medal by Congress, and by the legislature of Pennsylvania with a sword.
He was promoted to the rank of commander in March, 1825, and 1792; entered the navy in January, 1809, and as acting-lieutenant was in the action between the Hornet and Peacock.
He was made a lieutenant in 1813, and remained on the Hornet.
In her action with the Penguin, Conner was dangerously wounded, and for his brave conduct was presented with a medal by Congress, and by the legislature of Pennsylvania with a sword.
He was promoted to the rank of commander in March, 1825, and to captain in 1835.
During the war with Mexico (1846-48) he commanded the American squadron on the Mexican coast, and assisted in the reduction of the fortress of San Juan de Ulloa in the spring of 1847.
He captured Tampico in November, 1846.
His last service was in command of the Philadelphia navy-yard.
He died in Philadelphia, March 20, 1856.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cornwallis , Lord Charles 1738 -1805 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cruger , John 1710 -1792 (search)
Cruger, John 1710-1792
Legislator; born in New York City, July 18, 1710; elected alderman in 1754; mayor in 1756, which office he filled ten years; member of the General Assembly of New York colony in 1759, 1761, and 1769, of which last he was speaker until 1775.
He died in New York City, Dec. 27, 1792.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dallas , George Mifflin , 1792 -1864 (search)
Dallas, George Mifflin, 1792-1864
Statesman; born in Philadelphia, July 10, 1792; a son of the preceding; graduated at the College of New Jersey in 1810, and admitted to the bar in 1813.
He went with Mr. Gallatin to Russia as private secretary, and returned in 1814, when he assisted his father in the Treasury Department.
In 1828 he was mayor of Philadelphia; United States Senator from 1832 to 1833, and declined a re-election.
He was ambassador to Russia from 1837 to 1839, and Vice-President of the United States from 1845 to 1849.
From 1856 to 1861 he was American minister in London.
Mr. Dallas was an able lawyer and statesman.
He died in Philadelphia, Dec. 31, 1864.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dana , Francis , 1743 -1811 (search)