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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 1. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book V:—the first winter. (search)
ing entirely open, Shields proceeded to Winchester with his division, to join the first division of Banks, of which General Williams had assumed the command. Spurred on by his ardor, and encouraged by his chief, who did not much relish the defensivomposed were amply sufficient for this purpose, provided they were exclusively devoted to such service. The division of Williams was to leave Winchester on the 21st for Centreville and Manassas, to replace the troops about to embark at Alexandria. through the town and made them encamp a few kilometres to the north, on the Martinsburg road. On the morning of the 22d Williams's division left Winchester, where there only remained a few companies, and took up its line of march through Berryville,ing day he reached once more the borders of Cedar Creek. On the same day Banks returned to Winchester with a portion of Williams's division, but had no idea of pursuing Jackson. The vigor displayed by the Confederates led him to believe that he had
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Addenda by the editor (search)
Confidential.] July 1, 1863. Maj.-Gen. French: The major-general commanding encloses for your information the orders as to his disposition for an attack from the enemy, which will be understood by consulting the map of Frederick county. He directs that you will hold Frederick, camping your troops in its immediate vicinity; also the Monocacy bridges, both rail and turnpike. You will also guard the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. from Frederick to a junction with Gen. Schenck, to whom you will communicate your instructions. In the event of our being compelled to withdraw and retire before the enemy, you will be in readiness to throw your command by rail or march, as may be most practicable and speedy, into the defences of Washington. He desires that for the present you will hold the line of communication to Frederick. Keep it open, and send up from Frederick all stragglers, keeping the town clear and in good order. Very respectfully, etc., S. Williams, Asst. Adjutant-General.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 9: (search)
at Springfield. But early in the morning, fifteen hundred or two thousand men, with drums and trumpets, marched into that town, set up a black flag at the court-house, and threatened death to any one who should enter. After some treaty, the judges executed a written covenant not to put their commis- Chap. IX.} 1774. Aug. sions in force; Worthington resigned his office of councillor; those of the lawyers who had sent an address to Gage, atoned for their offence by a written confession. Williams, the tory of Hatfield, and others were compelled successively to go round a large circle, and ask forgiveness. Catlin and Warner fell upon their knees; old Captain Mirreck, of Monson, was drawn in a cart and threatened to be tarred and feathered. The people agreed that the troops, if Gage should march them to Worcester, should be resisted by at least twenty thousand men from Hampshire county and Connecticut. At Boston the judges took their seats, and the usual proclamations were made;
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 4., Medford Historical Society. (search)
llison M. Stickney, Mrs. Allison M. Stone, Miss Katherine H. Street, John D. Street, Miss Mary B. Sturtevant, James S. Deceased.Swan, Charles H. Swift, Miss Caroline E. Symmes, Amelia M. Symmes, Arthur C. Tay, Mrs. Anna J. Teele, Edward W. Thompson, Abijah. Thompson, Mrs. Susan B. Thompson, William A. Tucker, Charles D. Tufts, James W. Wait, William Gushing. Wait, Francis A. Wait, Miss Hetty F. Wait, Miss Sarah H. Washburn, Miss M. L. Weitz, Herbert A. Wellington, Mrs. H. E. Wheeler, Joseph H. Deceased.Whitmore, William H. Wilber, Nahum E. Wilber, Mortimer E. Wilcox, Miss E. J. Wilcox, Miss Martha C. Wild, Miss Helen T. Winkley, William H. Williams, Lombard. Withington, Henry. Wood, Joseph W. Woolley, Fred H. C. Wright, Thomas. Life Members.Wright, Walter C. Honorary members M. E. Chandler. Deceased.Hon. T. S. Harlow. Mrs. Geo. L. Stearns. Charles Cummings.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 15., A Medford prophecy fulfilled. (search)
A Medford prophecy fulfilled. In a breezy article on Men We Know, in Medford, Past and Present, George S. Delano, less than seven years ago, made this prophecy, He will be one of America's highest church officials, granting that his life is spared. Ere a year had passed a former Medford curate, the Rev. William O'Connell, who had begun his priesthood at St. Joseph's Church, was appointed coadjutor to Archbishop Williams of Boston, and another year succeeded him on the arch-episcopal throne. A man of rare gifts, strong personality, tireless effort, and beloved of all, his recent elevation to the Cardinalate in the Roman Church is noted with satisfaction by many Medford people beside those of his own faith. It is said that he loved Medford, and was much interested in her welfare during his work here and would willingly have served his people longer and become the parish priest. It was, however, the old story of faithfulness in small things that brings advancement, and the g
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17., The Roman Catholic Church in Medford. (search)
ame site as the present rectory) for the priests' house. But unfortunately his health was delicate, and in 1886 he was called to his reward, most deeply lamented. A year or so before he died, as his health began to fail most seriously, Archbishop Williams sent an assistant priest to aid him. This priest was the Rev. William H. O'Connell, who had just completed his theological course and had been ordained in Rome. Many of us can recall the presence of Father O'Connell at that time and mustor of the American College of Propaganda in Rome, of which he is an alumnus. While there he was appointed Bishop of Portland, Maine, from which place he was sent on a papal mission to Japan. After his return he was appointed coadjutor to Archbishop Williams of Boston, and at his death succeeded him in the Archbishopric. This office he still holds, with the unique distinction of having been recently raised to the Cardinalate, the first Cardinal ever appointed for New England. His Eminence ded
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 18., Romance in history. (search)
phere of the written page. After many inquiries we located, in the outskirts of Greenfield, a little graveyard which was approached through a barn yard; when we at last reached it, we found it enclosed with a four-foot fence. My companion was the better climber, but we both went over it, copied our inscriptions and scrambled out safely; our horse, the only spectator, made no comments. Going on toward the Bernardston road, we passed by the tablet marking the spot where the martyred Mrs. Williams, of Deerfield, lost her life. The neighborhood seems so remote from habitation, so picturesque and wild, that one can feel the thrill of horror which possessed the little band of captives on that terrible journey. If you have never been in Heath you have missed one of the gems of Massachusetts towns, although its whole population would not crowd this hall. I went there on business bent and lingered for a vacation. The tiny village is the highest in the State and, across the valleys
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 20., Notes Epistolary and Horticultural. (search)
follows; The early varieties, one on the Bank, one by Dr. S[wan] fence near the grape vine, one by the cherry tree east. The late ones, near the west side of the Barn, one in the alley near the grape vine. The others were pear trees. The Beurre Colmars were planted on the east side of the garden and the Bon Chretiens on the north. The Bon Chretien is the pear now found in all American gardens called Bartlett. It was originated in England, propagated by a London grower by the name of Williams, and sent out by him. Its original name was lost soon after imported here in 1799. It was propagated and disseminated by Enoch Bartlett of Dorchester. When the trees fruited they were supposed to be seedlings and were given the grower's name, Bartlett. Mr. Manning of Salem, an eminent authority, felt that the fruit was identical with an English variety, and the statement he made at that time to that effect he was afterwards able to prove, but it was too late to restore the original nam
The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ny one in connection with the matter. Committees appointed. The Presidentannounced the following Committee on Federal Relations: Messrs. Conrad of Frederick, Stuart of Augusta, Wise at Princess Anne, Scott of Fauquier, Preston of Montgomery, Harvie of Amelia, Clemens of Ohio, Macfarland of Richmond City, McComic of Cabell, Montague of Matthews and Middlesex, Price of Greenbrier, Southall of Allenmarie, Willey of Monongalia, Bruce of Halifax. Boyd of Botetourt, Barbour of Culpeper, Williams of Shenandoah, Rives of Prince George and Surry, Moore of Rockbridge, Blow of Norfolk City, and Johnston of Lee and Scott. Mr. Stuart asked to be excused from service as he was a member of the Senate as well this body, and would be compelled to neglect his duties there if he were to give the attention to this committee that its importance demanded. He was excused, and Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, was appointed in his place. Mr. Clemens also asked to be excused from saving, on the gr
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Appointments to the Georgia Army. (search)
Appointments to the Georgia Army. --Gov. Brown has appointed the following gentlemen as officers of the army of the Republic of Georgia, now being organized. The most, if not all, of them held posts in the United States Army: Brigadier and Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs, to command the Brigade; Col. W. J. Hardee, late of the U. S. A., Colonel of the 1st Regiment, and Col. W. H. T. Walker, late of the U. S. A. Colonel of the 2d Regiment; Chas. J Williams, Esq., Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Regiment, and E. W. Chastain, of Gilmer, Lieutenant Colonel of the 2d Regiment. Captains McLaws, W. M. Gardner, and Alfred Cumming, late of the U. S. A., as Majors of the Regiments. Capt. John Jones, present State Treasurer, Quartermaster and Commissary General, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The appointment of Captains and Lieutenants have been made from those late of the U. S. A. and civilians of the State. The army will consist of two regiments of Infantry, of 1,
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