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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), A poem which needs no Dedication. (search)
A poem which needs no Dedication. by James Barron hope. I. What! you hold yourselves as freemen? Tyrants love just such as ye! Go! abate your lofty manner! Write upon the State's old banner, “A furore Normanorum, Libera nos, O Domine!” II. Sink before the Federal altars, Each one, low, on bended knee; Pray, with lips that sob and falter, This prayer from a coward's Psalter: “A furore Normanorum, Libera nos, O Domine!” III. But you hold that quick repentance In the Northern mind will be; This repentance comes no sooner Than the robber's did at Luna. The incident with which I have illustrated my opinion of the policy of those who would have us wait for a “reaction at the North,” may be found in Milman's Latin Christianity, vol. III., p. 133. “A furore Normanorum, Libera nos, O Domine!” IV. He repented him; the Bishop Gave him absolution free-- Poured upon him sacred chrism In the pomp of his baptism. “A furore Normanorum, Libera nos, O Domine!” V. He repent
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Battle of Ocean Pond, Florida. (search)
ng Sixty-Fourth Georgia vol. unteers, and Colonel Duncan L. Clinch, commanding Fourth Georgia cavalry, were wounded while bravely performing their duty. Lieutenant-Colonel Barron, Sixty-fourth Georgia volunteers, and Captain Camron, commanding, and Lieutenant Dancy, of the First Georgia regulars; also Lieutenant Holland, commandin nobly; Colonel Evans, commanding Sixty-fourth Georgia, and Captain Crawford, commanding the Twenty-eighth Georgia, both gallant officers, were wounded. Lieutenant-Colonel Barron, of Sixty-fourth Georgia, a brave and gallant officer received a fatal shot while gallantly attempting to rally his men. Captain Wheaton and the officersd in arm, slightly. Sixty-fourth Georgia Volunteers--Captain C. S. Jenkins Commanding. Colonel J. W. Evans, wounded in right thigh, severely. Lieutenant-Colonel James Barron, killed. Major W. H. Weems, wounded in left leg, severely. Captain B. W. Craven, Company A, wounded in head, slightly. Lieutenant J. S. Thras
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Allen, William Henry, 1784- (search)
officer; born in Providence, R. I., Oct. 21, 1784; entered the navy as a midshipman in April, 1800, and sailed in the frigate George Washington to Algiers. He afterwards William Henry Allen. went to the Mediterranean in the Philadelphia, under Barron; then in the John Adams, under Rodgers; and in 1804 as sailing-master to the Congress. He was in the Frigate Constitution in 1805; and in 1807 he was third lieutenant of the Chesapeake when she was attacked by the Leopard. It was Lieutenant Allen who drew up the memorial of the officers of the Chesapeake to the Secretary of the Navy, urging the arrest and trial of Barron for neglect of duty. In 1809 he was made first lieutenant of the frigate United States, under Decatur. He behaved bravely in the conflict with the Macedonian; and after her capture took her safely into New York Harbor, Jan. 1, 1813. In July, 1813, he was promoted to master-commandant while he was on his voyage in the brig Angus, that took W. H. Crawford, American m
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Barron, James, 1769-1851 (search)
Barron, James, 1769-1851 Naval officer; born in Virginia in 1769. On the formation of the United States navy in 1798, Barron (who had begun his naval career unBarron (who had begun his naval career under his father, commander of the Virginia navy during the Revolutionary War) was made a lieutenant, and served under Barry in the brief naval war with France. In 179sted this, and a bitter correspondence between Barron and Decatur ensued. James Barron. Barron challenged his antagonist to fight a duel. They met near BladensburBarron challenged his antagonist to fight a duel. They met near Bladensburg (March 22, 1820), and Decatur was mortally wounded. Barron was severely hurt, but recovered after several months of suffering. During the latter years of his longBarron was severely hurt, but recovered after several months of suffering. During the latter years of his long life Barron held several important commands on shore. He became senior officer of the navy in 1839, and died in Norfolk, Va., April 21, 1851.atter years of his long life Barron held several important commands on shore. He became senior officer of the navy in 1839, and died in Norfolk, Va., April 21, 1851.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Bladensburg duelling field. (search)
y was seriously wounded. The famous Decatur-Barron duel occurred at Bladensburg, March 22, 1820. Stephen Decatur and James Barron had both been captains in the United States navy. Barron had been found guilty of the charge of neglecting his duty wBarron had been found guilty of the charge of neglecting his duty while in command of the Chesapeake, and had been suspended from the service. Decatur had served on both the court of inquiry and the court-martial trying the case. Barron had subsequently applied for restoration of his rank, and had been opposed by Barron had subsequently applied for restoration of his rank, and had been opposed by Decatur, not from personal reasons, but from principles of honor. This was the cause of the enmity between the two officers, and a long and bitter correspondence, which finally culminated in a duel. They fought with pistols at 8 paces, and Decatur as they lay on the ground, exchanging full forgiveness of each other. Before the fatal shots were fired it is said that Barron remarked to Decatur that he hoped on meeting in another world they would he better friends than in this, to which Decatu
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Chesapeake, (search)
eake, going to sea on the morning of June 22, 1807, bearing the pennant of Commodore Barron, was intercepted by the British frigate Leopard, whose commander, hailing,lieutenant came alongside the Chesapeake. The officer was politely received by Barron, in his cabin, when the former presented a demand from the captain of the Leopa authorized by instructions received from Vice-Admiral Berkeley, at Halifax. Barron refused compliance, the lieutenant withdrew, and the Chesapeake moved on. the Leopard followed, and her commander called out through his trumpet, Commodore Barron must be aware that the vice-admiral's commands must be obeyed. This insolent annthe remainder of the broadside, poured into the hull of the Chesapeake. Though Barron, suspecting mischief, had hastily tried to prepare his ship for action, he was ft open more than four years. In 1811 the British government disavowed the act. Barron, found guilty of neglect of duty in not being prepared for the attack, was susp
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Decatur, Stephen, 1779- (search)
ember, 1815, and made his residence in the fine mansion of Kalorama, about a mile from Georgetown, built by Joel Barlow. Decatur had opposed the reinstatement of Barron to his former position in the navy, and a duel was the consequence. They fought at the famous duelling-ground near Bladensburg, when Decatur was mortally woundedon March 20, 1820, as follows: I have only time, after writing to several, to say that an affair of honor took place this morning between Commodores Decatur and Barron, in which both fell at the first fire. The ball entered Decatur's body two inches above the hip and lodged against the opposite side. I just came from his house. He yet lives, but will never see another sun. Barron's wound is severe, but not dangerous. The Decatur's monument. ball struck the upper part of his hip and turned to the rear. He is ruined in public estimation. The excitement is very great. Decatur died March 22, and his remains were taken from the house in Washington to
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845 (search)
Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845 Naval officer; born in Maryland, July 14, 1782; entered the United States navy as midshipman in Jesse Duncan Elliott. April, 1804; and rose to master, July 24, 1813. He was with Barron in the Tripolitan War, and served on the Lakes with Chauncey and Perry in the War of 1812-15. He captured two British vessels, Detroit and Caledonia, at Fort Erie, for which exploit he was presented by Congress with a sword. He was in command of the Niagara in Perry's famous combat on Lake Erie, to which the Commodore The Elliott medal. went from the Lawrence during the action. He succeeded Perry in command on Lake Erie in October, 1813. Elliott was with Decatur in the Mediterranean in 1815, and was promoted to captain in March, 1818. He commanded the West India squadron (1829-32); took charge of the navy-yard at Charleston in 1833; and afterwards cruised several years in the Mediterranean. On his return he was court-martialled, and suspended from comman
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
....March 2, 1820 Maine admitted (the twenty-third State) by act of Congress approved......March 3, 1820 Congress authorizes the people of Missouri to form a State government......March 6, 1820 Duel between Com. Stephen Decatur and Com. James Barron at Bladensburg, Md.......March 22, 1820 Congress abolishes the sale of public lands on credit......April 24, 1820 Congress organizes the first committee on agriculture......May 3, 1820 Congress authorizes a loan of $3,000,000......o emigrate to the United States, and if the Sultan of Turkey will consent......March 3, 1851 Thirty-first Congress adjourns......March 3, 1851 [At this time it was decided that Congress expires at noon on the fourth day of March.] Com. James Barron dies at Norfolk, Va., aged eighty-three......April 21, 1851 President Fillmore issues a proclamation against the promoters of a second expedition against Cuba, and the ship Cleopatra, with military supplies for that island, is seized....
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 12. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Our heroic dead. (search)
Our heroic dead. A Poem by Captain James Barron hope. Read on Memorial Day at Norfolk, June 18th, 1884. A King once said of a Prince struck down, ‘Taller he seems in death.’ And this speech holds truth, for now as then 'Tis after death that we measure men. And as mists of the past are rolled away Our heroes, who died in their tattered gray, Grow ‘taller’ and greater in all their parts Till they fill our minds as they fill our hearts. And for those who lament them there's this relief— That Glory sits by the side of Grief, Yes, they grow ‘taller’ as the years pass by And the World learns how they could do and die. A Nation respects them. The East and West, The far-off slope of the Golden Coast, The stricken South and the North agree That the heroes who died for you and me— Each valiant man, in his own degree, Whether he fell on the shore or sea, Did deeds of which This Land, though rich In histories may boast, And the Sage's Book and the Poet's Lay Are full of the deeds
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