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Philip Henry Sheridan, Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army ., Chapter XI (search)
The first Military Commission was convened to try the case of John W. Walker, charged with shooting a negro in the parish of St. John. The proper civil authorities had made no effort to arrest Walker, and even connived at his escape, so I had him taken into custody in New Orleans, and ordered him tried, the commission finding him guilty, and sentencing him to confinement in the penitentiary for six months. This shooting was the third occurrence of the kind that had taken place in St. John's parish, a negro being wounded in each case, and it was plain that the intention was to institute there a practice of intimidation which should be effective to subject the freedmen to the will of their late masters, whether in making labor contracts, or in case these newly enfranchised negroes should evince a disposition to avail themselves of the privilege to vote. The trial and conviction of Walker, and of one or two others for similar outrages, soon put a stop to every kind of bull-dozi
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 12: operations on the coasts of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. (search)
e of Stevens's flotilla, the corporate authorities of the town, with S. L. Burritt at their head, went on board his vessel (the Ottawa) and formally surrendered the place. The Fourth New Hampshire, Colonel Whipple, landed and took possession, and it was hailed with joy by the Union people who remained there. Two days before Jacksonville was surrendered to Stevens, Fort Marion and the ancient city of St. Augustine, still farther down the coast, St. Augustine is the capital of St. John's County, Florida, and is situated on an estuary of the Atlantic, called North River, and two miles from the ocean. It is upon a plain a few feet above the sea. It is the oldest town in the United States founded by Europeans. The Spaniards built a fort there in 1565. were surrendered to Commander C. R. P. Rogers, who had crossed March 11. the bar in the Wabash. With a flag of truce, and accompanied by Mr. Dennis, of the Coast Survey, he landed, and was soon met by the Mayor of the town, who condu
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 129 (search)
Doc. 125.-the occupation of Brunswick. Reports of Flag-officer Du Pont. Flag-ship Wabash, off St. John's, Fla., March 19, 1862. sir: I had the honor to inform the Department, in my communication of the thirteenth inst., that I had despatched a division of my force to Brunswick, under Commander S. W. Godon, consistingenclose a copy of Commander Godon's interesting report. Very respectfully, etc., S. F. Du Pont, Flag-Officer. Hon. Gideon Welles. Flag-ship Wabash, off St. John's, Fla., March 21, 1862. sir: Since my last despatch of the nineteenth inst., I have received another interesting report from Commander Godon, giving the details . Godon, Commander. Flag-Officer S. J. Du Pont, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Flag-officer Du Pont's report. Flag-ship Wabash, off St. John's, Fla., March 20, 1861. sir: I have to inform the Department that I have heard, from Commander Godon, of a dastardly and concealed attack made upon a boat's crew
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 135 (search)
stores. Jan.18.Steamship Kate, Lockwood, Charleston, cotton. Jan.29.Sch. Col. McRea, Perry, Georgetown, S. C., naval stores. Jan.29.Sch. Arrow, Dennis, St. John's, Fla., naval stores. Feb.6.Sch. Alert, Howe, Charleston, cotton. Feb.8.Sch. Louise, Byers, Charleston, rice and cotton. Feb.10.Sch. Courier, Davis, Charlestoh. Kate, Sabistan, Charleston, cotton and lumber. March17.Sch. Laura, Ferklenberg, Charleston, cotton and lumber. March17.Sch. Carrie Sandford, Haggett, St. John's, Fla., naval stores. March17.Sloop Coquette, Moore, Charleston, cotton. March22.Sch. Argyle, Davis, Charleston, cotton and naval stores. March27.Sch. Victoria, Fowler, St. John's, Fla., naval stores. March27.Sch. Annie Deans, Morse, Fernandina, Fla., naval stores. March27.Steamship Nashville, Gooding, Georgetown, S. C., ballast. April2.Sch. Pride, Davis, Georgetown, S. C., cotton. April5.Steamship Economist, Burdge, Charleston, cotton. April5.Sch. Rutherford, Green, Charleston,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Congress, Continental (search)
n president; Charles Thomson, secretary; Andrew McNeare, door-keeper, and William Shed, messenger. To this Congress all eyes were anxiously turned. Randolph was soon called to Virginia to attend a session of the Assembly as speaker, when his seat was temporarily filled by Thomas Jefferson, and his place as president by John Hancock. On May 25 Georgia was represented in the Continental Congress for the first time, Lyman Hall having been elected special representative from the parish of St. Johns and admitted to a seat, but without a vote. In committee of the whole the Congress considered the state of the colonies. A full account of recent events in Massachusetts was laid before them; also a letter from the Congress of that province, asking advice as to the form of government to be adopted there, and requesting the Continental Congress to assume control of the army at Cambridge. This second Congress was regarded by the colonists as no longer a committee of conference, but a pr
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Washington, George (search)
ril 20, 1789. fellow-citizens have taken in my recovery from a late dangerous indisposition; and I assure you, gentlemen, that, in mentioning my obligations for the effusions of your benevolent wishes in my behalf, I feel animated with new zeal, that my conduct may ever be worthy of your favourable opinion, as well as such as shall, in every respect, best comport with the character of an intelligent and accountable being. To the Congregational Church and Society at Medway, formerly St. John's parish, in the State of Georgia. May, 1791. I learn, with gratitude proportioned to the occasion, your attachment to my person, and the pleasure you express on my election to the Presidency of the United States. Your sentiments on the happy influence of our equal government impress me with the most sensible satisfaction. They vindicate the great interests of humanity; they reflect honour on the liberal minds that entertain them; and they promise the continuance and improvement of that
William Hepworth Dixon, White Conquest: Volume 2, Chapter 10: carpet-baggers. (search)
ut this rule in force? We have no rule against chewing; yet chewing is a nastier vice than smoking. Rules are useless. Negroes will chew and smoke. Why not let them smoke in other rooms? You think that easy. Sir, it is so far from being easy that it is actually impossible. How so? Because we cannot spare a man from his seat. You see we have only just a quorum present. If a single member quits his place we are unable to proceed. A Negro, named Demas, member for St. John's parish, rises, and in a voice to silence Spurgeon or Punshon, rates the House. There is a certain eloquence in His words. Yes, says Speaker Hahn, there is something in these fellows. Nearly all of them were born slaves. A dozen years ago hardly one of them dared to open his mouth in presence of a White man. The Hon. Michael Hahn affects not to know how many members of his parliament are Black, how many White. We take no note of colour, he remarks; but while Massa Demas is thumping and
The Cambridge of eighteen hundred and ninety-six: a picture of the city and its industries fifty years after its incorporation (ed. Arthur Gilman), The Catholics and their churches. (search)
ngth, as Abraham Ireland measured it, and marked it upon the milestone which now stands inside the fence of the old burial ground at Harvard Square; for there was no other bridge until the West Boston Bridge was constructed in that year. St. John's Parish, and Church of the Sacred Heart. In 1828 Cambridge was made a part of the parish of Saint Mary's Church at Charlestown, and her people attended services in the church of that name upon Richmond Street, placed under the charge of Father Bus in Old Cambridge that they desired to have a church of their own, and Father Dougherty was commissioned to erect one there, and take charge of a new parish comprising the territory now known as Old Cambridge and North Cambridge. He left St. John's parish in November, 1848, and in December held services for the first time in his new church of St. Peter. The Rev. George F. Riorden succeeded Father Dougherty in November as pastor of St. John's, and remained until December, 1851, when he was s
The Cambridge of eighteen hundred and ninety-six: a picture of the city and its industries fifty years after its incorporation (ed. Arthur Gilman), General Index. (search)
4; School Street Chapel, Boston, purchased, 244; early priests, 245; erection of church on Franklin Street, 245; Cardinal Cheverus, 245; Bishop Fenwick, 245; Cambridge part of St. Mary's parish, Charlestown, 246; Sunday-school organized in East Cambridge, 246; land purchased, 246; St. John's Church dedicated, 247; Woburn added to the parish, 247; parish of St. Peter's Church, 247,249; parish of St. Mary's Church, 248, 250; Church of the Sacred Heart, 249; parish of St. Paul's, 250; new St. John's parish, 251; Church of Notre Dame de Pitie, 251; parish of the Sacred Heart, at Mount Auburn, 252. Churches, Protestant: Thomas Hooker's company settle at Mount Wollaston, 234; ordered to come to the New Town, 234; a meeting-house built, 234; ministers, 234; remove to Connecticut, 234; arrival of Thomas Shepard's company, 234; a new church formed, 234; Shepard installed as its minister, 234; its organization a notable event, 234; it was a Congregational church, 234; the first meeting-house
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Counter charge. (search)
saw it declare that a car was attached to it containing men. Conjecture was rife as to whence this strange visitant came. We think it probable that some of Old Abe's æronauts have been up reconnoitering in Kentucky, and struck a current in the storm of yesterday, which carried them Southward. If they land anywhere in Dixie they will probably get more information of our strength and resources than they bargained for. Important Enterprise in Florida. By the last number of the St. John's (Fla.) Mirror, we get the news that the work on the St. John's and Indian River Canal has been begun. The first spadeful of earth on the important and long-talked of work was thrown up by Col. George W. Morriss, the contractor for building the canal. Speeches were made on the occasion by Col. J. O. Duvall and Geo. Stone, Esq., and an excellent dinner was served. The building of this canal may now be regarded as un fait accompli. It is expected to be of immense advantage to Florida, bringi
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