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The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 5. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier), Tales and Sketches (search)
antonimo, chief of the Narragansetts, hath plotted to cut off the Lord's people, just after the time of harvest, to slay utterly old and young, both maids and little children. How have ye known this? asked the minister. Even as Paul knew of those who had bound themselves together with a grievous oath to destroy him. The Lord hath done it. One of the bloody heathens was dreadfully gored by the oxen of our people, and, being in great bodily pain and tribulation thereat, he sent for Governor Haines, and told him that the Englishman's god was angry with him for concealing the plot to kill his people, and had sent the Englishman's cow to kill him. Truly a marvellous providence, said Mr. Ward; but what has been done in your settlements in consequence of it? We have fasted many days, returned the other, in a tone of great solemnity, and our godly men have besought the Lord that he might now, as of old, rebuke Satan. They have, moreover, diligently and earnestly inquired, Whence
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 15., Moving forward. (search)
the preservation of interests dear to this city. Thou wast with the fathers, we pray Thy presence with the sons. Gather with us, keep near to us, make us to serve and honor Thee ever, evermore. Amen. The President then made a brief historical statement, saying that this occasion was the beginning of the twentieth anniversary celebration, of which we trust the housewarming will be the finish within this year 1916. The greetings of the city were briefly and ably spoken by His Honor, Mayor Haines. Former Presidents Will C. Eddy and Henry Edwards Scott gave expression of their satisfaction that at last the Society was to have an attractive and convenient home. Their remarks were followed by the poem written for the occasion by a member (who modestly wished his name withheld), and read by Miss Alice E. Curtis. Beside the banks of Mystic stream, The scene of Winthrop's toil and dream; And Cradock's pride in power of State, And Royall's house of beauty great; A home of modern day w
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 15., Medford Market-place made modern. (search)
ilding. We are aware that as usual in such matters there are differences of opinion relative to sites. These we are not discussing. We are recording matters of history. At the present writing all the five buildings have been razed and the space between High street and the river lies open, but not for long, as contracts for the foundations of the new structure are awarded. This will certainly be in marked contrast to those removed, and will add to the attractiveness of our water park as no business buildings that might (or more likely might not) be erected could do. By courtesy of Mayor Haines we present a view of the same, made from the architect's drawing. The city's executive offices are at present housed in the new Medford Building, recently erected on the sites of the old Seccomb house and Tufts hall. Into this several Medford merchants have moved and some new business concerns have come. Medford's old marketplace is thus made more modern, bigger, busier, and better.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 29., Development of the business section of West Medford. (search)
e name of the only fireproof building in town, was damaged beyond repair by fire on December 24, 1921. The house where Mr. Usher last lived was moved twice, lastly near to Warren street, and a one-story structure, with seven stores of various kinds and times of occupancy, then built. And then came someone who began to erect another similar block on the site of that burned. The board of aldermen had in their wisdom seen fit to pass an order for widening High street. It was vetoed by Mayor Haines. Meanwhile work had been going on with much rapidity on the rear of a new building, when one day the front of the cellar wall was put in, and sections of front piers of brick begun a little outside of the former building but within the property line. Then the aldermen promptly passed the act over the mayor's veto, and a change of work resulted. Next followed the removal of the Kent store and Wyatt-Cheney house, and the erection on the new line of a seven-store block of white cast sto
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 30., With company E, 101st Infantry, in the world war. (search)
y every man in the company and respected by all. John Tidd was first lieutenant and Frank Gibbs was second lieutenant. Ten sergeants and one hundred and fifty men all told comprised the company war strength. Scott MacCauley was top sergeant, and early every morning he would take the company out on the banks of the river for exercises. On July 25, 1917, the company was mustered into Federal service with an elaborate ceremony. About a week later, after a farewell speech by His Honor Mayor Haines, the company left in open cars for Camp Darling, Framingham, Mass. We pitched our tents that same night at Camp Darling. About August 21, 1917, we were joined with Company E of the Ninth Regiment, which amalgamation made us E Company, 101st Infantry, 26th Division; General Clarence Edwards commanding the division. On that day there was an electrical storm. After we went into our tents there was a terrible flash of lightning. Every man in the company was thrown off his feet into a
The Daily Dispatch: March 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
sume her full and entire sovereignty. Resolved, That while we do not formally instruct our delegate in the State Convention to vote for an Ordinance of immediate Secession, we would suggest to him that it is the earnest desire of this meeting, and, we believe, of a majority of the citizens of the county, that he take such action as will tend to reinvest our State with her full sovereignty. Garland Hanes, Sr., of Henrico, offered the following resolution as a substitute for the minority report, viz: Resolved, That we, citizens of Henrico, are perfectly willing to abide the decision of the State Convention, believing that the Old Dominion has rights in the Union, and that they will protect and defend them. The vote was then taken upon Mr. Haines' resolution, which was defeated by a large majority, and Mr. Redd's minority report was also lost. The majority report of the Committee passed by a large majority, several persons giving their votes against the resolutions.
The Daily Dispatch: may 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
The Brooklyn Greys, a fine corps of 53 men, Capt. Haines, arrived in our city yesterday by the Danville route, from Halifax county. The members of this company are good looking fellows, and it may be mentioned as greatly to their credit, that they are all temperance men, too.
The Daily Dispatch: June 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Twenty dollars reward. (search)
l of a building — several soldiers killed — others wounded. Kansas City. Mo., June 24. --A horrible disaster occurred at Wyandotle, Kansas, yesterday, by the falling of the walls of two buildings and a part of a third, burying all the inmates. The buildings were four stories high, situated on the levee. Some forty or fifty persons were in the buildings at the time. They had been previously occupied as the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the Kansas volunteers. Yesterday Capt. Haines. Company D, of 40 men, entered the building for the purpose of drilling, preparatory to being received into the service of the United States, when the centre wall of the building suddenly gave way, plunging the whole company beneath a mass of ruins. A number were killed out right; one, a German, subsequently died, and another had both legs and an arm broken. Twelve or fifteen others were slightly injured, and others escaped without a bruise. The loss is unknown. Shooting affair at
The Daily Dispatch: July 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Cause of the Disturbance at Milwaukee. (search)
nding order that no one shall be permitted to leave the country. Governor Letcher is completely overruled by Jefferson Davis and Beauregard, and even his patriotism called in question by many of the rebels. Two howitzers arrived this morning for Colonel Duryea's regiment. The council of officers, called in reference to the post of Sutler, sustain Mr. Moody, but their influence is likely to be overridden at Washington.--There was no military movements of importance to report. Adjutant General Haines goes to Washington this evening. It is now known that the rebels fell back to Yorktown precipitately after the affair at Great Bethel A bark owned in Richmond, and laden with coffee, was brought in as a prize to-day. The system of telegraph now in use at the fort is one of signals with flags by day and lamps by night. Words, and combinations of words, are indicated by certain motions — a kind of deaf and dumb alphabet, simple and easy to learn, and capable of conveying any me
The Daily Dispatch: August 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Subscriptions to the Dispatch. (search)
the Confederates. It is more than probable that the "Glory" was purposely lost, as the cargo was saved and sold at twice the ordinary price. As the encouragement for this manner of avoiding the blockade, the Confederates paid promptly, and treated the captain with consideration. A dispatch, dated Aug. 11, says: Gen. Wool, who has been ordered to Fortress Monroe, is expected here on Wednesday. Gen.Butler will soon engage in a more active field of service. Adjutant-General Haines leaves Old Point to-day for Gen. Fremont's Department. The Union gun is now manned, but the 360 pound shells for it have not yet arrived. Professor La Mountain made two successful ascensions yesterday, having attained an altitude of three thousand feet. He found the Confederate encampment to be about three miles beyond New Market Bridge. There were no traces of Confederates nearer Hampton. A considerable force is also encamped on this side of James River, some eight mile
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