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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), America, discovery of. (search)
not up time enough, as neither the admiral nor Gutierres could see it again above once or twice for a short space, which made them judge it to proceed from a candle or torch belonging to some fisherman or traveller. who lifted it up occasionally and lowered it again, or perhaps from people going from one house to another, Because it appeared and vanished again so suddenly. Being now very much on their guard, they still held on their course until about two in the morning of Friday the twelfth of October, when the Pinta which was always far a-head, owing to her superior sailing, made the signal of seeing land, which was first discovered by Roderick de Triana at about two leagues from the ship. But the thirty crowns a-year were afterwards granted to the admiral, who had seen the light in the midst of darkness, a type of the spiritual light which he was the happy means of spreading in these dark regions of error. Being now so near land, all the ships lay to; every one thinking it long
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Bemis's Heights, battles of. (search)
e Hudson with a strong force. So he intrenched his camp, put his troops in better spirits by a cheerful harangue, and resolved to wait for Clinton. The next morning he was himself cheered by a message from Clinton, who promised to make a diversion in his favor immediately; also by a despatch from Howe, announcing a victory over Washington on the Brandywine (see Brandywine, battle of). Burgoyne gave the glad tidings to his army, and wrote to Clinton that he could sustain his position until Oct. 12. But his condition rapidly grew worse. The American army hourly increased in numbers, and the militia were swarming on his flanks and rear. His foraging parties could get very little food for the starving horses, the militia so annoyed them. In his hospitals were 800 sick and wounded men, and his effective soldiers were fed on diminished rations. His Indian allies descrted him, while, through the exertions of Schuyler, Oneida warriors joined the forces of Gates. Lincoln, with 2,000 me
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Davis, John Lee, 1825-1889 (search)
Davis, John Lee, 1825-1889 Naval officer; born in Carlisle, Ind., Sept. 3, 1825; joined the navy in 1841; served with the Gulf blockading squadron in 1861 as executive officer of the Water Witch; and on Oct. 12 of that year took part in the action with the Confederate ram Manassas, and in that with the fleet near Pilot Town. During the remainder of the war he was active in other engagements. He was promoted rear-admiral, and retired in November, 1886. He died in Washington, March 12, 1889.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Nicaragua. (search)
on the coast of Nicaragua in August following, and on Sept. 5 the emigrants in the Mosquito country, assuming independence, organized civil government there by the election of Kinney as chief magistrate with a council of five assistants. At that time Nicaragua was convulsed by revolution, and the government was weak. Walker, taking advantage of these conditions, had two days before vanquished in battle 400 government troops on Virgin Bay. He captured Granada, the capital of the State, on Oct. 12, and placed General Rivas, a Nicaraguan, in the presidential chair. Treating Kinney with contempt, Walker drove him from the Mosquito country, and attempted to strengthen his military power by emigration from the United States. A British consul recognized the new government of Nicaragua, and the American minister there, John H. Wheeler, gave countenance to the usurpation. These movements in Nicaragua created alarm among the other governments on the isthmus, and in the winter of 1856 t
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Southwest pass, engagement at (search)
Southwest pass, engagement at In the fall of 1861 there was a blockading squadron at the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River, composed of the steamer Richmond, sloops-of-war Vincennes and Preble, and steam-tender Water-witch, commanded by Capt. J. Pope. J. S. Hollins, formerly of the United States navy, was there in command of the Manassas, a Confederate ram. About 4 A. M. on Oct. 12, this ram appeared suddenly close to the Richmond, and by the time an alarm could be given by the watch, her iron prow had struck the war-steamer abreast the port fore-channels, staving a hole in the ship's side. Then she withdrew and attempted to breach the Richmond's stern, but failed. A signal of danger had been given to the other vessels. They slipped their cables and ran down to the Pass, while the Richmond gave the assailant a volley from her port battery. The commander of the Vincennes, mistaking a signal, attempted to set fire to his vessel. They abandoned her, but, happily, the ma
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Spain, War with (search)
Sept. 10. The United States Cuban evacuation commissioners arrived at Havana. Sept. 13. Admiral Cervera and other Spanish naval officers sailed for Spain. Sept. 18. Spanish peace commissioners were announced. Sept. 20. The evacuation of Porto Rico by the Spaniards began. Sept. 24. A commission appointed by the President to investigate the conduct of the War Department began its sessions at Washington. Oct. 1. The conferences of the peace commissioners began in Paris. Oct. 12. The battle-ships Oregon and Iowa sailed from New York for Manila. Oct. 18. Peace jubilee celebration at Chicago. Oct. 18. The American army and navy took formal possession of the island of Porto Rico at San Juan. Oct. 24. Time limit for the evacuation of Cuba by the Spaniards was extended to Jan. 1, 1899. Oct. 27. After a long and earnest contention the Spanish peace commissioners accepted the American ultimatum not to assume the Spanish Cuban debt. Oct. 31. The United
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States, the frigate (search)
United States, the frigate A frigate of the American navy, built in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1797. On Oct. 10, 1812, Commodore Rodgers sailed from Boston in the President, accompanied by the United States, forty-four guns, Captain Decatur, and the Argus, sixteen guns, Lieutenant-commandant Sinclair, leaving the Hornet in port. the President parted company with her companions on Oct. 12, and on the 17th captured a British packet. the United States and Argus also parted company, the former sailing to the southward and eastward in search of British West Indiamen. At dawn, on Sunday morning, the 25th, the watch at the maintop of the United States discovered a sail to windward—an English ship-of-war. Decatur spread all his sails and gave chase, and, as the United States drew nearer and nearer the British ship, such loud shouts went up from her decks that they were heard on board the vessel of the enemy. At about 9 A. M. Decatur had got so near that he opened a broadside upon the str
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
r thirty minutes by order of Colonel Streeter......July 23, 1892 Act authorizing the President in retaliation to demand tolls for, or prohibit the passage of, St. Mary's Falls Canal by foreign vessels, in his discretion......July 26, 1892 Act granting pensions of $8 per month to survivors of the Indian wars of 1832-42 (Black Hawk War, Creek War, Cherokee disturbance, and Seminole War) approved......July 27, 1892 Act changing date of the dedication of the World's Fair buildings from Oct. 12 to Oct. 21......Aug. 4, 1892 Act granting pensions of $12 per month to all nurses during the Civil War now dependent......Aug. 5, 1892 Bill for coinage of 5,000,000 half-dollar silver pieces as souvenirs for the benefit of the Columbian Exposition, on condition that the exposition shall not be opened on Sunday......Aug. 5, 1892 Train in charge of the United States government, carrying $20,000,000 in gold, leaves San Francisco for New York......Aug. 5, 1892 Resolution of Congress
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), North Carolina, (search)
nlet, forts Hatteras and Clark taken by Federals under General Butler and Commodore Stringham......Aug. 29, 1861 Union movement, soon after suppressed, begun by a convention in Hyde county, which declares independence of the State government, Oct. 12. A convention is called, which elects M. N. Taylor provisional governor, after declaring vacant all State offices......Nov. 18, 1861 Joint naval and military expedition against North Carolina under Flag-officer L. M. Goldsborough and Generalw University at Raleigh chartered......1875 Act changing the day for State elections passed......1875 Bureau of agriculture, immigration, and statistics established......1875 Constitutional convention meets at Raleigh, Sept. 6; adjourns Oct. 12. Constitution ratified at the State election by 122,912 to 108,829......1875 Biddle University at Charlotte chartered......1877 State industrial association organized by colored people......1879 Prohibition bill, passed to take effect
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Oregon, (search)
n the upper Rogue River Valley......Oct. 9, 1855 Astoria chartered......1855 Governor Curry issues a proclamation calling for five companies of volunteers, Oct. 15, and orders all companies not duly enrolled by virtue of said proclamation to disband......Oct. 20, 1855 Convention of Free-Soilers meets at Albany, June 27, and drafts a platform for the anti-slavery party, to be reported at an adjourned meeting appointed at Corvallis for......Oct. 30, 1855 Volunteer force organized, Oct. 12, by Col. J. E. Ross, engages the Indians at Rogue River, near Galice Creek, Oct. 17, and at Bloody Springs or Grave Creek Hills......Oct. 30, 1855 New State-house at Salem burned, with the library and furniture; the work of an incendiary......Dec. 30, 1855 Indians murder thirteen out of fifteen of the garrison at Whaleshead, on Rogue River, during the absence of the rest (Feb. 22) at a dancing-party; murder many farmers near the fort, and burn their houses and barns; 130, who escaped
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