Qass Book COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT THE DERBY I Anniversary Calendar {PERPETUAL Being the Records of Six Thousand Noteworthy Events, Anniver- saries, Birthdays, etc., in American History ^ ^ ^ << ^ i Arranged Chronologically , luilh a Convenient Refer- ence to the Sources of the hiforinatiofi COMPILED AND EDITED BY GEORGE DERBY I Manap:ing Editor of the Nalional Cycloprdia of A merican 1 Biography Trice, . ~ - - . - 50 CenU \ __^ 1903 CO., Publishers JAMES T. WHITE O CO., Publishers 5 an? 7 East Sixteenth St., New York THt L'bRAKY OF CONGRESS, Two Copies Received JAN to 1903 Copyright Entry (HA^Ih^ .l^ff-h- CLASS (X^ XXc. No l^ ^ ^ ^ 4- COPY B. 1 Copyright, 1902, by James T. White & Co. THE DERBY CALENDAR The Derby Calendar has been compiled to present, day by day. the important events in United States history that have occurred on each day in the year, the object in view being a collection of anniversaries, rather than a strictly chronological record. 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This collection of dates has been compiled from the volumes of the National Cyclopedia of American Biography, but it represents by no means the full extent of the contents of that stupendous work. The names here recorded are but a very small fraction of the entire Cyclopedia, which will be found to be most thoroughly representative of every period and of every section of the United States, as well as absolutely complete in the records of all officials of national prominence. The list of its nominating- and advisory editors com- prises over 300 of the best known people in the United States. Prospectus Sent Upon Application. JAMES T- WHITE& CO., PubHshets New York JANUARY 2 1727. James Wolfe, British general, born I. 103 Killed at the battle of Quebec, Canada. 1752. Philip Freneau, poet, born VI. 201 " The Poet of the Revolution." 1771. James Feiiner, governor and senator, born IX. 394 Governor of Rhode Island for three terms. 1794. William G. Goddard, educator and author, born. . . . VIII. 2v?5 He rendered " valuable services to the cause of religion, education and philanthropy." 1797. Eliakim Littell, editor and author, born V. 355 Founder of LittelVs Living Age. 1797. Hugh S. liegare, statesman, born VI. 5 Secretary of state under Tyler. 1809. Charles Parker, manufacturer, born I. 533 Maker of the Parker shot-gun. 1820. Isaac Evrett, clergyman of the Church of Christ, and author, born VI. 272 Founder of the Christian Standard. 1831. Justin Winsor, librarian and historian, born I. 150 Librarian of Boston Public and Harvard Libra- ries. 1856. Edward S.^Iartin, journalist and author, born X. 359 The first editor of New York Life. 1857. Miss M. Cary Thomas, educator, born XII. President of Bryn Mawr College. 1861. North Carolina took formal possession of Fort Macon, works at Wilmington and Fayetteville IV. 427 1883. Battle of Murfreesboro or Stone River, Tenn., ended IV. 163 one of the severest battles of the Civil War. Milwaukee (Wis.) Law Library.—" In all cases where I have tested the accuracy of the Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Bingrapliy it has not failed. Often I take them up for the pleasure of reading and find that the choice of subjects is, as a rule, discriminating and judicious." JANUARY 3 1777. Battle of Princeton, N. J X. 171 1788. John A. King, statesman, born III. 50 Governor of New York. 1793. Lucretia Mott, reformer and woman suffragist, born. II 310 A famous preacher in the Society of Friends. 1818. EUsha M Pease, lawyer and governor of Texas, born. IX. 68 Prominent in the early history of his state. 1815. James R. Doolittle, senator, born IV. 382 One of the founders of the Republican partj*. 1819. Thomas H. Watts, governor of Alabama, born X. 432 His name appears more often in the supreme court reports than that of any other lawyer of his time. 1823. Edward S. Ren wick, inventor, born XI. 102 One of the first to make a self-binding reaper. 1828. Frank Frick. merchant, born 1.252 President of the Baltimore Board of Trade. 1835. Larkin G. Mead, sculptor, born 1.278 Resided in Florence, Italy, many years. 1837. Charles H. Hackley, capitalist and philanthropist, born IX. 82 One of the largest lumber dealers in the North- west. 1840. Henry Holt, publisher, born IX. 486 Head of the firm of Henry Holt & Co., New York. 1883. New York Life first issued I. 406 Henry Holt, New York.—" I need not say, however, that for some men— for many men, the Cyclopedia would be the most valuable thing they could have, and they ought to have it if it leaves them room lor nothing else.'' JANUARY 4 1679. Roger Wolcott, soldier, judge and author, born X. 326 1716. Aaron Burr, clergyman and educator, born V. 463 Princeton College is called liis monument. 1752. Harrj^ Innes, jurist, born X. 409 A distinguished patriot of Kentucky. 1772. Caesar A. Rodney, statesman, born Ill, II Attorney-general under Jefferson. 1780. Horace Binnej^ lawyer, born X. 444 A director and defender of the U.S. Bank. 1789. Benjamin Lundy, abolitionist, born II. 308 Editor of various Anti-slavery papers. 1793. Roger S. Baldwm, jurist, born X. 336 Governor of Connecticut. 1798. Robley Dunglison, physician, born X. 270 " The Father of American Physiology." 1801. David Swain, governor of North Carolina, born IV. 424 President of University of North Carolina. 1804. Samuel M Isaacs, clergyman, born XI. 523 " Father of the old Jewish School in the U. S." 1811. Walter Williamson, physician, born III. 478 A prominent homoeopathist. 1821. John W. Hutchinson, singer, born X. 27 One of the famous Hutchinson family. 1822. Washington C. De Pauw, philanthropist, born VII. 380 A pioneer glass manufacturer. 1831. Edward P. Dutton, publisher, born VI. 60 1835. Sidnej' A. Norton, chemist, born ..,. ... XII. A professor in Ohio State University. ia38. Charles S. Stratton (Tom Thumb), dwarf, born X. 422 1863. Arkansas Post, Ark., attacked by Federals IV. 32 1864. The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph was first issued. XL 437 1873. Blanche Walsh, actress, born XII. Became prominent in the title role of "Trilby." 1896. Utah admitted to the Union VII. 546 The liondon Times.— "Its value as a work of historical and biographical reference is incon* testable." JANUARY 5 1608. Capt.Jo}\n Smith captured by the Indians VI. 226. 1771. David Wilkinson, inventor, born VIII. 308 He invented the shding lathe. 1778. " Battle of the Kegs." IX. 245 1779. Stephen Decatur, naval otiicer, born IV, 56 Prominent in the war against Tripoli. 1781. Richmond, Va., burned by the British I. 5-1 1809. Daniel Agnew, jurist, born IV, as Chief-justice of Pennsylvania. 1811. Cyrus Hamlin, missionary, born X. 49tl President of Robert Cellege, Constantinople. 1818. George Hammell Cook, scientist , born VI. 304 Prominent in New Jersey in many departments, 1821. Joseph D. Bedle, lawyer and jurist, born V. 210 Governor of New Jersey. ^ 1829. George F. Seymour, P. E. bishop, born X. 35T A high churchman and able writer. W31. William P. Johnston, educator and author, born ... IX. 130 First president Tulane University. 1883. Eugene W. Hilgard, scientist, born X. 308 A specialist in agricultural chemistry. 1838. John C. Moss, inventor, born XL 426 The Moss process of photo-engraving. 1857. David Bispham, singer, born -. . . XI. 424 A leading American baritone. C. B. Tilling-hast, State Librarian, Boston^ Mass. — " The best evidence I can give you of my appreciation of your work is that I have purchased it for my private library, as well as for the State Library of Massachusetts, where it is in constant use.'" JANUARY 6 Twelfth day, or Twelfth Tide. 1730. Thomas Chittenden, statesman, born VIII. 312 First state jrovernor of Vermont, 1770. Edward D. Griffin, educator, born VI. 237 President of several colleges, including Williams. 1793. James M. Porter, lawyer and politician, born VI. 8 Had a large practice in Penn. and N. J. 1801. Daniel Haines, governor of New Jersey, born V. aOT Was actively interested in prison reform. 1807. Joseph Holt, jurist, born I. 354 Judge-advocate general under Lincoln, l.'rtl. Charles Sumner, statesman, born III. 300 A leading ojjponent of slavery in congress. J^S4. Thomas M. Cooley, jurist and publicist, born IX. 522 One of the greatest teachers of law and political ^ science. 1«88. William J. Stillman, journalist and author, born X. 25 Rome correspondent of the London Times. 1*^. James A. Burden, manufacturer, born I. 51 1 Head of the Burden Iron Works, Troy, N. Y. JS38. The tirst telegraph instrument completed IV. 4.50 1813. Clarence King, geologist and author, born XII. Originator of the U. S. Geological Survey. 1SS9. Henry E. Dixey, actor, born X. 1 12 Best known for his burlesque of " Adonis." 3y61. U. S. Arsenal at Appalachicola, Fla., seized by state troops XI. 379 Btireau of Education, Washing-ton, D. C — "The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is in constant use in the Library of Education and gives general s;itisfaction. The index of each volume includes the volumes previously published, so that in reality it is always coinplft*- uptotlunast volume issued. This tent iirc of i lit» woik m;>k('s it superior lo iiii.\ ))nbhi';ii j, ,ii .,{ >imil,,i- t-larailtT."' JANUARY 7 1699. A Treaty of Peace made with Indians in Mass VIII. 145 1718. Israel Putnam, revolutionary {jreneral, born I. 87 Commanded at tlie battle of Bunker Hill. 1776. Geor're Gibbs, mineralog-ist, born X. 46'.) His large collection was sold to Yale. 1786. William C. Bouck, governor of New York, born III. 4 1807. Robert E. Lee, Confederate general, born IV. 91 1808. Nathaniel Hayward, inventor, born XII, He perfected Goodyear's process of vulcanizing rubber. - 1808. Lysander Spooner, lawyer, born XII. An active abolitionist. 1809. Edgar Allan Poe, poet, born. I. 46af 181.3. Sewell S. Cutting, editor and educator, born XII. Secretary of the Baptist Ed. Commission. 18^3. Thomas R. Pinchon, educator, born III. 497 President Trinity College, Hartford. 18.34. William Watson, scientist and engineer, born XII. 1841. Samuel V. Essick, inventor, born III. .323 Essick printing telegraph. 1847. Rev. Josiah Strong, author, born IX. 416 Founder and head of League for Social Service. 1851. David Starr Jordan, president Leland Stanford Junior University, born 11.127 1861. Georgia seceded from the Union . II. 67 1862. Battle of Mill Springs, Ky. (Logan's Cross Roads). . . IV. 48 1892. Patent issued for the modern trolley car system XII. New York World.—" For the first time in the history of memoirs of this sort, with only one ex- ception—the sketch by Arthur Sted man in "A Li- brary of American Literature "—the character of Edgar Allan Poe is becomingly delineated and the contemptible old charge of drunkenness is not brandished over his defenseless head. Extraordi- ' nary space is given to the sketch of liis life." JANUARY 20 1732 Richard Henry Lee, statesman, born III. 159 1734. Robert Morris, financier, born ».. II. 410 *• Superintendent of Fuiance" during the Revolu- tion. 1777. The British defeated near Summit, N. J VII. 1783. Fieiiminary treaty of peace with Great Britain signed at Paris I. 4 1785. Treaty with Indians in Northwest Territory signed at Fort Mackintosh V. 430 1798. Anson Jones, patriot of Texas, born IX. 67 Was president of the republic. 1806. Nathaniel P. Willis, poet and journalist, born III. 108 " Letters from Under a Bridge " is his best work. 1814. David Wilmot, senator, born III. 419 He introduced the famous "W'ilmot proviso " 1834. George B. Robinson, lawyer and congressman, born. I. 124 Was governor of Massacluisetts for three terms. 1848. Frances Courtnay Baylor, author, born I. 366 A Southern novelist of prominence. 1861. Fort on Ship Island, Miss., taken by Confederates.. XII. Atlanta Journal.— " The Georgia part of this important literary enterprise lias been done by Col. I. W. Avery, of Atlanta, who is taking a zealous care in having Georgia properly and fully repre- sented. has 2,600 subjects from Massachusetts and 200 from Georgia. White's Cyclopedia pro- poses to rectify this inequalitj', and give the South her proper representation in a great national work of biography. * * * Among the remarkable characters Col. Avery has reclaim.ed from oblivion is William Scarborough from Savannah, who won for Georgia the distinction of revolutionizing the commerce of the world by building and sending the first steamship across the Atlantic Ocean in 1819." JANUARY 21 1736. Charles Nisbet, educator, born VI. 428 First president of Dickinson Colle^^e. 1743. John Fitch, steamboat inventor, born VI. 63 1745. Loanimi Baldwin, engineer, born X. 302 He originated tiie Baldwin apple. 1802. Fra,ncis E. Spinner, politician and linancier, born.. XII. Treasurer of U. S. under several presidents. 1806. Baltimore merchants presented a resolution to con- gress which led to the Embargo Act IX. 296 1809. Horace Binney, Jr., lawyer, born X. 445 A founder of the Union League of Philadelphia. 1813. John C. Fremont, explorer and soldier, born IV. 276 "The Pathfinder." 1815. Horace Wells, physician, born VI. 438 One of the discoverers of Anaesthesia. 1815. Daniel C. McCallum, engineer, born VII. 553 Director of military roads in Civil War, 1815. John A. Bingham, jurist and legislator IX. 375 Author of the 14th Constitutional Amendment. 1821. John C. Breckinridge, congressman, soldier, born. . . V. 3 Confederate secretary of war. 1821. Mexico conceded the right to found an American colony in Texas ' V. 157 1824. Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, soldier, born IV. 125 Noted Confederate general. 1853. Helen H. Gardner, author, born IX. 451 Her novels are .studies of hereditary and soci- ological problems. Memphis Commercial-Appeal.—" The work is a model of mechanical and literary excellence, and is incomparable for reference purposes. It is the re- sult of great labor and care, and is thoroughly broad and national, such men as Grant and Lee, Sheridan and "Stonewall" Jackson, Lincoln and Davis receiving equal and impartial treatment." JANUARY 22 1748. Timothy Dexter, merchant, born VI. 224 Noted for his eccentricities. 1758. Elkanah Watson, agriculturist, born V. 249 A stanch advocate of the Erie Canal. 1786. John Delatield, banker, of New York, born XI. 28 1791. Charles S. Todd, soldier and diplomat, born I. 409 U. S. minister to Austria. 1798. Charles Davies, mathematician, born III. 26 Instructor at West Point for many years. 1799. John Hiram Lathrop, educator, born V. ]78 Founder of the University of Missouri. 1802. Richard Upjohn, architect, born II. 182 Trinity Church, New York, was his masterpiece. 1804. Charles O'Conor, lawyer, born III. 387 Was prominent in the Tweed ring prosecutions. 1813. The Raisin River massacre occurred IV. 61 1814. Edmund R. Peaslee, physician, born X. 289 1814. Battle of Tallapoosa River with Creek Indians V. 291 1816. Enos Stevens, meteorologist and inventor, born XI. 318 1821. John H. Taggart, journalist V. 402 Founder of TaggarVs Times. 1832. Alonzo B. Cornell, politician of New York, born III. .54 1832. George E Belknap, naval officer IV. 206 Introduced new methods of deep-sea soundings. 1838. George F. Wright, theologian and geologist, born. . . VII. 66 1843. Francis L. Patton, clergyman ahd educator, born.. V. 468 Ex-president of Princeton College. 1849. Terence V. Powderly, labor leader VIII. 181 Head of the Knights of Labor. 1856. Walter Gay, arti.st XI. 296 A noted genre and portrait painter. J867. Benjamin O. Eggleston, artist, born VIII. 424 Alonzo B. Cornell, Ex-Governor of Ne-^ York.—" Your new work (the National Cyclopedia of American Biography) will be of great value both as a biographical repository and as a national por- trait gallery." JANUARY 23 1744. Josiah Quinoy, hiwyer ami pat riot , born I. 19 He went to fc-nglantl as coiiliiiential a^'t-nt of the colonies to consult witli fi-iends. 1761. Richard Alsop. poet IV. 437 One of thf •' Hart lord Wits.' 1765. Thomas Todd, juri.st, of Kent uckv, born II. 407 Justice of the U. h. supivnie court. 1790. Samuel H. Turner, Hebraist, born VII. 192 Professor in the Union Tiieoioyical Seminary and Columbia College. 1811. William Page, artist, born XI. ;i91 * Best known for his portraits. 1812. Silas B. Cobb, pioneer capitalist, born IV. 547 Founder of Cobb Hall, University of Chicago. 18^3. Stephen P. Quackenbush, naval oftieer, born IV. (,-4 He served in the Mexican and C'ivii wars. 18.53. Ru.'^sell Hinman, editor and author, born XII. In charge of editorial department of the Ameri- can Book Co! 1854. The Kansas-Nebraska bill was introduced in the U. S. senat e II. 430 1865. Gen. Hood, at his own request, is relieved of his command IV. 865 1869. Josiah F Willard (" Josiah Flynt "), author XII. A portrayer of criminal types. Public Library, Peoria, 111.— "We have the volumes of the National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and from my own examination, m mat- ters of thoroughness, accuracy, typographical ap- pearance and also in its comprehensive scope, I be- lieve it is bound to be the standard work of refer- ence in its department for manj' years." JANUARY 24 1783. Benjamin Lincoln, Revolutionary soldier, born I. 62 Every campaign and battle of his was disastrous. 1754. Andrew Ellicott, civil engineer, born XII. He surveyed and laid out Washington, D. C 1811. Henry Barnard, educator, born I. 505 U. S. commissioner of education. 1820. Henry J Raymond, journalist, born VIII. 482 Founder of the New York IHnies. 1829. William Mason, musician, born VII. 423 A noted teacher of the piano. 1832. Joseph H. Choate, lawj^er, born IX. 159 U. S. minister to England. 1833. Joseph W. Drexel. banker and philanthropist, born 11. 366 He organized Drexel, Morgan & Co. of New York. 1834. Charles Henry Webb (John Paul), author, born X. 42 He invented a cartridge loader and an adder. 1835. Charles Kendall Adams, educator, born IV. 477 The Nestor of advanced historical teaching in ^ America. 1848. Gold discovered in California V. 146 1851. George A. Gates, educator, born XII. President of Iowa College. 1852. Max W. C. Vogrich, pianist and composer, born.. .. VIII. 448 A composer of operas and oratories. 1852. Robert Grant, jurist and author, of Boston, born. . . VI. 301 1856. Charles H. Niehaus, sculptor, born LX. 67 His " Moses " has been compared to Michael Angelo's masterpiece. Lenox Library, New York.—" The volumes already issued have proved very serviceable, not only on account of the many biographies not to be found elsewhere, but also on account of their tren- «ral usefulness and accuracy. '* JANUARY 25 1699 Attack on Yo>-k M\. i" :^!-pn<;h and Indians. ... . XII, 1783. WUIiam C' aid VI. 378 The first paper to ret;c)n legislative debates. 1786. Gouvei'iieur Kemble, mamifaclurer, born \ .. XIL *' One of the noblest beings ever created." 1787. Spring lield. Mass., arsenal attacked, in Sluiv's Re- bfllioa ' II. 138 1811. James E Murdock, actor, born VL 78 His ''Mercutio," "Benedict " and " Claude Aiel- notte 'have never been equaled. 1813. James Marion Sims, physician, born IL 366 JSoted for his development of the scii-mce of gynecology. 1819. University of V irginia established — V. 448 1825. George Edward Pickett, soldier, horn V, 49 He commanded the "game-cock brigade'" ia Civil War. 1830. jRobert Y. Hayne addressed congress in defence of states' rights . . III. lOS 1830. Thomas W. Palmer, senator and diplomat, born XI. 863 Pres. of the Columbian Exposition Commission. 1835. Theodore F. Seward, musician, born XL 450 He introduced into U. S the tonic .sol-fa system. 1839. Selden Connor, soldier and politician, burn VL 316 Governor of Maine. 1840. William C De Witt, lawyer, born XI. 831 He drafted a complete charter forGreater N. Y, 1852. William M. Taggart, journalist V. 408 Editor and proprietor of TaggarVs Times. 1869. Brougham's Theatre in New York was opened DL 448 W. R. G-arrett, Professor of History, Pea- body Normal CoUeg-e, Nashville.-"! consider The National Cyclopedia of American Biography the standard work of the United Statea." JANUARY 26 1799. Samuel G. Morton, physician, born X. 265 His ethnological collection is one of the most valuable scientific treasures in the U. S. J810. Joseph R. Brown, in\ enlor and manufacturer, born X. 395 Ills firm makes the Wilson & Gibbs sewinjj ma- chine 1826. Charles A. White, geologist, born VI 231 1828. Frederick W. Devoe, paint manufacturer VIII. .301 President of the Devoe & Reynolds Co. N. Y. 1832. Rufus H. Gilbert, physician and scientist XI. 388 Originator of the elevated roads m New York. 1832. George Shn-as, Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, born II. 477 1833. Grenville D. Wilson, composer, born VIII. 447 1833. Cornelius N. Bliss, New York merchant, born XI. l."? Secretary of the interior under McKinley. 1836. Lucius F. Hubbard, soldier and politician X. 66 Governor of Minnesota. 1837. Michigan admitted to the Union VI. 271 1838. Joseph Cook, author and lecturer, born II. 260 1840. Hattie Tyng Griswold, author and poet, born X. 203 She wrote '" Under the Daisies " 1846. Lucius A. Barbour, manufacturer, born V. 160 The Barbour spools of cotton. 1854. George Francis Atkin.son, botanist, born XII. Professor at Cornell University. 1859. Mabel O. Wright, author, born XII. A popular writer upon nature. 1861 . Louisiana seceded from the Union X. 78 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.— " The volumes of the National Cyclopedia of American Biography- are regarded by our readers as the only biography where satisfa Was interested in higher education in liis state. 1824. David McK. Key, lawyer and senator, born III. 20::{ Postmaster-general under Hayes. 1826. Richard Taylor, soldier, born IV. 331 Son of Zachary Taylor. 1827. Charles F. Chickering, manufacturer and inventor, born X. 4K He continued the piano business started by his father. 18.30. Webster delivered liis famous speech in reply to Hayne III. 36 1840. Rossiter John.son, editor and author, born II. 64 Was long identified with D. Appleton & Co. 18.50. Samuel Gompers, president of American Federation of Labor, born XI. 539 1863. Ft. McAllister, Ga., bombarded IV. 284 1868. First issue of New York Sun under Chas. A. Dana. . I. 308 Dayton (O.) Public Library. — " We have found The National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy an indispensable aid in reference work, par- ticularly for obscure names. So far as we have had opportunity to test the information in the case of local subjects, we have found it full and accurate. We use it also as a reference in genealogical re- search. W^e find its cumulative index very accurate and .satisfactory." JANUARY 30 1744. Oziel Wilkinson, manufacturer, born VIII. 302 His factories built the town of Pawtucket, R. I. 1754. John Lansing, chancellor of New York, born IV. 254 1792. John H Hopkins, P. E. bishop, born XI- 49U 1797. John FairticUi, congressman and senator, born VI. 309 Was four times governor of Maine. 1797. Edwin V. Sumnei^. soldier, born IV. 18:^ Served in tiie Black Hawk and Mexican wars. 1799. Thomas C. Upham, metapliysician, born XII. 1S16. Nathaniel P. Banks, politician and soldier, born IV. 222 He commanded the Red River Expedition. 1831. John M. Maisch, pharmacist and author, born V. 348 Editor of American Journal of Pharmacy. 1835. Oliver Edwards, soldier, born XII. Was conspicuous in the Civil War. 1835. Frank G. John.son, inventor, born XII. A water meter and passenger elevator, 1836. Joseph W, Keifer, soldier and congressman, born. . . IV. 389 Was conspicuous for bravery in the Civil War. 1839 Samuel C. Armstrong, .soldier and educator, born... . I. 4-i6 Founder of Hampton (Va.) In.stitute. 1841. George A. Townsend, " Gatii," author, born I. 1,54 Noted war correspondent and lecturer. 1H(>2. Walter J. Damroscli, composer, born II. 147 Director of the Oratorio and Symphony .societies. 18«2. The ironclad Monitor launched IV. 181 1863. Joseph Jastrow, psychologist, born XI. 373 Professor in the University of VVi.sconsin. Charleston Ne"ws and Courier.—" The plan upon which this Cyclopedia has been (constructed is a most catholic one, and almost everyone who is entitled to notice will be found in its pages. The biographical sketches which we have been able to examine strike us ;is being carefully and judicially prepared, and there can be no doubt of the great value of the work as n. book of reference." JANUARY 31 1585. Peter Bulkley, clergyman, born VII. 486 Foiindef of Concord, Mass. UMO. Samuel Willard. clergyman born VI. 4Vi Was the head of Harvard, but was debarred from the title of president. 1 7h2. Gouverneur Morris, statesman, born H. 5a<> U. S. minister to France. 1774. Thomas W. Veasey, governor of Maryland, born IX. 303 The la.st to be chosen by the seriate. 181:2. John R. Tucker, Confederate naval officer, born. . . . IV. 334 After the war he served in the navies of Peru and Chili. 1814. Henry W. Sage, philanthropist, born IV. 478 Founder of Sage College, Cornell. 1815. Erastus Brooks, Journalist , born VI. 47 Editor of the New York Express. 1H20. William B. Washburn, g*)vernor of Mass., born I. 130 He served in both houses of congress. 1836. Daniel F. Appletoii, merchant, born XI, 417 Organizer and president of Waltham Watch Co. 18.30. James G. Blaine, statesman, born 1.137 1843. Edward Kemeys, sculptor, boru VIII. 279 Noted for his Indian and animal figures. 184.5. John H. Boner, poet, born II. 498 Literary editor of the New York Wvrld. 1848. Nathan Straus, merchant and philanthropist, born X. 41 One of the proprietors of R. H Macy & Co., N. Y. 1854. William H. Sherwood, piauist and composer, born. . IX. 385 Head of the Sherwood Piano School, Chicago. 1855. William A. Coffin, arti.st, born VI. .307 Well known for his art criticisms and lectures. 18H3. Companion of Siiius discovered by A. Clark, Jr V. 386 1893. Mt. Holyoke Seminary became a college IV. 4f>.5 Mail and Express. —" To one desirous of being thoroughly informed as to the United States, her men and her institutions, certainly no single work offers so great an amount (jf information." THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY is not a Directory of living Americans or a Biographical Dictionary of Names, but a Cyclopedia, containing lengthy and carefully written biographies of persons prominently identified with every feature of the development and gx'owth of this country since its idiscoverj\ A g-lance at the dates througrhout this calendar will SKkow that the earliest period of United States history is as paHy and thoroughly covered as the later. It is a History of the United States as illustrated in the lives tof Uje founders, builders and defenders of the republic, and of the men and women who are doing the work and moulding the thought df the present time. Complete in 12 royal octavo volumes, half Russia (only). Price, $10.00 per 'botume .Send for Prospectus and Specimen Pages. JAMES T. WHITE & CO. New York FEBRUARY 1 1733. First English settlers arrived in Georgia I. 490' 1780. David Porter, naval officer, bom II. 98 Was prominent in war of 1812. 1781. Battle of Cowan's Ford, N. C I. 80 1800. Battle between Constellation and La Vengeance.. . II. 43!J 1891. Titus Coan, missionary, born II. 33& His labors were in Hawaii, where he died. 1801. Thomas Cole, artist, born VII. 462 A painter of historical landscapes. 1808. Edmund Quincy , author and reformer, born VI. 93 Was active in the cause of abolition. 1815. Jonas G. Clark, merchant and phiiauthropist, born. IX. 203 Founder of Clark University. 1820. Horace C. Johnson, artist, born XII. 1822. Homer C. Blake, naval officer, born IV. 208- Was captain of the Hatteras when the Alabama sank her. 1830. James H. Cox, insurance, born IV. 95> He originated a system of individual under- . writing. 1838. Joseph Keppler, artist and caricaturist, born II. 225- One of the founders of Puck. 1839. Jas. A. Heme, actor and playwright, born V, 83 Author of " Shore Acres." 1845. Granville S. Hall, psychologist, born IX. 20S First president of Clark University. 1859. Victor Herbert, violoncellist, born XII. A composer of comic opera. 1861. Texas seceded from the Union II. ST New York Herald.— "The biographies are carefully written, the facts being accurately set forth, and the treatment adequate. The criticisms are just and merciful, and the style is admirable. The work is certainly a permanent and worthy con- tribution to the literature of the country." FEBRUARY 2 Candlemas Day, 1651. Sir William Phips, colonial g-overnor of Massachu- setts, born VI. 95 He captured Port Royal in 1(590. 1809. Georg'e En^elmann, physician and botanist, born. . . VI. 87 An authority on the cactus family. 1811. Delia S. Bacon, author, born 1.477 Originator of the Bacon-Shakespeare contro- versy. 1814. George Loring Brown, landscape painter, born VII. 466 Famous for his brilliant and poetical eft'ects. 1825. John C.Dalton, physiologist, born X. 500 America's first professional physiologist. 1843. Knute Nelson, lawyer and congressman, born X. 68 Was twice governor of Minnesota. 1848. Treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo between United States and Mexico signed VI. 267 1854. Philadelphia obtained a new charter enlarging her boundaries X. 413 1858. A patent issued for Arctic gaiters X. 406 1862, Farragut sailed from Hampton Roads for the Mis- sissippi River II. 48 Savannah (Ga.) News.— "The nine volumes is- sued form a basis upon which the most liberal and favorable comment can and has been passed by the notable critics. The work comprehends in a mar- velous degree the absolute wants of the digger after facts in any phase of local or national history. In the pure dictionary nature of the biographies, the utmost care has been exercised both in the reading matter and in the artist's graphic lines. This adds to its importance from a utilitarian standi)oint, for the midiile and thoughtful class can at a glance gain the desired information and be edified in their researches. The Cyclopedia is in many libraries in Savannah, and is regarded a most valuable work." FEBRUARY 3 1717. Nicholas Cooke, first state jrovernor of R. I., born. . . IX. 391 1779. Briti.sh defeated on Port Royal Island, S. C I. 9o 1779. Mutiny on tlie Alliance (frif,'^ale), bound to France. . I. 04 1799. Francis Thomas, lawyer and congressman, born IX. 304 Governor of Maryland. 1803. AlbertSidney Johnston, Confederate general, born. I. 388 1807. Joseph E. Johnston, Confederate general, born V. 328 1807. Joseph Clay Neal, humorist, born VI. 29 Author of the "Charcoal Sketches." 1811. Horace Greeley, journalist, born III. 448 Founder of the New York Tribune. 1815. Hiram Orcutt, educator, born VII. 129 Manager of the New England Bureau of Edu- cation. 1819. Amelia B. C. Welby, poet, born VI. 130 Her poems were noted for their sweetness and melody. 1820. Elisha Kent Kane M. D., scientist and explorer, bom. III. 2.S8 He made two expeditions to the Arctic region. 1821. Elizabeth Blackwell, physician, born IX. 123 The first woman to receive a medical diploma. 1823. Spencer F. Baird, naturalist, born III. 40.5 His specialty was birds and reptiles. 1830. Randolph-Macon College founded IX. 429 1831. Ogden N. Rood, scientist and inventor, born XII. " The Father of Ex|)erimentai Physics in U. S." 1842. Sidney Lanier, poet, born II. 4:^ One of the most eminent Southern poets. 1851. Charles A. L. Totten, soldier and author, born. ... X. 237 His works treat chiefly of occult subjects. 1863. Battle of Fort Donelson, Tenn IV. 486 1864. Battle of Newberne, N. C X. 134 1865. Peace Conference at Hampton Roads, Va II. 74 •65. Battle of Salkahatchie, S. C : . . . . I. 147 Philadelphia Time's.— " There is no other work of the kind, in this country at least, so comprehen- sive and so satisfactorv." FEBRUARY 4 597. James Franklin, printer, born VIII. 17 The brotlier of Benjamin Franklin. 770. William Jarvis, merchant, born XII. He introduced the first merino sheep. 772. Josiah Quincy, orator and statesman, born VI. 417 President of Harvard College, roa, James G. Birney, statesman, born 11.312 Candidate for pres dent of tlie United States. S02. Mark Hopkins, educator and author, born. VI. 237 President of Wilhams College. 531. Oliver Ames, merchant and manufacturer, born I. 124 Governor of Massachusetts. 333. George H. Hepworth. clergyman and author, born.. IV. 320 Was connected with the New York Herald. 334. Thomas Hall, inventor, born , III. 323 The Hall typewriter. 343. Thomas J. Ducey, Catholic clergyman, born IX. 321 A founder of the People's Municipal League, N. Y. 3.02. John Henry Wright, philologist, born VIII, 49 Professor of Greek at Harvard University. 361. Southern Confederacy formed at Montgomery, Ala. IV. 226 301. A peace congress met in Washington III. 526-7 304. Engagement at Mooretield, W. Va V. 329 387. Inter-state Commerce Commission established XI. 50 399. Insurrection in the Philippine Islands started IX. 80 Georjfe L. Miller, Editor and Author, Omahn, Neb. "I have given some attention to the character and scope of the great woi'k of which you have undertaken the publication, and I esteem it to be an honor to have editorial associationwith it. Its value and import mice to our state and section, I believe all j;houghtful men will agree, is simply inestimable.'' FEBRUARY 5 1631. The ship Lion from Bristol, England, arrived in Boston with Roger Williams and settlers V. 390 1722. John Witherspoon, clergyman and educator, born.. V. 466 President of Princeton College. 1725. James Otis, orator and statesman, born I. 17 Noted for his opposition to the writs of assistance, 1779. Zebulon M. Pike, soldier, born II. 517 He explored Pike's Peak, Colo. 1782. William Miller, clergyman, born VI. 373 Founder of " Miilerites " or Adventists. 1785. William Taylor Barry. Kentucky statesman, born . . V. 296 The first postmaster-general in the cabinet. 1803. Samuel M. Harrington, jurist, born XII. Chancellor of Delaware. 1810. Ole B. Bull, viohnist, born IV. 234 He attempted to found a colony in Pennsylvania. 1837. Edward M. Gallaudet, educator IX. 140 President of National Deaf-Mute College. 1837. Dwight L. Moody, evangelist, born VII. 244 The Moody and Sankey meetings. 1837. Leffert L. Buck, civil engineer, born. X. 115 Engineer of new East RiVer Bridge, New York. 1837. The hot blast first successfully used in iron making. III. 360 1840. Hiram S. Maxim, inventor, born VI. M His gun fires 770 shots per minute. 1850, Famous Compromise Bill introduced in congress... V. 80 Rev. Daniel D. Addison, Brookline, Mass.— "Your Cyclopedia will add greatly' to the interest in American History among all classes of people, and as the personalities of a nation's great men are the inspiration of future achievement, I look lipon such biographies as direct incentives to the de- velopment of future men of the first importance to the country," FEBRUARY 6 1G82. La Salle began his descent of the Mississippi River. . 7. 125 1733. James Duane, mayor of New York City, born II, 489 He owned the " New Hampshire Grants." 1752. James Winchester, soldier, born IV. 60 A founder of Memphis, Tenn. 1756. Aaron Burr, statesman, born III. 5 Vice-president of the U. S. under Jefferson. 1778. Treaty of alliance made with France I. 336 1799. Henry J. Anderson, educator, born VI. 347 Mathematician, scientist and linguist. 1806. Sailors Snug Harbor, S. I., incorporated Xl. 253 1807, Hiram Sibley, tinancier, born IV. 454 President of Western Union Telegraph Co. 1814. Henry T. Cheever, clergyman and author, born XII. Associate editor of New York Evangelist. 1818. William M. Evarts, lawyer and statesman, born III. 197 1819. Duel between Senator Mason and John McCaity... IV. 550 1826. Joseph Winlock, astronomer, born IX. 266 Director of the Harvard observatory. 1833. James E. B. Stuart, Confederate general, born. . . . IV. 51 1837. Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., naval officer, born VII. 552 1842, (Thomas) Frank Beard, artist XII. The originator of chalk-talk. 1847. Henry J. Hardenburgh, architect XI. 329 He designed many office buildings in New York. 1862. Capture of Ft. Henry, Term., by Federal gunboats. . V. 11 1864. George J. Gould, capitalist, born XII. President of several large railways. The Brooklyn, N. Y., Library. —" Your Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography is kept on the open shelves of our reference room, where it is often u.sed. It is valuable as containing sketches in contemporary biography not foimd elsewhere." FEBRUARY 7 1740. Benjamin O^le, governor of Maryland, born IX. 295 First suggested observing Washington's birtliday. 1749. Benjamin Randall, clergyman, born IV. 345 Founder of tlie Free Will Baptists. 175:^, Samuel Pliillips, judge and merchant, born X. 93 Fonniler of Pliillips Academy. 1763. St. John Honeywooil, lawyer and poet, born IX. 15(5 1777. John Pickering, linguist and philologist, born VII. 294 1783. William J. Lownds, statesman, born XII. Clay said he was the wisest man in congress he ever knew. 1804. John Deere, manufacturer, born III. 273 Founder of the famous plow woi-ks, 3Ioline, 111. 1811. Cyrus Wakelield, man f'r. and philanthropist, born. XII. He originated the rattan business in U. S. 1811. Abie] Abbott Low, merchant of New York, born. ... I. 50O His firm was the largest trader with China. 1814. George P. Putnam, jiublisher, b(u-n II. 388 1815. Noadiah M. Hill, linguist, born I. .397 Was master of fifty languages and dialects. 1831. Malays plundered the trading ship Friendship after killing her crew IV. 88 1832. Malay town of Qualla Batto destroyed for plundering a trading vessel a yeav previous IV. 88 1833. Jacob M. Da Costa, physician and author, born IX. 342 Professor in Jefferson Medical College. 1837. Duel between Felix Huston and Gen. Johnston IV. 53 1864. Jacksonville, Fla., was captured IV. 22;^ 1893. Long distance telephone opened between New York and Boston V . 85 Macon, (Ga.) Telegraph,— "This Cyclopedia goes beyond all foreign works in that it not only sets forth the best that our country has knowledge of, but brings these personalities face to face through life-like portraits which embellish nearly every biography." FEBRUARY 8 1690. Schenectady, N. Y., burned, and inhabitants mas- sacred by French and Indians V. 121 1754. Isaac Tichenor, jurist, born VIII. 313 Governor of Vermont for eleven yeai's. 1791. First U. S. Bank incorporated X. 512 1802. Jas. W. Webb, journalist and diplomat, born III. 30 One of tiie foundei-s of the Whig party. 1811. Edwin D. Morgan, merchant and politician, born.. . III. 51 One of tlie War Governors of New York. 1817. Richard S. Ewell, soldier, born IV. 55 A Confederate lieutenant-general. 1819. Leander J. McCormiek, manufacturer, born I. 301 The McCormiek reaping machines. 1817. John M. Wieting, physician, born 11. 417 A noted lecturer on physiology and hygiene. 1820. William T. Sherman, Federal general, born IV. .32 1822. Jos. Albert Lintner, entomologist, born V. 260 His writings in economic entomology were widely copied. 1822. Thomas Pattison, naval oflBcer, born IV. 155 The first American officer to enter Tokio, Japan. 1828. Oliver Bell Bunce, author, born II. i,12 Editor of AppletoiVs Journal. 1&33. Launt Thompson, sculptor, born VIII. 283 His best work, statue of Abraham Pierson, Yale. 1844. Richard W. Gilder, author, born I. 312 Editor of the Century Magazine. 1860. Rush Rhees, educator, born XII. President of University of Rochester. 1862. Roanoke Island taken by Federals IV. 5J A. A. Lesueur, Editor-in-Chief.— " The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography is in con- stant use in the (Kansas City) Timts oflQce and highly prized.'' FEBRUARY 9 1739. Wrn. Bartram, botanist and ornitholoj^ist, born VII. 154 Authority on natural products of the South. 1748. Luther Martin, lawyer of Maryland, born Ill, 431 Every lawyer in his state by law contributed to his support. 1768. William King, first governor of Maine, born VI. 305- " The Sultan of Bath." 1773. William H. Harrison, 9th president of U. S., born. .. III. 33 1799. Ulnsurgente captured by Constellation 11. 431 1814. Samuel J. Tilden, governor of New York, born . . . III. 53- 1820. Moses G. Farmer, electrician and inventor, born VII. 361 His was the first hou.se lighted by electricity. 1822. James Parton, author and biographer, born I. 391 1826. John A Logan, soldier and statesman, born IV. 298 1826. Samuel Bowles, journalist, born I. 317 Founder of the Springfield (daily) Republican. 1827. William D. Whitney, philologist, born IL 341 Professor of Sanskrit at Yale University. 1830. Addison E. Verrill, zoologist, born UI. 100 Professor at Yale University. 1835. Samuel Johnston, inventor, born XII. Improved reaping machines. 1840. William T. Sampson, naval officer, born IX. 9 , 1843. Nathan Goff, Jr. lawj'er and politician, born IIL 202 Secretary of the navy under Hayes. 1849. William G. Hale, educator, born . .\ XI. 70 His specialty, the syntax of Latin and Greek. 1854. Chas. S. Ashburner, geologist, born XI. 54 Made a survey of the Petmsylvania coal fields. 1854. A remarkable escape from Libby Prison IV. 465. 1865. General Lee made commander-in-chief of Confed- erate forces IV. lOf^ Princeton. XTniversity. — " The volumes of your Cyclopedia are in constant use and are of very decided practical value, especially in the matter of up-to-date names." FEBRUARY 10 1675. Mrs. Rowlandson captured by Indians VIII. ;^71 HOT. Lancaster, Mass., attacked by Kinj,' Philip X. ;")0 17t)8. Treaty of Paris signed. Florida ceded to Enj,'land. X. 7H J.766. Benjamin S. Barton, physician and botanist, born. . VIII. 877 A professor in the College of Pliiladelphia. 1709. Thomas Worthington, governor of Ohio, born III. 138 Ohio owes to him her school system. 1803. Albert G. Greene, jurist and author, born IX. 501 Autlior of *' Old Grimes is Dead.'' 1807. Theodore S. Fay, author and diplomat, born VII. 475 U. S. minister to Switzerland. 1H08. John E. Thomson, president of Penn. R. R., born .... XII. He did more than any other man to establish a perfect railroad system in America. 1810. Town of Buffalo, N. Y , created by legislature XII. 1817. Henry M. Guernsey, physician and author, born III. 479 A pioneer of Homeopathy in the United States, 1818. Isham G. Harris, senator, born II. 209 Governor of Tennesse. 1819. Frederick B. Conway, actor, born VII. 265* 1827. EiJward Atkinson, economist, born, IX. 416 , Invented the Aladdin oven. 1830. Augustus P. Cooke, naval officer, born VI. 444 Prominent in Civil War. 1846. Ira Remsen, chemist, born IX. 240 President of Johns Hopkins University. 1858. William C. Noble, sculptor, born . . . VIII. 280 His bust of McCulloch was pronounced the most life-like ever produced in U. S. 1862. Naval battle otf Elizabeth City, N. C IL 101 Frank H. Norton, Journalist and Author.— "This work has long since est ablislied itself in the minds of the reading and thinking public as, prac- tically, the only collection of American biographies that can be referred to with satisfaction/' FEBKUAKY 11 1735. Daniel Boone, pioneer of Kentucky, born ITT. 110 1776. Gov. Wright, of Georgia, escaped from tiie patriots. I. 492 1802. Lydia M. Child, antlior and pliilanthropist, born II. 324 A noted supporter of the abolition movement. IHll. Ilirani Matt ison, eleigy man, born XII. Active in the anti-slavery cause. 3811. Benjamin F. Sands, naval officer, born....,' III. 420 Captured Galveston, Tex., the last Confederate city to surrender. 1812. Alexander H. Stephens, statesman, born III. 420 Vice-president of the Confederacy. 1812. Jo.seph P. B. Wilmer, P. E. bishop of La., born XI. ;342 1822. Theodore O'Hara, .soldier and poet, born IV. 362 Author of "Tiie Bivouac of the Dead." 1831. John M. Walden, M. E. bishop, born XII. A publishing agent of the Western Methodist Book Concern. 1833. Melville W. Fuller, jurist, born I. 31 Chief-justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. 1836. Washington Gladden, clergyman and author, born. . X. 25f; 1839. Josiah W. Gibbs, chemi.st, born IV. 543 Professor of physics at Yale University. 1840. Samuel D. Greene, naval officer, born II. 107 Served the Monitor''s guns. 1842. Jabez T. Sunderland, clergyman, born XII. f- Editor of the Unitarian Mu)ithly. 1844. Alexander Herrmann, prestidigitator, born. IX. 327 A man of world-wide reputation. 1847. Thomas A. Edi.son, inventor, born III. 441 1851. Franklin W. Hooper, scientist and educator, born.. XII. Head of Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. 1899. American flag raised at Iloilo, P. I IX, 31 Public Library, Haverhill, Mass.— "We find your National Cyclopedia of American Biography mo.st valuable as a reference work." FEBRUARY 12 Holiday in Conn., 111., Minn.. N. J., N. Y., N. D., Penn., and Wash. 1606. John Winthrop, statesman, born X. 321 A colonial f^overnor of Connecticut. 1663. Cotton Mather, clergyman, born IV. 232 Was active in the persecutions for witchcraft. 1746. Thaddeus Kosciusko, Polish general, born I. 54 1765. John C. Smith, statesman, born X. 332 A president of the American Bible Society. 17!)1. Peter Cooper, merchant and philanthropist, born. . . III. 114 1796. Henry Dutton, juri.st, born X. 338 A professor of law at Yale, 1797. John Lemon, R. C. bishop, born XII. 1804. EHzur Wright, reformer and mathematician, born.. II. 317 An authority on underwriting. 1804. Wdliam F. Havemeyer, manufat'turer, born . . XII. Succeeded to his father's sugar business. 1809. Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of U. S., born. ... II. 65 1810. William M. Roberts, civil engmeer, born XII. 1813. James D. Dana, geologist and mineralogist, born VI. 462 A noted professor of Yale University. 1813. Benson J. Lossing, author, artist, historian, born IV. 324 Author of " Pictorial Field Book of the Revolu- tion." 1815. Martin B. Anderson, educator, born XII. President of Rochester University. , 1816. Alexander G. Cattell, senator, born II. 35 U. S. llnancial agent in England. 1819. William W. Story, sculptor and poet, born V. 417 1838. Alfred C Howland, artist, born VII. 470 A clever painter of street scenes. Librarian Century Association, Ne-w York.— " Your Cyclopedia is in daily use and the readers consider it an absolutely reliable authority. Person- ally I regard the work as th-^ greatest of its kind anf*. as a perfect treasury of biographical information." 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The Palatines have made a beginning, as have the Scotch settlers of Virginia and Tennessee, the Mayfloiver descendants, and a few of the Cavalier families of the South.''''— The Magazine of American History, September, \%ii. THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY has made a specialty of the genealoj^ies and family histories of the subjects, tracing the descent baclc to tlie earliest American ancestor, and as most of these records have been obtained from the families and descendants themselves, and owing to the careful- ness vi'ith which they liave been revised and corrected, the work is the most valuable for such research that has over been published. Send for Prospectus. JAMES r. WHITE & CO., Publishers New York FEBRUARY 13 1 780. Lewis D. von Schweinltz, botanist, born VIII. 380 Noted for researches in American fungi. 1799. Henry Grinnell, merchant, boi-n III. 281 Famous for the expeditions he sent to the Arctic. ISOO. Orange Scott, clergyman, born II. 315 Organized the Wesleyan Methodist Church in the United States. l.M(15. David D. Field, jurist and author, born IV. 236 Devoted twenty-five years to preparing a New York State code. ] 81 2. Samuel P. Lee, naval oflRcer, born XI. 55 Served actively throughout the Civil War. 1835. Julia C. R. Dorr, poet and author, born VI, 56 laSl. John A. Rawlins soldier, born IV. 28 Secretary of war under Grant. 18."38. Charles Barnard, author and dramatist, born XII. Identified with the Chautauqua system. 1840. Alexander J. Julian, geologist, born XII. Made valuable surveys of several states. 1850. Isaac Henderson, author, born V. 426 A resident of England. 1851 . George Brown Goode, ichthyologist, born III. 408 Was assistant secretary of the Smithsonian In- stitution, 1861. Charles C. Curran, artist, born XII. 1862. Assault on Fort Donelson, Tenn., began IV. 3 Caroline Dana Howe, poet and author, Port- land, Me.— " I am more and more impressed with the ordering of your work. The design, clearness, style, and importance of all must commend it to any intelligent reader and thinker. The portraits are of rare excellence, and each one especially suggestive in expression of the determining character of the man, as we have known him. It has life, and that is surely a guarantee of success." FEBRUARY 14 St. Valentine's Day. 1748. Samuel Osgood, statesman, born I. 18 The first postmaster-general. 1754. James Tliacher, physician and author, born VII. 401 His "Observations on Hydrophobia" anticipated the results of Pasteur. 17G6. William Coleman, journalist, born XI. 350 First editor of New York Evening Post. 17C(). Louis G. V. Dubourg, first R. C. bishop of New Or- leans, La., born IV. 435 17G9. Joseph Ruffner dug the first salt well XL 280 1778. U. S. flag first seen m foreign lands and saluted II. 15 1779. Capt. James Cook killed by savages VI. 376 1786. James Appleton, " The Father of Prohibition." born XI. 417 1792. William Goodell, missionary, born V. 198 Field of labor was Constantinople, Turkey. 18G0. Emory Washburn, governor of Massachusetts, born I. 116 Promment in state affairs. 1814. The Constitution captured British brig Pictou VIH. 157 1819. Christopher L. Sholes, editor and inventor, born III. 315 " The Father of the Typewriter." 1824. Winfield S. Hancock, brigadier-general, born IV. 134 1838. Edwin Ginn, publisher, of Boston, born X, 481 1842. Juliet Corson, author, born VIII. 453 Originated free training and cooking schools, 1845. Charlotte Cushman's first appearance in London.... IV. 40 1858. Carl Marr, artist, born XI. 293 1859. Oregon admitted to the Union VIII, 4 1862. Attack on Fort Donelson, Tenn., continued .■ . IV. 3 1864. Gainesville Fla., captured by Federals V. 55 1876. E. Gray and A. G. Bell both patented a speaking telephone IV. 453 and VL 221 Edwin Ginn, of Ginn & Co., Publishers.— I think your work Ls very well done." FEBRUARY 15 1726. Abraham Clark, statesman, born III. 802 A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1764. St. Louis Mo., founded by the French XII. 1797. John Bell, statesman, born III. 39 A candidate for president of the United States. 1797. Henry E. Steiuway, piano manufacturer, born II. 513 1802. Charles Butler, philanthropist, born V. 84 Contributed to many Kew York institutions. 1809. Cyrus Hall McCormick, manufacturer, born V. 249 1812. ,Charles L. Tilfany, merchant, born II. 57 1814. Joseph H. Williams, lawyer and abolitionist, born.. VI. 312 A governor of Maine. 1815. Ruf us W. Griswold, editor and author, born IV. 74 Edited (jrahani's Magazine. 1820. Susan B. Anthony, reformer, born IV. 403 1822. Henry B. Whipple, P E. bishop of Minnesota, born. IV. 58 "St. John of the Wilderness." 1825. Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago, born X. 144 1829. Silas Wier Mitchell, physician and author, born IX. 346 An authority on the nervous system. 1832. Nelson Dingley, Jr., statesman, born VI. 315 Author of the Dingley tariff bill. 1845. Elihu Root, lawyer and statesman, born XL 15 Sec'y of war under McKinley and Roosevelt. 1848. Charles B. Brush, civil engineer, born IX. 33 Noted for his work on water supplies. 1848. Americans landed at San Jos6 and engaged with a large body of Mexicans V. 50 1858. William Henry Pickering, astronomer, born VI. 425 Assistant at Harvard University. 1862. Attack on Fort Donelson continued VL 38 1898. Battleship Maine destroyed hy a torpedo in Havana harbor, 250 lives lost EX. 2 Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, Historian Gen- eral, D. A. B.— "The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is invaluable to nie in my work." FEBRUARY 18 1773. Grant Thorburn, merchant and author, born VII. 350 A pioneer seed dealer of New York. 1775. Wilham H. Winder, general, born X. 487 Was distinguished in the War of 1812. 1783. James Biddie, naval officer, born VI. 55 . 1795. George Peabody, philanthropist, born V. 335 1804. Thomas G. Pratt, lawyer, senator and gov., born IX. 805 Supported the Confederacy during the Civil War. 1805. Louis M. Goldsborough, rear-admiral, born 11. 107 1817. Walter P. Lane, soldier, born VIII. 77 Served in both Mexican and Civil wars. 1822. Philip H. Lauf man, manufacturer, born XI. 445 '• Father of the Tin plate Indu.stry." 1823. Jasper F. Cropsey , artist, born I, 372 An eminent landscape painter. 1824. Earl English, naval officer, born V. 394 Was successful in making deep-sea soundings. 1832, Octave Chanute, civil engineer, boi-n X, 212 An eminent authority on railroad construction. 1841. Samuel P. Warren, organist, born IX. 377 A teacher of instrumental music and theory. 1842. Charles Emory Smith, journalist, born XI. 17 Postmaster-general under McKinley. 1842. Charles B. Lewis, " M. Quad,'' humorist, born VI. 30 1856. Russell H . Chittenden, educator, born X. 181 Professor of physiological chemistry at Yale. 1881. Jefferson Davis inaugurated Provisional President of Confederate States at Montgomery, Ala. . . IV. 149 W. C. Whitford, President Milton Collesre, Wis.—" I have found the work very helpful in be- coming better acquainted with prominent men in our country, and make frequent references to it in fireparing biographical sketches of certain persona or Dublication, and in teaching the different phases of United States history." FEBRUARY 19 1766. William Dunlap, artist and author, born VI. 472 IdentiTied with the American stage. 1766. Wris'ht Post, physician and surgeon, born IX. 341 First operator to tie the carotid artery. 1784. Marcus Morton, congressman and judge, born I. ll.S A governor of Massachusetts. 1793. Sidney Ridgon, Mormon elder and leader, born VII. 394 1802. Leonard Bacon, clergyman , born v . . . I 176 " The Nestor of Congregationalism." 1803. Ohio was admitted into the Union 1806. Nehemiah Adams, clergyman and author, born II. 318 1808. George Ide Chace, educator, born VIII. 25 Was with Brown University over forty years. 1621 . Francis P. Blair, soldier and politician, born IV, 223 A candidate for vice-president of United States. 1824. Oi'Iando W. Wight, surgeon and author, born VII. 547 State geologist and surgeon-general of Wisconsin. 1836. James L. Little, surgeon, born XII. A professor in New York Post-graduate School. 1839. Alpheus S. Packard, naturalist, born III. 102 A professor at Brown University. 1840. Andrew R. McGill, governor of Minnesota, born X. 67 1843. Adelina Patti, soprano singer, born VII. 480 1844. Louis G. Janes, sociologist, born XII. President of the Free Religious Association of America. 1853. Wellington P. Kidder, inventor, born III. 435 The Kidder printing-press. 1864. First lodge of Knights of Pythias formed 11. 170 1865. Evacuation of Fort Anderson, N. C, by Confed- erates IV. 260' 1866. Thomas J. J. See, astronomer, boru XII. In charge of Naval Observatory telescope. Ohio University.—" The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is on our shelves and is in fre- quent use. We regard it as a very useful reference work." FEBRUARY 20 1726. William Prescott, soldier, born I. 91 Was in conuiiaiui at batt.e of Bunker Hill. 1772. Isaac Chaunt-ey, naval officer, born VIII. 9') 1788. Pliillips Academy, Exeter, N. H., opened X. 104 1784. Jolin E. Wool, soldier, born IV. 282 A Civil War ijeneral. 1792. Theodore Lyman, philanthropist , born XII. Founder of the Mass. Slate Reform School. 1794. Carleton Chase, P. E. bishop of N H.. born XI. 262 18C«. Henry Stanbcry . hi wyei-, born II 458 Attorney-^eiH'iiil uiuU'r Johnson. 1805. Angelina E. Griiiiive Weld, reformer, born II. 325 Of the famous Grimlie family. 1811. Henry H. Sibley, author and soldier, born X. 03 A governor of Minnesota. 1815. Battle between Constitution and Cyane and Le- . vant VIII. 157 1816. William Rimmer, sculptor, born IV. 37-0 His " Falling Gladiator " was his best work, 1822. Henry F. Durant, philanthropist, born VII. 327 The founder of Wellesley College. 1825. William Allen Buth-r, lawyer and author, born VII, 315 A leading authority on admiralty law. 1829. Joseph Jefferson, actor, born I. 522 " The Ne-stor of t lie American stage." 1862. Winton, N. C, destroyed for using a ^vhite Hag as h decoy IV. 62 1864. Battle of Olustee, Fla VUI. :i01 Col. Bennett H. Young-, Lawyer and His- torian, Louisville, Ky.— "The publication of such a work is a niavrniticent conception, and in the e.\e- cutionofthe plan formulated in this publication Vou liiive met every expectation. It is a liistory in itself of American men ami American achievement, and I heartily commend your plans and methixl." FEBRUARY 21 1676. Medfield, Mass., attacked by Indians X. 5ft 1752. Nathaniel Rochester, pioneer, born IX. 485 Founder of Rochester, N. Y. 1805. David Tod, lawyer and governor of Ohio, born III. 141 1816. Ebenezer R. Hoar, born IV. 20 Attorney-general under Grant. 1821. Elizabeth R. Thompson, philanthropist, born V. 405 The first woman to be given the freedom of the house of representatives. 1821. Charles Scribner, publisher, born VI. 36& 1822. Oliver W. Gibbs, chemist, born ... X. 469 A professor at Harvard University. 1822. Robert W. Shufeldt, naval officer, born IV. 293 Served with distinction in the Civil War. 1837. John Meredith Read, diplomat, born II. 223 U. S. minister to Greece. 1845. Lloyd Lowndes, governor of Maryland, born IX. 313 1852. Hampton L. Carson, lawyer and author, born III. 264 A prominent member of the Philadelphia bar. 1852. James Brandor Matthews, autlior, born VI. 32fi. 1852. Henry Lloyd, lawyer, governor and jurist, born IX. 312^ A promient citizen of Maryland. 1855. Alice E. F. Palmer, educator, born VIL 328? Dean of women's department, University of Chicago, 1855. George L. Tracy, composer, born VIII. 446 1857. Emma C. Thursby, singer, born XII. Successful in concert, oratoi-io and opera. 1865. Gen. Crook was captured at Cumberland, Md IV. 703 1886. Washington Monument dedicated XH. Cleveland, O., Public Library.— "The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography is very frequently used for our reference room and is an exceedingly convenient reference book. One great value of this book is that it gives so many sketches of contemporaries not to be found, elsewhei'e." FEBRUARY 23 Holiday in all States Except Mississippi. 1732. George Wasliinr<)Wii, sculptor, born I. 511 1824. George William Curtis, author, born III. 96 " Easy Cliair Papers " in Harpei''s Magazine. 1836. Winslow'Homer, artist, born XL 304 Probably the greatest livmg American paintei-. 18S8. Duel between Wm. J. Graves and Jonathan Cilley . . X. 110 The third in prominence in the United States. 1842. John Habberton. author, born IV. 217 His " Helen's Babies " has become a classic. 1844. William Clark Russell, author, born VI. 176 Best known for his nautical novels. 1^5. The Court of Claims, Washington, established VII. 508 1860. Frank W. Rollins, governor of New Hampshire, born. XI. 141 Originator of " Old Home Week/" 1863. Arizona Territory formed from New Mexico II. 456 18C8. Bill to impeach President Johnson introduced IV. 81 "Winslow Homer, Artist.—" Your publication is highly appreciated here— as many old timers of this town of Scarboro are very particularly noticed, t. e., the King family." FEBRUARY 25 1039. First Maryland assembly VII. 83S 1676. Weymouth, Mass., attacked by Indians X. 50 1746, Charles C. Pincknej', soldier and statesman, born. . II. 303 " Millions for defense ; not one cent for tribute.'' 1754. Benjamin Tallmadge, soldier, bc^rn I. flo A special favorite of Gen. Washington. 1779. British post at Vincennes, Ind., captured I. 82 1791. Passage of bill which established a U. S. (National) bank X. 512 1801. Samuel Medary, editor and politician, born VIII. 342 A governor of Kansas. 1809. George W. Cullum, general, born IV. 258 Superintendent of U. S. Military Academy. 1816. Parke Godwin, journalist and author, born XI. 117 Editor of New York Evening Post. 1816. Gfeorge Henry Preble, naval officer, born VIII. 95 Served with distinction in Civil War. 1819. Talbot W. Chambers, clergyman, born IX. 258 One of the revisers of the Old Testament. 1821. William L. Lee, jurist, born. XII. Chief -justice of the Hawaiian Islands. 1831. Jane Goodwm Austin, author, born VI. 62 Best known for her series of Pilgrim stories. 1833. John P. St. John, governor of Kansas, born VIII. 345 A Prohibition candidate for president of U. S. 1834. Charlton T. Lewis, lawyer and author, born XI. 62 A specialist on insurance law. 1842. Ida Lowis, "Grace Darling of America," born V. 247 1840. Duel between John H. Pleasants and Thomas Ritchie XII. 1802. I.4 1810. Lewis Gaylord Clark, author and edit or, born f VIII. 454 1815. " Long" John Wentwortli, journalist and congress- man, born X. 482 Originator of the national warehouse system. 1818. Frederick S. Cozzens, humori.st, born VI. 29 Author of " Sparrowgrass Papers." 1820. Alvah Hovey, clergyman and educator, born VIII. 155 President of Newton Tlieological Institute. 1830. Theodore T. Munger, clergyman and author, born.. I. 533 His books are marked by deep thought and un- failing sympathy. 1832. Isaac I. Hayes, Arctic explorer, born III. 280 In m'A he reached 81° 37' N. Lat. 1836. Hans B ilatka, musician, born X. 197 Founded the Milwaukee Musical Verein. 1843. George W. Maynard, artist, born XI. 287 Best known for his mural decorations. 1849. (Monday.) Gen. Zachary Taylor inaugurated presi- dent of United States IV. 370 18.53. Howard Pyle, artist and author, born IX. 56 1853. Arthur Foote, composer, born VII. 43S Best known for his orchestral works. 1853. Richard K. Mimkittrick, author, born IX. 412 Occasional verse both serious and humorous. 1863. Engagement at Thompson's Station, Tenn X. 36 1868. Impeachment court convened to try Pres. Johnson. IV. 31. 1877. (Monday.) R. B. Haj^es inaugurated president of United States . III. 19* The Long- Island Historical Society, Brook- lyn.—" We are glad to have your work, The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography, in our library, 'it is frequently referred to, and it con- tains biographies not to be found in other works." MARCH 6 1760. Thomas L. Winthrop, merchant, born VII. 604 President of the American Antiquarian Society. 1797. Gerrit Smith, philanthropist, born II. 323 1803. Thomas Purse, merchant born II. 194 Orig^inator of raih'oad time schedules. 1818. William Clafiin, governor of Massachusetts, born... I. 119 An ardent advocate of the anti-slavery cause... 1820. Horatio G. Wright, major-general and engineer, born IV. 273 Was sent to defend Washington against Early. 1824. Halcyon Skinner, inventor, born V. 300 Machines for making carpets. 1826. Lucien B. Proctor, author, born XII. Historian and legal writer. 18:31. Philip H. Sheridan, soldier, born IV. 64 " Sheridan's Ride," Battle of Cedar Creek. 1833. Isaac H. Bromley, journalist and author, born XII. Was long connected with the New York Tribune. 1836. Massacre of the Alamo IV. 211 .1837. Arthur Pierson, author and lecturer, born XII. Editor of Missionary Rpvipir of the World. 1838. Stillman W. Robinson, inventor iiml eugincrr, born. X. 232 Boot and shoe nailing macliin.>. 1853. Albert S. Cook, editor and educator, born IX. 167 Professor of English literature at Yale. 18.57. The famous Dred Scott decision I. 27 18.58. Decree organizing the Paulist Fathers issued IX. 167 1862. Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark ' IV. 300 J. D, Johnson, Attorney, St. Louis, Mo.— "I have had occasion to refer to my copy of your Cyclopedia of Biography a number of times, and have always found the same reliable and instruc- tive." MARCH 7 1707. Stephen Hopkins, statesman, born »»,. X. 13 1737. William Heath, soldier and jurist, born ,,... I. (58 A major«;eneral in the Continental army. 1740. ThaddeusDod,clerf,'-yman, born VII. .5.37 Founder of Washinp^ton Collepre, Pennsylvania. 1778. Engaf;ement between the i?andc»/jj/i and Farmouf^, V. 485 1789. Francis Jackson, reformer, born II. 318 A president of the Anti-Slavery Society. 1791. Goold Brown, fjrammarian, born VIII. 26S Author of "Grammar of Enjrlish Grammars." 1811. Increase A. Lapham, naturalist, born VIII. 34 Authority on jreolo<^y, botany and meteorology. 1826. John W. Davis, merchant and politician, born IX. 407 Twice governor of Rliode Island. 1828. Richard M. Upjohn, architect, born II. 245 His masterpiece, the Capitol at Hartford, Conn. 1832. Galusha Anderson, educator, born I. 803 Pres. Chicago (old) and Denison Universities, 1835. Daniel Giraud Elliot, scientist, born V. 108 An authority on mammalogy and ornithology. 1836. James M. Tholiurn, M. E. bishop, born X. 294 First missionary bishop to the Philippines. 18.37. Henry Draper, scientist, born VI. 171 1838. Edward P. Roe, Presbyterian clergyman and novel- ist, born VII. 15 1841. Touro Robertson, printer and inventor, born VU. 538 One of the originators of the Continental Bank Note Co., New York. 1849. Luther Burbank, horticulturist, born... XI. 364 " The Wizard of Horticulture'." 18.50. Webster's famous speech to conciliate the South... IH. 36 1867. Resolution introduced to im|.each Pres. Johnson.... XI. 79 1870. Alamance county, Ala , proclaimed in a state of in- surrection on account of the Ku-Klux IV. 438 A. H. Fahnestock, Syracuse, New York.— " I enclose check for amount due, $10. Every vol- ume is welcome. I firvd the work invaluable." MARCH 8 1765. Stamp Act passed by British House of Lords I. 104 1799. Simon Cameron, .statesman, born . 11. 79 Was secretary of war under Lincoln. 1799. George P. Upsliur, naval oflicer, born IV. 198 A commantler of the United States Naval Academy. 1800. Robert J. Breckinridge, clerg-yman and author, born. IX. 242 Prominent in the Presbyterian church for forty years. 1804. Alvan Clark, optician, born VI. 440 Built the largest telescope lenses m his day. 1813. Christopher P. Cranch, artist and poet, born VII. 140 A prominent landscape painter. 1819. Edwin P. Whipple, critic and essaj'ist, born I. 197 1822. Richard Malcolm Johnston, author, boi-n I. 440 1828. Catherine LoriUard Wolfe, philanthropist, born X. 411 1839. James M. Crafts, chemist, born XII. Piesident of Mass. Institute of Technolog•5^ 1841. Oliver Wendell Holmes, justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, born XII. 1850. Warren Upham, geologist, born VII. 127 An authority on glaciers of North America. IS.'S.'S. Niagara Suspension Bridge opened IV. 405 18fi2. Leesburg, Va.. captured by Federals II. 291 1862. Mt'rrimac sunk the Cumberland at Hampton Roads. IV. 278 1862. The Monitor arrived at Hampton Roads to oppose tlie .Verr/mrrc IV. 284 1863. Albert E. St erner, artist, born XI. 290 An illustrator of Harper''s, Century and Scrib- ver\'( magazines. IRfi.-i Kinston. M . C, captured by Federals IV. 260 1867. Homer C Davenport, cartoonist, born XI. 257 Famous for drawings in the New York Journal. Ti. D. Carvpr, Maine State Library. —" Your National Cyclopedia of American Biography is ia this library', and we like it very much." - MARCH 9 1451. Americus Vespucius, explorer, born III. 419 For whom America was named. 1759. William Jackson, statesman and soldier, born III. 274 Private secretary to President Wasiiington. 1775. Isaac Hull, naval otiicer, born III. 290 1778. ^//red captured by the ^Ir^rdvie a,nd Ceres XI. 35t> 1783. Battle between the Alliance and three British frij,'ates IV. 18» The last naval battle of the Revolution. 1798. Bellamy Storer, jurist, born XI. 338 President of the Cincinnati Law School. 1806. Edwin Foi-rest, actqr, born V. 86 1814. John Evans, physician and gov. of Colorado, born.. VI. 445 Evanston, 111., named in iiis honor. 1815. David Davis, justice U. S. Supremo Court, born II. 474 1820. Samuel Hlatchford, justice of U. S. Supreme Court, born I. 36 1824 Leland Stanford, senator, born II. 123 Founder of Leland Stanford Jr University. 1829. Edward Oi'ton, scienti.st and educat or, born . . , VII. 416 First president of the Ohio Stale University. 1829. The Postmaster-general made a member of the President's Cabinet V. 295 1829. James W. Davidson, author and journalist, born IX. 100 American correspondent of London iitaitdard. 1834. Heni-y A. Ward, scientist, born. .' III. 410 A collector of chemical and mineral specimens. • 1839. Guy V. Hetiry, soldier, born IX. 27 First LTOvernor-general of Porto Rico. 1847. Gen. Winiield Scoti, landed at Vera Cruz, Mexico... III. 50a 185(5. P^dward G. Aclieson. manufacturer, born XII. Inventor of carborundum. 1862. Battle between .\fni itor and Merrirtiac IV. 284 1865. Battle of Wilcux Bridge, N. C IV. 259 T. W. Barhy^t, President Merchants' Tv^a- tional Bank, T? u i'ng^toji, la. ' I am vei-j* much gratitied with the high quakiy of the work."' MARCH 10 1702. Jeremiah Gridley, atty. -general of Mass., born IV. 65 " Tlie Father of the Boston Bar.'" 1704. Josias Lyndon. Colonial governor of R. I., born X. 15 1801. Robert B. C. Howell, author and Baptist clergyman, born '. XII. His books are mostly upon religious subjects. 1809, William D. Porter, naval officer, born II. 100 Of the famous Porter family of naval men. 1810, Nathan K. Hall, jurist, born VI. laS Postmaster-general under President Fillmore. 1812. Henry A. Homes, author, born ... XII. Librarian of the N. Y. state library. 1817. Patrick N. Lynch, R. C. bishop, born XII. Special envoy from Jeflerson Davis to France and to Rome. 3821. James W. A. Nicholson, naval officer, born II. 112 Served with distinction in the Civil War. 1821. Donald M. Fairfax, naval officer, born IV. 459 Served with distinction in the Civil War. 1832. Henry R. Stiles, physician and author, born XII. Prominent in New York for many years. 1839. Dudley Buck, organist and composer, born VII. 434 Best known for his church music. 1851. William McMurtrie, chemist, born XII. Professor in the University of Illinois. 1854. Henry E. Krehbiel, author and musical critic, born. XII. Connected with the New York Tribune. 1856. William A. Keener, educator, born , IX. 148 Dean of Columbia Law School. 1865. Engagement at Monroe's Cross Roads, N. C XII. Charles B. Lore, Chief-Justice, and Presi- dent of the Historical Society of Delaware.— " The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is simply invaluable to every one who Avishes to keep in "touch with the men who have made, and are now making American history and progress. In comprehensiveness and accuracy it has no rival, it being a much needed want in individual history.'* MARCH 11 1731. Robert T. Paine, patriot, horn V. 429 A si<,aier of the Declaration of Independence, 1740. Samuel Miles, brigadier-general, born XII. Twice Mayor of Philadelphia. 1753. Solomon Drowne, physician, botanist and educator, born VIII. 31 Long connected with Brown University. 1785. John McLean, statesman aiul jurist, born II. 469 Candidate for pre.sident of the United States. 1785. James Thomas, lawyer, soldier and governor, born.. IX. 303 Was conspicuous in the affairs of Maryland. 1796. Francis Wayland, educator, born VUl. 22 President of Brown University. 1812. James Speed, lawyer, born II. 89 Attorney-general under Lincoln. 1818. Thomas Le Clear, portrait painter, born VIII. 429 1818. Henry J. Bigelow, surgeon and educator, born VII. 37 His greatest achievement was his new method of operating for calculus. 1822. James H. Spotts, rear-admiral, born IV. 279 A distinguished officer of the Civil War. 1860. Thomas Hastings, architect, born XI. 356 Of Carrere & Has*^ings, New York. 1865. Capture of Fayetteville, S. C IV. 32 Henry M. Cheever, Counselor-at-Iiaw, De- troit, Mich. — '•! have examined somewhat care- fully the volumes of your Cyclopedia of American Biography. * * * Containing ail the leading characters, heroes, statesmen, jurists, authors, it represents as no other cyclopedia does an embodi- ment of the living, active, vital forces which are to-day contributing to the growth and prosperity of the country. So far as I can judge great discretion and care have been exercised in selecting persons to whom places are given, and it certainly is worthy of a place in every library." MARCH 12 1640. Newport and Portsmouth, R. I., were united X. 3 1684. George Berkeley, i-lergyman, born VI. 255 Celebrated for his pliilosophical writings. 1775. Henry Eckford. naval architect . born I. 350 Naval constvuctor lor the government during the war of 1812. 1788. Samuel E. Sinit h. lawyer and jurist, born VI. 307 A governor of Maine. 1801. Joseph Francis, inventor, .born X. 88 The Francis lite car. 1805. Justin Perkins, missionary, born X. 45 "Tlie Apostle of Persia." 1812. Joseph H. Tuck, inventor, born VII. 528 Dredging machine, rotary engine, etc. 1817. John L. Worden, naval officer, born IV. 284 Commander of the Monitor in her battle with the Merrimac. 1822. Chester S. Percival, author and poet, born II. 232 1822. Thomas Buchanan Read, artist and poet, born VI. 474 Author of "Sheridan's Ride." 1824. Louis Prang, art lithographer, born XI. 159 Original or of tlie '■ Chromo " print. 1^25. Ludwig S. Filbert, physician and mventor, born IV. 487 Inventor of stivet paving processes. 1830. Thomas Elwood Rose, soldier, born IV. 464 Elfected a marvelous escape from Libbj' Prison. 1831. Clement Studebaker, wagon manufacturer, born XI. 109 1834. Hilary A. Herbert, lawyer, of Alabama, born VII. 544 Secretary of the navy under Cleveland. 1835. Simon Newcomb, astronomer and mathematician, born VII. 17 1862. Jacksonville, Fla., occupied by Federal forces V. .50 "Wm. C. BradPy, Brattleboro Library.— "I am happy to say that The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is exceedmgly useful. We go 1<) it immedi.itcly when information is wanted re- gardinijc atiy Am'-vican of any note, and I think I have nev(M- been disai)pointcd." MARCH 13 is. Fn-st service held in Trinity^ Church, New York I. 516 17:t7. (jieorge Bacou Weed, physician and author, born V. 346 A pros, of tlie American Philosophical Societj'. 1^08.' William Oir, inventor and manufacturer, born III. 74 Paper mill and printing^ machinery. ISJy. Richard Coke, lawyer, governor and senator, born.. IX. 72 Prominent in the early history of Texas, I8;30. John Shr:uiy. physician, born IV. 195 A distinguished surgeon in the Civil War. 1832. John T. Gulick, missionary, scientist and author, born XI. 463 A student of the factors of evolution. 1833. William F. Warren, presJident of Boston University, born XI. 178 A reviser of the authorized edition of the New Testament. 1834. Charles Haliock, naturalist and author, born IX. 507 Was connected with several sporting and natural history magazines. 1841. William W. Everts, theologian and author, born XI. 64 A vokuninous writer on religious topics. 1841. Joseph K. Emmet, actor, born V. 144 Was best known in his character " Fritz, Our Cousin German." 1852. Ernest Ingersoll, author, born IX. 240 A popular writer and lecturer on scientific sub- jects. 1865. Engagement at Silver Run, Fayetteville, N. C IV. 273 1875. Philadelphia Times first issued I. 466 1884. System of standard time established IV. 249 Packer Collegiate Institute, BrooklyTi, N. Y.— ''We find The National Cyclopedia of Ameri- ;an Biography of value in directions not reached >y any other reference books, on account of its full- ness of detail and the freshness of its information. It is mj' practice to refer always to it as one of the best in this line." MARCH 14 1044. Charter granted Rhode Island, uniting it with Provi- dence Plantation X. 6 1676. Northampton, Mass., attacked by Indians X. 50 1781. Jonathan G. Hunton, lawyer and politician, bom... VI. 307 Governor of Maine. 1782. Thomas H. Benton, statesman, born IV. 400 1789. Joseph M. Smith, physician, born VI. 390 Insitructor in the College of Physicians and Sur- geons, New York. 1794. Cotton-gin patented by Eli Whitney. IV. 495 1800. James Bogardus, inventor, born VIII. 193 Cotton machinery, engraving machine and a dry gas meter. 1813. Joseph P. Bradley, jurist, born I. 33 A justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. 1819. Wilham E. Worthen, civil engineer, born XII. A president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. 1833. John S. Marmaduke, soldier and governor of Mis- souri, born XII. A distinguished Confederate general in Civil War. 1836. John G. W. Cowles, financier, born IX. 113 His operations greatly developed Cleveland, O. 1844. Andrew Phillips, mathematician, born Xn. A professor at Yale College. 1862. Battle of New Berne, N. C - IV. 53 1862. New Madrid, Mo., captured by Federal troops IV. 283 1863. Admiral Farragut passed Port Hudson on Mississippi River H. 50 Herbert P. Bissell, Attorney, Buffalo, N. Y.— " I am a subscriber to the National Cyclo- pedia of American Biography. I have examined the work very carefully, and have found it of much interest and value. It is the best work of the kind that I have ever seen, dealing as it does with the biography of the past as well as the present." MARCH 15 1697. Haverhill, Mass., attackofl by Indians. VI. 34 Hei'oism of Hannah Dust in. 1744. French and Indian War bej^un III. 3-30 17.52. William Dorrel, founder of sect of Dorrelites, born. IV. 63 1767. Andrew Jackson, president of United States, born.. V. 389 1781. Battle of Guilford Court House, Va I. 43 J800. James H.' Hackett, actor, born III. 74 Best known for his representation of "Falstaff." 1801. George P. Marsh, diplomat and philologist, born II. 380 U. S. minister to Turkey and to Italy. 1815. James D. Butler, elers-yman and author, born IX. ISK) Published many sermons and books of travel. 1816. Richard H. Wilmer, P. E. bishop of Alabama, born. III. 46.5 1820. Maine admitted to the Union . . . v . . VI. 305 1822. John Addison Poi-ter, chemist, born XII. His .specialty, agricultural chemistry. 1827. Michael C. Kerr, congressman, born VIII. 462 Was speaker of the house of representatives. 1841. Clement A. Griscom, born IV. 186 Founder of the International Navigation Co. 1844. George C. Chase, educator, born VIII. 394 A president of Bates College. 1845. St. Clair McKelway, journalist, born IV. 491 Editor of Brooklyn Eacile. "1846. Wesley BI. Stanford, clergyman and author, born. . XII. A bishop of the United Evangelical church. 1848. Toby E. Rosenthal artist, born XII. Noted for his genre subjects. 1865. Credit Mobilier of America, incorporated IV. 240 1879. Bishop McCloskey was made the first cardinal in America I. 195 1889. Great hurricane at Samoa X. 181 Three United States war vessels lost. Sagre Library, New Brunswick, N. J.—" I have referred to the National Cyclopedia of Amer- ican Biography frequently, and have found the biographies full, complete and accurate." MARCH 16 1674. William Byrd, founder of Richmond, Va., born VII. 247 1748. Jolm Delafield, born XI. 28 One of the " merchant princes of New York," 1750. Samuel S. Smith, educator, born 11. SI P'ounder of Hampdeii-Sidney College. 1751. James Madison, fourth- president of U. S., born V. 369 1774, Jethro Wood, inventor of the cast-iron plow, born.. XI. 360 " No man has benefited his country more." 1777. Jacob Osgood, founder of sect of Osgoodites, born. IV. 375 He claimed to be a prophet and to heal the sick. 1789. Charles King, educator, born .VI. 345 A president of Columbia College. 1789. Henry U. Onderdonk, P,E. bishop of Penn., born III. 470 1802. West Point Military Academy established III. 239 1802. George A. McCali, soldier, born V. 330 Served in Florida, Me.\ican and Civil wars. 1831. George W. Brooks, jurist, born VHI. 1G7 U. S. district judge of North Carolina. 1822. John Pope, soldier, born IV. 233 1823. Henry Hartshorne, physician and author, born VIII. 202 Professor of hygiene m tlie University of Penn. 1824. Edmund Kiiby Smith, Co nfedei-ate general and edu- . cat or, borii^ VIH. 132 1830. Samuel A.Greeu, physician. soMier and author, born. II. 28 Librarian of Mas.sachnsetts Hi-torical Society. 1831. Charles B. Lore, Chief-justice of Delaware, born. . .. VTI. 553 1830. Andrew S. Hallidie. engineei-, born VII. 191 Inventor of the cable roiwl. 1840. John A. Howell, naval . fficer and inventor, born... VI. 44 The Howell submarine torpedo. 1861, Ethelbert Warlield, educator, born XI. 243 Pres. of Miami Universi'y and Lafayette College. 1865. Battle of Averysboro, N. C IV. 34 1873. Lilian Blauvc'lt, singer, born XII. First American woinaii to receive from Italy the decoration of St. Cecilia. J. B. Weston, Chris* ian Bib ical Institntfl. — " The work is certainly a gem both \n the matter and in the execution." MARCH 17 St. Patrick's Day. 1764. William Pinkney, statesman, born V. 378 U. S. minister to England and to Russia. 1776. British evacuated Boston I. 40 1777. Roper B. Taney, chiel-justice of U. S., born I. 27 Famous for decision in the Dred Scott case. 1805. William A. Stearns, educator, born V. 309 A president of Amherst Collej?e. 1823. Charles P. Kraulh, clergyman and educator, born.. I. 349 He drafted the Lutheran order of worsliip. 1828. Patrick R. Cleburne, soldier, born VIII. 54 " The Stonewall of the West.'' 1832. Moncure D. Conway, author and Unitarian clergy- man , born I. 206 Minister in London for nineteen years. 12. Walter Q. Gresham, soldier and statesman, born IV. 249 Secretary' of state under Cleveland. 1836. Constitution of the Texas republic adopted IV. 351 1841. Emily Sartain, artist, born XII. Daughter of John Sartain, the engraver. 1843. Henry W. Lawton, brigadier-general, born X. 290 Was killed in the Philippines. 1848. Clara Morris, actress and author, born , . XI. 506 Peculiarly successful in emotional characters. 1849. Charles F. Brush, electrician and inventor, born IV. 456 Dynamo-electric machine and electric arc lamp. 1862. Bombardment of Island No. 10, Mississii)pi River. ... VI. 247 J866. Wilson's raid from Nashville to Selma, Montgomery and Mobile, commenced U. 525 Boston Traveller.—" It is high time that such a biographical cyclopedia is placed in the hands of every schoolboy and girl in the land, for our youth know little of the eminent men of our country, as compared with those of England or older countiies. We cannot overestimate the value of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, for those ac- tively interested in the affairs of our country." MARCH 18 1747. William Duer, statesman, born ... VII. 603 Was prominent in ihe earlj^ history of New York. 1766. Stamp Act repealeil by British Parliament I. 105 Bontires, flags and illuminations in London. 178:3. John C. Calhoun, statesman, born VI. 83 Vice-president under John Q.Adams and Jackson. 1785. James H. Mathews, first chancellor of University of City of New York, born VI. 279 1800. Gerard Hallock, journalist, born XI. 193 Edited tlie New York Journal of Commerce. 1800. Francis Lieber, educator and publicist, born V. 116 Professor of historj^ in Columbia College. 1810. Samuel Hunt, Congregational clergyman, born XII. Author of religious books. 1823. Joseph A. Seiss, clergyman and author, born VII. 234 Prominent in alfairs of the Lutheran church. 1837. Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, born 11. 401 1848. Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, boat designer, born XTT. His firm builds the fastest sailboats in the world. Boston Post.— "The volumes of this National Cyclopedia that liave been issued evidence a deter- mination on the part of its managers and editors to make the work standard. The managing editor is an earnest worker, judging from the energy he dis- plays in his compilations, and it is an evidence of grace on the part of the publishers to employ such talent. The demand for such a work among literary men, newspaper offices, libraries of a public and private nature, studios, business offices, and homes IS great, and witli our increasing aesthetic tenden- cies it is important for ready reference." MARCH 19 1639. John Winthrop, Colonial 2:0V. of Connecticut, born. X. 334 1687. La Salle was assassinated by his followers V. 1^6 1734. Thomas Mc Kcan, statesman, born II. 284 President of Delaware and chief-justice of Penn. 1742. Isaac Hu^er, Revolutionary soldier, born V^II. 514 1748. Ellas Hicks, clerpryman Society of Friends, born XI. 464 1770. John M. Mason, clergyman and eiiucator, born VI. 428 A president of Dickinson ColK'jxe. 1790. Alexander H. Everett, diplomat and author, born.. IX. 2.56 1811. Andrew P. Peabody, Unitarian cler^^yman, born III. 357 A professor at Harvard for many years, 1817. Seth Green, pisciculturist, born VI. 199 Devised new methods of breeding fish. 1828. John J. Knox, financier, born lU. 15 Comptroller of the currency under Grant, Hayes and Arthur. 1830. Herbert A. Newton, mathematician and astronomer, born IX. 219' His specialty, the study of meteors. 1833. Philip Sidney Post, brif,'ad*ier-j,'eneral, born IV. 315 1836. Battle near Goliad, Tex., between Mexicans and Texans IV. 133 1842. Thomas M. Drown, educator, born VII. lia A president of Lehigh University. 1847. Albert P. Ryder, artist, born X. 508 A painter of highly imaginative subjects. 1850. Alice French (Octave Thanet), author, born X. 163 1855. David P. Todd, astronomer, born VII. 203, Made many improvements in astronomical in- struments. 1860. William Jennings Bryan, congressman, born IX. 467 1865. Battle of Benton ville, N. C. (19-21.) V, 328 1898. Battleship Oregon started on her famous trip around Cape Horn in anticipation of Spanish War. . . XI. IJJ C. Robinson Grigrg-s, New York.— "* * * * It should be a source of gratification to the public to know that so much pains is being taken in the preparation of the work." MARCH 20 1777. Edmund P. Gaines, soldier. 'icrn IX. 327 A general in the War of I^lsJ. 1804. Neal Dow, temperance reformer, born V. 433 Author of the " Maine (Prohibition) Law." 1804. Paulus Hook, N. J., purchased by the founder of Jersey City XII. 1810. John McCloskey, cardinal of R. C. church, born I. 195 The first prelate in America to attain this office. 1834. Charles William Eliot, educator, born VI. 421 President of Harvard University. 1835. John G. Walker, naval officer, born XI. 524 Greatly distinguished in the Civil War. 1836. Col. Fannin suri'endered to the Mexicans with 500 men, wlio were massacred one week later. .. IV. 133 1836. Philadelphia Public Ledger first issued III. 263 1839. James Schouler, educator, born XI. 181 An historical and legal wi-iter. 1840. Everett P. Wheeler, lawyer, born XH. Chairman of the N. Y. civil service commission. 1844. David H. Greer, Episcopal clergyman, born Vin. 272 A preaclier of great originality, boldness and power. 1845. Lucy M. W. Mitchell, archasologist. born VI. 147 Her reputation rests on her •' History of Ancient Sculpture." 1849. Mrs. Bellamy Storer, originator of the famous Rook- wood pottery, born XI. 338 1865. Stoneman's raid in southwestern Virginia com- menced rV. 112 Arthur C. Kimber, St. Aug-us tint's, Trinity Pariah, New York.— "I have examined with much care your Cyclopedia of American Biography, and am highly pleased with it. It is a most ex- cellent work, far in advance of every similar publi- cation tliat I am acquainted with." MARCH 21 1763. William J. Macneveh, physician, born IX. 364 An eminent Irisli patriot of New York. 1786. Josepii Vance, soldier, conjjressmau and governor, born in. 139 A prominent pioneer of Ohio. 1790. David B. Douglass, engineer, born VII. 3 President of Kenyon College. 1791. Bank of New York incf)rt)orated XI. 345 1817. Cyrenus Wheeler, inventor, born XII. Made valuable improvements in reaping ma- chines. 1825. Fitzedwaixl Hall, philologist, born XI. 448 Professor of Sanskrit in King's College, London. 1826, Thomas Meehan, scientist and horticulturist, born.. XI. 220 A leading authority on vegetable biolog}'. 1829, Eugene A. Hoffman, clergyman, born VI. 356 Dean of General Tlieological Seminary 20 years. 1829. Edward Sanderson, manufacturer and politician, born I. 248 Was active in the public affairs of Wisconsin. 1836. Henry B. Brown, jurist, born I. 38 Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1837. Theodore N. Gill, naturalist, born XH. A professor ni Columbian University. 1859. Henry R. Poore, artist, born V. 316 Professor in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. 1883. Battle of Somerset, Ky IV. 55- F. S. Reader, Editor New Brig-hton " News" Pa. — " I have all the volumes of your great work. The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and I have found it the most valuable and interest- ing work of the kind that I have ever seen. The completeness and conciseness of the biographical sketclies give one a better and clearer idea of the history of our country, showing the noble services of so many of its strong men." MARCH 22 1765. British Stamp Act became a law I. 333 1799. Joseph Saxton, mechanician and inventor, born IX. 220 Was connected with the U. S. Coast Survey. 1802. Christopher R. Robert, born X. 492 Founder of Robei-t College, Constantinople. 1803. Abner Coburn, governor of Maine, born VI. 313 Distinguished for liis courage, wisdom and loyalty. 1811. Nathaniel M. Crawford, Baptist clergyman and educator, born VI 395 President of Mercer University and Georgetown (Ky.) College. 1812. Stephen P. Andrews, philosopher, born VI. 442 He planned a universal language. 1814. Thomas Crawford, sculptor, born VIII. 292 1814, August Gemunder, violin maimer, born VIII. 89 His copies of the old Italian makers deceived experts. 1815. Braxton Bragg, Confederate soldier, born. XI. 218 1818. John F. Kensett, artist, born VII. 560 One of the most distinguished early painters. 1820. Duel between Com. Decatur and Barron IV. 56 1834. William T. Nicholson, inventor, born VHI. 262 File-cutting machinery. 1834, Charles W. M arsh, inventor, born XI. 268 A notable improver of reaping machines. 1845. John B. Tabb, educator and poet, born XII. 1847. Bombardment of Vera Cruz, Mexico, began . III. 503 J862. Laura Jean Libbey, author, born XII. A prolific writer of romances. 1865. Wilson's raid from Chickasaw, Ala., to Macon, Ga. . . II. 525 1871. Gov. Holden, of NorLh Carolina, impeached and re- moved from office IV. 428 1872. Emilio Aguinaldo, Philippine leader, born XI. 41 Minneapolis Journal.— " The National Cyclo- pedia of American Biography, containing the bio- graphical recoids of dead and living factors of our national history, is a most valuable handbook of reference." MARCH 23 1699. John Bartram, botanist, born VII. 153 He established the first botanic garden. 1758. Samuel Hitchcock, jurist, born XI. 195 Was active m the affairs of Vermont. 1790. Franklin petitions congress to abolish slavery I. 337 His last public act. 1805. George Keim, congressman, born III. 508 Was promment in the liistory of Kansas. 1812. Stephen R. Riggs, missionary to tlie Indians, born. . . III. 119 Prepared over forty volumes in the Dakota lan- guage. 1815. Ezekiel G. Robinson, educator, born VIII. 26 A president of Brown University. 1818. Don Carlos Buell, soldier, born IV. 263 1823. George H. Williams, jurist, born IV. 21 Attorney-general under Grant. 1823. Schuyler Colfax, statesman, born FV. 12 Vice presiilent under Grant. 1829. George Crompton, inventor, born X. 161 The famous Crompton loom revolutionized the cotton industry. 1831. James Phinny Baxter, merchant and author, born. LX. 422 He wrote many historical works upon Maine. 1836. Crawford H. Toy, educator, born VI. 423 Professor of Hebrew at Harvard University. 1849. Charles G. Perkins, electrician, born IV. 290 Inventor of the ratchet switch. 1862. Battle of Kernstown or Winchester, Va IV 127 1865. Madison J. Cawein, poet, born VIII. 2.31 "The Poet of Kature." 1865. Paul Leicester Ford, author, born XII. 1901. Aguinaldo, the Piiihppiue leailer, captured XI. 41 The "Wilkesbarre R*=cord.— " We have ex- amined The National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy lately purcliased by us. and are mucli pleased with both the biographies and the portraits. We consider it a valuable addition to oui* workmg library.'" MARCH 24 1638. Rhode Island purchased from the Indians for forty fathoms of beads X 407 1747. Alexander Scannell, soldier, born ......... 11.* ^61 Distinguished in the Revolutionary War. 1754. Joel Barlow, diplomat and poet, born HI 186 One of the " Hartford Wits." 1755. Rufus King, statesman, born VI. 301 U. S. minister to Great Britain. 1811. Horace P. Biddle, lawyer, poet and scientist born.. XI 348 1814. George F. Simmons, clergyman, born XII. Noted for his opposition to slavery. 1815. The U. S. Honiet captured the British Penguin ... VI. 56 1818. William E. LeRoy, naval officer, born iv' 413 " The Chesterfield of the Navy." " 1820. Fanny J. Crosby, poet and hymn writer, born. . . . Vn 65 Author of " Hazel Deli," '• Safe in the Arms of Jesus," etc. 1821. Hector Tyndale, soldier in Civil War, born IV. 334 Recommended for his chivalrous conduct toward John Brown s wife. 1826. Matilda J. Gage, reformer, born H. 313 A leading woman sulTragist. 1829. George Francis Tiain, author and financier, born ... IX 2G4 1832. Treaty of Cusseta, by which the Creek Indians ceded their lands to United States X 437 1834. John W. Powell, geologist, born ' . ". iu[ 340 The first to explore the canon of the Colorado. 1837. John H. McKenzie, chess champion, born IV. 152 Won tiie world championship in 1885. 1851. Garrett P. Serviss, astronomer and author, born. ..^ XI. 349 Free Public Library. Newark, N. J. -"The National Cyclopedia of American Biogi-aphv is in our library. Tiie work covers tlie field better than anything else of a like nature, and brings biographv down to date in a most helpful way." MARCH 25 1634. Lord Baltimnrf's lirst t-olony lamied in Maryland. VTI. '^i2 1655. Battle at Aii!i:i|>olis, Md., between Govs, SLoue and Claiborne VII. *« 1714. Matthew Griswold, jurist and j?overnor. born X. ;d29 1753. Richard Varick, soldier, born I. 80 Recording? secretary on Washington's statr. 1758. Richard D. Spaight, statesman, born IV. 420 A governor of North Carolina. 1789. William C. Redlield, scientist, born VII. 354 Originator ol' the rotary liieory of storms. 1797. John Winebrenner, clergyman, born 1. 180 Founder of " The Church of God. ' 1800. Stephen Cohvell, financier and author, born IV. 524 Was commissioned to revise the Internal Revenue System. 1827. Stephen B. Luce, naval officer, born IV 410 Founder of the United States War College. 1831. Robert S. Green, lawyer, congressman and governor, born V. 218 One of the foremost men in New Jersey. 1838. Elwell S.Otis, general, born IX 29 Commander of troops in Philippine Islands. 1846. John S. Kountz, .soldier, born IV 338 1854. John Lind, lawyer and congressman, born X. 69 Governor of Minnesota. 1863. Louis Dunt?an, electrician and educator, born '. . XII. Professor of Johns Hopkins University. 1863. Brentwood, Tenn., capnn-ed by Confederates X. 36 1865. Battle at Petersburg. Va " IV. 6 1865. Ft. Steadman, Va., captured by Confederates IV. 100 1865. HobartC. Chatfield -Taylor, author, born IX. 136 A popular writer of light fiction. 1872. Chicago luter-Ocean first issued XII. Th*> Historical Society of Pennsylvania, PhiladelphiR. — " The National Cyclope.lia of American Biogra]>l»y is in the Library of tlie His- torical Societv of Pennsvlvania." MARCH 26 1676. Marlborouf^h, Mass., destroyed by Indians X. 50 1706. Mather Byles, cler2:yman, born VII. 145 Was imprisoned as a Tory in 1777. 1738. Benjamin Cleveland, soldier, born I. 508 " Old Round About " Hero of King's Mountain. 1740. William Blount, governor of Tennessee, born VII. :20() Founder of Kuoxville, Tenn. 1753. Bcnj. Thompson (Count Rumford), scientist, born. .. V. 410 1773. Nathaniel Bovvditcli, mathematician, born VI. 374 1779. Thomas Sherwin, educator, born XI. 350 Conducted a famous school for boys in Boston. 1779. Heman Humphrey, Congregational clergyman and educator, born V. 308 President of Amherst College. 1780. Moses Stuart, Hebrew scholar, born VI. 244 A noted philologist and theologian. 1781. Nathaniel D. Gould, musician, born VII. 426 1794. The first Embargo Act was passed XII. 1804. David H. Storer, physician and naturalist, born.... XI. 336 1817. Herman Haupt, civil engineer, born ' X. 224 Chief of the U. S. military railways in Civil War. 1829. John R. Thomas, composer and singer, born... VIII. 445 Author of " Cottage by the Sea," etc. 1842. Arthur Part on. landscape artist, born.......... XII At his best in simple rural subjects. 1847. Joseph P. Remington, educator and pharftiacist, born .......,.....o.....«o..«.. V. 349 1850. Edward Bellamy, author, born. .......... ..c.-.v... c. I 263 1851. George F. Loring, architect, born,..., ,o.o. = .:.c..,.. XI 32S Loring& Phipps, Boston, Mass. 1858. William T Smed ley, artist ... .......o.. .£. STj Most widely known by his illustrative wc^ir. i864. Paducah, Ky., captured by Confederates. ......,.-. jL 3/ Edward T. Sanford Attorney, Knoxvilis. Tenn — " l believe The Naciona. Gvctopediy. j>i American Biograptiy dO ce a v'.'cr'i Cl" grsa": ii^aili-- ness ana value, ' MARCH 27 1513. Florida discovered by Ponce De Leon XI. 335 16;M. St. Mary's, fir.st settletnent in Mat-yland, founded. VII ^33 1666. Gurdon SaTtonstall. jrovornor ol' Connecticut, born. I. 163 Held office lonj;er than any other governor. 1802, Tayler Lewis, educator, born X. 131 A famous profess- r of Greek. 1812. The governor of New York prorogued the legi.sla- ture, a privilege never before nor since used. TI. 83 1813. Attack made upon Fort George. Canada X. 131 1814. Ci'eeks defeated in battle of Horshoe Bend (Toho- peka) IX. 273 1817. George S. Coe,, financier, born YII. 488 He originated the clearing house certificates. 1819. Sidney Perham, congressman and governor of Maine, born VI. 315 1823. Nathaniel C. Bryant, naval officer, born III. 167 Distinguished in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1832. Francis H. Storer, chemist, born X I. 337 He revolutionized the teaching of chemistry. 1836. Massacre of Goliad, Texas '. IV. 133 1838. Genevieve Ward, actress, born IX. 196 One of the most impassioned and intelligent in- terpreters of tragedy. 1844. Adolphus W. Greely, Arctic explorer and chief of signal service III. 285 1844. Henry S. Carhart, electrician, born IV. 455 Professor of physics in the Universitj^ of Michi- gan. 1847. Vera Cruz, Mexico, taken by Scott III. 503 International Bookseller, New York.— " The work assures a reference book of biography that will be invaluable to the editorial offices and libra- ries of the country, and being sold by subscription will have an enormous circulation. The magnitude of such an undert a kuig can hardly be appreciated by the uninitiated." . MARCH 28 1638. William Kieft arrived at New Amsterdam VI. 91 1652. Samuel Sewall, jurist, born V. 340 Prominent in the witclicraft trials. 1706. Andrew Oliver, colonial statesman, born . VII. 498 Conspicuous during the Stamp Act troubles. 1787. Theo. Frelinghuysen, senator and educator, born... III. 401 Known as the "Christian Statesman." 1793. Henry Roe Schoolcraft, scientist, born V. 145 He traced the source of the Mississippi River to Lake Ita-ca. 3802. John J. Shipherd, educator, born H. 459 Founder of Oberlin, O., and Oberlin College. 1805. Sears Cook Walker, astronomer, born VIII. 81 A founder of the Philadelphia Observatory. 1814. Surrender of United States frigate Essex U. 99 " We have been unfortunate, but not disgraced." 1818. Isaac I. Stevens, soldier, born XII. Distinguished in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1831. Cyrus F. Knight, P. E. bishop of Milwaukee, born... XI. 58 1834. Rufus B. Bullock, governor of Georgia, born I. 229 One of the pioneers of the telegraph. 1836. Austin Flint, physician, born IX. 360 Made valuable discoveries in physiology. 1837. Charles H. Deere, manufacturer, born HI. 272 President of the famous plow works, Moline, III. 1848. Daniel R. Blown, governor of Rhode Island, born. .. IX. 409 Head of the largest mill supply establishment in the United States. 1862. Engagement at Glorietta, N. M. (26th to 28th) XII. 1866. Max Bendix, musician, born XII. A well-known violinist, teacher and conductor. Dr. F. W. GunsflulTJS, Chicag-o, 111.— "I agree to serve as a memVjer of your Advisory Board for the National Cyclopedia of American Biography, which is in constant use in the Armour Institute of Technology." MARCH 29 1676. Providence, R. I., attacked by King" Philip and nearly destroyed X. 7 1770. David Everett, journalist and poet, born VII. 226 1790. John Tyler, tenth president of United States, born. . VI. 1 181i Robert E. Rogers, chemist, born XII. A professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 1819. Isaac M. Wise, rabbi, born X. 116 President of the Hebrew Union Colleg-e. 1821. Frank Leslie, publisher, born III. 370 Founder of Frank Leslie''s Illustrated Newspaper. 1829. Edward L. Pierce, lawyer and author, born XII. A lecturer at the Boston Law School. 1831. A,melia E. Barr, novelist, born IV. 485. Author of "A Bow of Orange Ribbon." 1838. Charles E. Emory, civil engineer, born IX. 34 A leading expert in many branches of his profes- sion. 1844. Springfield Daily Republ'can first issued I. 317 1847. Vera Cruz evacuated by the Mexicans ... III. 503 1853. JElihu Thomson, electrician and inventor, bora X. 391^ He has patented over 600 inventions. l^G, CJarl Hering, electrician, born XII. A promjiient consulting engineer of Philadelphia. 1892. iBehring Sea Arbitration Treaty with Great Bi-itain ratified by senate ^.. V. 411 Alienist and Neurologist. St. Louis, Mo.— "Unlike the cjfi'opedias heretofore pubiLshed, it has not tied itlse/l' up to ;>, rigid and unyielding melhotlof alplr.ibt^ tic il order, hut has grouped its individuals in the or^der of their work in the variou.s fields of activity * * * To a person desirous of being Jhoroughiy info rmed as to America, her men and Jm^titutions, no single work offers such an amount of information in so coisJitinaad aaid com-_- prehensive a form," MARCH 30 1697. Hannah Dustin killed her twelve Indian guards and escaped VI. 24 1719. John Wentworth, jurist and senator, born IV. 350 Prominent patriot of New Hampsliire. 1790. Joseph Smith, naval officer, born IV. 381 Was conspicuous in the war of 1812. 1814, Battle of La Colle, Canada I. .56 1821. Joseph Hadley, educator and scholar, born I. 175 Professor of Greek at Yale College. 1825. Samuel B. Maxcy, soldier and senator, born IV. 50 Served as a Confederate in the Civil War. i829. Roswell Smith, publisher, born I. 311 Founder of Century Magazine and St. Nicholas. 1842. John Fiske, author, born III. 23 An eminent historical writer. 1842. Ether first used as an anaesthetic XII. 18.56. Charles Waldstein, archaeologist, born XI. 249 His discoveries have given him a world-wide repu- tation. 1858. DeWolf Hopper, actor, born X. 450 A popular comic opera star. 1863. Archer Alexander, a fugitive slave, captured XII. The model for the Freednum's Memorial. 1867. Alaska purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 11.456 1870. Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution went into force XII. New York Staats-Zeitung:.—" The biographies of The National Cyclopedia of American Bii)graphy are exliaustive, the articles are well written", and the information furnished is reliable. The numer- ous portraits deserve special mention, and we do not believe that a similar collection of portraits is in existence. Every one who takes an interest in modern history miist admit tliat this Cyclopedia fills a want which was really felt. There are several other works of similar scope, but none is so com- plete." MARCH 31 1770 Jacob Crowninsliipld, statesman, born Ill, 7 1774. Boston Port Bill .signed by King of England I. 108 178:^. Samuel Prentiss, jurist, born VIII. 402 A leader of the Whig party. 1804. William M. Hunt, artist, born III. 286 A noted portrait, landscape and figure painter. 1806. John Parker Hale, statesman, born III. 120 U. S. minister to Spain. 1809. James P. Henderson, statesman, born I. 442 Governor of Texas. 1810. James Alden, rear-admiral, born II. lOt Distinguished in the Mexican and Civd wars. 1812. Thomas Gold - Appleton, author, born VIII. 391 Founder of the Boston Literary Club. 1823. William Hart, artist, of New York, born VII. ,50a President of the Water Color Society. 1826. Alexander B. Mott, surgeon, born IX. 360 Prominent in his profession m New York. 1835. John C. Draper, physician and scientist, born VI. 171 1835. John La Faige, artist , born IX. .59 1835. Stephen Salisbury, banker, born VII. 554 Was president of the American Antiquarian Society. 1848. William Waldorf Astor, capitalist and author, born. VIII. 105 1850. Charles D. Walcott , geologist, born X. .59 Director of the U. S. Geological Survey. 1853. Angelo Heilprin, scientist, born XII. 1854. Treaty between United States and Japan IV. 43 1855. John Hays Hammond, mining engineer X. 152 Associated with Cecil Rhodes in South Africa. 1855. Gilbert W. Gaul, artist, born XII. His specialty is military scenes. 1862. Capture of Union City, Ky IV. 220 Prof. Ktoen Alexander.— " We find The National Cyclopedia of American Biography one of the most useful works of reference in the library of the University of North Carolina." The Storming of Stony Point By HENRY R JOHNSTON, A. M. Professor of History, College of the City of JVeio York Author of " The Campaign Around New York and Brooklyn in 1776," " Observations on Judge Jones' Loyalist History of the Revolution," "The Official Record of Connecticut in the Revolution," " The Yorktown Campaign and Sur- render of Cornwallis, 1781," "Yale in the Revo- Jution, "The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776," "The Public Papers and Correspondence of John Jay," 4 volumes, Nathan Hale and Many Historical Papers, etc. A Complete and Detailed Account of the Most Daring and Heroic Undertaking of the American Revolution "With orig-inal illustrations, portraits, new maps and docu- aments, 230 pages, g-ilt cloth, by mail, postpaid, $1.50 net. *'A valuable and entertaining contribution to Revolutionary literature."— J5 os^on Journal. " The story as told by Prof. Johnson is a thrilling and exciting one; a good reminder to American patriotism."— 7?idmnapoZis JVeius, "The book displays American historical scholarship at its ibest ." — Chicago Tribune. JAMES T. WHITE & CO., Publishers New York APRIL 1 All Fools' Day. 1742. Samuel Bard, physician and educator, born VIII. 209* Lonj^ connected with llie College of Physicians and Surgeons. 1743. William Hindman, statesman, born II. 133^ Prominent in the early history of Maryland. 1743. Richard Butler, soldier, boru '. VIII. 83 The eldest of live famous brothers. 1781. Robert Lucas, soldier and governor, born XI. 428 " Iowa is indebted to him for much of her pros- perity." 1811. James McCosh, clergyman and educator, born V. 468 A president of Princeton University. 1815. Henry B. Anthony, statesinrai, born IX. 398 Govi-rnor of Rhode Island. 1826. Construction of the first railroad in Massachusetts begun XI. 503 1826. Edward A. 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A modern writer of popular fiction. 1859. Reginald De Koven, composer, born V. 437 His " Robin Hood " was his first success. 1865. Petersburg and Richmond, Va., occupied by the Federals ..' IV. 7 Hon. Luther R. Mar-^h.— " * * * it is in- tensely interesting. I recognize the faces of many acquaintances in its volumes, and I find many things in them not obtainable elsewhere." APRIL 4 1609. Henry Hudson sailed from Holland on exploring expedition IX. 453 1707. Samuel Robinscni, pioneer, boi-n I. 473 Founder of Benniny^tou, Vt. 1746. John Andrews, educator, born I. 342 Provost of University of Pentisylvatiia. 1748. William Wliite, first P. E. bishop of Penu., born IK. 470 "Saintly White, patriarcli of a widespreading family."— WouDSWOKTH. 1769. Nicholas Brown, merchant of Rhode Island, born.. . VIII. HT A patron of Brown Universit\'. 1769. Cadwallader D. Golden, lawyer, born XII. A mayor of New York City. 1788. David G. 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Stockton, author and humorist, born I. 896 •' Rudder Grange,'" " The Lady or the Tiger." 1836. John T. Raymond, comediar), born X. 264 Best remembered for his "■ Col. Sellers." 1837. Edward A. Rand, olergj'^man and author, born XII. Writer of many books for boys. 1838. Elmer H. Capen. educator, born VI. 241 A president of Tufts College, Massachusetts. 1838. Alpheus Hyatt, scientist, born III. 101 Has done mucli to popularize natural history. 1862. Siege of Yoiktown, Va., by Federals commenced... IV. 141 1865. First National Unitarian Convention held in New York , L 118 Prof. S. Waterhouse, "Washing-ton Uni- versity, St. Louis, Mo.— "A work so compre- hensive in character and so fresh in intorma)ion must be of inestimable value to the press and to public libraries, and every library in the United States ougiit to have a copy." APRIL 6 Cortfederate Memorial Day— Holiday in Louisiiana, 1776. Engagement between the British Glasgow and Amer- ican sciuadron II. 18 1785. John Pierpont, poet and clergyman, born "VI, 155 Autlior of " Warren's Address at the Battle of Bunker Hill.'' 1786. William R. King, statesman , born IV. 147 Vice-president under Pierce. 1788. Isaac Hill, statesman, born XI. 1:^27 A governor of New Hampshire. 1789. Wasliington was cliosen president of United States. I. 5 1802. Thomas W. Gilmer, statesman, born V. 449 Governor of Virginia and secretary of the navy. 1803. Alexander S. Mackenzie, naval officer, born IV. 527 Also an author of mucli ability. 1805. Alexander E. Hosack, physician and surgeon, born. IX. 355 Introduced several improvements in surgery. 1810. Edmund H. Sears, Unitarian clergyman and author, born „. VIII. 379 1812. An Embargo Act passed ". XH. 1814. Edward E. Salisbm-y, philologist, born XI. 448 A professor at Yale College. 1823. Joseph Medill, journalist, born .• I. 131 Long identified with the Chicago Tribune. 1830. First Mormon church organized VII. 387 1844. Winfield Scott Sims, inventor, born. XU. The Sims Edison torpedo. 1848. Merrill E. Gates, educator, born V. 309 A president of Amherst College. 1862. Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing. Tenn., begun. IV. 32 General Albert S. Johnston was killed I. 389 1865. Battle of Sailor's Creek, Va^Harper's Farm, Deaton- ville) IV. 100 Iowa State Library.—" We have frequent re- course to your National Cyclopedia of American Biography. '^ The biographies are sufficiently full to answer general inquirers, and we especially ap- preciate your cumulative, dqwn-to-date index." APRIL 7 1775. Francis C. Lowell, manufacturer, born VII. 151 Founder of Lowell, Mass. 1780. William EUery Channing, clergyman, born V. 458 One of the chief founders of American Uni- tarianism. 1788. Marietta, O., settled by the Ohio Company IIL 70 1793. Beverley Kennon, naval officer, born IV. 552 Served iu the war with Algiers. T801. Henry Eagle, naval officer, born III. 278 Served in both the Mexican and Civil wars. 1805. Francis W. Pickens, statesman, born XII. Minister to Russia and a governor of South Caro- lina. 1807. Henry W. Herbert, " Frank Forester," born ... III. 190 A famous sportinEf authority. 1808, Charles F. Barnard, philantliropist, born VIII. 232 His work was the uplil'ting of the children of Bos- ton. 1825. John H. Gear, governor of Iowa, born XI. 43* Served in both branches of congress. 1840. George H. Horn, entomologist, born VII. 502 His specialty, the coleopterous fauna. 1859. Jacques Loeb, physiologist, born XI. • 72 His researches in phj'siological psychology at- tracted mtich attention. 1861. Lewis Nixon, ship-builder and politician, born XII. He designed the battleship Oregon. 1862. Island No. 10 captured by Federals IV. 282 1863. Fort Sumter, S. C, attacked in an unsuccessful at- tempt to take Charleston V. 51 1SG5. Battle at Farmville, Va IV. 100 Peter J. Hamilton, Historian of Alabama.— "I shall be glad to aid you in selecting names for treatment in your National Cyclopedia of American Biotrraphy Southwestern biography has never been propei-ly handled, and a comprehensive work is mucli needed." APRIL 8 1513. Ponce de Leon first landed in Florida XI. 335 1732. David Rittenliouse, astronomer, born I. 346 A professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 1782. Naval battle between i/t bishop of the A. M. E. church consecrated; the church itself was ors^anized on the 9th ... VII. 557 1819. Henry U. Marquand, philanthropist, born VIII. 390 He contributed largely to the Metropolilan Mu- seum of Art. 1837. Ephraim E Ellsworth, soldier, born IV. 166 Was shot early in the Civil War while capturing a Confederate flag. 1861. William O. Partridge, sculptor, born VI. 64 Lectured on art in manj* art schools. 1863. .Fort Pulaski, Ga., surrendered to Federals after a bombardment of thii'ty hours IV. 54 1863. William W. Campbell, astronomer, born XI. 278 Connected with the Lick Observatory'. 1864. Robert Loveman, verse writ er. born XII. A frequent contributor to high class publications. 1805. Montgomery, Ala., surrendered to the Federals. ... II. 525 1805. Forts Huger and Tracy. x\la., captured by Federal navy- opening the way to Mobile \ . . V. 44 1873. Death of Gen. Canby through treachery of Indians. V. 333 Charles Matteson, Ex - Chief- Justi'^e of Bhode Islfind. — " The scope and purpose of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, which you publish, Idghlj' commend themselves to me, and i shall take pleasure m co-operating with you as a member of your Advisory Board."' APRIL 12 1V70. All duties repealed by Great Britain, except on tea. I. 3 1777. Henry Clay, statesman and orator, born V. 77 1782. Naval battle between the fleets of Lord Rodney and Count de Grasse XL 271 1788. The " Doctors' Mob " in New York. VIIL 206 1795. Richard Borden, manufacturer, born X. 309 Founder of the Fall River Iron Works, J805. Theodorus Bailey, rear-admiral, born II. 106 1805. John Thomas, pliysician and religionist, born IV. Gl Founder of scot of Ohristadelphians. 1811. Daniel R. Goodwin, clergyman and educator, born. . I. 344 Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. 1818. Michael Heiss, R. C. ai-chbishop, born XII. 1822. Donald Grant Mitchell (" Ik Marvel ''), author, born. VI. 97 "Reveries of a Bachelor" and "Dream Life." 1828. Charles Foster, statesman, born I. 139 Secretary of the treasury under Harrison. 1831 . Grenvllle M. Dodge, soldier, born XL 345 Prominent in railway affairs. 1838. John S. Billings, physician and author, born IV. 78 Director of the New York Public Library. 1844. Treaty to annex Texas signed VI. 2G6 It was rejected by the senate. 1848. Frank K. M. Rehn, artist, born IX. 55 At his best in marine subjects. 1861. Bombardment of Fort Sumter, S. C V. 261 1802. Attempt to capture the Georgia State R.R IX. 471 " For boldness and daring is unparalleled in American history." 1864. Tiie Fort liillo'w (Tenn.) massacre occurred X. 37 1864. Battle of Coushatla, La VIII. 275 1865. Walter A. Wycotf, author and sociologist, born ." Xil. Famous foi- the pi'actical study of his subject. 1865. Mobile, Ala., surrendered to the Federals V. 44. 333 William. Alpxander, Fditnr of " Presby- terian and Refovm Review "—"I am deli.irlited witli tlie books ; tiieir c xceilence surprises me." APRIL 13 -iV?.?. Eli Terry, inventor and nianutacturer, corn ,,.,,.,. Founder of Green Scliool of Science at Princeton, 1801. Henry D. Gilpin, lawyer and author, born VI. 437 Attorney-general under Van Buren. 1802. Horace Bushnell, Congregational clergyman, born.. VIII. 303 Founder of Bushnell Park, Hartford. 1808. William Marvin, jurist and governor, born XI. 379 Prominent in the historyT)f Florida. 1810. Justin S. Morrill, senator, born I. 377 In congress continuously longer than any other. 1813. Junius S. Morgan, banker, born X. 130 Partner of Geo. Peabody; father of J. P. Moi'gan. 1820. Maturin M. Ballou, journalist and author, born VII. 307 Founder of Uleason''s Pictorial. 1822. Theodore T. S. Laidley, soldier and inventor, born.. . VII. 24 Inventor of military forges. 1831. John Pratt, journalist and inventor, born III. 315 He obtained the first patent for a typewriter. 1842. Adna R. Chaffee, soldier, born X. 493 He led the American forces in the advance ou Pekin, China. 1846, Elbridge S. Brooks, author, born VII. 156 Wrote popular stories from American history, 1847. Moses P. Handy, journalist, born X. 487 Was connected with many newspapers of note. 1857. Edgar S. Kelley. composer-, born XI. 388 Professor of music at Yale Universit3\ 1858. Everett Hayden, meteorologist, born VIII. 1 12 An authority on oct^xn storms. 1861. Fort Sumter evacuated'by Union forces IV. 179 1863. Destruction of The Queen of the West VI. 444 1865. President Lincoln assassinated II. 65 Morristown (N.J.) Express.— " The National Cyclopedia of American Biogi-aphy is the most re- liable political and historical archives of reference and instruction the world has ever seen," APRIL 15 Arbor Day in Utah. 1638. English settlers arrived at New Hav^en, Conn VI. 121 1767. Philip Van Rensselaer, major, born VII. 525 Was mayor of Albany longer than any otlier. 1814. John Lothrop Motlej-, historiaji and diplomat, born. V. 21.3 Author of "The Rise of the Dutch Republic." 1817. Hartford (Conn.) School for the Deaf opened IX. 1.S9 1821, Joseph E. Brown, governor of Georgia, born I. 227 Tlie most conspicuous Southern war executive. 1822. Sylvanus Sawyer, inventor, born IV. .318 Rattan machine and cannon projectiles. 1829. James Kelly, bibliographer, born V. 460 An eminent bookseller and importer of New York. 18.31. George W. N. Yost, inventor, born III. 317 The Yost typewriter. 1837. Horace Porter, soldier and promoter, born IV. 310 U. S. ambassador to France. 1843. Henry James, Jr., novelist and critic, born I. 410 Has resided mostly in England. 1859. William B. Parsons, civil engineer, born XII. Chief engineer of the New York Underground Railroad. 3859. Abbott F. Graves, artist, born VII. 458 A painter of flowers and figures. 1861. Bliss Carman, poet and author, born XII. A 13'ric poet of much power. 1865. Death of President Lincoln— Andrew Johnson took the oath of office 11. 74 "Victor Rose-water, Ph.D., Manag-insr Editor The Umaha Bee.—" In response to your request that I t^erve on your board to review the names to be inserted in your Cyclopedia for Nebraska, I am will- ing to act, believing that a work of that kind impar- tially compiled will be a distinct contribution to the reference library." APRIL 16 1741. Charles Wilson Peale, artist and author, born VI. 359 ' An eminent portrait painter. 1804. Frederick Kidder, author and antiquarian, born XII. An autliority on the language and religion of the New England Indians. 1808. Caleb B. Smith, lawyer, born . II. 88 Secretary of the interior under Lincoln. 1818. Charles J Folger, judge and politician, born IV. 250 Secretary of the treasury under Arthur. 1823. Orlando B. Willcox, soldier, born IV^ 220 Served in the Civil War and against the Apache Indians. 1839. Frederick W. Putnam, scientist, born III. 102 An authority on American archeeology. 1847. Thomas R. Sheer, Unitarian clergyman, of New Yor-k, born XII. Actively interested in public reforms. 1850. Herbert B. Adams, educator and author, born VIII. 270 Professor of history at Johns Hopkins University. 1857. Henry S. Pritchett, educator, born X. 508 President of Mass. Institute of Technology. 1859. William L. Dudley, physician and educator, born VIII. 227 Dean of the medical department of Vanderbilt University. 1862. Slavery abolished in the District of Columbia H. 09 1863. Federal fleet of gunboats and three transports ran the Confederate batteries at Vicksbnrg ... II. 98 1865. Battle at Columbus, Ga IV. 270 1865. Franz P. Kaltenborn, musician, born X. 198. A violinist and orchestra leader of New York. Rabbi A. Moses, Louisville, Ky.— " I have examined your National Cyclopedia of American Biog aphy, and find it an excellent work in all re- spects, it ougl.t to be in the library of every student of American history." APRIL 17 1741. Samuel Chase, jurist and " Signer," born I. ?41 " Tiie torch that lighted up the Revolutionary flame in Maryland." 1744. John Page, governor of Virginia, born III. 21!) Noted for his patriotism and theological learning. 1770. Mahlon Dickerson, statesman, born V. 29."> Secretary of the navy under Jackson. 1776. Battle between Lexington and Edicard IV. 18^ 1786. Walter Forward, juj-ist and statesman, born VI. 5 The ablest judge of his time in Pennsylvania. 1806. William GilmoreSnums, novelist and poet, born VI. 204 1813. Susan Fenimore Cooper, author, born VI. 301 Daughter of James Fenimore Cooper. 1816. Samuel A. AUibone, author, born VI. 227 1826. William Lee, publisher, born XI. 45+ Founder of the firm of Lee & Shepard, Boston. 1835. Jonas M. Bundy, editor and author, born J. 2f'2 First editor of the Mail and Express, New York. 1S37. John Pierpont Morgan, financier, born X. I'iO 1841. Dr. Harrison Allen, anatomist and naturalist, born.. IX. 359 A professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 1842. Chas. H. Parkhurst, clergyman and reformer, born. IV. 402 1848. Louis Charles Elson, musical writer, born VIII. 449 Lecturer in New England Conservatory of Music. 1848. Toledo Blade first isi^ued XII. 1849, William R. Day, statesman, born XI. 1 1 Secretary of state under McKinley. 1853. W J McGee, anthropologist and geologist, born X. 340 In charge of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, D. C. 1861. Virginia seceded from the Union IV. 2\i 1865. West Point, Miss., captured by the Federals VI. 448 1874. Comet discovered by M. Coggia and by Swift 'IV. 302 W J McGee, Ethnologist.—" I regard the Cy- clopedia as excellent in the fullness and accuracy of the biographies, as fairly representative in the se- lection of subjects, and hence as the standard work of its kind and country." APRIL 20 ■3G76. " Bacon's Rebellion" broke out V. 337 1718. David Brainerd, missionary, born II. 253 He worked among the Indians of Massachusetts, Delaware and New Jersey. 'J723. Cornelius Harnett, patriot, born VEL 403 " Tlie Samuel Adams of North Carolina." 1734. Jacob Radelitl', founder of Jersey City, born YTT 17rf). yiege of Boston begun I. 67 1775. First council of war at Cambridge, Mass X. 154 17£il. Htnry Burden, inventor, born : 11. 338 Plow, cultivator and horseshoe machine. 3792. William L. Stone, author and journalist, born VII. 205 l-jditor of the New York Comviercial Advertiser. 1794. Matt hew C. Perry, naval officer, born IV. 42 lie negotiated the treaty opening Japan to American commerce. - J797. Andrew Talcott, civil engineer, born XIL Devised "• Talcott's Method ' for determining territorial latitude. 1801. " Sol " F. Smith, actor, lawyer and author, born U. 197 A successful comedian. 1802. William H. Furness, clergyman, born II. 316 A {prominent Unitarian divine of Philadelphia. 1807. John riilton, soldier and lawyer, born XI. 378 Governor of Florida during the Civil War. 1813. Henry T.Tuckerman, critic, essayist and poet, born. VII. 234 1818. Benjamin M. Everhart, mycologist, born X. 470 All authority on mosses, lichens and liverworts. 1850. Daniel C. French, sculptor, born VTTT. 285 A noted representative of the younger school. 1861. Great mass meeting in Union square. New York, at the beginning of the Civil War 11. 92 1861, Portsmouth (Norfolk, Va.) navy yard seized by Confederates V. 12 1863. Capture of Opelousas, La., by Federal troops FV. 222 University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.— "We have your National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and find it of great service in our refer- ence work." -^"-^BhooKlyo- TOE 10,000 PORTRAITS ...IN... The National Cyclopedia of American Biog'raphy are not the only illustrations the work contains. There are 1,200 or more illustrations of Siatues, Monuments, Historical Building's, Ancestral Homes, Churches, Colleges, Inventions, Weur Scenes, Medals, Seals, etc. which were identified with the subjects whose biographies they accompany. PUBLISHED IN 12 VOLUMES, HALF RUSSIA BINDING. $10.00 PER VOLUME JAMES T. WHITE ^ CO., New York THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY As illustrating the historical and chronological method of arrangement, the first thirty-one pages of volume IX. contain a complete account of the late Spanish War, in the lives of its chief participants. Events leading to the declaration of war are given in the biographies of Fitzhugh Lee, Captain Sigsbee and Stewart L. Woodford, who begm the group. Tlie biographies of Admiral Dewey, Captam Gridiey, etc., follow, giving the battle in Manila Bay, after wliich come Rear- Admirals Schley and Sampson, and the other commanders in the naval battle oil' Santiago; General Sbafter, General Wheeler, Colonel Roosevelt, etc., covering the iand campaign in Cuba; General Brooke, General Miles and others, covering the Puerto Rico campaign, and ending with Generals Merntt and Otis, in the capitulation of Manila. These biographies were prepared with the utmost care,, and in every case were sub- mitted to the officers themselves for linal correction and approval. The Life of Dewey is the first reliable and authentic biography of the third Admiral of the U.S. navy, having been comp'led from data furnished by his family, and from official records, and having been submitted for correction and approval to his son, and to his sister, and finally having been revised by the Admiral hnnself. The biography of Wesley Merritt was pronounced by him the best ever written. JAMES T. WHITE & CO., Publishers New York APRIL 21 Holiday in Texas. 1775. Alexander Anderson, engraver, born VI. 258 '' The Father of Wood Engraving in the U. S." 1794. Henry Ware, Jr., clergyman, born XII. Editor of the Christian Disciple, the Unitarian organ. 1809. Robert M, T. Hunter, statesman, born IX. 158 One of the Southern Triumvirate. 1810. George P. Gordon, printer and inventor, born V. 405 Invented the Yankee and the Franklin pre.sses. 1818. Henry W. Shaw ("Josh Billings' ), humorist, born.. . VI. 28 1821. Edward T. Cox, geologist, burn XQ. A professor in the University of Indiana. 1821. James R. Kendrick clergyman and educator, born. V. 235 A president of Vassar College. 1830. James Orton, clergyman, naturalist and traveler, born XI. 280 Conducted expeditions to South America. 1886. Battle of San Jacint^, Texas IX. 65 1838. Joli n Muir, naturalist, born '. IX. 44* Discovered Glacier Bay and Muir Glacier. 1842. Charles Follen Adams, author, boin I. 279 Author of '' Lecdlo Yaweob Strauss," 1846. Charles S. Bull, physician, born IX. 336 An authority on disease's of the eye and ear. 1850. John R. Spears, journalist and author, born IX. 162 His most successful short story, " The Port of Missing Ships.'' 1857. Henry K. Bush-Brown, sculptor, born X. 374 His 'Indian Buffalo Hunt" attracted much atten- tion. 1898. War declared against Spain XI. 4 State Librp>rian, Trenton, N. J,— "You will observe (hat the work has been frequently consulted. The pupils in I lie State Normal and Model and the Trenton public schools have found the Cyclopedia of great use." APRIL 22 Arbor Day in Nebraska, 1688. Jonathan Dickinson, clergyman and educator, born. V. 463 First president of Princeton College. 1711. Eleazer Wheelock, patriot and educator, born IX. Sn Founder of Dartmouth College. J745. Lindley Murray, grammarian, born VII. 178 1759. James Freeman, Unitarian clergyman, born VII. 447 1766. Alexander V. Griswold, P. E. bishop, born IV. 78 Presiding bishop of his cliurch in the U. S. 1771. Thomas G. Fessenden, journalist, poet and author, born VII. 260 1786. Amos Lawrence, merchant and philanthropist, born. III. 62 1816. Nathan Washburn, manufacturer and inventor, born. X. 18 He discovered a new process for puddling steel. 1817. Andrew G. Curtin, war governor of Penn., born II. 390 1818. Cadwallader C. Washburn, lawyer, governor, born.. V. 196 Founder of the Washburn Observatory, 1821. Z. S. Durfee, manufacturer, born VI. 190 Did more to advance the steel industry in his day than any other. 1^2. John J. Williams, R. C. archbishop of Boston, born. IV. 415 1831. Alexander McD. McCook, soldier, born ' IV. 130 Of the " Fighting McCook" family. 1832. J, Sterling Morton, secretary of agriculture, born.. VI. 485 The originator of Arbor Day. 1843. George W. Baird, inventor and naval engineer. born 1. 415 Made improvements in the ventilation of ships. 1846. Bradford P. Raymond, educator, born IX. 431 President of Lawrence and Wesleyan Universities. 185-? Samuel Richards, artist, born VI. 375 1860. Ada Rehan, actress, born I. 287 1889. Oklahoma opened for settlement I. 135 Lebanon "Report.—" The newest and by far the best 1 liiiii.' in 1 he \v;iy of American biography ever designed and piihlishod. It is broader in its'scop« than anj" similar work." APRIL 23 1607. Hudson sailed on his first voyage of discovery EX. 453 1662. Connecticut's famous cliarter granted ^ X. 322 1778. Captain Paul Jones destrojed tlie shipping at White- haven, England n. 15 1779. Samuel Parker, missionary, born VII. 247 His labors were largely among the Indians. 1781. Fort Watson, S. C, captured from the British L 61 1791. James Buchanan, 15th president U. S., born V. 1 1803. Adin Ballou, clergyman, born VII. 558 Founder of the Hopedale Community. 18o5. Augustus A. Gould, conchologist, born HI. 516 1813. Stephen A. Douglas, statesman, born 11. 428 1823. John M. Ordway, chemist, born VII. 259 Professor at Tulane University. 1833. William Swintou, journalist and author, born XI. 488 Wrote many text-books on history, geography and language. I8:i4. Chauncey M. Depew, R. R. pres. and senator, born.. I. 52S 1839. James B. Hammond, typewriter inventor, born HI. 321 1844. Sanford B. Dole, statesman, born XIL President of Hawaii previous to its annexation. 1848. George Willis Cooke, author, born VTLL 68 A regular contributor to the Boston Evening Transcript. 1852. Edwin Markham, educator and poet, born IX. 157 " The Man with the Hoe " made him famous. 1853. Tliomas N. Page, lawyer, lecturer and author, born.. L 209 1855. Harry Stillwell Edwards, author and journalist, born VKL 66 18.56. Arthur T. Hadley, president of Yale, born IX. 267 Authority on political and social science. 1887. First operation for appendicitis performed YTT, Brattleboro (Vt.) Free Library. — "I have found your National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy one of our most useful books for supplying' students with the information they desire." APRIL 24 iTOi. First permanent newspaper of the New World issued in Boston, Boston News Letter VII. 549 175l». John Trumbull, poA and jurist, born VII. 351 His best work was the poem " McFingal." 1764. Thomas Addis Emmet, lawyer, born ^' ''■^ An eminent Irish patriot. 1778. Naval battle between the Banger (American) and the i^rafceHBritish) 11. 15 1804. Thomas O. Self ridge, Sr., rear-admiral, born VII. 552 A distinf^uished otticer in the Mexican War. 1807. Charles F. Smith, soldier, born .• XI. 390 Prominent in both the Mexican and Civil wars. 1809. John A. Alexander, orient ahst and linguist, born. . . I. 242 A master of thirty languaj^es. 1832. Benjamin J. Sweet, soldier, born XIT. He frustrated a plan to liberate 9,000 Confederate prison ors. ia37. Timoi liy F. Allen, phy- I'-ian and author, born VII. 282 A promit\eiit surjreon of New York. 1841. John B. Ilerre-hoir. Mind boat-builder, born XH. A dosiLirer and builder of fnst yachts. ■1S4L CJiarles S. Sar-ent, botanist . 1 lorn XH. The iJr^,t director of Llie Arnold arbox'etum, Harvard College. 1845. China i-ful and in constant demand in tlie Reference Room." MAY 2 1740. Eliaa Boudinot, philanthropist, born 11. 274 First President of the American Bible Society. 1778. Natiian Bangs, educator, born IX. 439 President of Wesleyan University, v. 1787. Federal convention assembled in Philadelphia to adopt a national constitution I. 5 179G. John G. Palfrey, historian and congressman, born. VII. 199 His chief work was a " History of New England/' 1806. Edward B. Morgan, philanthropist, born XU. Connected with the Wells-Fargo and U. S. Ex- press companies. 1814. Benjamin H. Field, merchant, born HI. 464 President of New York Historical Society. 1816. Lawrence A. Gobright, journalist, born V. .S55 " Few obtained in so large a degree the friendship and confidence of public men." 1818. Fordyce Barker, physician, born IV. 157 Author of several works on obstetrics. 1S21. William Taylor, M. E. bishop, born X. 496 One of the greatest missionaries of his time. 1832. William L. Elkins, financier, born IX. 324 Identified with large enterprises in Philadelphia. 1837- Selah Merrill, clergyman and consul, born XII. Archaeologist of the American Palestine Explora- tion Society. 1838. Albion W Tourgee, author and journalist, born VII. .324 " The Victor Hugo of America." 1856. R. B. Birch, artist, born XI. 307 A pleasing illustrator of books and magazines. 1863. "Stonewall " Jackson was killed by his own troops.. IW. 1}i6 1865. Clyde Fitch, author and playwright, born XU. "Beau Brummel," "Barbara Frietchie," etc. Atlanta Constitution.—" One of the admirable features is the grouping of its biographies around instit utions and events, which gives the work a his- torical value beyond all of its class." MAY 3 JT65. Tiie first medical school in America founded I, 34C' 1793. Ogden Hoirman, lawyer, born XL 84 U, S. district attorney for New York. 1794. James O. Andrew, M. E. bishop, born 1. 52] The discussion over his slaves caused the forma- tion of the Methodist Church South. 1813. Lot M. Morrill, governor of Maine, born VI. SliJ Secretary of the treasury under Grant. 1817. William Proctor, pharmacist and educator, born ... V. 347 President of the American Pharmaceutial As- sociation. 1837. Leighton Coleman, P. E. clergyman, born XL 100 Bishop of Delaware. 1843. Governments of two opposing parties organized in Newport, R. I Vm. U34 1843. William L. Wilson, statesman and educator, born . VI 11. Jtsi: Author of the Wilson Tariff Bill, 1844. Wilbur O. At water, chemist, born ... VI. 262 An expert on the chemistry of foods. 1844. Chas. C. Harrison, manufacturer, born XII. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. 1849. Jacob A. Riis, reformer, born XII. Author of " Haw the Other Half Lives." 1862. Evacuation of Yorki;o\vn, Va., by Confederates beiTun after a month's siege IV. 14.1 1869. Julia Arthur, actress X. 455 Her " Rosalind " is one of the best ever rendered. The Cleveland World.— " * * * It is not ice- able tha'L these sketches are not merely the bare records of the subject, but the.y contain some details of his life work, some account of wliat he has ac- complished, some dcscriutjons of his specialty, hia prof^jssional career or his art, as the case may be. This feature increases the value of The National Cyclopaedia as a work of reference tenfold. It be- comes a cyclopedia of general information which will cover subjects entirely overlooked in other works." MAY 4 1643. Stephanus Van Cortlandt, statesman, bom XII. Held many prominent offices in New York. 1775. The first overt act of war occurred in Virginia I. :i38 1776. Riiode Island passed a Declaration of Independ- ence IV. 356 1777. Capture of the British brig Joseph IV. 266 1780. Joli n James Audubon, ornithologist, born VI. 75 1796. William Pennington, governor of Rhode Island, born V. 206 Was speaker of the House of Representatives. 1796. William H. Prescott, historian (blind), born VI. 66 1796. Horace Mann, educator, born III. 78 Noted for his reforms m school methods. 1799. Amasa Walker, political economist, born XI. 438 Best known for his work in advocating reforms. 1802. Charles W. Upham, author, born VIII. 398 An authority on Salem Witchcraft. 1807. Gurdon Buck, surgeon, born XI. 512 He introduced a new treatment of fractures. 1821. Gordon McKay, inventor and manufacturer, bom.. X. 397 Sewing machines for boots and shoes. 1826. Frederick E. Church, lanrlscape artist, born VI. 14 His best known painting is " Niagara Fulls." Ift44. Lucien S. Crandall, inventor, born IH. 322 The Crandall typewriter. 1864. Richard Hovey , poet and author, born VI. 352 His best production is "Launcelot and Guene- vere." 18^. Confederate naval forces at Mobile surrendered V. 44 1865. Gen. Taylor surrendered to Gen. Can by IV. 331 1886. Haymarket riot in Chicago occurred XI. 51 Ne"w York Herald.—" As has been said in re- eard to the other volumes of this splendid work, it IS unique in its arrangement and in the comprehen- sive character of its method, while it leaves nothing to be desired in accuracy and fullness of detail.'^ MAY 5 1738. John Frost, soldier, born I. 72 A brigadier-general in the Revolutionary War. 180C, Robert Bridges, piiysician and educator, born V. 345 Was for nearly fifty years connected with th« Piiiladelphia College of Pharmacy. 1809. Frederick A. P. Barnard, educator, born VI. .345 President of Columbia College. 1811. John W. Draper, chemist and physiologist, born III. 405 Noted for researches in spectrum analysis. 1813. Charles W. Schaeller, theologian, born XII. A professor in the Theological Seminary, Phila- delphia. 1830. John B. Stetson, merchant and philantliropist, born XI. 5T The Stetson hats. 1833. Hubert Howe Bancroft, historian, born V. 118 Wrote a " History of the Pacific States." laSS. WilHam Potts, author, born XH. Noted for his Guild and Settlement Work. 1859. Elmer Gates, inventor and scientist X. 354 Made numerous discoveries in experinr.ental psychology. ^ 1862. Battle of Wdhamsburg, Va IV. 175 18r)4. Battle of the Wilderness (Va.) began IV. 9 1864. Attack on Confederate ram Albemarle hy the Sar- rncus and six other vessels IX. 375 , 1884. Indiana A.sbury University became De Pauw Uni- ersity VH. 381 St. Paul Dispatch.—" One of the very valuable features is the ancestry of families. The first appear- ance of a family name in the United States is made a specialty in the preparation of any biography for the work, and many persons who haVe recently be- come prominent through some invention or special work are in these attractive volumes made avail- able, when their biographies might have been sought in vain before the appearance of this work.'* MAY 6 1769. William Emerson, Unitarian clerj^yinan, born XII. Editor of Montlily Anthology (ind Boston RtvieuK 1777. Joseph C. Hornblower, lawyer, born XII. Professor of law at Princeton College. 1801. George S. Greene, soldier and civil engineer, born. . . I. 320 Chief engineer of the Croton Aqueduct, N. Y. 1803. John H. B. Latrobe, lawyer, of Baltimore, born IX. 426 President of the American Colonization Society, 1808. William Strong, justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, born I. S3 1813. Alonzo Qarcelon, governor of Maine, born VI. 316 A pioneer of Lewiston. 1829. Phoebe A. Hanaford, author and reformer, born XII. The first woman Universalist minister. 1830. Abraham Jacobi, physician, born IX. 345 A high authority on diseases of children. 1830. Henry Fairbanks, clergyman and inventor, born X. 300 Associated with his brothers in the scale business. 1835. New York Herald started by James G. Bennett VII. 241 1839. Mary C. Ames Hudson, journalist and author, born. VII. 238 She commanded a larger salary than any woman of her day. 1849. Wyatt Eaton, arti.st, born VIII. 427 His work shows a high sense of imaginative beautJ^ 18.53. Philander C. Knox, lawyer, born XI. 19 Attorney-general under McKinley. 1854. Robert E. Pearj', arctic explorer, born II. tj-i Reached farther North than any American. 1860. Frank Dempster Sherman, educator and poet, born. VH. 190 J 861 . Arkansas seceded from the Union X. 187 Toledo Blade.—" Another volume of The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography has ju.st made its appearance, which, witlj those alre'ady Issued, more than fulfills the pledges of its pub- lishers, and gives as.surance of a reference book of biography which will be the standivrd of authority for a century to come.'" MAY 7 1702, Isaac Greenwood, mathematician, born Xn. The tirst to Fill that chair in Harvard. 1763. The Massacre of Detroit, planned for this day, was betrayed by an Indian jriri -X. 415' 1774. William Bain bridge, naval ollicer, born VIII. ^^ Few commanders have had such a varied and ro- mantic career. 1777. Capture of British Prince of Orange by the Sur- p» IV. 266^ 1779. Naval battle between Providence and Diligent XII. 1833. John S. Boynton, statesman, born I- 330 A governor of Georgia. 1849. Attack on Macready, which resulted in a riot three days later V . 87 1850. Anton Seidl, musician, born VIII. 450 One of the few great Wagnerian conductors. 1854. Col. Albert L. Mills, soldier, born XI. f^^fi. Superintendent of U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. 1862. Battle of West Point, Va IV. 48a Georgre H. Hepworth, of the New York Herald,— " The work is a fine spt-cimen of the mechanic art, the type is :ill that can be reason- ably desired, and the binding looks as though the student could use the volume lor constant reference without injury. It is no small task for a publisher to engage in an enterpri.se of this kind, for the work of preparation is vast, requiring not only plenty of patience and the expenditure of a great deal of money, but also a degree of accuracy which only the well-tramed scholar can furnish. I am sure I do not go too far when I say that tlie business firm which puts in the nuirket a biographical work of this kind is a jniblic benefaclor. and I hope the pres- ent work will prove profitable. " MAY 8 1676. Bridgewater, Mass., attacked by Indians X. 50 1725. Battle of Pigwacket, Me., with Indians X. ?98 1786. James Hamilton, statesman, born XII. A governor of South Carolina. 1821. William H. Vanderbilt, tinancier, born VI. 209 Reputed to be the richest man in the world. 1824. William Walker, adventurer, born XI. 124 Was shot by Honduras as a filibuster. 1829. Louis M. Gottschalk, pianist and composer, born YI. 156 He enjoyed great popularity both at home and abroad. 1835. Augusta E. Wilson, author, born IV. 457 Remembered for her " Beulah" and '"St. Elmo.'" 1839. George Miller Beard, physician, born VIII. 206 Authoritj^ on diseases of the nervous system. 1846. Battle of Palo Alto, beginning of the Mexican War. . VII. 69 1857. Charles F. Naegele, artist, born XII. A famous portrait painter. 1862. Battle of McDowell, Va IV. 127 1864. Battle of Spottsyl vania Court House, Va IV. 6 1871. A treaty providing for the adjustment of the Ala- bama claims concluded IV. 16 1900. The Noitliern Coast of Greenland discovered by Lieut. Peary ' II. 63 New York Staats-Zeitung*.— " The biographies do not follow each other in the alphabetical order, but are giouped according to the profession oi- kind of activity in which their subject excelled. This ar- rangement is not otdy eminently practical, tut also' very valuable in a diilereiit way. It facilitates to a degree, which can hardly be overestimated, the woik of ever\body who wishes to .study a, history of a certain pt-riod, of an invention, or of an important taovcmeiit. I'ls value cannot be denied." MAY 9 1775. Jacob Brown, soldier, born • V. 400 Chief commander of the U. S. army. 1780. William J. Duane, lawyer and politician, born V. 294 Secretary of the treasury uncier Jacivson. 1781. The Spaniards captured Pensaoola, Fla . . : IX. 121 1785. James P. Espy, meteorologist, born VI. 205 " The Storm King"" 1797. Walter Colton, journalist and author, born IV. ;i05 Founder of Alta California, San Francisco. 1798. Fast day appointed by Pres. Adams II. 2 1800. John Rrown, "of Ossawatomie." abolitionist, born II. 307 1804. The Richmond Enquirer organized I VII. 544 1810. John Brougham, actor, born IX. 448 The best " Irishman " the stage has ever seen. 1813. Siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio, was raised ' III. 35 1825. George Davidson, geologist and astronomer, born. . . VII. 227 An authority on the geology of the Pacific coast. 1828. Charles H. Cramp, shipbuilder, born V. 2.>4 His shii>yards are the largest in the U. S. 1831. William W.Goodwin. scholar, born VI. 422 Professor of Greek at Harvard University. 1832. Lafayette College opened XI. 240 1837. Abby Sage Richardson, author, born XII. A popular dramatic reader. 1846. Battle of Resaca de la Palma IV* .369 1850. Edward Weston, electrician and inventor, born V. 176 Arc and incandescent lights. 1862. Gen. Hunter issued li is famous emancipation order.. IV. 264 1864. Battle of Swift Creek, Va XII. 1864. Sheridan's famous raid commenced IV. 64 He passed entirely around Lee's army. Historical Society of Kansas.— " The volumes of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography receive much use. As they contain sketches of many of t he prominent men of Kansas, they are of more local value in our library than any other." MAY 10 Confederate Memorial Day in North and South Carolina. 1301. (About.) Amerlcns Vespucius sailed for America in. 419 1720. Francis Nash. R>volutiunary soldier, burn I. 64 1740. Clement BlddK'. Revolutionary soldier, born XII. " The Quaker Soldier." 1770. First town meeting held to resist British aggression. VII. 257 177.5. Ft. Piconderoga and Crown Point, N. Y., captured.. L 45 1775. Mob threatened Pres. Cooper, of Kings College, for his Tory principles VI. 342 1781. Camden, S. C, evacuated by the British I. 43 1789. Jared Sparks, historian, born V. 433 A president of Harvard College. 17^7. The frigate United States \a,ui\ched IV. 189 l.sOl. Paul Tulane, philanthropist, born ,. IX. 130 •'The best friend Louisana ever had." 1802. Horatio Allen, civil engineer, born VIII. 233 He ran the first locomotive in America. 1813. Montgomery Blair, lawyer and politician, born II. 88 Postmaster-general under Lincoln. 1823. John Sherman, statesman, born III. 198 1833. \Vm. R. Grace, merchant and mayor of N.Y., born.. I. 288 • One of the largest ship owners in the U. S. 1841. James Gordon Bennett, jr., journalist, born VII. 242 Proprietor of the New York Herald, founded by his father. 1849. Astor Place Opera House riot in New York V. 87 1861. Capture of Camp Jackson, Mo IV. 202 18(>1. Battle of Cloyd's Mountain, W. Va IV. 70 1865. Jefferson Davis captured at Irwinville, Ga U. 625 1869. Pacific Railroad completed 11.199 1876. The Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, opened. ,. XII. Public Library, Concord, Mass.—" We find The National Cyclopedia of American Biography of great value in our library. It is the best work which wr have on American biography and is often consulted." MAY 11 1647. Peter Stuyvesant arrived in New Amsterdam V. 188 1777. British Fox captured by the Hancock V. 163 1781. British force captured at Orangeburg, S. C I. 79 178B. Henry M. Brackenridge, jurist and historian, born.. IX. 468 He made a study of Spain's American possessions. 1792. Columbia River discovered. V. 121 1799. John Lowell, philanthropist, born VII. 195 Established the Lowell Institute, Boston. 1799. Robert C. Sands, author and poet, born VIII. 354 An associate of Bryant and Verplanck. 1809. Matthew Vassar, philanthropist, born V. 233 Benefactor of Vassar College. 1811. George W. Scranton, pioneer, born IX. 138 Founder of Scranton, Pa. 1816. The American Bible Society organized II. 27t 1817. John Fox Potter, statesman, born VIII. 236 He introduced the " Homestead Bill." 1827. Septimus Winner, composer, born I. 310 Author of " Listen to the Mocking Bird." 1840. Theodore D. Wilson, naval constructor, born VII. 508 Prominently identified with building the new navy. 1852. Charles W. Fairbanks, senator, born XI. 472 A benefactor of Ohio Wesleyan University. 1854. Ottmar Mergenthaler, in ventor, born IX. 490 The Linotype type settmg machine. 1858. Minnesota admitted to the Union X. G-i 1862. The Merrimac burned by the Confederates to pre- vent capture V. 488 1898. Attack on the torpedo-boat Winslow at Cardenas, Cuba IX. 495 Scot Butler, Butler IJniverslty, Indian- apolis. — " I highly approve of the system of re- vision adopced by you, believing that by such method only may the best results be reached in the articles oifered for your publication." MAY 12 Birthday of Tammanj' celebrated in New York for many years m, 379 1678. Treaty of peace with Sagamore Indians V. 376 1730. David Jones, clergjanan and soldier, born VIII. 273 " The Fighting Parson." 1780. Charleston captui'ed by the British .... I. 63 1803. William Howe, inventor, born VII. 507 His truss bridge was in almost universal use until iron was substituted. 1807. Robert C. Winthrop, statesman and orator, born . . . VI. 217 1812. Ezra Miller, inventor, born VII. 116 The Miller car platform, coupler and bufi'er. 1816. George L. Prentiss, theologian, born VII. 319 Long with the Union Theological Seminary. 1822. James L. Orr, governor of South Carolina, born.... XII. Also U. S. minister to Russia. 1824. Edward P. Allis, manufacturer, born VII. 546 He founded in Milwaukee the largest engine works in the world. 1826. George I. Seney, philanthropist, born XII. His gallery of paintings is one of the finest in U. S. 1829. George W. Cliilds, journalist, born II. 273 1850. Henry Cabot Lodge, senator and historian, born... VIII. 412 1851. Joseph K. Toole, lawyer and politician, born XI. 82 Was twice governor of Montana. 1855. George E. Woodberry, author and poet, born I. 434 A professor at Columbia University. 18(;3. Battle of Raymond, Miss IV. 204 18t)l. Bailey's famous dam was completed V. 394 It saved the Federal gunboats on the Red River. 1864. Cavalry battle at Yellow Tavern, Va IV. 53 1884. Relief expedition under Schley left Newfoundland in search of Greely IX. 8 1898. San Juan, P. R., bombarded by American vessels.. IX. 10 Walnut Hills Hi?h School, Cincinnati, Ohio.—" The work gives perfect satisfaction and is couiioually in use by our pupils." MAY 13 1607. English colonists began to build at Jamestown VI. 226 174:2. Manasseh Cutler, clergyman and buiaiiist, born III. 70 Identified with tiie Ohio company ot pioneers, 1781. Benedict Arnold became commander-in-chief of British forces in Virginia. The height of the traitor s glory I. 53 1783. Society of the Cincinnati organized VIII. 411 179j. Joshua R. Sandis, naval officer, born I\'. 416 Was engaged in laying the Atlantic cable. 1813. John Sullivan Dwight, musical criiic, born VIII. 444 Editor of Dwighi's Journal of Music. 181G. Montgomery C. Meigs, soldier, born IV. 69 Quartermaster-genei-al dur.ng the Civil War and after. 1825. John L. Le Conte, naturalist, born XI. 106 Famous for his works on American fauna. 1832. Johnson M. Mundy, sculptor, born VIII. 282 "Tlie blind sculptor." 1837. Daniel 6. Brinton, .surgeon and ethnologist, born IX. 265 He organized the Archa,'ological Association of the University of Pennsylvania. 1846. War against Mexico declared VI. 267 1850. Arthur Rotch, architect, born XI. 454 He revived the Colonial style for modern buildings. 1861. Baltimore was occupied by Federal troops I. 122 1864. Battle of Drui'y 's Bluff, Va IV. 55 Hon. Daniel H. McMillan, Senator.—" I am one of the earlier Buffalo subscribers to The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography, and have the volumes already issued. I find it a work of valuable biographical reference, ami take pleasure in commentiing it to my friends in Buffalo and elsewhere." MAY 14 1CG9. Timothy Edwards, clergj'mari, born V. 464 Pastor at East Windsor, Conn., over sixty years. 3737. Samuel H. Parsons, soldier, born L 73 First judge of the Northwest Territory. 1752. Timothy Dwight, clergyman, educator and author, born 1.168 President of Yale College. 1761. Samuel Dexter, jurist and politician, born II. VI. Secretary of the treasury under Adams. 1771 . Robert Owen, reformer, born VI. 254 Founder of a socialistic community at New Har- mony, Ind. 1787. Convention assembled to draft the U. S. Constitution. IV. 398 1804. Lewis and Clarke start up the Missouri River to ex- plore the Western country V. 122 1823. David A. Wasson, clergyman and author, born IX. 'J9 " One of the finest minds of the century." 1833. James D. Cameron, R. R. pres. and politician, born. IV. 25 Secretary of war under Grant. 1840. Greorge Cooper, poet, born VIII. 245 Author of many popular songs and poetry for children. 1852. Alexander E. Brown, inventor and manufacturer, born _. XII. Hoisting and ore handling machinery. 1863. Capture of Jackson, Miss IV. 33 Mail and Express.—" This Cyclopedia goes be- j'^cnd all foreign works, in that it not only sets forth the best that our country has knowledge of, but brings those personalities face to face through life- like portraits, whicii embelli>^h nearly every biog- raphy. Each volume contains nearly one thousand of ihese portraits, which have been approved by the individuals themselves or by tlit-ir descH-ndani s. Never beloce in any coimtr^- bus Micb a collect n-n of authentic portr-:iits hen iitteinpt«'d. umi ti ui .ub presented m this coiiveniciit and iie<-.--sil j.- foim. it may truly be called 'The National Purirait Ciallery of America.' " MAY 15 1687. Thomas Prince, clergyman and author, born Vll. 144 One of the most learned men in New England. 1749. J^evi Lincoln, statesman, born I. III. First U. S. attorney-gen. and governor of Mass. 1777. Duel between Gen. Mcintosh and Gov. Gwinnett.... I. 493 ■1802. Isaac R. Trimble, Confederate soldier, born IV, 342 He constructed the defences at Norfolk. 1810. Jacob Thompson, politician, born V. 8 Secretary of the interior under Buchanan. 1819. Thomas L. Crittenden, soldier, born EI. 1C9 A brigadier-general in the Civil War. 1823. Thomas Lake Harris, spiritualist, born III. 289 Founder of the "Brotherhood of the New Life." 1830. Noah K. Davis, educator, born IV. 76 Eminent for his books on logic. 1841. Clarence E. Dutton, soldier and geologist, born XII. Was connected with the U. S. Geological Survey. 1842. William A. Hemphill, journalist, born I. 277 A founder of Atlanta Constitution. 1847. The American army entered Puebla. Mexico III. 503 1856. Second vigilance committee organized in San Fran- cisco, Cal IV. 107 1857. Williamina P. M. Fleming, astronomer, born VII. 29 The first to discover planetary nebulae by pho- tography, 1861. Edwin A. Alderman, educator, born XII. President of Tulane University. 1862. The Confederate Alabama was launched IV. 340 1864. Battle of Resaca, Ga IV. 205 1864. Battle of New Market, Va IV. 138 1882. Lieut. Lockwood reached farthest Northern point . . lU. 286 The Pittsburgrli Post.—" We have had in our reference library for several years a set of The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography. I can safely say that no reference book we have is more generally consulted, and, moreover, we seldom fail So find what we want m it," MAY 16 1771. Battle of Allemance Creek, N, C ... IX. 473 1780. Loami Baldwin, Jr., engineer, born X. 302 He built the dry docks at Norfolk, Va., and Charlestown, Mass, 1799. Ebenezer Emmons, geologist, born VIII. 4?7 An authority on the Adirondack Mountains. 1801. "William H. Seward, statesman, born II. 77 Secretary of state under Lincoln. 1804. Elizabeth P. Peabody, educator and author, born . . . XII. A pioneer kindergartner. 1811. Battle between American frigate President and Brit- ish sloop-ofwar Li^^/e i?.Zi V. 262 1824. Levi P. Morton, linancier and statesman, born I. 136 Vice-president of United States. 1827. Norman J, Colman, agriculturist, born V. 165 First secretary of agriculture under Cleveland. 1832. Philip D. Armour, merchant, of Chicago, born VII. 443 Founder of the Armour Mission and Armour In- stitute of Technology. 1843. Charles M. Lamson, clergyman, born VII. 488 President of the American Board of Foreign Mis^ sions. 1844. Charles S. Reinhart, artist, born. VII. 465 Pioneer of the modern style of book illustrations. 1858. Frank Lynes, composer, born VIII. 447 A successful instructor in music. 1863. 'Battle of Champion Hills or Baker's Creek, Miss .... IV. 5 Journal of Education.—" Here we have, as claimed by the publishers, ' A history of tbe United States as" illustrated in the lives of the foimders, builders and defenders of the republic,' and here we and our children can study the great lessons teach- ing tlie importance of energy, enthusiasm, per- severance, self-denial, patriotism, and consecration to duty. These volumes should be in every library and cultured family in the nation." MAY 17 1672. Jolliet and party start an expedition to explore the Mississippi Valley V. 121 1690. Casco, Me., was captured by French and Indians... Vi.1. 14& 1741. John Penn, lawyer and conj^ressman, born VII. 58 A signer of the Declaration of Independence, 1743. Seth Warner, Revolutionary soldier, born I. 86 He captured Crown Point, N. Y., in 1775. 1759, John F. Mercer, soldier and statesman, born IX. 295 Served in coni^ress and as i;overnor of Maryland. 1776. Amos Eaton, botanist and geolo<;ist, born V. 312 Senior professor at Kensselaer Polytechnic Inst. 1794. Edward Delafield, physician, bgrn X. 278 Founded the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1707. Thcophiliis Par-sons, author, born V. 393 Best known for his lejral writinp^s. 1820. Frederick A. Genth, scientist, born VII. 493 As an analytical chemist he had no superior in the United States. 1823. New York Observer founded XII. 1832. Grace W. Hinsdale, author, born IX. 96 Also known as a hymn composer. 1845. Charles F. Dole, clersyman and author, born XII. A noted Unitarian minister of Jamaica Plain, Boston. 1846. Matamoras was evacuated by Mexicans IV. 369 i877. Grant started on his journey around the world IV. 9 1883. First appearance of Cody's'" Wild West Show" V. 483 New York Herald.—" This Cyclopedia is up to date. This splendid work is unique in its arrange- ment, and in the comprehensive character of its method, while it leaves nothing to be desired in ac- curacy and fullness of detail. In this particulai- it is indeed 'encyclopedic,' since, with its extensive illustrations and its vast fund of historical, as well as biographical, information, it presents a c mplett circle of knowledge of American affairs and Ameri can personages." MAY 18 1788. Whitefleld arrived in Savannah from England V. 384 1759. John Pintard, philanthropist, born III. 461 The first sagamore of the Tammany Society. 1786. Sereno E. D wight, clergyman and educator, born, . , VII. 406 President of Hamilcon College. 1798. Ethan A. Hitchcock, soldier, born XI. 196 He served with distinction in the Mexican war. 1802, Le Roy Sunderland, clergyman and author, born... V. 854 He made a study of pathetism and psychology. 1812. Peter H. Bell, governor of Texas, born IX. 67 He served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1815. James B. Francis, civil engineer, born IX. 46 He developed the power facilities of Lowell. 1834. Sheldon Jackson, Presbji;erian missionary, born IX. 251 Identified with missionary and government work in Alaska. 1837. William Steinitz, chess player and analyst, born X. 457 He held the world's championship for many years. 1888. William H. Niles, geologist, born XII. Professor at Mass. Institute of Technology. 1838. James McMillan, manufacturer, U. S. senator, born. II. 227 President of Michigan Car Co. 1843. John B. Alien, U. S. senator, born I. 297 1849. William T. Bull, physician and surgeon, born IX. 346 His advances in surgery placed him at the head of that profession. IKO. James C. Hemphill, journalist, born 11. 29 Editor of the Charleston A'etfs and Courier. 1863. Siege of Vioksburg, Miss., began IV. 5 1864. A bogus proclamation for more troops issued IV. 213 1899. International Peace Conference met at The Hague. XI. 88 Librarian University of Virg-im'a,— " I have examined the volumes of Tiie National Cyclopedia of American Biography as they came, and have found items to be found nowhere else." MAY 19 1647. Newport, Portsmouth, Providence and Warwick (R. I.) became confederated X. 'J 1729. William Henry, congressman and inventor, born..., XL 621 A screw-augur, automatic register, etc. 1780. The " Dark Day " in New England I. 167 1794. Johns Hopkins, philanthropist, born . V. 16& Founder of the university and hospital bearing his name. 1800. George W. Whistler, civil engineer, born IX. 48 An authority on railroads. 1812. Felix K. Zollicoffer, journalist, politician and Con- federate soldier, born XI. JSO 1814. Henry W. Ravenel, botanist, born X. 47 Over 50 plants now bear his name. 1819. James O. Broadhoad, lawyer and diplomat, born.,. V. 68 U. S. minister to Switzerland. 1827. Richard I. Dodge, .soldier and author, born XI. 512 His books about the western country were noted' for their accuracy. 18.56. Senator Sumner began his famous speech on "The Crime against Kansas " in the senate III. 300 1861. Federals attacked Confederate battery at Sewell's Point, Va V. 248 1863. Federal assault on Vicksburg began IV. 5 1898. Spanish fleet under Cervera arrived in Santiago, Cuba IX. 2 Philadelphia Inqnirer.— "Like the first volume, it IS excellent in its execution and deserving of great com.mendation. The aspect of the page i- attractive and the numerous etched portraits of notable men and women of the past and present are remarkably good. The biographies are accurate and trust- worthy, and the plan of the Cyclopedia so compre- hensive as to meet with a wide popularity'. The material relating to Pennsylvania has been edited with intelligence, and the ground has been covered with more accuracy and fullness than in any pre- ceding cyclopedia of biography." MAY 20 1499. (About) Americus Vespucius sailed for the West Indies HI. 419 1751. William Lenoir, soldier and politician, born VII, G5 Lenoir county, N. C, was named in his honor. 1781. David Dudley Field, clergyman and author, born... IV. 236 Father of the famous Field family. 1808. Thomas D. Rice, actor, born XI. 207 The original " Jim Crow." 1818. William G. Fargo, expressman, born XII. Organizer of Wells-Fargo Express Co. 1819. George F. Blake, inventor and manufacturer, born. . XI. 387 Water meters, steam pumps, etc. 1820. John Swinburne, physician, born VII. 33 Inaugurated the Mew York Quarantine station. 1822. Dabney H. Maury, soldier, born IV. 35 Distinguished in Mexican and Civil wars. 1825. Antoinette B. Blackwell. minister and author, born.. IX. 124 Prominent in woman's suffrage movements. 1834. Richard Mcllwaine, educator, born II. 20 President of Hampden-Sidney College. 1838. George W. Tryon, conchologist, born XII. Philadelphia Academy of Katural Sciences. 1838. Gustav Cramer, photographer, born V. 157 Manufacturer of the Cramer dry plates. 1843. Col. Albert A. Pope, manufacturer, born I. 446 Founder of the American bicycle industry. 1848. Desmond F'itzgerald, civil engineer, born . IX. 44 An authority on reservoirs and water works. 1851. Rose H. Lathrop, author and philanthropist, born.. IX. 194 Daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne. 1851. Emil Berliner, inventor, born X. 441 The gramophone and telephone improvements. 1861. North Carolina seceded from the Union IV. 428 1879. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, was dedicated. . I. 195 Free Public Library, San Dieg-o, Cal.— " We considtTt he Cyclopedia a very useful addition to our works of collective biography." MAY 21 1755. Alfred Moore, Revolutionary soldier and jurist, born. IX. 467 An associate justice of ihe U. S. Supreme Court. 1762. Roger Grisvvold. statesman, born X. 331 Governor of Coimecticut. 1780. Johnstown, N Y., burned by Tories VIII. 1.57 1796. Reverdy Johnson, statesman, born IV. 371 Attorney-general under Taylor and Fillmore. 1806. Isaac McLellan, poet, born... VI. 19 " The poet-s|)ortsman." 1812. Nelson Sizer, phrenologist, born III. 246 Was president of the American Institute of Phrenology. 1817. Edgar P. Wadhams, R. C. bishop, born XII. 1830, Rosa Miller Avery, author, born VI. 271 She organized a number of anti-slavery societies. 1835. Newton M. Curtis, soldier, born IV. 328 A distmguished Union officer in the Civil War. 1846. Stanley Waterloo, author and journalist, born XII. A prominent newspaper editor in Chicago. 1855. Edmund J. James, educator, born XI. 67 President of the Northwestern University. 1860. (?) Rutii McEnory Stuart, author, born TV. 522 A sympathetic writer of dialect stories. 1864. Edward W. Scri|)ture, psychologist, born X. 310 Director of the Yale Psychological Laboratory. 1888. Head of the department of agriculture made mem- ber of the Presidents cabinet V. 164 Atlanta Constitution.—" This work will pre- serve in the libraries of the world the best tliat the country has knowledge of and delights to iioiior. The work, as a whole, is well done ; tlie essential facts are to be found accurately set forth and iis treatment is adequate. Its cntfcisms aiejust and its style good. The work justities the highest ex- pectations that have been formed of it." MAY 24 1750. Stephen Girard, philanthropist, born VII. 11 Founder of Girard College, Philadelphia, Pa. 1777. General Meigs captured British stores at Sag Harbor. I. 83 1793. Edward Hitchcock, geologist and educator, born. .. V. 308 A president of Amherst College. 1795. Silas Wright, U. S. senator and governor, born III. 47 "The Cato of the Senate." 1804. "William Williams Mather, geologist, born VIII. 146 Made valuable surveys of Ohio and New York. 1810. Melancton Smith, rear-admiral, born V. 52 He served with distinction in Civil War. 1818. Gen. Jackson captured Pensacola, Fla VI. 82 1820. W^illiam Chauvenet, mathematician, born XI. 210 Prominent in the Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1820. Morris L. Keen, inventor, born XI. 367 His most notable invention was a process for making paper from wood. 1829. John N. Stearns, temperance reformer, born VI. 154 Founder of the National Temperance Society. 1830. Part of the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. opened IX. 302 1844. First message sent by telegx'aph IV. 450 1850. Grinnell expedition .started in search of Franklin... III. 281 1850. Henrji w. Grady, journalist, born I. 526 Editor of Atlanta Constitution. 1852. Maurice F Egan, educator and author, born XI. Ill A master of the sonnet form of verse. 1857. Richard Mansfield, actor, born IX. 117 Successful in a wide range of parts. 1861. Col. Ellsworth was shot at Alexandria, Va IV. Itii; 1863. George G. G. Barnard, ^sculptor, born VIII. 280 His high ideals give great promise. 1863. Austin. Tex, burned b^ Federals .. IV. 360 186S>. Exploration of the Colorado Caiion commenced 111. 34i> 1883. New York and Brooklyn Bridge opened IV. 406 1898. Battle.ship Oregon completed her remarkable trip around Cape Horn, 14,500 miles in 73 days IX. 12 The Boston AthenaBum.— " The National Cy- clopedia of American Biography is a useful work." MA.Y 25 1539. De Soto landed in Florida in search of gold V. 12T 1787. A national constitutional convention met in Phila- delphia IX. 178 1790. Tennessee tenilory was established VII. 2i>6 1803. Ralph Waldo Eintrson, poet, philosopher, born HI. 416 1810. William H. Channinj,', Unitarian clergyman, born... XII. His eloquence has never been surpassed. 1814. William Henry C. Hosmer. author, born VIII. 200 An authority on the American Indians. 1816. Henry H. Sibley, soldier, born II. 36.5 He served in the Mexican and Civil wars, 1825. William P. Trowbridge, civil engineer, born IV. .523 Professor in Columbia University. 1835. Henry C. Pott er, P. E. clergyman, born I. 516 Bishop of New York. 1845. John J. McCook. lawyer, of New York, born IV. 131 Of the family of " Fighting McCooks." 1847. John A. Domeneck. clergyman, born XII. Founder of the Zionites. 1854. Clara Louise Buinham, author, born IX. 385 " Sweet Clover" is her most successful novel. 18G0. James McK. Cat tell, psychologist, born XH. A professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 1862. Second battle of Winchester IV. 222 1863. Repulse of Federals at Port Hudson, La IV. 222 1864. Battles near Dallas, Tex. (25 to 28) IV. 177 1887. Yale College became a university I. 17'1 liorin Blods-et, Philadelphia, Pa.—" They are very valuable records indeed, and so comprehensive and complete as to supersede all other biographical authorities. I am urging my friends, both personal and the libraries here, to obtain them at once. I have studied these volumes much more than I ever did any similar publications, and find them ex- tremely valuable on points which are scarcely touched in ordinary biographies." MAY 28 1748. Tliomas Butler, soldier, born VIII. 84 " The Navarre of the American Revolution." 3776. Louis McLane, statesman, born V. 293 Secretary of the treasury under Jackson. 3780. Nathaniel Chapman, physician, born III. 294 He founded tlie Medical Institute of Philadelphia. 1781. Battle between ^Wiawce and two British vessels ... IV. 188 1804. William A. Buckingham, war governor of Connec- t Icut, born X. 339 Was elected to the office eight consecutive times. 3804. Fi'ederick Fraley, financier, born VII. 513 A pi'esident of the American Philosophical So- ciety. tiB07. JeanLouis R. Agassiz, naturalist, born II. .360 Was professor of zoology at Harvard. .1816. Albert G. Riddle, la wyer and author, born II. 371 Prominent in Washington for many j^ears. •1818. Amelia J. Bloon^er, reformer, born VIII. 173 She inti'oduced the bloomer costume. . 1818. Pierre G. T. Beauregard, soldier, born IV. 178 A prominent Confederate general in Civil War. 1825. Richard C. Drum, soldier, born XII. Adjutant-general of the United States army. 1829. Daniel L. Braine, rear-admiral, born V. 248 He fought the first naval engagement of the Civil War. 1864. Battle at Dallas, Tex IV. 205 Edward Trenchard, New York. — " Your Cyclopedia is the best yet published. Carefully ed- ited, typographically perfect, and the drawings «iost excellent in airrespects." MAY 29 1643. Union of the New England colonies VI. 202 1664. Charleston, S. C, first settled XII. 1676. Nathaniel Bacon proclaimed a traitor by Gov. Berkeley V. 3:57 1736. Patrick Henry, statesman and orator, born I. 337 1806. James J. Mapes, agricultural chemist, born HI. 17S One of the leading benefactors of American agriculture. 1810. Erasmus D. Keyes, brigadier-general, born IV. 398 He served with distinction in the Civil War. 1813. Battle of Sackett's Harbor, New York V. 40a 1819. Charles W. Webber, author and adventurer, born.. IV. 3.>4 18;„'8. Thomas A. Emmet, physician, born X. 28ft Founder of the Emmet Collection, Astor Library. 1831. Joseph H. Killebrew, author, born VIII. 308 A miscellaneous writer, journalist and scientist. 1832. Joel Benton, author, essayist and poet, born VIII. 20O His out-of-door essays are his best work. 1836. Wisconsin territory was organized XII. 1841. Eugene F. Ware, lawyer and statesman, born IX, 202 '" Ironquill," Commissioner of pensions. 1848. Wisconsin admitted to the Union XII. 1851. Charles F. Richardson, educator and author, born . IX. 95 Professor of English in Dartmouth College. 1857. Charles R. Van Hise, geologist, born X. 462 A specialist in the U. S. Geological Survey. 1860. The Hall expedition started from New London, Conn., in search of Franklin III. 281 1878. Mazzini statue unveiled in New York ; fatal acci- dent to Bryant IV. 82 Chicas'oTimes-'Hrerald.— " * * * * Tosum up, the editors of The National Cyclopedia, are en- gaged upon a necessary and monumental work, and they have gone about it in the right way. They are preparing a work which no educational institution, newspaper or large library can afford to dispense with," MAY 30 Decoration Day, lG3;i. William Stoughton, jurist and gov. of Mass., born. .. VII. 373 One of the witchcraft judges. 1676. Hatfield, Mass., burned by Indians X. 50 1746. Jolin Henry Livingston, clergyman, boi'n ... III. 400 Was president of Queen's College. 1765. The famous " Virginia Resolutions " passed I. 338 1790. James Renwick, physician and author, born XL 101 1806. Duel between Gen. A. Jackson and Chas. Dickmson. V. 291 181:^. John A. McClernand, lawyer and soldier, born IV. 137 Was prominent m the Civil War. 1823. William J. Crittenden, soldier and adventurer, born. IV. 500 Was shot in Cuba as a filibuster. 1828. James Woodrow, clergyman and educator, born XL 35 Was president of South Carolina College. 1836. William M. Springer, statesman and jurist, born,,.. XL 85 1843. Augustus C, Merriam. educator, born . . VIII. 396 An authority on Greek arcliteology, 1847, Edward L. Mark, zoologist, born IX, 271 Professor at Harvard University. 1848. Edward L. Burlingame, journalist, born VIII. 56 Editor of Scribiier''s Magazine. 1850. Frederick D. Grant, soldier, born XL 343 Son of President Grant. Minister to Austria. 1851, Gustav H. Schwab, merchant, born , , . XL 40 Head of North German Lloyd S. S. Co. in U. S, 1853. Mrs. Spencer Trask, " Katrhia Trask,'' author, born. XL 444 1854. Kansas-Nebraska bill became a law II. 430 1862. Corinth, Mi.ss., evacuated by Confederates IV, 258 1880. League of American Wheelmen organized XL 523 1901- The Hall of Fame, New York, formally opened XIL Selden J. Coflan, Registrar, Lafayette Col- legre. Pa, — " * * * ■* i was not looking for so sui)erb a work. Its merits are its accuracy, fullness, and carefulness as to details," MAY 31 ■ 161)7. First colonists sailed from Plymouth, En{2:land V. 166 175:i. John Brooks, governor of Jlassacliusetts, born I. 112 Was 1777. Capture of ihe Hancock and Fox by tlie British V. 163 1791. John Nelson, statesman, born VI. 8 Attorne^'-general under Tyler. 1792. Kentucky admitted to the Union XII. 1796. Tennessee admitted to the Union VII. 206 1800. Caroline Lee Hentz, author and poet, born VI. 261 A Southern writer of novels and plaj's. 1801. Brigham Young, 2d pres. of Mormon church, born.. VII. 388 1806. John B. Floyd, soldier and governor of Va,, born... V. 7 Secretary of war under Buchanan. 1813. Battle between the Chesapeake and Shannon VIII. 92 1813. Henry W. Benham, soldier and engineer, born IV. 277 An expert on pontoon bridges. 1816. Charles G. Eastman, editor and poet, born IX. 252 "The Burns of the Green Mountains." 1826. Thomas W. Ferry, statesman, born IX. 169 As president of the senate he was president of the United States for 24 hours./ 1828. William J. Stillman, journalist and author, born X. 25 A correspondent of the London Times. 1831. John B. Hood, Confederate general, born IV. 264 1831. Redfield Proctor, lawyer and governor of Vt., born. I. 141 Secretary of war under Harrison. 1834. Eben Tourjee, musician, born VII. 324 Director of New England Con.servatbry of Music. 1836. William P. Blake, geologist, mining engineer, born.. . X. 40 Has specialized the geology of the far West. 1863. Hugo Munsterberg, psychologist, born XII. Professor at Harvard University. 1865. National fast day for death of President Lincoln... II. 74 E. M. Shackelford, Prpsident State Normal Colleg'e, Troy, Ala.— ''Your Cyclopedia comes neai'er to my ideal of such work than any I have previously seen." JUNE 2 1773. John Randolph (of Roanoke), politician, born V. 97 Distinguished for eloquence, wit, invective and eccentricity. 1780. Naval battle between Trumbull and Watt 11. 2:il 1800. Nicholas P. Trist, lawyer and diplomat, born VII. 50.5 He negotiated the treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo. 181.'5. Philip Kearney, major-general, born. IV. 260 He was killed in the Civil War. 1816. John G. Saxe, poet, journalist and lecturer, born.,.. I. 438 Best known for his humoz'ous poems. 1817. George H. Corliss, inventor, born X. 394 The Corliss steam engine. 1820. Willard Saulsbury , statesman, born . . XI. 471 Chancellor of Delaware. 1820. George L. Curry, governor of Oregon, born VIII. 3 Curry county perpetuates his name. 1833. George W. Smalley. journalist, born III. 454 London represent ative of the New York Tribune. 1851. Maine prohibition law passed V. 433 1861. Confederate privateer Savannah escaped from Charleston harbor and was captured the fol- lowing day IV. 156 1864. Occupation of Bermuda Hundred, Va., by the Federals IV. 69 1865. Galveston, Tex., surrendered to Federals IV. 295 The Literary World. — " We are impressed with two things about this Cyclopedia, first the thorough- ness and care with which the important sketches have been prepared,— sketches of public men well known and occupying historic places in the affairs of tlie nation ; and second, the great number of obscure names that find place, persons of whom the world has lieard little or knows less, but of whom occasionally one wants to learn definitely, and could Ihardly hope to learn anywhere else. In this respect, the work is fitted to be useful beyond any other with which we are acquainted in the same field." JUNE 3 Holiday in Florida, Georgia and Virginia. 1769. Transit of Venus observed with important results. .. I. 346 180;i William Knabe, manufacturer, born XI. 340 The Knabe piano. 1805. Treaty of peace between United States and Tripoli. V. i.>62 1808. Jefferson Davis, soldier and statesman, born IV. 148 President of the Confederate States of America. 1811. Henry James, theologian, born XII. Father of Henry James, the novelist. 1819. Thomas Ball, sculptor, born V. 190 He designed the statue of Webster in New York. 1820. Sereno E. Todd, author and journalist, born IX. 272 An authority on scientific agriculture. 1821. Edward L. Youmans, scientist, born II. 406 First editor of Popular Science Monthly. 1830. George H. Morris, navai officer, born IV. 278 Commanded the Cumberland when sunk by tl:e Mcrrimac. 1833. Joseph Howard, journalist and lecturer, born IV. 213 Has been connected with some of the principal newspapers. 1844. Garret A. Hobart, lawyer and statesman, born XI. 10 Vice-president of United States under McKinley. 1846. Charles T. Simpson, naturalist, born XII. 1861. Battle of Philippi, West Virginia VI. 1.52 1861. Confederate privateer Savanuoh captured IV. 1.56 First capture of the Civil War. 1864. Battle of Cold Harbor, or Chicahominy, Va IV. 99 1898. The- collier Merrhnac sunk to block the entrance to Santiago harbor IX. 10 Editor Arkansas Gazette.— "In comprehen- siveness it' has no rival in tliis country. In record- ing in permanent form the work of prominent men and women of all professions and callings in each of the states of the Union, the publishers not only be- Ottingly recognize the merit of those who have as- sisted in moulding the country, but have done a service to posterity." JUNE 4 1744. Jeremj^ Belknap, clergyman and author, born VII. 304 Founded the Massachusetts Histoi'ical Society. 1753. John Eager Howard, soldier and statesman, born. , . IX. 293 Pi'ominent in the early history of Marjiand. 1775. Marinus Willett rescued muskets from British sol- diers who were attempting to remove them from New York III. S^ 1776. English fleet arrived in Charleston harbor to begin campaign iii South VIII. 239 1835. Andrew C. Wheeler, author, born XII. '• Nym Crinkle." 1839. Eckley B. Coxe, mining engineer, born XI. 559 An authority on the Ponnsjivania coal fields. 1840. Wendell P. Girriron, editor and author, born I. 197 For many 3'ears literary editor of the Nation. 1842. Samuel B. Whitney, composer, born IX. 388 A prominent teacher and performer of the organ. 1843. Charles C. Abbott, naturalist and author, born X. 318 A student of the archaeology of the Delaware Valley. 1845. Mexico declared war against United States VI. 267 1849. O. C. Auringer, clergyman, poet and author, born... VII. 177 A graceful and finished miscellaneous writer. 1654. Walter L. Dean, artist, born ..... X. 371 One of the foremost marine painters in America^ 1859. Paul E. Archinard, physician and educator, born... IX. 134 Professor at Tulane University, New Orleans. International Bookseller. — " The abandon- ment of the alphabetical order, while novel, must commend itself to the bu.sy man, for the index fully supplies its place. Our fear of the departure from this arrangement has proved to be groundless, and the publishers deserve thanks for undertakmg the experiment. Neither have they fallen into the error of limiting the work to persons of national reputa- tion, but have made it include as well the notable persons of every section of the entire country." \ JUNE 5 np2. Bushrod "Washing:toTi, jurist, born 11. 231" First president of the American Colonization Society. 1773. William Sprairue, manufacturer, born V7TT, 19 Introikiced calico printing into America. 1775. Lyman Spalding, physician, born . U. 194 He bore a prominent part in introducing vaccina- tion. 1781. Augusta, Ga., surrendered to the Americans III. 25 1783. Battle of Sandusky, O., with Indians IX. m 1806. William Tyler, R. C. clergyman, born X. 136 The first bishop of Hartford. 1809. Columbus Delano, congressman, born IV. IS Secretary of the interior under Grant. 1823. George T. Angeli, philanthropist, born VII. 477 Founder Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 1825. Jabez L. M. Curry, soldier and statesman, born IV. 357" United States minister to Spain. 1828. Henry Wurtz. chemist, born VII. 519 Professor at the National Medical College, Wash- ington. 1864. Battle at Piedmont, Va IV. 864 The American Press Association.— " Upon exaniinaiion of your National Cyclopedia of Ameri- can Biography, it seems to be a work of much value. Please send us the volumes issued, and the balance when they come out^." JUNE 6 1755. Nathan Hale. Revolutionary soldier, born 3. 51 Hanged as a spy by the British, 1756. John Trumbull, soldier and artist, born III. 334 Famous for his paintings of historical subjects. 1797. Samuel P. Newman, clergyman, educator and au- thor, born X. 123 His " System of Rhetoric " passed through sixty editions. 180G. Daniel Beach, educator, born VHI. 467 Promoter of education in Rhode Island, and au- thor of text-books. J813. Battle of Stony Creek, Canada X. 487 1813. Israel Washburn, lawyer and governor, born V. 400 Re was war governor of Maine. 1816. Catherine A. Warfield, poet and author, born V. 306 1817. Meredith Clymer, physician, born XII. Professor in the Albany (N. Y.) Medical College, 1841 . Henry Mosler, artist, born IX. 50 Portraits and figure paintings are his specialties. 1847. Thomas L. Bradford, physician and author, born... III. 493 An authority on the history of Homoeopathy. 1858. Bruno Oscar Klein, composer and pianist, born . XI. 385 Professor in the National Conservatory. 1862. Naval engagement at and capture of Memphis, Tenn.. ., IV. 166 1891. Lieut. Peary left New York for Greenland « . . , U. 63 liondon Daily News.—" The National Cyclo- Sedia of American Biography, published by Messrs. ames T. White & Co., of New York, is by no means as well known in this country as it deserves to be. In spite of its price, about ten dollars a volume, it is a great success in America. * * * * To jour- nalists, to all students of American history, litera- ture, art and science, the Cyclopedia will be of the greatest use, especially as each new volume carries on the information up'to date, as, for instance, with the late elections and the jippointment of the new American minister to London." JUNE 7 1609. Remnaiit of the English colony left Virginia for England X. 399 1714. Edward Winslow, loyalist, born I. 188 He held several public offices in Plymouth. 1776. The resolution for Independence was introduced in congress HI. 159 1780. Elijah Redding, M. E. bishop, born X. 207 President of the Methodist Biblical Institute, Concord, N. H. 1824. Alfred Pleasanton, soldier and R. R. president, born. IV. 164 He served with distinction in the Civil War. 1835. John A. Darling, composer, born VIII. 369 He writes under the name of " August Mignon. ' 1839. John Sattertield, oil operator, born V. 34 He developed the Petrolia and Millerston fields in Pennsylvania. 1843. Susan E. Blow, kindergartner, born IV. 391 The leading authority in the United States. 1845. John F. Goucher, clergyman and educator, born... . IH. 250 President Woman's College, Baltimore, Md. 1862. Andrews, a Federal spy, was hanged IX. 471 He attempted to capl ure the Georgia Slate R. R. 1863. Battle of Miliiken's Bend, La VI. 8 "Wilmingrton News.—" The published volumes of the National Cyclopedia of American Biography make it evident that for the first time this country is to have a reference book which will not contine itself to a repetition of names that are to be found in all cyclopedias, but one which will be adequate, and wliich will place within reach authentic infor- mation in regard to the important and active mBn in all parts of tlie United States. This covmtry has long needed a biographical dictionary of precisely the comprehensive quality which this work pos- sesses, and we are very much mistaken if the pub- lishers in preparing this work have not surpassed any existing work of this kind." JUNE 8 1610. Lord De la Warr arrived at Jamestown, Va., with supplies for the first settlers X. 399 1742. Nathaniel Evans, P. E. clergyman and poet, born. . . XII 1783. Thomas Sully, artist, born V. 21.5 " Washington Crossing the Delaware." 1781. Samuel Batchelder, inventor, born V. 16 He invented the Dynamometer. 1786. Samuel R. Betts, jurist, born XI 395 He aided in formulating the maritime laws. 1788. Charles A. Wiekliffe, statesman, born VI. 8 Postmaster-general under Harrison. 1797. Hector Humphreys, educator, born I. 504 President of St. John's College, Annapolis. 1797. Samuel Bowles, journalist, born I. 317 Founder of Springfield (Mass.) Republican. 1799. William M. Meredith, lawyer, born IV. 370 Secretary of treasury under Taylor. 1806. Gideon J. Pillow, soldier, born IX. 279 Was in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1812. Richard Soule, author, born II. 115 An assistant on W^orcester"s Dictionary. 1813. David D. Porter, 2nd admiral U. S navy, born .... . II. 97 1822. Duel between Hon. G. McDuffie and Col. Gumming.. XII. 1830. Henry C. Trumbull, editor and author, born IX. 383 1838. George M. Sternberg, surgeon and author, born IV. 388 Surgeon-general of the United States army. 1842. J. Q. A. Brackett, lawyer and politician, born I. 125 Governor of Massachusetts. 1858. Henry R. Shelley, organist, born XII. A composer of popular part songs and organ music. 1861 . Tennessee seceded from the Union VII. 210 1862. Battle of Cross Keys, Va IV. 127 Georg-ia Historical Society.— "The set of The National Cj^clopedia of American Biography may be found on the shelves of this Library. It is a publication of great value, and is very frequently consulted," Our Three jALdtniral^' and lyEtaEy^ By JAMES E. HOMANS Of the Editorial Staff of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography An authentic account of the heroic characters, distinguished careers, and memorable achievements of the tliree officers who have attained the highest rank in the U. S. Navy. Corrected and Approved by the Sons of Farrag^ut and Porter and by Dewey Himself i09 Pa^es, tvifh Poriraiij, Mapj, and Ilia jf rations IBoand in Handsome Cloth Coxier. Price, 50c., net. JAMES T. WHITE ^ CO.. New York " I consider the statements quite correct from every standpoint.'' —LOYALL FARRAGUT. THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY HOW IT WAS MADE. No pains and expense were spared to insure the greatest accuracy and reliability. Tiie data were obtained from~the families, if possible; otherwise the earliest and most authentic publications were consulted. The biographies were prepared with the utmost care, and in every case copies were submitted to the individuals themselves, or to their relatives or descendants for correction and i-evision, and they were not published until they had been so corrected and revised, whenever the reliability of the original information was doubtful. In some cases copies were submitted four and five times to insure complete accuracy. The statements, therefore, may be relied upon as absolutely correct. Send for Prospectus and Specimen Pages. JAMES T. WHITE & CO., Pablishers New York JUXE 9 1738 Samuel Holton, plij-sician and patriot, born'. XII. Was active in the political aflairs of Massa- chusetts. 1768. Samuel Siater, cotton manufacturer, born IV. 120 He built the first machinery in Rhode Island. 1785. Sylvan us Thayer, soldier, born Vll. 37 "Father of the U. S. Military Academy." 1787. Samuel L. Southard, statesman, born VI. 85 Secretary of the navy under Monroe. 1791. John Howard Payne, actor and poet, born II. .347 Author of " Home, Sweet Home." 1809. Richard W. Thompson, lawyer and .judge, born HI. 202 Secretary of the navy under Hayes. 1820. Edmund Randolph, jurist, born ' I. 415 One of the early settlers of California. 1822. Peter Henderson, horticulturist , born VI. 1 J3 The leadins: florist and .sciod merchant of his day. 18,37. Francis M. Finch, Jurist and poet, born XI. 3.56 Author «>f "The Blue and Gray." 1844. Henry T. Eddy, mathcmUician and educator, born. XII. Connected with the University of Minne.sota. 1851. Vigilance committee in Sati Francisco formed IV. j06 i862. Battle of Port Republic, Va VIII. .2 1S6.3. Engagements at Beverly Ford and Brandy Sta- tion, Va XI. 469 The Star- Independent, Harrisburs-, Pa.— *'I am in i(>cei|)t of The National Cy<.-loi)ed a of American Biography, and take pleasure in saying that I regard it as a valuable book of reference, especially useful in the editorial rooms of a daily newspaper. The work is well gotten up, both in the compilation and the mechanical execution." JUNE 10 1691. French and Indians attacked Wells, Me VIII. 144 1735. John Morgan, physician, born X, 267 Professor in the Medical College of Philadelphia. 1761. Battle of Etchoee with Clierokee Indians VII. 532 1772. British schooner Gasp^ destroyed II. 16 1775. James Barbour, statesman, born V. 446 Secretary of war and U. S. minister to England. 1776. Bacon tried as a rebel and acquitted ... V. 337 1798. Francis L. Hawks, P. E. clerijyman, born VII. 90 Professor in the General Theological Seminary. 1803. Anson P. Morrill, merchant and governor, born VI. 312 Prominent in the politics of Maine. 1810. Robert T. Conrad, lawyer and author, born XL 551 Was a mayor of Philadeli)hia. 1822. John Jacob Astor (3rd), capitalist, born VIII. 104 The family wealth was largely increased in his keeping. 1822. William J. Demorest, publisher and reformer, born. X. 311 Founder of Demoresfs Magazine. 1841. Minot J. Savage, Unitarian clergyman and author, born .* I. 351 One of the first to use the evolution theory m the pulpit. 1847. The Chicago Tribune (daily^ first issued VII. 558 1851. First trial and execution by the vigilance com- mittee in San Francisco, Cal IV. 106 1856. Caroline Hazard, educator, born XII, President of Wellesley College. 1858. S. S. Niagara began to lay the Atlantic cable IV. 458 1861. Engagement at Big Bethel, Va I. 122 Theodore Winthrop, the author, was killed. I. 130 1864. Engagement at Petersburg, Va XII. 1864. Battle at Brice's Cross Roads, Miss X. 37 Kalamazoo (Mich.) Teleeraph.— "The volumes already issued more than fulfill the pledges of the publishers and irive assurance of a reference work of biography which will be the standard of author- ity for a century to come." JUNE 11 1741. Joseph Warren, physician and patriot, born L 5? " As long as lie lived, the most popular man in Massachusetts. " 1752. Eliphalet Pearson, clergyman and educator, born. .. A. 'i*4 First principal A" Phillips Acaciemy. 1782. Death by torture of Col. William Crawford Li. i8a 1814. Henry W. Bellows, clergyman, boVu , ill. ^l Organized the Sanitary Commission in Civil War 1819. Eli Thayer, educator and inventor, born XU. Founder of the Emigrant Aid Society. 1821. Alexander B. Latta, inventor, born Xll A steam lire engine was his greatest invention. 1821. Piatt P. Ryder, artist, born XI '^S.'} •A well-known genre painter. 1824. Orson D. Munn, publisher, born VU aS Publisher of Scientific American. 183S. Augustus H. Garland, governor and senator, born. .. 11 if)^ Attorncj^-general under Cleveland. 1835. Eliphalet F. Andrews, artist, born VIII 43.^ Director of the Corcoran Art School. 1844. William Robert Brooks, astronomer, born \. Jj7 Has made many valuable discoveries. 1845. Arthur Brooks, New York clergyman, born VIU. 46.*: Was active in founding Barnard College. 1847. Death of Sir John Franklin in the Arctic region III 2Sc> 1857. Leland O. Howard, entomologist, born , Xll. The first to scientifically study the extermination of mosquitoes. 1864, Engagement ^ t Trevilhan Station, Va V 5t Editor New York Times Saturday Review of Books and Art.—" From tiie time I first saw The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, the work has impressed me as indispensable to all libraries containing books of reference. Tlie plan on which the sketches are arranged seems to me the only one possible. A \vork so monumental in its proportions, and prepared with such care and ex haustiveness, ought to meet with full appreciation from the public." JUNE 12 1630. John Winthrop arrived at Salem, Mass., with the Massachusetts colony charter VI. 202 1665. New York City incorporated by Gov. NichoUs VIII. 18 1676. Hadley , Mass., attacked by Indians „ XI. 4.59 1756. John Blair bmith, educator, born II. 21 President Hampdeu-Sidney and Union colleges. 1758. The Newport (R. I.) Mercury hrst issued VIII. 18 1775 Fn-st naval battle of Revolution at Machias, Me XI. J 13 1775. Proclamation ol Gov. Gage, declaring the patriots rebels, and offering pardon to all save Han- cock and Adams VII. 378 1776. Declarat ion of Rights adopted by the Virginia com- •iiittee HI, 337 1796. George Bush, theologian, born VI. 350 An eaiiy loUower of Sweden borg. 1802. John Young, lawyer and congressman, born. ....... III. 48 A governor of New York. 1806. John A. Roebling, engineer, born IV. 404 He designed the Niagara and East River suspen- sion bridges. 1838. Iowa Territory formed HI. 510 1844. Janaruvs A. McGahan, journalist, born VI. 187 A famous newspaper correspondent. 1846. Richard Henr\' Savage, engineer and author, born. . XII. 1847. Alice M. W. Rollins, author, born VIII. 414 A miscellaneous writer of much ability. 1850. Francis Salt us Saltus, poet and author, born VI. 188 His " Life of Donizetti" is the best ever written. 1861. James M. Baldwin, psychologist, born X. 210 A professor at Princeton University. 1864. Frank M. Chapman, ornithologist, born... IX. 327 In American Museum of Natui'al History. 18G9. Duel betweerj Wm. E. Cameron and Robt. W. Hughes. VII. 551 1808. The Americ-an army sailed for Cuba in thirty-two transports , IX. IS P^^nnsvlv^nia Mae-azme of History.— " The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is a publication" of the highest merit in this depart- ment." JUNE 13 17'P^. Francis Dana, statesman and jurist, born III. 240 A prominent member of tiio Continental con- frress. 1786. Winfield Scott, soldier, born III. 502 He served m the War of 1812, Black Hawk, Mexi- can and Civil wars. 1789. Georye W. Freeman, P. E. bishop, born XII. A missionary bishop of Arkansas. 1792. John P. K Henshaw, P. E. bishop of Milwaukee, born. XI. 107 1805. John M. Hcni.i, R. C. archbisliop, born XII. 1821. Gustavus V. Fox, naval ofTicer, born VIII. 355 He commanded the lirst monitor to cross the ocean. 1822. Fitz-John Porter, soldier in Mexican and Civil wars, born IV. 261 His discharge after court-martial caused much controversy. IS'lO. Mary L. B. Branch, author and poet, born XII. Iler books and poems are mostli-^ for young people. "^"" 1846, Frederic W. Root, composer, born IX. .384 He wrote many popidar Civil War songs. 18.58. A treaty with Ciiina was signed VII. .533 1863. Battle of Winchester, Va IV. 218 1863. Federals repulsed at Port Hudson, La IV. 222 1864. Engagements at White Oaks, Swamp Bridge and Charles City Cross Roads, Va IV. 55 Boston Evening- Transcript.— "The group ar- rangement has been very inirenionsly and success- fully applied u\ this publication. Instead of being placed in the usual alphabetical order, the names are brought together with reference to important epoclis, events, institutions and movements, such for example as the American Revolution, the Civil War. tlie Spanish War, the presidents, the gover- nors, the explorers, the inventors, etc. In this re- lationship and continuity is presented a progressive narrative, wliich gives "to the biographies an his- toric setting of great value." JUNE 14 ' Flag Day. 1662. Sir Henry Vane, gov. of Mass. colony, beheaded VII. 372 1665. Brit ish rule began in New York City , VIIl. 38 1748. Henry Allen, religionist, born XH. Founder of the sect of Allenites. 1759. Kensey Johns, jurist, born V. 196 Chief-justice and chancellor of Delaware. 1771. Lafayette arrived in America VH. 514 1777. Flag of stars and stripes adopted by congress H. 15 1805. Robert Anderson, soldier, born ; IV. 179 Commanded Ft. Sumter when Civil War began. 1810. Ward Hunt, justice of XJ S. Supreme Court, born... H. 475 1811. Harriet Beecher Stowe. author, born I. 423 1818. Daniel W. Powers, banker and philanthropist, born. X. 57 Left a valuable art gallery to Rochester, N. Y, 1819. Charles Lanman, author and joui-nalist, born lU. 444 Librarian of the house of representatives. 1820. John Bartlett, compiler, born XI. 235 "Baitlott's Quotations" is his best known work. 1821. Andrew Campbell, inventor, born IX. 154 He made many improvements in printing presses. 1826. Robert Hunter, physician, born VII. 281 An early authority on consumption. 1826. William Orton, promoter, born VII. 502 Was prominently identified with the Western Union Telegraph Co. ia34. Richard Realf. poet, born VIH. 60 He led a roving life and terminated it tragically. 1838. Roswell M. Shurtleff, artist, born X. 379 A painter of the Adirondacks. 1851. John A. Zahm, scientist and educator, born IX. 274 Provincial of the Order of tlie Holy Cross in U.S. 1862. Confederates raided the Army of tiie Potomac IV. 326 1863. Battle of Port Hudson, La ... IV. 222 1881. Steamship Jeanette sunk in Arctic Ocean III. 283 Editor of the Minneapolis Journal.— "I re- gard it as a very useful book, especially in news- paper offices.'" JUNE 15 1752. Franklin drew electricitj' from the clouds and proved its identity witli liglitiiing' I. 332 1805. William B. Ogden, pioneer and promoter, born XII. First mayor of Chicago, 111. 1807. William Nast, M. E. clergyman and editor, born X. 223 Established the first German Methodist society in United States. 1811. John Guy Vassar, philanthropist, born V. 233 He supplemented his brother's gifts to Vassar College. 1821, William Henry Shock, naval officer, born VI. 200 Enginecr-in-cluef of United States navy. 1823. Henry S. Sanford, diplomat, born VH. 140 Minister to Belgium and to Spain. 182G. Charles H. Smith C' Bill Arp' ), humorist, born III. sm His humorous letters strongly appealed to the South. 1835. Adah I. Menken, actress, born V. 4;i5 Her popularity was due chiefly to her beauty. 1835. Edward M. McCook, soldier and governor of Col- orado, born lU. 448 Of the family of " Fighting McCooks." 1836. Arkansas admitted to the Union X. 184 184(j. Oregon treaty signed with England VI. 84 1848. Sol Smith Russell, actor, born X. 412 His characteristic humor gained wide popularity. 1856. Edward Channing, historian, born XU. A professor at Harvard University. 1858. Francis E. Elwell, sculptor, born X. 368 First in the U. Si to study the Egj^ptian School. 1859. William H. P. Faunce, clergyman, born X. 306 President of Brown University. 1863. Battle of Winchester, ended IV. 218 1864. Beginning of operations against Petersburg, Va VII. 518 1869. Musical festival held in Boston, Mass III. 292 Pev. W. H. P. Frtunce, President of Brown University.— " I recognize your National Cyclo- pedia of American Biography as a standard au- thority." JUNE 16 1751. Thomas Melvill, of Boston, born XI. 364 Subject of '■ The Last Leaf," by Holmes. 1775. Fortifications erected on Breed's Hill I. 113 J778. Harx'y Crosswell, journalist and clergyman, born. . . X. 31 Pastor in New Haven, Conn., over forty years. 1789. William Jay, jurist and author, born VHI. 74 Prominent in ther anti-slavery movement. 1804. Alvin Adams, merchant and expressman, born . VH. 494 Founder of Adams Express Co. 1830. Jared B. Flag-g, clergyman and artist, born VII. 549 Best known as a portrait painter. 1830. Charles Denby, lawyer, soldier and diplomat, born. VIII. 276 U. S. minister to China. 1836. Wesley Merritt, soldier, born IX. 28 Military governor of the Philippine Islands. 1838. Cushman K. Davis, statesman, born X. 65 Senator and governor of Mmnesota. 1845. Texas agreed to an nexation VI. 267 1847. Tobasco, Mexico, stormed by Americans IV. 527 1862. Federals defeated at Secession ville, S. C IV. 277 1864. Lynchburg, Va., invested by Gen. Hunter IV. 70 "Wesley Merritt, Major-General, IT. S. A.— " I return copy oi my biography. It is the best ac- count that I have yet seen." JUNE 17 Holiday in Boston. 1673. Jolliet reached the Mississippi River V. 121 1703. Joiui Wesley. Methodist cleri^^yman, born V. 67 174;}. William Hooper, polit ician, born V. 457 A signer of tlie Declaration of Independence. 1743. John Lowell, jurist of Massachusetts, born VII. 62 " All men are born free and eciual." 174.5. Louisburg, N. S., captured by the En^'lish III. 1330 1751. Joshua Humphreys, ship-builder, born V. 110 "The Fatiier of the American Navy." 1775. Battle of Bunker Hill I. 01-92 1775. Washington cbosen commander-in-chief of army.. . I. 3 1790. Abel Parker Upsliur, jurist and statesman, born. ... VI. 8 Secretary cf the navy and of state under Tyler. 1795. Samuel Wiliiston, philanthropist, born V. 313 Williston Seminary and Wiliiston Hall, Amherst. 1813. Thomas Silver, mventor, born , VI. 191 " Silver's Marine Governor." 1815, Algerine vessel Mashonda captured in first engage- ment of war with Algiers , XI. 76 18-,'8. David Ames Wells, economist, born X. 363 A leader in llnancial and economic discussions. 1830 Jeremiah M. Rusk, congressman, governor, born... I. 147 Secretary of agriculture under Harrison. 1832. George H. Babcock, engineer and inventor, born V. 304 The Babcock printing press and tubular boiler. 1843. Bunker H ill Monument de.iicat'xl IV. 431 1800. Luicoln nominated for president II. 67 1861. Battle of Boonville, Mo IV. 203 1863. Capture of Confederate .4 fZanf" b^"^ the Pree/if(it'/i;e?i. V. 14 1872. International peace jubilee in Boston III. 292 1876. Battle of Rose Bud Creek, Mont., with Sioux Indians. IX. 28 1887. Highest balloon ascension made in America VIII. 117 Louisville iKy.) Courier-Journal.— " A work of such accuracy that it may be considered official." JUNE 18 1621. Duel between two serving men VII. 532 The first duel in the colonies on record. 1717. John Collins, patriot and politician, born IX. 392 A governor of Rhode Island. 1776. Canada evacuated by Americans I. 53 1778. British evacuated Philadelphia I. 4 1781. Battle of Ninety-Six, S. C , I. 43 1787. Amasa Holcombe, scientist, born III. 311 1791. Denison Olmsted, physicist and geologist, born VIII. 121 Author of text-books on astronomy and natural philosophy. 1798. McDonald Clarke, " The Mad Poet," born VI. 458 1803. Robert VV. Weir, artist, born XI. 295 His historical paintings have won wide recog- nition. 1811. Frances S. Osgood, poet and author, born II. 196 She was editor of The Ladies' Companion. 1812. War against England declared V. 370 1818. Joseph R. Bodwell. quarryraan and politician, born.. VI. 318 Governor of IJaine. 1819. Samuel Longx allow, clergyman and author, born VIII. 275 Brother of Henry W. Longfellow. 1821. James E. Cabot, author, born XII. He wrote " Memoirs of Ralph Waldo Emerson." 1832. Battle of Rock River, Wis., with Indians IX. 477 18:38. Edward S. Morse, zoologist, born III. 101 He made a specialty of the study of brachiopods. 1841. Lester F. Ward, botanist and geologist, born XII. A member of the U. S. Geological Survey. 1848. John li. Thomas, architect, born IX. 329 Designer of the Hall of Records, New York. 1864. Battle of Lynchburg, Va., ended IV. 2G4 The Kansas City Times.—" Another volume of The National Cyclopedia of American Biographj- has ju-t been issued. It in every way equals, yes. it excels, the high standard set in its predecessors." JUNE 19 1750. Lemuel Hopkins, physician and poet, born Vn. 286 One of the " Hartford Wits."' 1754. First colonial conirress in America met IV. 560 Here Franklin proposed Iji.s famous plan of 'Union. 1793. Joseph E. ShelHeld, merchant, born XI. 515 Founder of Shctlield Scientific School, Yale. 1799. Grenville Melleu, poel, of New York, born VU Hit Many of his poems were addressed to colle{,'e so- cieties. 1812. George Kellogg, inventor, born XII. Machinery for making liooks anil ejes. 1815. Algerine vessel /!,"'s^/c/c» captured by J. Downes XI. 7tt 1816. William Henry Webb, ship-builder, born IL 2Ga He established Webb Academy, New York. 1819. Maine separated from Massachusetts VI. 305 18:iJ6. Charles Loring Brace, philanthropist, born X. 1U6 Founder of the Children's Aid Society, New York. 1829. Charles C. Everett, clergyman and author, born IX. 253 Dean of Harvard Divinity School. 1841. Hermann E. von Hoist, historian, born XI. 69 Professor at University of Chicago. 1843. William E. Coleman, author, born V. 20 A .student of spiritualism. 1855. Charles W. Dabney, educator, born XH. President of the University of Tennessee. 1858. Sam Walter Fo.ss, poet, bornf IX, aS Librarian of Somerville, Mass., Public Library. 1863. West Virginia admitted to the Union XII. 1864, Battle between the Kearsarge and Alabama ... II. 108 187S. Lieut. Schwatka started in search of Franklin relics IIL 285 The Jotirnal of Education. Boston — "This is a splendid work Every volume is equal to a whole library, containing .-HiU,OtX) words, which would mak ten books of ordinary size, and the biograpliies in the twelve volumes would make 120 books. Its equal has never been published in any nation." JUNE 20 1543. Death of De Solo, whose body was buried in the river he discovered. . . '. , V. 12? IftiS. Maryland wus granted to Lord Baltimore ........... VII. 331 1759. William R. Davie, soldier, boi'n I. 77 Prominent in the early history of North Carolina. 1767. British parliament passed tax bills for American colonies I. 334 1779. Battle at Sione Ferry, S. C VU. 514 1782 Tiie great seal of United States adopted XII. 1796. Daniel Saunders, manufacturer born XI. 526 Founder of Lawrence, Mass. 1798. Daniel McCook, lawyer and soldier, born IV. 130 Mortally wounded in the Civil War. 1812. Louis W. Wyeth, jurist, born VI. 74 Active in the development of Northern Alabama. 1819. The hrst steam vessel tliat ever cro.-5sed the ocean arrived in Liverpool IV. 88 1823. Jesse L. Reno, soldier, born IV. 1(« Distinguished for gallantry in Mexican and Civil wars. 1824. John T. Morgan, senator from Alabama, born I. 295 One of the commissioners to organize the Ha- waiian government. 1832. Benjamin H. Bristow, soldier, born IV. 2.S Secretary of the treasury under Grant. 1837. David J. Brewer, jurist, born . I. 37 A justice of tlie United States Supreme Court. 1838. Joseph M. Wilson, a'-cliitect and civil engineer, born VII. 492 An authority en bridge building. Scranton (Pa.) Republican.— "The typo- grapliical appearance and the general workmanship of this National Cyclopedia of American Biography are of the most I'xaitud character. * * * * * Great credit is due the publishers, James T. White & Co., of New York, for the magnilicent contribu- tion to biographical literature." JUNE 21 1639. Increase Mather, clergyman and educator, bom VL 41Jf 1681. William Penn anivtd in New York II. 275 1736. Enoch Poor, soldier, born L 76 A distinguished ofticer in the Revolutionary War. 1746. Egbert Benson, juri.st, born IIL 46X A judge of the U. S. circuit court. New York. 1759. Alexander J. Dallas, statesman, born V. 37? Secretary of the treasury under Madi.son. 1774. Daniel D. Tompkins, .statesman, of New Ylv'x, boru. VI. 83 Vice-President of the United States. 1777. British driven from New Brunswick, N. J I. 41 1801. Samuel Eccleston, archbishop of Baltimore, born... I. 484 1803. Timothy A. Conrad, naturalist, born VIII. 466 State geologist of New York. 1805. Charles T. Jackson, scientist, born . III. 97 Claimed to have discovered the anaasthetic prop- erties of ether. 1811. Horatio King, statesman, born V. ff 1811. Malt hew Simpson, M. E. bisiiop. born VIL 381 First president of De Paiiw University. 18-20. William G. T. Stiedd, Presbyterian clergyman and aut lior, born VII. 318 A professor in Andover Theological Seminary. 1830. Morris K. Jesup, merchant and philanthropist, born XI. 93 1831. Fir.st patent issued for platform scales X. 300 1834. McCormick obtained 'his first patent for a reaping machine. (Six months after Hussey's patent.) V. 250 1836. Sanford F. Bennett, physician and song writer,born. VII. 525 Author of " The Sweet By and By.'' 1850. Daniel C. Beard, artist, of New York, born V. 317 A well-known magazine and book illu.strator. 1855. Henry Guy Carleton, author and playwright, born.. XII. 1862. Henry Holden Huss, musician, born .". VUI. 448- A composer of the ultra-modern school, 1898. American army arrived in Cuba IX. IS Chicag-o Chronicle.— "The whole is an invalu- able reference work for business men. for students, as well as those in the various professions." JUNE 22 1630. John Wintbrop arrived in Salem with the chartw for the Massachusetts colony VI. 202 173S. John Evving, Presbyterian clergyman, born \ I. 841 Provost of University of Pennsylvania. 1766. Samuel Appleton, merchant, born V. 127 1807. Richard Hildreth, author, born I. ,%» Wrote the first novel with abolition sentiments. 1807. The British Leopard fired upon the Chesapeake, and took off four men as deserters V. fjOy 3814. Jame^ H. Lane, soldier and politician, born IV. 27ft Distinguished in both Mexican and Civil wars. 1826. Henry J. Clark, naturalist, born IX. 197 In the use of the microscope surpassed by few. 1854. Frederic L. Ritter, composer, born VII. 436 Professor of music at Vassar College. 18S7. Arthur Gilman, author, born ... VI. 162 Founder and Rejjent of Radcliffe College. 4837. Paul C. Morphy, chess player, born XII. 1844. Octave P. Favy. naturahst. born VII. 534 He died of starvation in the Greely expedition. 1846. Julian Hawthorne, author, born II. 491 1847. Walter Learned, author an<) poet, born VIII. 1.59 A frequent contributor to the magazines. 1849. Francis Lat hi op, artist, born XI. 292 Portraits and decorative pictures. ■1855. Cy Warman, author and journalist, born XII. " The Poet of the Rockies." 1884. Survivors of the Greely expedition rescued IX. 8 1898. Santiago, Cuba, forts bombarded IX. 1ft 18U8. U. S. St. Paid attacked off Porto Rico by Spanish Isabel II. and Terror IX. 2 Arthur Gilman, the Cainbri<^g-e SchooL— " In accordance with the request of my friend, Mr. Bacon. I am willing to co-oper. The grand.son of the chief-justice. 1819. Henry P. Gray, artist, born V. 32 He painted portraits in New York during most of his career. 1822. Felix O. C. Darley , artist, born II. 334 He stood in the front rank of book illustrators. 1831. Andrew Albright, inventor, born TV. 446 He applied rubber to many new uses. 1834. Samuel Pasco, lawyer and senator, born I. 298 Was prominent in the politics of Florida. 1835. Daniel H. Chamberlain, governor of South Carolina, born XII Lecturer on law at Yale University. 1851. Clarence Eddy, organist, born Vll 427 Has given recitals in many American and European cities. London Daily News.— "We have already an- nounced the project of a National Cyclopedia of American Biography, but the plan is so original and so particularly well adapted to tlie requirements of writers and students, that the work deserves some further knowledge. Though called a biography, it is in reality a history or' the United States in every sphere of thought and action, told through the lives of statesmen, churchmen, authors, artists, mer- chants, engineers, founders of institutions— of all thp leading men who, in their own respective call- ings, have helped to build the fabric of the re- ♦ public." JUNE 24 Midsummer Day. 1494 or 97. John and Sebastian Cabot discovered Lab- rador VII. 62 1753, William Hull, Revolutionary general, born I. 66 Condemned to death for surrendering Detroit. 1771. Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont, manufacturer, born VI. 456 Founder of the powder works of Wilmington, Del. 1782. Battle with Creek Indians I. 55 1788. Thomas Blanchard, inventor, born VI. 186 A lathe for turning irregular forms was his great- est achievement. 1794. A charter granted to Bowdoin College 1.417 1795. Jay's treaty with England ratitied by the senate... I. 6 1797. John Hughes, R. C. archbishop of New York, born.. I. 193 Founder of St. John's College, Fordham, N. Y. 1807. David Dale Owen, geologist, born VIII. 1 13 Made a geological survey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. 1812. Battle between the President and Belvidere V. 262 1813. Henry Ward Beecher, clergyman, born III. 129 One of the most noted in the Congregational church. • 1816. Theodore F. Randolph, R. R. president and senator, born V. 210 Governor of New Jersey. 1831. Rebecca Harding Davis, author, born VIII. 177 A contributor to the newspapers and magazines, lasi. George Arnold, author, born IX. 482 Best known for his '* McArone Papers." 1^1. Statue of Archbishop Hughes unveiled at St. John's College 11.269 1898. Battle of Las Guasimas, Cuba IX. 20 The Memphis Commercial Appeal.—" This work contains many sketches of representative Tenne.sseeans. Prof Garrett has written freely and well of the present and former educators and'lead- ors of thought, and Capt. Mathes has given excel- lent biographies of our leading citizens." JUNE 25 1689. Edward Holyoke,Cong:regational clergyman, born. . VI. 416 President of Harvard College. 1728. William Smith, historian, born I. 340 First provo.st of the College of Philadelphia, 1741. John Langdon, statesman, born XI. 123^ Governor of New Hampshire. 1759. William Plumer, statesman, born XI. 124 Twice governor of New Hampshire. 1773. Eliphalet Nott, educator, born • VU. 170 President of Union College. 1791. Nathaniel Deering, author, born . X. xJoO He wrote several successful plaj'^s. 1803. Sumner Fairfield, poet, born XH. Etlitor of the Xorth Attmrican Magazine. 1825. William M. Baker, Presbyterian clergyman, born... VUI. 39iJ Author of '• Inside : A Chronicle of Secession," 1831. Olive Thorn Miller, author, born LX . 208 A popular writer on birds and their habits. 1835. William H. Ward, Congregational clergyman, born. VIIT 147 The first in the United States to make a study of Assyrian antiquities. 1836. McClintock Young, inventor, born X. 221 Match and brush making machines. 1837. Charles T. Yerkes, capitalist, born IX. 462 An organizer of street railroads. 1842. Dorr's rebellion broke out IX. 397 1859, Americans assisted the British in engagement with Chinese V. 4S8 "Blood is thicker than water " 1862. Battle of Oak Grove near Fair Oaks, Va IV. 141 1863, Mine exploded at Vicksburg, Miss IV. 5 1865. South Carolina readmitted to the Union XII. 1876. Battle of Big Horn. Gen. Custer and 276 men mas- sacred IV. 276 Bayard T. Hainer, Justice of the Supreme Courr, Perrv, Okla. — "' The Cyclopedia of Ameri- can Biogr:ip!iv is in my opinion a very excellent work and the best publication of its kind in this country." JUNE 26 1700. Richard Dana, jurist and patriot, bom X. 889 A leader in resisting Britisli oppression. 1703. Thomas Clap, president of Yale College, born I. 166 His administration was one of the most pro- gressive and momentous. 1742. Arthur Middleton, signer of the Declaration, born . . V. 197 An active patriot of South Carolina. 1781. George Bruce, type founder, born XI. 274 Introduced stereotyping in the* United States. 1812. John H. Alexander, scientist, born IX. 192 An authority on weights and measures. 1816. George W. Flagg, artist, born VII. 460 A painter of portraits and historical subjects. 1819. Abner Doubleday, soldier, born IV. 185 A brigadier-general in the Civil War. 1832. Battle of Velasco, Texas IV. 43S 18.35. Thomas W. Knox, author, traveler and inventor, born VII. 80 Correspondent of the New York Herald during the Civil War. 1843. Sereno E. Payne, lawyer and congressman, born X. 39« A Republican leader in congress. 1862. Battle at Mechanicsville, Va V, 330 1863. Battle of ShelbyviUe, Tenn IV. 163 1889. Convention of deaf-mutes in Washington. The Gallaudet Memorial un veiled IX. 140 The Literary "World.—" We have received volume Vin. of this extensive work, and having examined previous volumes, we are prepared to say that It is not unworthy of being compared with its great English namesake. * * * * \Ve are im- pressed with the comprehensiveness of its contents and the general adequacy of the notices and the care with whicli they have been prepared. Such a work must becomo indispensable to every library.^' JUNE 27 1689. Tha colonial governor of New England waa im- peached before a colonial council VI. 99 1696. Sir William Pepperell, soldier, of Maine, born III. 830 The first native American to be knig-hted. 1805, Henry B. Stanton, journalist and abolitionist, born.. II. 351 " Our strong and indefatigable brother." —Garrison. 1806. Paul F. Eve, physician, born X. 30 One of the leading surgeons of the South. 1818. Cortlandt Parker, lawyer, born XII. U. S. minister to Russia and president of the American Bar Association. 1820. Leonard Case, philanthropist, born XI. ISt Founder of Case School of Applied Science. 1823. Dorman B. Eaton, lawyer, born VII. 41t A noted civil service reformer. 1844. Smith brothers (Mormons) killed by a mob at Car- thage jail VU. 388 1858. James S. Metcalf, author, born XIL Managing editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. 1872. Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet and author, born ... IX. 9W He has risen to a height attained by no other negro. Rev. S. S. Walta, Lutheran Church, Louis- ville, Ky.— " The volumes already issued are an aA- surance that the work when completed will be a masterpiece of literature in its way. The history of an age and a country is best written in the lives of its people. Your work will be of great historic in* terest, because recording the Uvea of the peopl* who have helped to make history. It will be a valuable contribution to American literature, and as such will become a part of all large and well selected libraries." JUNE 28 1742. James Robertson, pioneer, born II. 221 " The Father of Tennessee." 1776. Battle of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, S. C. .'. . I. 06 1778. Battle of Monmouth, N.J VIII. 240 1800. Richmond M. Pearson, jurist, born XI. 89 A chief-justice of North Carolina. 1814. U. S. sloop-of-war Wasp captured British sloop-of- war Reindeer V. 440 1821. Thomas W. Waterman, lawyer, born XII. He edited many law books. 1828. Samson Talbot, educator, born ; I. ',i(ti President of Denison University. ~ 1835. John Y.Brown, statesman, born I. ^'P,8 A governor of Kentucky. 1836. Lyman J. Gage, financier, of Chicago, born XI. H Secretary of the trea.sury under McKinley. 1844. John Boyle O'Reilly, author and poet, born I. ^2S Leader of the Irish-American people of New- England. 1858. Otis Skinner, actor, born XI. .'Ji.\) First American actor to receive A. M. degree. 1863. Action at Donaldsonville, La., when SS.'i Federals ro- puLsed ten times that number of Confederates. XII. 1864. The National Deaf-Mute College opened at Wash- ington. D. C IX. 140 The only college for deaf-mutes in the woi Id. PhUndelphla Enquirer.—" Abandoning the al- phabetical arrangement enables the work to be Fiuhlished years before it would be possible with the ormer method. As a working biographical cyclo- f>edia the plan proposed promi-^es to give it the iead- ng place. In fact, it is the only plan which will permit the making of a cyclopedia that is brought down to the date of publication." •I JUNE 29 1753. St. George Tucker, jurist and poet, born VIL 137 " The American Blaclistone." 1767. Tax imposed upon tea, glass, paper, etc., by Great Britain I. 106 1804. Charles U. Shepard, mineralo-rist, born V. 311 He discovered phosphate of lime. 1811. James C. Palmer, surgeon, born VIII. 25e Surgeon-general of tlie U. S. navy. 1819. Thomas Dunn English, author and editor, born IV. 322 Best remembered for his song " Ben Bolt." 1819. Donn Piatt, journalist, born XII. Founder and editor of the Washington Capital. 1830. John Q. A. Ward, sculptor, born II. 364 The Nestor of American sculptors. 1836. Celia Thaxter, author, born I 305 Identified with the Isle of Shoals, Mass. 1840. Francis H. Snow, entomologist and educator, born . . LX 184 Chancellor of the University of Kansas. 1845. George W. Atkinson, congressman and author, born, XII. Governor of West Virginia. 1847. Patrick N. Mullany, educator and author, born VII. 525 One of t lie founders of the Catholic Chautauqua. 1852. John Bach McMaster, historian, born XI. 445 A professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 185.5. Battle of Rivas, Nicaragua (first) XI. 24 1862. Battle of White Oak Swamp, Va IV. 97 1862. Battle of Savage's Station, Va '. IV. 142 1868, George E. Hale, astronomer, born XJ. 69 A professor at the University of Chicago. Public Library, Peoria, 111.—'- I esteem the National Cyclopedia of American Biograpliy higlily. It is a better and more reliable work than I looked for, and our reference clerk at our information desk tells me she makes very frequent use of it, isoing to it first of all. She does not know how she could do without it.'' JUNE 30 t675. Swansea, Mass., attacked by Indiana X. 50 Beginning of King Philip's War. 1T44, Treaty between Maryland and the Six Nations Vn. 337 17T5. First New York regiment formed XI. 642 1780. The sect of Free Will Baptists established IV. 845 tSOO. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, politician and senator, born. X. 429 A governor of Alabama. 180S. Lewis Hallock, physician, of New York, bom IX. 356 He practiced within a few days of his death, age ninety-five. t815. Naval battle between Peacock and Nautilus VI. 232 1819. Harriet W. Bewail, poet, born X. 347 Active in philanthropic and suffrage work. 1519. William A. Wheeler, politician, of New York, born. . lU. 196 Vice-President of United States under Hayes. 1834. Indian Territory established XH. 1837. William E. Marshall,. painter and engraver, born VU. 460 Best known for his engravings of famous por- traits, T839. James A. Whitney, lawyer and author, born VH. An authority on patent law. 1S48. Edward Burgess, yacht designer, born I. 449 He built three boats that defended the Americana cup. 1851. Thomas H. Norton, chemist, born XII. Professor at the University of Cincinnati. 1862. Battle of Frazer's Farm, Va IV. 142 1863. A new and brilliant comet discovered IV. 302 1886. John Gibbons was made cardinal of theR. C. chixrch In the United States I. 489 Edward K, Sumer-well, Secretary Commer- cial Law Leasrue of America.— "On examination of your Cyclopedia we find our favorable impres- sions of the work more than confirmed, and must say that we have never seen so complete and com- prehensive biographies of the eminent public men Of this country." JULY 1 The fiscal year begins, by law of Aug^ust 28, 1842. 17>i5. Jean Bapliste Rochambeau, French 8oldier, born... I. iK 1793. Corner-stone of Hamilton College laid VIL 4M lliyi. Qiiieon Welles, editor and politician, born IL M^ Secretary of the navy under Lincoln. WM. Cliarles Q. Greene, journalist, born lY. 4A Founder and publisher of the Boston Po$t. J811. William J. Boone, P. E. bishop, born V. }• First missionary bishop to China. KS37. George B. Markle, coal operator, born VII. tSk Inventor of coal breaker and a pump for mines. lisa. Aaron Ward Weaver, commander U. S. navy, born. XIL A distinguished naval officer of the Civil War. 183a. Alfred T. Torbert, soldier, born IV. fiaST He fought gallantly throughout the Civil War. 1836. Bequest for Smithsonian Institution accepted by congress HI. 40S 1-340. Charles Walcot, actor and playwright, born XI. &14 His forte was eccentric comedy. ISiKi. Albert B. Hart, historian, born XI. 8M IVofessor of history at Harvard. IS*. Battle with Comanche Indians (Seminole War) IV. 2QB -,S*i1 The Confederate Sumter ran the blockade IV. 8» lS?rnge. In this way also are treated our educational institu- tions in Ohio." JULY 6 1747. John Paul Jones, naval ofBcer, born n. IS 1757. William McKendree, M. E. bishop, born X, 234 1758. Joshua Barney, naval officer, born IV. 167 Distinguished in both wars with England. 1762. Ashbel Green, clergyman and educator, born Y. 467 President of Princeton College. 176C. Alexander Wilson, ornithologist, born VII. 440 He walked 1,260 milee to make a collection of American birds. 1777. British took possession of Fort Ticonderoga, N. Y.. I. 9? 1781. Engagement at Green Springs, Va I. 55 1800. Alonzo Potter, P. E. bishop, born m. 470 Professor in and vice-president of Union College. 1813. Ellis S. Chesbrough, civil engineer, born IX. 85 The sewerage and water systems of Chicago are his greatest achievements. 1834. John L. Bevendge, U. S. senator, born XI. 50 A governor of Illinois. 1825. Randolpli Rogers, sculptor, born VIII. 286 A designer of elaborate monumental figures. 1831. Daniel Colt Gilman, educator, born ,. V. 170 President of the new Carnegie Institution. 18*i. John B. Gtordon, soldier and senator, born. I. 231 A governor of Georgia. 1836. Truman H. Safford. mathematician, born XII. Profes.sor of astronomy at Williams College. 1837. Minister plenipotentiary for Texas received at Washington X. 888 1839. Benjamin F. Underwood, author and lecturer, born. XII. Noted as an evolutionist. .1S47. Com. Sloat captured Monterey, Cal VI. 176 Lewis B. Gunckel, Dayton, O.— "I have had some knowledge of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography since the beginning ot its pub- lication. It is the larirest. most comprehensive and mofst valuable of such publications, and I cheerfully recommend it to iill who can afford its purcha.se." JULY 7 1396. Thomas Hooker, clergyman, bom VI. 497 The founder of Hartford, C!onn. 1730. Anthony W. White, soldier, born L 69 Distinguished in the Revolutionary War. J788. Philip 8. Physick, physician and surgeon, bora VI. 391 " Father of American Surgery." t77T. Battle of Hubbardton.Vt I. 85 1779. Fairfield, Conn., was plundered by the British. VH. 614 1810. George Sharswood, jurist, born H. 168 Chief-justice of Pennsylvania. 1511. Mrs. Sarah P. Parton (Fanny Fern), author, bora... I. 392 She wrote weekly for the New York Ledger for eighteen years. 1811. Jephtha H. Wade, early promoter of telegraph lines, born 1.213 Wade Park, Cleveland, O., named After him, 1888. Samuel D, Barr, educator, born V. 474 Professor of mathematics at Albion College. 1834. Bliriam C. Harris, author, born XI. 616 A writer of f>opular fiction. 1840. T. Mitchel Prudden, physician, born IX. ai7 Professor in College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York. teas. Davis Sessums, P. E. bishop of Louisiana, born XL 843 Spring-fleld OBIassK Library Association. — " The National Cylopedia of American Biog- raphy is constantly in use by our teachers, and frequently furnishes sketches of living Americana for which we have searched in vaiu elsewh»re. A recent instance was a very satisfactory article on Ernest Seton-Thompson, used for a press notice on the occasion of his lecture here. We place this work among our most valuable material on Ameri- tma biography." JULY 8 1758. Battle of Ticonderoga, N. Y L .02 1790. PltzGreene Halleck, poet, born m. ti26 1790. William Howard Alleu, Daval officer, born VI. 192 " He liveil a.> niolhers wish their sous to livek He died as lalhers wish their sous to die." — Fitz-Gkeene Halleck. 1795; Washington College (Tennessee) chartered VII. 340 First literary institution in the Mississippi Valley, 18)5. Edward Sauford, poet and senator, born '. XII. A Irequent contributor to literary magazines. 1805. Samuel D. Gross, surgeon, born VIII. 216 1809. Robert W. Gibbes, scientist and histoi'ian, born XI. 80 1812. John F. Frazer, scientist, born I. 348 Professor of philosophy and chemisty at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. 1819. Alexander Hays, Union soldier, born IV. 313 He fell in the battle of the Wilderness. 1821. Maria White Lowell, poet, born VIII. 18 Wife of James Russell Lowell. 1826. Robert K. Scott, soldier, born XII. Governor of Soutii Carolina. 1829. David Turpie, politician of Indiana, born I. 218 Was twice elected U. S. senator. 1849. Henry Wood, author, born '. XII. Professor of German, Johns Hopkins Universitj'. 1850. Charles R. Laiiman, Orientalist, born XJ. 9i^ Professor of Sanskrit at Harvard. 1863. Battle of Boonesboro, Md V. 376 1869. WilhamV. Moody, educator, born XI. 69 Instructor of English literature, University of Cliicago. 1879. The Jeuuttle expedition sailed from San Francisco. UI. 28S Western Christian Advocate.— "In The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biograpiiy the aim is a comprehensive history of the United States as found in tlie lives of its people, projectors, founders, defenilers, governmental administrations and insti- tuiioiis. Ii illustrates and perpetuates American cuih/.ation througli its chief personalities." JULY 9 1577. Thomas West, Lord De La Warr, born X. 899 1750. Thomas Posey, soldier, born VI. 323 Governor of Indiana Territory. 1755. Braddock's defeat at Monongahela, Pa , II. 59 1758. William Polk, patriot, born XI. 341 He served gallantly in the Revolutionary War, 1766. Jacob Perkins, inventor, born X. 123 Improvements m bank-note engraving. 1778. Articles of Confederation signed IV. 898 1780. Naval battle between Protector and Admiral Duff. IV. 152 1799. Oliver W. B. Peabotlv, lawver, author, born.. \ 4.^i_„ VIII. 63 1799. William B. O. Peabody, clergyman, born f VIII. 63 1802. Thomas Davenport, electrical inventor, born III. 339 Built a successful electric motor in 1833. 1802. Charles Downing, horticulturist, born XI. 114 As a pomologist he had no superior. 1819. Elias Howe, inventor, born.. IV. 432 1830. Stanford E. Chaille, physician, born , IX. 131 Dean of medical department, Tulane University. 1838. Philip P. Bliss, composer, born '. . VHI. 443 " Hold the Fort," " Pull for the Shore," etc. 1839. John D. Rockefeller, merchant, born XI. 63 1840. William F. Vilas, lawyer and statesman, born II. 408 Secretary of the interior and postmaster-general under Cleveland. 1844. Edwin J. Houston, electrician and inventor, born. . . XII. The Thomson-H uston system of arc-lighting. 1857. Robert F. Blum, artist, born X. 865 Noted for his illustrations and mural decorations. 1863. Port Hudson, La., surrendered by the Confederates. IV. 222 1864. Battle of Monocacy River, Maryland IV. 138 1865. Mary E. Surratt hanged for conspiring against Presi- dent Lincoln IV. 347 Columbus (O.) Press-Post.— " The ninth vol- ume of The National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy contains many biographies that have never before been published. The Cyclopedia is a valu- able book of reference." JULY 10 1752. St. George Tucker, jurist and poet, born VII. l£6 "The Blackstone of America." 1776. Declaration of Independence received in New York; the statue of King George destroyed , . X. 8S0 1777. Major-Gen. Prescott, of the British army, captured. I. 74 1792. George M. Dallas, statesman, born VI. 268 Vice-president and U. S. minister to England. 1803. Israel D. Rupp, author, born XII. He wrote much on the history of Pennsylvania. 1809. Robert M. Patton, governor of Alabama X. 4S4 He originated the "Patton certificates." 1810. Robert Toombs, soldier and statesman, born IV. 892 He figured prominently in the Confederate army. 1818. Stephen D. Trenchard, naval ollicer, born X. 126 He served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1820. James D. B. De Bow, journalist, born VIU. ICl Superintendent of the Seventh Census. 1823. Sanford R. Gifford, landscape painter, born II. 44S 1825. Benjamin Paul Akers, sculptor, born VI. 180 1831. Benjamin F. De Costa, clergj'man, born XII. Founder and president of White Cross Society. 1832. Alvan G. Clark, optician and astronomer, born V. 886 He discovered fourteen intricate double stars. 1849. John W. Griggs, jurist and governor, born XI. 19 Attorney-general under McKinley. 1850. President Fillmore, inaugurated VI. 178 1858. Clarence Urmy, poet, born XJI. A Western writer of much ability. 1861 . Albert Bigelow Paine, author and editor, born XII. Managing editor of St. Nicholas Magazine. 1867. Peter Finley Dunn, journalist and author, born XII. Best known for his "Dooley" letters. 1890. Wyoming admitted to the Union I. 135 Denver (Colo.) Public Library.— "I like Th« National Cyclopedia of American Biography very much. It IS freely ueed in the library and give* good satisfaction. I believe it to be a very good piece of work." JULY 11 170". John Qnlncy Adams, 6th president of U. S., born. . . V. 78 1771. John Rodgers, naval officer, born V. 261 1779. Norwalk, Conn., plundered by the British VII. 514 1780. Timothy Flint, author, born VI, 359 He wrote about the Mississippi Valley. 1783. Savannah, Ga., evacuated by the British I. 492 17^5. Samuel L. Dana, chemist, born VIII. 167 He discovered the " American method " of bleaching fabrics, la^l . John H. Hewitt, poet, born XI. 363 Author of "The Minstrel's Return from the War." 1804. Duel between Hamilton and Burr I. 11 1808. Henry Reed, author and educator, born 11.849 Professor in the University of Pennsylvania. 1811. Joseph Lanman, naval officer, born IV. 312 Was prominent in the Civil War. 1819. Susan Warner, novelist, born V, 354 Author of " The Wide, Wide World." 1822. Edward J. Phelps, diplomat, born V. 411 U. S. minister to England. 1827. Austin Corbin, railroad president, born V. 430 Converted Coney Island into a summer resort. 1838. John Wanamaker, merchant of Philadelphia, born. I. 143 Postmaster-general under Harrison. 1842. Henry Abbey, author and poet, born VII. 404 A well-known contributor to tlie magazines. 1847. John H. Barrows, Congregational clergyman, born. VIII. 117 He won a high reputation as a pulpit orator. 1861. The U. S. senate expelled ten Southern members... II. 87 1861. Battle at Rich Mountain, W. Va IV. 162 1863. Drafting of soldiers begun in New York City III. 50 1863. The Hatteras sunk by the Alabama IV. 208 1864. Confederates threatened Washington, D. C IV. 138 Charleston (S. O.) News-Courier.—" The work comprehends in a marvelous degree the absolute wants of the digger after facts in any phase of local or national history." JULY 12 1743. Jeremiah Wadsworth, patriot and congressman, born L 78 " His talent for business was unrivaled." 1755, Alexander Murray, naval officer, born IT. 18 Actively engaged in tlie Revolutionary war. 1762. James Ross, senator, born V. 438 Commissioned to suppress the whiskey rebellion. 1780. Battle of Catawba River I. 79 1804. Alexander Hamilton died I. 12 1807. Silas Casey, soldier, born IV. 279 Prominent in both Mexican and Civil wars. 1807. Andrew H. Reeder, first governor of Kansas, born.. VIII. 340 1814. Benjamin P. Shillaber, humorist, born VI. 26 His " Sayings of Mrs. Partington " achieved un- usual success. 1817. Henry D. Thoreau, poet-naturalist, born II. 300 1817. Nathan C. Meeker, author and pioneer, born VIII. 387 He founded Greeley, Colo. 1821. Daniel H. Hill, soldier, born IV. 102 A distinguished Confederate general. 1842. Clara Louise Kellogg, soprano singer, born II. 446 The first American singer to win favor in Europe. 1854. George Eastman, manufacturer, born XH. The Eastman " Kodak" cameras. 1864. Engagement near Fort Stevens, Washington, D. C. IV. 138 1871. Riots in Jersey City and New York V. 210 B. P. Shillaber ("Mrs. Parting-ton"). -"I very much like the specimen pages you sent me, and deem the work tlie best of anything yet pub- lished in its line. * * * j must say a word for the engravings, which are really admirable." JULY 13 1753. Colle^'c of Philadelphia chartered. It became the Univer.sity of Pennsylvania I. 340 1787. Famous '* Ordinance of 1787 " passed by congress for provernment of Northwest Territory IX. 11)6 1810. James Aidrich, poet and editor of New York, born.. IX. 474 His i)ocms were wiiiely jiopular in his day. 1815. James A. Soddon, lawyer, born VI. 219 Secretary of war of the Confederacy. 1815. William B. Stevens, P. E. bishop, born III. 471 Had chars^e of all the American Episcopal churches in Europe. 1821. Nathan B. Forrest, Confederate general, born X. :^6 1831. Jiuiius Brutus Booth made his first appearance in America III. 180 1824. James I. Watldell, naval officer, born V. 30* He served as a Confederate in the Civil War. 1847. Rog-er Wolcott, g^overnor of Massachusetts, born I. 127 1862. Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn X. 36 1863. Mary E. Wooley, educator, born XII. President of Mount Holyoke CoMejje. 1863 Capture of Yazoo City, Miss., by Federals XI. 524 1863. Anti-Draft Riot in New York City III. 50 1863. Batt le of La Fourche, La VIII. 78 1864. John Jacob Astor, 4tb, author and capitalist, born. VIII. 106 1866. The Great Eastern started to lay the third Atlantic cable ". IV. 453 Int'^mational Bookseller.— "The National Cy- clopedia of American Bio Governor of Rhode Island. 1818. James C. Derby, publisher, born XI. 497 A pioneer publisher in New Yoi'k. 1829. Alfred Owen, educator, born I. 303 President of Denison University. 1833. Alexander L. HoUey, metallurgist, born XI. 508 More than any other he developed the steel in- dustry in the United States. 1838. Augustin Daly, dramatist and theatrical manager, born L 285 One of the most artistic and successful stage managers. 1849. Robert A. Van Wyck, lawyer and judge, born XII. First mayor of Greater New York. 1855. Frederick J. Stimson (" J. S. of Dale"), lawyer and author, born X. 361 A writer of law books and novels. 1861. The Confederate congress met at Richmond. II. 69 1864. First of Sherman's three battles at Atlanta . . IV. 33 1864. Battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga IV. 2G5 1868. Josiah H. Peijniman, educator, born XII. Dpan of tlie faculty. University of l'enns3lvania. The TJniveraity of Nebraska —"The volumes of tiie National Cyclopedia of American Biography are used considerably in onr iibrui-y. Tliey u'e re- giirdfd by our re;iiitM>- as i lie only hiogi-apiiy where sati~f.ict<)ey information can be'lound conc<'rning American men of allairsanu of prominence in other than literary and political way^." JULY 21 1700. Ebenezer Prime, clergy-man, born VII. 235 A staunch patriot during the Revolution. 1707. John M. Read, jurist, born IV. 50O Chief-justice of Pennsylvania. 1801. Theron Baldwin, missionary and educator, born VI. SOf " The Father of Western Colleges." 1802. David Hunter, soldier, born IV. 264 A noted Union commander in the Civil War. 1824. Stanley Matthews, jurist, born II. 47S An associate justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. 1826. Robert Barry Coffin, author, born VI. 19r Art critic of the Evening Post. 1838. John R. Brooke, soldier, born IX. 24 Governor-general of Porto Rico and Cuba. 1847. Blanche W. Howard von Teuffel, author, born I. 30* Her stories were very popular abroad. 1859. Chauncey Olcott, actor, born XI. 519 Most successful in Irish characters. J 861. Battle £>f Bull Run, Va V. 338 A. W. Whelpley, Librarian of Public Li- brary of Cincinnati.— "I want to give j'ou an item in regard to one case of its immediate useful- ness, which cannot fail to be of interest. The manu- facturers of this country met in this eity, and formed an association, electing for the president Mr. Tliomas Doian, of Philadelphia. It was desir- able to have a portrait and biographv for one of the morning papers. Cyclopedias, both of Pennsyl- vania and the United States, were looked over in vain. In the Pennsylvania Cyclopedia are found the works and the firm name advertised, but that was all. The last thing consulted was yoiu* Cyclo- pedia, and there was all the information and an ex- cellent likeness. Both portrait and biography were well reproduced in the Commercial Gazette of the next morning." JULY 23 $620. The Pilgrims sailed for America from Holland in the Speedivell. (They were eompellecJ to return.) V. 417 1779. Edward Lloyd, governor of Maryland, born IX. 5J97 A U. S. senator and congressman, 1795. Thomas W. Harvey, inventor, borti XII. Machinery for making screws, nails, rivets, etc. 1798. Maiden voyage of frigate Constitution begun IV. 89 1814. Treaty with the Michigan Indians V. 4 1824. John D. G. Shea, historian, born VI. 441 An authority on the Catholic church. 18:^0. William Sooy Smith, civil engineer, born IV. 498 His specialty was bridge building. 3849. Emma Lazarus, author, born IIL 25 A defender of the Jews by pen and deed. J852. Henry R. Marshall, architect and author, born.. ... XI. 328 A writer on aesthetics and psychology. i857. Frank H. Gushing, ethnologist, iaorn XJ. 26 Discovered the "Seven Cities of Cibola." 1861. John C. Kilgo, educator, born ■ XH. President of Trinity College, North Carolina. 1862. Battle between U. S. Essex and Confederate ram Arkansas II. 100 1864. Second battle of Atlanta, Ga IV. 34 During which Gen. McPherson was killed.. IV. 205 1881. Source of Mississippi River discovered V. 285 A. G. Heaton, Artist, Philadelphia.— "Your proof of the pen-drawing of myself comes out en- tirely to my satisfaction, and so can be used for the ■Cyclopedia without alteration. Your courteous efforts in my case convince me of the fairness and thoroughness with which your work is being edited, and that all biosrraphical sketches and po't raits can be relied upon as accurate. This to me, as a painter of portraits and historical pictures, makes the Cy- clopedia especially valuable." JULY 23 17^3. Lardner Vanuxem, g^eoloj^ist, born Vni. 385 Author of a " Geology of New York." (1842). 1810. Henry G. Reed, manufacturer, born X. 65 Founder of Reed & Barton, silversmiths. 1813. Sylvester Judd, clergyman and author, born IX. 273 1816. Charlotte S. Cushman, actress, born IV. 4G Remarkable for the great versatility of her powers. 1819. William R. Travers, lawyer born VUL SS He founded the village of Lyndhurst, N. Y. 1821. Joseph W. Fabens, U. S. consul and author, born.. . VIL ITS Author of " The Last Cigar." 1823. James C. Lane, soldier and engineer, born IV. 29* A prominent Federal ofBcer in the Civil War. 1828. Samuel Fiske (" Dunn Browne"), soldier and author, born XL 4oS Fatally wounded in the battle of the Wilderness. 1831. William Westlake, inventor, born 11. 416' Car-heater, railroad lanterns, oil stoves, etc. 1834. James Gibbons, R. C. prelate, born L 48^- Second cardinal in the United States. 1856. Arthur Bird, composer, born IX. 387.' An American resident of Berlin, Germany. 1857. Albert Shaw, journalist and author, born IX. 469^ Editor of Review of Revieics. 1865. The steamer Great Eastern started to lay the second Atlantic cable IV. 452: 1869. The Peabody statue in London unveiled V. 336 1883. Proteus wrecked in Kane Sea, Arctic Ocean IX. 8 Cardinal Gribbons, Baltimore, Md.— " If the other volumes of your work equal the first — your cyclopedia will be a fair presentation, in a concise but interesting manner, of the men who, in politics^ society, science and religion, have made Americaa history. Your plan of grouping the sketches has. advantages, as it will link together the lives of those who have made themselves noteworthy in the church, and give a comprehensive view of the sub- ject from a historical standpoint." JULY 24 Pioneer's Day in Utah. Holiday. 1696. Bennin^ Wentworth, first colonial governor of New Hampshire, born VI. 303 Bennington, Vt., named after him. 1701. Detroit, Mich., fonnded V. 172 1796. John M. Clayton, statesman, born VI. 179 Secretary of state under Fillmore. 179S. John Adams Dix, statesman, born V. 6 Secretary of treasury and governor of New York. 1800. Henry Shaw, philanthropist, born IX. 233 He gave the Botanical Gardens to St. Louis, Mo. 1819. Jcsiah G. Holland, author, born L 311 One of the founders of Scribner''s Magazine. 182-2. Benn Pitman, phonographer, born IV. 87 Noted for his sj'stem and instruction of short- hand. 18:i9. Lewis Miller, inventor and philanthropist, born VI. 216 A founder of the Chautauqua movement. 1844. Persifor Frazer, scientist, born IV. 286 Professor of chemistry in University of Penn. 1847. Salt Lake City founded by the Mormons VII. 389 1853. Wm. (Hooker) Gillette, actor and playwright, born. II. 219 " The Still Alarm," " Sherlock Holmes." 1864. Battle of Kernstown, near Winchester, Va IV. 138 2897. The Dingley Tariff Act passed XI. 5 Philadelphia Daily Report.—" It is broader in its scope than any similar work ever before at- tempted, in the fact that it aims in addition to the celebrities whose exalted station is a matter of •common knowledge, to include also that host of lesser lights of second or third degree, who may never shine in the first magnitude, but who never- theless deserve to be known and recognized for what they have achieved in a narrower domain. ^ The material relating to Pennsj'lvat ia shows thor- ough, accurate, intelligent discrimination, and a comprehensive knowledge of Pennsylvania men and iiffairs." White's Physiological Manikin LIFE SIZ,E., IJWDE^ STKX/CTI'BLEr Merely hanging on the wall, it teaches niore Physiology in a week' than can be learned from a text- book in six months. It is endorsed by the medical profession as ab- solutely accurate, and pro- nounced by leading educa- tors as the best chart for schools on the market. Trice, ^25,00. E,jcpre^s Trcpatd JAMES T. WHITE ^ CO., New York The 10,000 Portraits ..IN.. TfiE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY are not the only illustrations the j -w^ork contains. There are 1,200 or more illustra ^ons of Statues Monuments Historical Buildings Ancestral Homes Churches Colleges Inventions Yfar Scenes Medals, Seals, etc. 'jrWch are identified witli the subjects whose bjograpliit'b tlii^y jccompany. Published in 12 Volumes, Half Russia Binding. $10.00 Per Volume JAMES T. WHITE ^ CO., New York JULY 25 1750. Henry Knox, soldier, born L 14. Secretary of war under Washington. 1759. Fort Niagara, N. Y., taken from the French V. 103 1779. British fort on Penobscot attacked by Massachusetts fleet IV. 15a 1797. Nicholas M. Hentz, scientist and educator, born IX. 428. Eminent authority on spiders. 1802. William S. Plumer, Presbyterian clergyman, born.. IX. 281 He founded the Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind at Staunton, Va. 1803. Samuel A. Maverick, Texas statesman, born VI. 432- 1805. William Clark and Meriwether Lewis discovered the three forks of the Missouri River V. 122 1814. Battle of Lundy 's Lane, Canada IV. 503 1824. Richard Oglesby, soldier and statesman, born XI. 48- Th ree times governor of Illinois. 1840. Carroll D. Wright, statistician, born VL 97" 1844. Thomas Eakins, artist, born V. 42t His specialty is American domestic life. 1848. Charles De Kay, journalist and author, born IX. 206 A magazine writer on literature and art. 1851. Frederick A. Gower, scientist, born IX. 215 Inventor of a telephone that rivals the Bell. 1857. Frank J. Sprague, electrician and inventor, born. .. EH. 179 A pioneer of the modern electric railway. 1866. Office of admiral of the navy created by congress.. II. 50 1868. Wyoming Territory was formed from Dakota, Utah and Idaho IL 456 1870, Maxfield Parish, artist, born XII. His illustrations display much originality and genius. 1880. The Egyptian obelisk arrived in New York VI. 433 1898. American troops landed at Porto Rico in Spanish War IX. as E. L. Shuey, A. M., Davton, O.— " My knowl- edge of the value of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography leads me to commend it heartily as a valuable contribution to the history of our country." JULY 26 :I739. George Clinton, statesman, born HI. 7 Vice-president of United States under Jefferson. 1758. Louisbur^, N. S., captured after a siege I. 72 1784. Charles Morris, naval officer, born , IX. 118 A distinguished officer in the War of 1812. 1790, Theodore Strong, mathematician, born IX. 288 " A giant in pure mathematical science." 1796. George Catlin, artist, born lU. 270 Noted for his pictures of Indians. 1799. Isaac Babbitt, inventor, born XIL The Babbitt anti-friction metal. 1805. Julian M. Stuitevant, educator, born XIL An early promoter of higher education in Illinois. 1822. Orange Judd, agriculturist and journalist, born VIII. 350 Founder of the Orange Judd Foamier. "1823. Charles C. Coffin, lournalist and author, born I. 438 He wrote stories of American history for children. 1831- William J.Florence, actor, born II. 381 One of the foremost comedians of his time. 1833. Otto Singer, composer, born VII. 438 A conductor of singing societies in Cincinnati. 1847. The first electric locomotive exhibited and operated. VII. 361 1849. William R. Merriam, governor of Minnesota X. 68 Director of the Twelfth Census. 1850. Steamship /?//2a6ef/i wrecked— Margaret Fuller lost. III. 29 1856. William R. Harper, Hebraist and educator, born XI. 65 President of the University of Chicago. 1863. Morgan a,nd 400 men captured near New Lisbon. O. . IV. 317 1864. Stoneman's raid to capture Macon, Ga., commenced. IV. 112 Director Bureau of American Republics, "Washing-toti, D. C— " As librarian of the Ohio State Library at Columbus, O, I became familiar with the merits of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and commend it as a reliable .and valuable work." JULY 27 1748. Alexander Macomb, merchant, born 11.241 Partner of J. J. Astor in the fur trade. 1752. Samuel Smith, soldier, born I. 73 Acting secretary of the navy. 1753. Jolin Warren, physician and sui-geon, born X. 288 Tlie first in his time in New England, 1759. Ticonde'roga captured from the French . I. 101 1777. Jane McCiea murdered by Indians X. 88 1782. Herman Knickerbocker, lawyer, born XI. 188 " The Prince of Schaghticoke.'' 1787. Thomas Say, naturalist, born VI. 362 He explored the Rocky Mountains with Long's expedition. 1812. Thos. L. Clingman, soldier, senator, scientist, born . . VII. 199 Clingman's Peak, N. C, named after him. 1812. A mob in Baltimore, Md., attacked adherents of the anti-war party IX. 296 1812. Jonathan Young Scammon, lawyer, born VII. 527 A prominent pioneer of Cliicago, 111. 1818. Eben N. Horsford, chemist, born. VI. 155 He discovered methods of preparing baking powder. 1825. CjTUS Thomas, scientist, born XH. Archteologist to the U. S. Bureau of Ethnology. 1849. Theodore B. Comstock, geologist, born XII. Founder and director of the Arizona School of Mines XII. 1866. The laying of the Atlantic cable accomplished IV. 453 1868. Alaska Territory organized IV. 866 Librarian Wyoming' Historical Society, Penn.— "I very gladly recommend it as a work that should find a place in every good library. It fills a want in the tield of biography that has so far been inadequately filled. Its .sketches and por- traits, as far as i have examined, seem accurate and impartial. The portraits added to the work are in themselves a high recommendation." JULY 28 1729. Nicholas Brown (1st), merchant, bom VIII. 27 A benefactor of Brown University. 1751. Joseph Habersham, patriot, born I. 18 Postmaster-general under Washington. 1778. Charles Stewart, naval officer, born VIU. Uu One of the commanders of the Constitution. 1809. Ormsby McKey Mitchel, astronomer and soldier, born III. 4W Director of the Cincinnati Observator3\ 1818. William Mathews, author, born ill. A professor of English in University of Chicago. 1824. James J. Levick, physician, born IX. ;J44 A widely-known physician of Philadelphia, Pa. 1837. John H. Brown, inventor, born IV. 381 He invented the segmental tube wire-wound gun. 1839. Stephen H. Tyng, P. E. clergyman and author, born. II. 18H One of the most eloquent preachers. 1840. Edward Drinker Cope, scientist, born VII. 474 Leader of the Neo-Lamarckian School in U. S. 1852. Steamship i/en7'2/ CZay burned on the Hudson River. XI. 114 Hawthorne's sister and A. J. Downing were among those lost III. 64 1859. Ballington Booth, philanthropist, born XII. Founder of Volunteers of America. 1859. Mary Anderson, actress, born I. 243 Greatly admired for her beauty and refined acting. 1859. Herman V. Hilprecht, archaeologist, born X. 380 A leading authority on cuneiform paleography. 1864. Til ird battle of Atlanta, Ga IV. 84 1868. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution de- clared in force XII. Lancaster, Mass., Library.— "The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is a part of our reference library. I consider them valuable books and would be unwilling to be without them. I fre- quently refer to them for further information after consulting others. I prefer them to Cyclopedia, which I seldom consult." JULY 29 1 721 . Jobann De Kalb, soldier, born I, 78 A Frenchman who came to help the patriot cause. 1742. Mrs. Isabel Graham, philanthropist, born IV. 875 1778. Kretich lleet under D'Estaing arrived in Narragan- sett Bay I. 56 1791. Elnoch Pond, Congreirational clergyman, born XII. Pres. of Bangor (.>le.) Theological Seminary. 1792. Jonas King, missionary, born XII. His field was in Syria and Greece. 1794. Thomas Corwin, statesman, born VI. 180 Secretary' of the treasury under Fillmore. 1795. Edwin A. Stevens, inventor, born XI. 22 Founder of Stevens Institute. 1797. Daniel Drew, capitalist, born XI. 502 Founder of Drew Theological Seminary. ISO."!. Hiram Powers, sculptor, born III. 421 The "Greek Slave" was his most noted work. IS20. Clement L. Vallandigham, .statesman, born III. 145 Conspicuous for his opposition to the anti- slavery movement. 1824. Eastman John.son, artist, born IX. 52 A distinguished portrait painter. 1825. John V. Farwell, merchant, born XII. Head of John V. Farwell & Co., dry-goods, Chicago, 111. 1828. John S. Pillsbury, governor of Minne.sota, born X. 65 " The Father of the State University." 1858. Treaty with Japan was signed V. 498 1862. (Edward) Percy Moran, artist, born X. 367 He excels as a genre artist. 1869. N. Booth Tarkington, author, born IV. 528 A popular novelist of Indiana. Public Library, Des Moines. la.— "We find the Cyclopedia very valuable. It is freely used by our patrons, and I consider it one of our most available works of reference. It occupies a distinctive field, and we have nothing else which could fill its place." _^_ JULY 30 1619, First Colonial assembly in America met at James- town, Va Vin. 416 180-2. Duel between John Swartout and De Witt Clinton.. VII. 536 1815. Thomas J, Rodman, soldier, born IV. 396 1822. William T. Adams ("Oliver Optic"), author, born. . . I. 203 A popular writer of stories for the young. 1838. Henry A. Du Pont, soldier, born VT. 457 1841. George W. Melville, chief engineer U. S. navy, born. III. 283 A member of the De Long Arctic expedition. 1842. James D. McCabe, author, born XII. His stories of the Civil War are his best writings, 1844. Robert J, ("Bob") Burdette, journalist and humor- ist, born I. 235 He made his reputation on the Burlington (la.) Haivkeye. 1846. Elmer R. Reynolds, ethnologist, born XII, Founder of the Anthropological Society of Wasliington. 1849. Lettie S, Bigelow, poet and author, born VI. 273 1855. James E. Kelly, engraver and sculptor, born XI, 494 A well-known illustrator for magazines. 1864. Chambersburg, Pa., was burned by Confederates. . . IV. 138 New York Staats-Zeitung.— " The work is not a collection of bi<)graphie.s only, it i.s 8 complete his- tory of the United States, Tljc'hfe of any single per- son can fiu'uish us with but a partial and one-sided knowledge of the period. Clear percei)tion of condi- tions can onlybe reached by studying diflerent char- acters and events. The National Cyclopedia of Amer- ican Biography furnishes the opportunity to procure information about a whole group of persons con- nected with the same event without spending un- necessary time in hunting for their names." JULY 31 1740. Marinus Willett, soldier and diplomat, born III. 378' A mayor of New York. 1763. James Kent, statesman, born III. 56 Chancellor of New York State. 1779. "William D.Williamson, lawyer and congressman, born. VI :k)5 Governor and historian of Maine. 1802. George W. Carpenter, merchant and scientist, born . X. 235- 1803. John Ericsson, inventor, born IV. 46 1809. Thomas S. Kirkbride, physician, born . . VI. 389' 181«. George H. Thomas, soldier, born IV. 4S 1817. Philip Cook, soldier, born IV. 182 1820. John W. Garrett, railroad president, born XII. President of the B. and O. Railroad. 1832. Abraham S. Hewitt, merchant and mayor of New York, born III. 294 1824. George Henry IMiles, poet and author, born VI. 4;i8' Wrote plays for the leading actors of his day. 1826. William S. Clark, educat or, born V. 310 President of the Mass. Agricultural College. 1826. George Hoadley, governor of Uhio, born III. 143. 1829. John Hall, Presbyterian clergyman, born VI. 280 Chancellor of University of New York City. 1835. Paul B. du Chaillu, tra e!er and author, born XII. A noted African explorer. 1841, Robert S. McArthur, Baptist clergyman, born. . . V. 226 Has gained a wide reputation as a lecturer. 1842. Edward H. Kendall, architect, born XU. 1852. Ben Foster, artist, born XI. 303 His favorite subjects are night effects and wood- land scenes. 1861. Clinton Ross, author, born XII. A popular writer of battle tales. • 1864. Battla at Hillsboro, Ga.; Gen. Stoneman captured.. IV, 112 1864. Mine at Petersburg, Va,, exploded V, 12 ' The Kansas City Journal.— " Your National Cyclopedia of American Biography has been of emphatic interest in the Journal oflSce." A "DO A T-T A T\7r A. photogravure reproduction of THE ORIGINAL LINCOLN OIL PAINTING By FRANK B. CARPENTER The only portrait of Lincoln ever painted from life Lincoln's face held such depths of feeling and mobility of expression that no pliotograph satisfied his friends. To afford the amplest opportunity for careful study of his ever varying features, Mr. Frank B. Carpenter, the eminent portrait painter, was invited t/O make his home at the White House, where for six months he was the guest of President Lincoln, in the closest intimacy of family life. This portrait has.never before been given to the public. The original oil painting is in the possession of the artist's widow, and is valued at $20,000. This photogravure reproduction is a perfect copy of the original, and has all the softness and depth of the oil painting. The plate is 11 x 14 inches, and ir printed on plate paper. 19 x 24 inches. STYLES AND PRICES Proof copies (on India paper) SlO-00 Prints (on plain paper) 3.00 S(?nt carefully packed, carriage free, on receipt of price. JAMES T. WHITE & CO., Publishers New York AGENTS WANTED •(\ AUGUST 1 1749. Samuel Doak, educator, born VII. 340 He orj^anized the tirst school in Tennessee. 1770. William Clark, explorer, born V. 123 With Meriwether Lewis he crossed the Rocky- Mountains in 1805. IITS. John C. Warren, sur<,'eon and educator, born VI. 423 Eminent m his profession in Boston, Mass. 1791. George Ticknor, author and educator, born VI. 477 Founder of Boston Public Library. 1801. Naval battle between Enterprise and Tripoli XII. 1801. Robert W. Barnwell, educator and senator, born ... XI. 32 President of South Carolina College. 1808. Henry D. Rogers, geologist, born VII. 543 He made surveys of New Jersey and Peun. 1815. Richard Henry Dana, jurist and author, born VII. 182 Author of " Two Years Before the Mast." 1818. Maria Mitchell, astronomer, born V. 236 The first woman member of the American Academy of Sciences. 1819. Herman Melville, author, born IV. 59 1831. Samuel Kneeland, naturalist, born XII. Professor in Mass. Institute of Technology. 1833. Gilbert C. Walker, governor of Virgmia, born V. 45& " The Political Savior of Virginia." 1838. Peter B. Wight, architect, born XII. He practised both in New York and Chicago. 1843. Robert T. Lincoln, statesman, born IV. 343 Son of President Lincoln. 1854. Walter L. Palmer, artist, born VH. 45* Best kpown as a painter of winter scenes. 1873. First cable car line in the world operated. . V. 192 1876. Colorado admitted to the Union VI. 450 Secretary Cooper Union, Ne-w^ York.—" The National Cyclopedia of American Biography which I purchased for the Cooper Union Library is used frequently by the readers. The work is valuable by ' reason of its completeness and newness, and con- tains many names not found in other works." AUGUST 4 1718. Scotch emigrants arrived to settle the town of Lon- donderry, N. H VII. 3ra 1759. Crown Point, N. Y., captured from the French .... I. 101 1773. Peter Buel Porter, statesman and soldier, born V. 81 Secietary of war under J. Q. Adams. 1781. Isaac Hayne hanged by the Brilisli I. 441 1785i. Louis Le Conte, naturahst , born XI. 105 A man of unusual attainments in everj- branch of natural science. 1808. Henry W. Hiiliard, diplomat and author, born II. 114 Mmister to Belgium and to Brazil. 1812. Peter H. Myers, lawyer and author, born X. 485 He wrote a series of historical romances. 1814. Siege of Fort Erie, Canada, begun IX. 372 1816. Russell Sage, financier and promoter, born X. 135 Identified with forty railroads. 1817. Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, statesman, born IV. 248 Secretary of state under Arthur. 1818. Lovell H. Rousseau, brigadier-general, born IV. 36() A successful criminal lawyer in Lewisburg, Ky. 1823. Oliver P. Morton, .statesman, born — XII. A governor of Indiana. 1838. Louis Wagner, soldier and banker, born . IV. 30^* He organized the G. A. R. in Pennsylvania. 1846. Silas G. Pratt, composer, born X. 19G A popular instructor of Chicago and New York. 1861 . Jesse W. Reno, inventor, born XII. He devised the moving stairwaj^ Indiana State Nornnl School.— "The Na- tional Cyclopedia of American Biography is emi- nently satisfi'ictory from every {voinl of view. Not only is it the mo.st extensive work of its kind, but the matter has been carefully prepared and brought down to date, the cuts and paper are good, the press work is e.Kcelleiit, and the volumes are well bound. For reference purpo.ses in this library the National Cyclopedia has become quite indispensable." AJJGU51 1604. John Eliot, missionary, born 11.419 '' The Ajjostle to the Indians." 1749. Thomas Lynch, signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, born X. 1?.5 " The youngest of the ' signers' and the first to die." 1763. Indian battle of Bushy Run, Mich X. 415 1795. Byron Dinian, governor of Rhode Island, born IX. 3!>7 One of tlie organizers of the Republican partj^ in his state. 1811. Washington Hunt, governor of New York, born III. 48 A leader of tiie Whig and Democratic parties. 1814. James Dixon, senator, born IV. 447 A judge of thn Supreme Court of Connecticut. 1842. Edward L. Bynner, aui hor, born VII. 480 A writer of historical fiction. 1843. John Trowbridge physicist, born XII. Rumford professor at Harvard since 1888. 1848. James M. Taylor, educator, born V. 235 President of Vassar College. 1851. Charles F. Holder, author, born VII. 40-J A popular writer on natural history. 1858. H. Siddons Mowbray, artist, born XII. Distinguished as a decorator and figure painter. 18.58. Completion of Atlantic telegraph cable IV. 452 1862. Battle of Baton Rouge, La V. 3 1864. Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala II. 50 1898. Guayama, Porto Rico, captured by Americans IX. 25 New York Times.—" In the new volume of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography ap- pears a sketch of Col. Charles Baxter, one of the heroes of the Mexican war, of whom we believe no former cyclopedia and no history have made any mention. It may be remarked liere that the ap- pearance of this volume serves to emphasize all we have said before concerning that exhaustive and impressive undertaking. It is surprising oftentimes to discover how very recent are the facts mentioned and how accurate the book is." AUGUST 6 1763. Indian battle of Bushy Run, Mich., continued X. 415 1774. Solomon Van Rensselaer, soldier, congressman, born. XI. 285 Prominent during the Revolutionary war. 1777. Battle of Oriskany, N. Y I. 70 1780. Battle of Hangmg Rock, S. C I. 79 178(3. Gulian C. Verplanck, author and politician, born V. 405 One of the most prominent literary men of New York for fifty years. 1788. James Brew.ster manufacturer, born XII. The famous Brewster wagons. 1806. John H. Wheeler, historian of North Carolina, born. VI. 370 U. S. minister to Nicaragua. 1810. William D. Ticknor, publisher, born . . . ,, V. 142 Of the firm of Ticknor & Fields. 1817. Zerelda G. Wallace, reformer, born V. 404 An advocate of woman suffrage. 1819. Samuel P. Carter, naval officer and soldier, born. . . . II. 104 He served in both the Mexican and Civil wars. 1825. John P. Gray, physician, born VIJ . 273 Noted as an alienist. 1827. George T Maxwell, physician, born XII. The first in the United States to use the laryngo- scope. 1834. Cyrus Cobb, sculptor, born ) 4.,„i„„ J IV. 44 lh34. Darius Cobb, artist, born , . f ) IV. 45 1838. Walter Shirlaw, artist, born XI. 298 His pictures are marked by rich color and fine composition. 1862. Confederate ram Arkansas destroyed II. 101 1863. A national Thanksgiving observed for victories in the Civil War U. 73 J. A. Liii*»n, President First National Bank, Scrant'n, Pa.— "lam ni receipt of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and I am very mucli pif^ased with the work, and think it a valu- able addition to American literature. The artistic character of the portraits is not only unique, but places it out of the ordinary." AUGUST 7 1781. Naval battle between the Trumbull and Iria n. 231 1795. Joseph Rodman Drake, poet, born V. 420 Author of " The Culprit Fay." 1804. Second bombardment of Tripoli by American fleet. VIII. 93 1811. EUas Loomis, scientist, born V 11. 233 Widely known by his series of text-books. 1812. U S. Essex captured the British Geurgiana n. 99 It became the Essex, Jr. 1814. Commissions from England and the United States met at Ghent to arranj^e a treaty of peace. . . V. 7.5 1819. Joseph P. Thompson, Egyptologist, born X. 132 " The fiery Amei'ican." 1828. Thomas W. Silloway, architect and author, born XII. He built or remodeled more than 2()0 churches. 1829. Thomas Ewing, soldier and statesman, born VII. 400 Prominent in the history of Kansas. 1829. Robert B. Roosevelt, statesman and author, born... III. 415 Active in municipal reform in New York. 1833. Powell Clayton, soldier and statesman, born X. 188 Governor of Arjcansas and ambassador to Mexico. i839. John F. Dry den, senator and px'esident of Prudential Insurance Co., born IX. 415 1843. Charles W. Stoddard, author and poet, born . . . ._ "VII. lid Professor of English literature in the University of America. 1852. Malvern W. lies, metallurgist, born Xn. An authority on smelting lead and silver. Boston Common.—" The widest and most de- served popularity will greet the advent of each volume of this Cyclopedia. The work compre- hends in a marvelous degree the absolute wants of the digger after facts in any phase of local or national historj\ ' In the pure dictionary nature of the biographies, the utmost care has been exercised botli in the reading matter and in the artist's graphic lines. This adds to its importance from a utilitarian standpoint, for the middle and thought- ful classes can at a glance gain the desired informa- tion and be edihed in their researches." AUGUST 8 1607. First settlers (from Plymouth, England) landed in Maine.... V. 166 1716. Abner Nash, patriot, born IV. 419 Governor of North Carolina. 1727. James Bowdoin, statesman and scientist, born II. 488 Bowdoin Co'leg:e (Me.) named in his honor. 1746. Allan McLane, soldier and jurist, born XII. Jiui-e of the Court of Appeals, Delaware. 1779. Benjamin Silliman, Sr., .scientist, born II. 386 •' The Nestor of Amei-ican Science." 1813. John Rodgers, naval officer, born V. 14 He served in the Seminole, Mexican and Civil wars. 1814. George E. Ellis, clergyman and author, born XII. His writings deal with Massachusetts history. 1819. Charles A. Dana, journalist, born 1.307 Proprietor and editor of the New York Sun. 1822. George Stonema n. soldier, born IV. 112 " A governor of California. 1830. Cornelius R. Agnew, physician, born VIII. 205 A specialist in diseases of the eye and ear. 1839. Nelson A. Miles, lieutenant-general, born IX. 28 "Tlie Indian Fighter." Comnumder of United States army. 1843. Laurence Hutton. author and critic, born VII. 64 He treats mostly of dramatic subjects. 1846. David Wilmot introduced his "'Proviso " in congress. II. 76 1857. Heniy F. Osborn, zoologist, born XI. 104 His specialty, restoring fossil animals. 1862. Writ of liabeas corpus suspended by the Pi'esident. . II. 73 1863. Florence A. Merriam (Bailey), author, born XII. A writer on birds and their habits. 1870. First yacht race to regain the America's cup I. 447 H. R. Helper, St. Louis, Mo. — " Congrat- ulatingyou on the timely issue of atiot her volume of > our'colossal and admiral ble worlc, wliich is, by far, tlie greatest work of its kind ever published in any pail ofmir Westt-rn llfmisphere." AUGUST 9 1642. The first commencement of Harvard College, held.. VI. 409 1736. James Clinton, soldier, born 1.305 Distinguished i)iiuself m the capture of Fort Frontenac, 1756. 1737. Sir John Wentworth, last roj-al governor of New Hampshire, born V. 194 1757. Fort William Henry, N. Y., captured by Montcalm. I. 87 Prisoners massacred bj' Indians V. 103 1780. Francis Scott Kej% authof, born V. 498 " Tlie Star Spangled Kanner." 1788. Adoniram Jud.son, Baptist missionary, born III. U'2 1793. Laurent S. Juneau, founder of Milwaukee, born. ... VI. 18 1805. Exploring expedition left St. Louis, Mo., to trace source of Mississippi River II. 517 1808. Henry Du Bois, |)hysician. born XII. One of the founders of Newton Falls, O. 1808. Henry L Bowditch. phy.sician, born ... VIII. :314 A profe>sor at Harvard College. 1812. Battle of Brownstown. Mich XII. 1819. Jonathan H. Lane, scientist, born 111.275 An able writer on electricity and astronomy. 3819. William T G. Morton, physician, born ! VIII. 832 One of the discoverers of anaesthesia. 1829. William M. Stewart, U. S. senator, born I. ^25 He advocated the free coinage of silver. 1830. Alexander Delmar, political economist, born IV. ifi9 Author of " Gold Money and Papier Monej'." 1842. Ashburton treaty between England and the United States concluderl at Washington, D. C III. 88 1862. Battle of Culpepper Court House or Cedar Moun- , tain, Va , IV. 222 Northern Christian Advocate.—" The beauty of these volumes of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is worthy of the wcaltli of in- formation contamed in them. ' It is indispensable to those who need to have at hand the best biographi- cal cyclopedia ; and even to those to whom it is not an absolute necessity it will prove of absorbing in- terest and of great value." AUGUST 10 1519. Magellan sailed on his famous voyage of explora- tion VI. 249 1622. New Hampshire granted to Georgss V. 1(57 1753. Edmund Randolpii, statesman, born I. Vi 1787. Jolin McViclcar, educator, born VI. 347 Professor at Columbia College nearly fifty years. 1790. George McDuffie, governor of South Carolina, born. XII. An eloquent orator aid prominent in congress. 1799. Cyrus Buclcland, inventor, born XI. 493 Firearms and machines for their manufacture. 1814. William L. Yancey, statesman, born IV. 319 European agent of the Confederacy. 1814. John C. Pemberton, Confederate general, born XII. 1815. William Henry Fry, composer, born VIII. 443 An enthusiastic champion of the Italian school. 1820. Enoch L. Lowe, governor of Maryland, born IX. 305 1821. Missouri admitted to the Union XII. 1821. Jay Cooke, financier, born I. 253 " The Robert Morris of the Civil War." 1880. Charles C. Van Zandt, governor of R. I., born IX. 405 Chairman of the conventions that nominated Grant and Hayes. 1834. Horace White, journalist and author, born X. 246 Editor-in-chief of New York Tribune and Post. 1843. Joseph McKenna, justice of the United States Su- preme Court, born XI. 18 Attorney-general under McKinley. 1843. Charles E. Clark, naval officer, born IX. 11 He commanded the Oregon in the Spanish War. 1845. Gertrude Bloede ("Stuart Sterne"'), poet, born X. 379 1861. Battle of Wilson Creek, Mo IV. 203 1862. Anextraordinaryshower of shooting stars occurred. IV. 303 1898. Battle of Hormigueros, Porto Rico IX. 25 "William Morton Payne, Associate Editor The Dial.— " The National Cyclopedia of Ainori- can Biography is a work of which I have known from its inception, and which I consider a very useful publication.' AUGUST 11 1738. John Bayard, patriot, of Maryland, born , I. 71 A member of the Contmental congress. 1798. Ichabod Washburn, inventor and man'fV, boj a X. 448 He revolutionized the manufacture of wire. 1807 David R. Atchison, U. S. senator, born X. 223 PrtJsidcnt of the United States for one day. 1807. Fulton's Clermont made her first trip up the Hud- son River III. 104 1811. Judah P. Benjamin, statesman, born IV. 285 Attorney-general of the Confederate States. 1814. Jeffries Wy man. scientist, born II. 254 Founded the Museum of Comparative Anatonn', Harvard College. 1833. Robert G. Inger.soll, lawyer and orator, born IX. 253 His attacks on the Bible made him famous. 1836. Sarah M. B Piatt, poet, born VIII. 260 Her poetry is highly appreciated at home and abroad. 1836. George W. Armstrong, expressman, born II. 152 Founder of the Armstrong Transfer Co. 1839. Battle of Plum Creek, Texas, with Indians IX. 66 1841. Burt Green Wilder, scientist, born IV. 481 A writer on comparative anatomy. 1865. Giftord Pinchot, forester, born XI. 546 An authority on the science of forestry. 1868. The " positive motion shuttle" patented VH. 496 Charles Aldrich, Historical Department of Iowa. — " As I iiiider.stand to be the plan of the publishers, there will be not liing equal to it in the entire range of American biographical literature. Beyond its leading purpose, it becomes a vast repository of American liistory. * * * j have found it most useful in many cases in which it contains carefully-prepared biographies of distin- guished men of our own state, which I have been unable to find anywhere else," AUG-UST 12 lirro. Ehsnth of King Plrilip (end of his war) X. 51 17(52. William Branch Giles, statesman, born V. 447 Compared to Charles Fox, the English states- man. 1781 . Robert Mills, architect, born ' XII. Designer of the Washington Monument. 1804. Alexander H.Hollcy,manT"r and gov. of Conn., born. X. 338 To him is due the unrivaled reputation of American cutlery. 1812. Ephraim Ball, inventor, born XI. 275 Plow, mowing and reaping machines, etc. 1812 Samuel S. Haldeman, scient ist, born IX. 246 An authority on comparative philology. 1815:2Benjamin P. Cheney, pioneer expressman, born X. 213 Founder of the American Express Co. 181G. Charles C. Jewett, bibliographer, born V. 356 His library work was used as a model. 1822. Frederick Robie, governor of Maine, born VI. 318 He served many years in the legislature, 1829. Alpha J. Kynett, clergyman, born IV. 346 Promoter of the Church Extension Society. 1835. Lillie Devereux Blake, reformer and author, born.. . XI, Gl 1849. Abbott H. Thayer, artist, born VI. 471 Distinctively a painter of the figure. 18.51. Patents for a sewing-machine gi'anted to both I. M. Singer and A. B. Wilson IX. 461 1854. Edith M. Thomas, poet, born IX. 456 One of the most scholarly of American woman writers. 18G7, Pres.Johnson removed Sec. Stanton from his cabinet. II. 85 1898. Protocol signed ending hostihties between Spain and the United States XT. 4 1898. Hawaiian Islands annexed to United States XI. 3 Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga.— "Our students have t-iijoyed your American Biography very much, and are making good use of it." AUGUST 13 1762. Havana, Cuba, captured by the English III. 342 1778. Duel between Robert Howe and Chris. Gadsden "VI. 79 1779. Loss of the American fleet on the Penobscot River. . IV. 15^ 180.^5. Ashbel Smith, Texas statesman and diplomat, born. X. 160 1805. Robert Rantoul, Jr., statesman, born XI. 232 Prominent in the agitation against the fugitive slave law, 18-12. U. S. frigate Essex captured hrig Alert II. !)9' 1818. Mrs. Lucy Stone, reformer, born.. ' II. 316 One of the organizers of the American Woman Suffrage Association. 1821. Henry M. Dexter, clergyman and author, born I, 177 Authority on the history of Congregationalism. 1823. John H. B. McClellan, surgeon, born IV. 140 1828. Geoi'ge William Bagby, editor and author, born VIL .')43 "Moses Adams." A succe.ssful humorous lec- turer. 1831. Henry L. Abbot, military engineer, born XI. 191 Invented and developed the United States sys- tem of submarine mines. 1834. Philip Phillips, singer and song wiiter, born VII. 530 1846. Los Angeles, Cal., captured by the Americans IV. 206 1849. Dwight William Tryon, artist, born VUI. 423 A master in the School of American Landscape. 1851. Felix Adier, educator and reformer, born I. 378 1852. Arthur S. Hickley, inventor, born VII. 118 Telephone, fire alarm, electric lamp, etc. 1861. Morris jastrow, philologist, born , XL 372 An authority on Semitic religions and literature. 1867. Emma Eames (Story), opera singer, born V. 404 1898. Manila, P. I., surrendered to the Americans XI. 4 Librarian University of Pennsylvania.— "I can most heartily recommend The National Cyclo- pedia of American Biography as a most valuabl'e compilation. Its completeness makes it an indis- pensablehand-book for libraries, and, as oftt-n as I have had occasion to consult it. Iliave found it ac- curate and furnishing just the kind of information desired." AUGUST 14 1756. Fort Oswego taken by the French under Montcalm. I. 97 1779. The Bo7i Homme Richard sailed from L'Urient, France, on a memorable cruise II. 16 J786. John Tipton, senator, born... XL 314 Active in the development of Indiana, 1802. Edwai-d N. Kirk, clergyman, born XU. Organizer and pastor of Mt. Vernon Congrega- tional Church, Boston. 1807. Frederick Saunders, librarian and author, born IL 379 Librarian of Astor Library, New York, for many years. 1809. Park Benjamin, journalist and poet, born VU. 166 One of the most popular lecturers of his day. 1813. British sloop PeZ/ca7t. captured brig ^rgws. V. 225 1823. James Strong, scholar, born VII. ^ A master of Bible exege^is. 1834. John F. Hurst, M. E, bisliop, born IX. 122 Organizer and chancellor of the American Uni- versity. 1842. George K. Nash, lawyer and politician, born V. 336 Governor of Ohio. 184:i. End of Indian war in Florida proclaimed "VI. 4 1848. Oregon Territory organized VIII. 1 1860. Ernest Thompson Seton, artist and author, born IX, 56 Same as E. S. Thompson and Ernest Seton- Thompson. 1872. Indian battle at Pryor Creek, Indian Territory IV. 137 1889 Judge Terrv killed in Cahfornia for threatening the life of Justice Field L aS George K. Nash, Governor of Ohio.—" I be- came an early subst-riber to the Cyclopedia, and I am very well "pleased therewith. I will take great pleasure in as.sisting you in any way that I can." AUGUST 15 1754. Benjamin Hawkins, soldier and senator, born FV. 59 A famous ludiaii agent. 1761. Edwai-d Preble, naval officer, born VIII. 92 3766. William Irving, merchant and author, born XII. Brotlier of Washington Irving. 1782. Charles Low^ell, clergyman, born XI. 355 Pastor of West Unitarian Church, Boston. 1791. Diilf Green, statesman, born I. 233 " His life was full of great and dramatic events." 1795. Aaron V. Brown, congressman, gov, of Tenn., born.. V, 8 Postmaster-general under Buchanan. 1796. John Torrey, botanist, born VI. 354 1798. Charles H. Bell, rear-admiral, born 11.104 Served in the war with Algiers and Civil War. 1801. Samuel W^ells, jurist and politician, born VI. 312 A governor of Maine. 3805. Sarah F. Martyn, author, born XII. Semi-liistoric fiction for Sunday-schools. 1810. John B. Magruder, Confederate soldier, born IV. 294 3814. Fort Erie. Canada, attacked by British IX. 372 1823. Orris S. Ferry, congressman and senator, born II. 95 1824. Charles G. Leland (" Hans Breitman"), author, born. V. 356 38:58. Merritt Gaily, inventor, born IV. 215 Multiplex telegraph, ajolian organs, type-setter. 1838. Mrs. John A. Logan, editor and author, born IV. 299 3839. Abram J. Ryan, poet-priest, born V. 411 His verses are very popular in the South. 1852. Wilhs B. Hawkins, journalist, born XII. A promment Washington cori-espondent. .1900. Foreign legations at Pekin, China, rescued XI. 6 Libi'arian J h^' s Hopkins University, Bslti- tnore, Md.— " The National Cj^ciopediaof American Biography is in the library of tins University, and is f i-equenl ly consulted. I have looked over your list, and, as f r as my memory serves me, it includes all Marylaiiilers of historical" importance, so that I can <>'i{y congratulate j^ou on the thoroughness of your work." AIiaUST 16 Holiday in Vermont. 1647. Ship Princess sailed from New Amsterdam for Holland, with Gov. Keift, and was wrecked. .. VL 93 1731. William Greene, statesman, born. IX. 393 Governor of Riiode Island during the Revolution, 1739. Elias Hasket Derby, merchant, born "V. 83 •'Father of American Commerce with India." 1763. Henry W. De Sau.^sure, jurist, born . XII. Chancellor of South Carolina. 1771. Jonathan Roberts, senator, born c. . IV. 508 Originated " Never despair of the Republic." 1777. Battle of Bennington, Vt I. 81 1780. Battle of Camden, S. C I. 47 1764. Nathan Hale, journalist and author, born XI. 107 Editor of Boston Advertiser, 17S9. Amos Kendall, journalist, born V. 296 Postmaster-general under Jackson. 1794. James Walker, educator, born VI. 419 A president of Harvard College. 1798. Mirabeau B Lamar, soldier and statesman, born.... IX. 66 A president of Texas. 1811. George Jones, journalist, born. I 887 One ot the founders of the New York Times. 1812. Detroit, Mich., surrendered to the British I. 67 1813. Miss Sarah Porter, educator, born X. 293 Head of famous school in Farmington, Conn. 1833. Mathew Carey Lea, chemist, born X. 114 He greatly advanced the art of photography. 1831. Daniel Manning, politician, born IL 405 Secretary of the treasury under Cleveland. 1836. John Peirce, scientist, born X. 406 Inventor of the Peirce (microscope) cell. 1858. The first message sent by Atlantic cable IV. 458 Presid'Tit Southern Illinois State Normal University — '* The Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy is in almost constant use in our library, and iS regarded as a very valuable publication." AUaXJST 17 1721. The New England Cotiran t first Issued VIIL IT 1765. Treaty of peace with Indians at Detroit, Mich X. 415 3770. John T. Kirkland, president of Harvard College, born. VL 417 Last of the presidents who were clergymen, 1786. David Crockett, pioneer and soldier, born IV. 8& He lo.st his life in the Alamo. 1794. Robert P. Dunlap, politician, born VL 306 Governor of Maine. 1814. The Jo/m ^ da ?HS, driven into the Penobscot River by the British, was scuttled to avoid capture. IX. 119 1818. Sidney Edgerton, congressman and governor, born.. XI. 78 First territorial governor of Montana. 18:28. George W. Warren, organist and composer, born IV. 553 Organist of St. Thomas' Church, New York, thirty years. 1835. Peter Collier, scientist, born VITL 356 He established the first farmers' institutes. 1839. Michael A. Corrigan, archbishop of New York, born. I. 196 Remarkable as an organizer. 1843. Laura de F. Gordon, lawyer and journalist, born. .. BL 235 She sued California to secure admission of women to the bar. 1863. Bombardment of Fort Sumter, S. C, commenced. .. IV. 5€ 1870. Julia Marlowe (Taber), actress, born XII. A star in Shakespearian and other roles. Edward Gay, Artist, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.—" I am moved to write you a few lines, expressive of my pleasure in looking over The National Cyclopedia of American Bio'jraphy. It is certainly a grand work —a veritable Iliad, and that is just what it is. The biographies, one and all, are most carefully writ- ten, the letter-press is clear-cut, and the portraiture the best of its kind, and intensely fascinating. Had any one told me I should enjoy the work as a literary .an in the possession of every newspaper and public library." AUGUST 19 1779. Paulus Hook, N. J., captured from the British HI. 25 178:J. Battle of Lower Blue Lick, Ky H. -i^]? 1793. James Hall, jurist, editor and author, born Til. VM Prominent in the early days of Illinois. 1793. Elisha Mitchell, educator and geologist, born VU. 30 Mitcht'irs Peak, N. C, named in his honor. 1793. Samuel G. Goodrich (" Peter Parley"), author, born. V. .'^.■;.> 1800. James Lenox, philanthropist, born III. 413 Founder of 1 he Lenox Librarj', New York. 1803. Henry J. Whitehouse, P. E. bishop of Illinois, born . . XI. 331 1805. William C. Noyes, jurist, born XIL Unrivaled as an equity lawyer. 1812. Naval battle between Constitution and Guerriere.. III. 290 1814, British landed in Chesapeake Bay and threatened Washington, D. C V. 371 1815. Harrietta N. Baker, author, born XII. She wrote over 180 story books. 1829. Edward Moran, art ist, born XI. 3f'? 1831. William C. Langdon, clergyman, born VJIL 7& Founder American Episcopal church in Rome. 1835. Richard P. Bland, congressman, born X. 160 Author of a famous bill for the coinage of silver dollars. 1855. Wilson G. Smith, pianist and composer, born XI. 5.'54 185t5. Harold Frederick, journalist and author, born V. 3."8 1859. Henry I. Cobb, architect, born XL 483 He designed many large buildings in Chicago. 1865. Lilian Bell, author, born '. .'^ .... XII. "WiUiam J. O'SuP.ivan, Physician and Lawyer, New Yoik.—" Your woik is etuitled 10 the highest praise. To a busy man its most v:ilu- able features are its accuracy and comprehensive- ness. I have frequently tested its i-eliability. choos- ing personages with wh'ose careers patient "research gave me familiarity, and was gratitied to find your sketches of them conform to the renl facts. Maiy of the. biographies are variant wit li those given in other cyclopedias, and in each case to the advan- tage of your work.' AUGUST 20 1745. Francis Asbury, M. E. bishop, born VI. 298 The pioneer bishop of tiis church in America. 1746. Ft. Massachusetts captured by French and Indians. IX. 435 1748. Thomas Leammg, patriot, of Philadelphia, born XII. Next to Morris lie contributed the largest amount to the government. 1764. Samuel L. Mitchell, scientist, born IV. 409 " The Nestor of American Science." 1785. Valentine Mott, surgeon, born , VI. 281 He won a world-wide reputation. 1787. John M. Niles, U. S. senator and author, born VI. 436 Postmaster-general under Van Buren. 1794. Battle with Indians at Fallen Timbers, O X. 60 179.5. Robert F. Stockton, naval officer, born IV. 205 Had an important part in securing California to the United States. 1820. James J. Jarves, art critic and author, born XI. 490 Made a large collection of art works in Europe. 1833. Benjamm Harrison, 28d president of U. S., born I. 133 1847. Battlewf Churubusco and Contreras, Mexico III. 503 1852. Paul Dana, journalist, born ... VIII. 253 Proprietor of the New York Sun. 1853. Edward C. Butler, diplomat and author, born VIII. 476 Has resided in Mexico many years. 1888. Bill passed to prohibit Chinese immigration for twenty years XII. 1898. Grand naval review in New York harbor IX. 13 The return from the Spanish-American war. Prof. R. H Thurston, Cornell University.— " I shall be glad to be of service in any practicable maimer in promoting your admirable worK. British Biographical Dir of New York, 1785. Oliver H. Perry, naval otiicer, born IV. 28S The hero of the battle of Lake Erie, 1813. 1796. Asber Brown Duraiid, artist, born IV. 403 One of the pioneers of American landscape paint- ing. 1808. William D. Gallagher poet and journalist, born IX. 250 His poems were very popular ui his day. 18"-21. Richard S. Storrs, Congrei;ational clergyman, born. VIII. llO Pre-eminent as an orator and scholar. 1821. Calvert B. Cottrell, manufacturer and inventor, born III. 397 He made important improvements in printing presses. 1S22. John Fritz, ma'.iufacturer and engineer, born XII. To him more than any other is due the supremacy of the United States in iron and steel industry. 1831. The Nat. Turner insurrection in Virginia began V. 448 1843. William Pepper, physician, born I. 345 Provost of University of Pennsylvania. 1845. William H. Dall, naturalist, born X. 454 His principal work was exploration of Alaska. 1863. Bombardment of Charleston, S. C, by Federals IV. 55 1864. Federals surprised at Memphis, Teun X. 37 Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen. New York City.— " The. Na- tional Cyclopedia ul American BiogrHphy appeal's to me to be a work that ought to be iti every library that makes any preteiisiop Jo foitipl-ten'^ss. From a mechanical point of view, it leaves little to be desired, and as regards its vulue iroin a literary pohit of view, 1 tind it to be uuitoiinly .iccurateJ* AUGUST 23 1779. James K. Paulding, author, born VII. 193 Secretary of the navy under Van Buren. 1779. The Six Nations punished for the Wyoming and Cherry Valley massacres I. 56 J790. Joseph Delatield, scientist, born XI. 28 Had charge of the parties surveyhig the north- ern boundary of the United States. 1798. Ignatius A. Reynolds, R. C. bishop, born. . XII. Had great influence in building up the church. 1802. John I. Blair, financier, born VII. 21 He organized the D. L. and W. R. R. 1809. Albert Brisbane, reformer, born IV. 560 " The Father of American Fourierism." 1817. John B. Gough, temperance lecturer, born III. 336 He reformed himself and devoted his life to the cause, " 1817. Emily C. Judson ("Fanny Forrester'"), author, born. III. 93 1818. Havannah^ the first steam vessel to cross the ocean, was launched II. 237 1834. Samuel P. Langley, scientist, and secretary of Smith- sonian Institvition, born HI. 338 Has made many experiments in aerodynamics. 1841. Willard Glazier, explorer and author, born V. 284 He explored the source of the Mississippi River. 1844. George W. De Long, Arctic explorer, born III. 283 1848. Melville E. Stone, journalist, born I. 215 Manager of the Associated Press, 1851. The yacht America won the famous cup at inter- national regatta, Cowes, England. 1.447 1868. Maud Powell, violinist, born XII. A brilliant and popular performer. Isaac N. Miller, Lawyer, New York.— "To the man who would live up to the times, biographi- cal facts must be as clear, accurate and accessible as the facts of history, science or geography. Your Cyclopedia of American Biography seems to fully answer these requirements, and commends it- fielf as a work not alone useful but necessary." AUGUST 23 1774. Elizabeth Ann Seton, philanthropist, bom 11. 4ST Founder of "Sisters ot St. Joseph." 1781. John M. Berrien, lawyer and senator, born V. 2ii8 Attorney-g'eneral under Jackson. 1784. State of Franklin formed; afterward Tennessee.... III. 430 1788. Joseph G. Totten, military engineer, born IV. 1C4 Originator of the American casement. 1811. George F. Emmons, naval officer, born IV. 1R5 Prominent in both Mexican and Civil wars. 1813. Jones Very, poet, born VI. i>76 Verses of "extraordinary grace and originality." 1814. James R. Bailey, R. C. archbishop of Baltimore, born I. 4«7 18:i5. Henry L. Pierce, manufacturer, born IV. oWi Baker's chocolate. 1839. Isaac J. Merritt, of Merritt Wrecking Co., born V. IDl Invented a pontoon for raising sunken vessels. 1830. Oscar C. Fox, inventor, born , . I. .310 Calorifics, hydraulics, pneumatics and optics. 1830. David Swing, clergyman, born III. 16 1833. Theodore Lyman, naturalist, born XII. Authority on radiated animals. 1835. Thomas Robinson, artist, born V. 31S A painter of animals. 1839. John Ashhurst, Jr., physician and surgeon, born XII. Author of " Principles and Practice of Surgery." 1840. Charles F. Hartt, geologist, born XI. 260 He made important discoveries in Brazil. 1855. Barrett Wendell, educator and author, born IX. 5207 Professor of P^nglish at Harvard. 1863. Amelie Reeves Chanler(Troubetzkoy'), author. born. I. 356 " The Quick or the Dead " was her first success 1864. Surrender of Fort Morgan, Ala IV. 65& Samuel C. Armstrong", ex-Superintendent Hampton School. — '"I consider The National Cyclopedia of American Biography the greatest work of its kind ever attempted, and one that can- not fail to be the standard of the country." AUGUST 24 1G94. Elisha Williams, president of Yale, born , . L 165 Later judge of the Superior Court— a vei'satile man. 1728. Jonathan Sewall, lawyer and attorney -gen., born.. IT. 59 His house was mobbed owing to his loyalist at- titude. 1747. John Dickins, clergyman, born III. 507 Founded the Metiiodist Book Concern. 1784. Josephs. Worcester, lexicographer, born VI. 50 Worcester's dictionary. 1785. Joseph Buchanan, inventor and author, born XII. He wrote "The Philosophy of Human Nature." 1 705. James W. Wallack. actor, born lY. 439 1810. Tiieodore Parker, clergyman and reformer, born . . II. .S77 1814. Washington, D. C, attacked by the British II. 150 1814. Engagement at Bladenaburg, Md X. 487 1S19. Henry Stevens, bibliographer, born XI. 318 One of the best authorities on the English Bible and early travel in America. lR'2;i John Newton, soldier and civil engineer, born IV. 312 1834. William A.. Proctor, manufacturer, born XJl. The Proctor & Gamble Co., manufacturers of "Ivorj^'' soap. 1839. William Walter Phelps, statesman and jurist, born. VH. 451 U. S. minister to Germany. 1842. John C. Watson, naval officer, born IX. 7 Commander of the Nevmrk in Spanish War. 1847. Charles F. McKim, architect, born XI. 326 Of the firm of McKim, Meade & White, of New York. Charleston News and Courier.— " In con- struction, make-up, binding and other essential points necessary to a high order of book-making, even the (lermansdo not stand in comparison with the thorougluie.ss of The National Cyclopedia of American iJiography. This work will preserve in the libraries of tlie world the be.st that the country has knowledge of and delights to honor." AUGUST 25 1588. Elizabeth Pole, founder of Taunton, Mass., born IV. Wa The only woman wlio founded a town in the U. S. 1662. John Leverett, president of Harvard, born VL 413 1718. French emigrants arrived in Louisiana, and New Or- leans was founded V. 491 1783. Samuel Chester Reid, naval officer, born Vin. 97 " The Hero of Port Fayal." 1793. John Neal, editor and author, born XI. 34ft Known as "' Yankee Neal" in England. 1793. Samuel H. Cox, Presbyterian clergyman, born XII. A scholarly preacher and leader in his church. 1796. James Lick, philanthropist, born ELI. 350 Founder of Lick Observatory, California. 1800. Andrew J. Doneison, lawyer and diplomat, born VII. 48^ Candidate for vice-president in 1856. 1818. Frederick A. Muhlenberg, educator, born V. 499 First president of Muhlenberg College. 1819. Allan Pinkerton, detective, born HI. 208 1822. Gardiner Greene Hubbard, lawyer, born V. 162 Promoter of the Bell telephone and foimder of the first deaf and dumb school. 1825. Samuel R. Franklin, naval officer, born IV. 391 He served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1836. Bushrod W. James, physician, born III. 492 He was especially skilled in the practice of oph- thalmology. 1839. Francis Bret Har*.e, author, born I. 404 18.50. Edgar Wilson Nye (" Bill Nye"), humorist, born. . . . VI. 25 1851. George P. Lathrop, author, born IX. 193 Founder and president of American Copyright League. 1864. Engagement at Ream's Station, Va VII. 146 Gen. Cassius M. Clay, Kentucky.— "I aj> prove of your project, and send you my ' memoirs,* etc. I enclose you a photograpii by Brady, a;t. 781 I am now in my eightieth year. I w'ill write you as soon as may be a few leadnig ideas of my lite-work. I subscribe for ' Genealogy and Autograph' edition." AUGUST 26 1688. Joseph Sewall, clergyman , born II. 57 '" The Weeping Prophet." 1696. Ebenezer Gay, clergyman, born VJI. 403 His " Old Man's Calendar" .sermon was trans- lated into several foreign languages. 1791. The first patents for steamboats issued simul- taneously to Fitch, Read, Runisey and Stevens. rV. 558 1804. Thomas Seir Cummings, artist, born VI. 246 Active ia organizing the National Academy. 1814. Joshua C. Stoddard, inventor, born VII. 530 Steam calliope, Stoddard horse rake and hay- tedder. 1820. James Harlan, lawyer and senator, born II. 457 Secretary of the interior under Johnson. 1821. Stephen P. Nash lawyer, of New York, born XI. 470 An authority on the laws of religious corpora- tions. 1833. Charles J. Paine, soldier and yachtsman, born I, 448 Interested in the yachts that defended the America's cup. 1840. John W. Philip, naval officer, born IX, 13 Commander of the Texas in the Spanish war. 18.59. First oil well bored XI. 559 1861. The Hatteras expedition sailed from Fortress Mon- roe 1.122 1861. Battle of Cross Lanes, W. Va IV. 219 Librarian the Brooklyn Eagle.— "We have been using the volumes of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography in our reference depai'tment ever since they have been issued, and tind tliem most useful and valuable. The information seems to be accurate and satisfactory, and the work seems to have been compiled With great pains and care. It is the most comprehensive and complete biographical reference work that I know of, and I think it indispensable in a newspaper office." AUGUST 27 1741. Joseph Reed, patriot and soldier, born I. 74 President of Pennsylvania exeentive conncil. 1749. James Madison, first P. E. bishop of Virginia, born.. VII. 216 President of William and Mary College. 1758. Fort Frontenac, Canada, captured by the British XII. 1776. Battle of Long Island, New York ....'. . I. 3 1782. Skirmish on the Corabah(?e River, South Carolina. Last battle of the Revolution I. 68 1787. Trial trip of Fitch's steamboat VI. 63 1790, Gridley Bryant, engineer, born XI. 502 Inventor of the portable derrick. 179G. Sophia Smith, founder of Smith College, born VTI. 121 laOQ. William S. Harney, soldier, born V. 288 Was conspicuous in Mexican and Civil wars. 1809. Hannibal Hamlin, lawyer and congressman, born... 11. 76 Vice-president under Lincoln. 1822. William II. English, statesman, born IX. 376 Author of the "English Bill" relating to the ad- mission of Kansas. 1825. John H. Starin, merchant, born 11. 20 Proprietor of Glen Island, New York. 18-Vl. Charles H.Perkins, inventor and manufacturer, born. IL 271 Founder of the Rhode Island Horseshoe Co. 1830. Emory Upton, soldier, born IV. 276 Author of a system of tactics for the army. 1840. Ralph L. Goodrich, lawyer and philologist, born VII. 363 An able writer on philology, mythology and Freemasonry. 18-in. The steamer Missouri burned at Gibraltar IV. 151 1845. Anti-rent insurrection in Delaware county, N. Y" III. 47 1862. Battle of Kettle Run, Warreu's Junction, Va IV. 176 Librarian of Public Library, Columbus, O.— '" We regard your Cyclopedia as of the highest au- thority, and' could' not do without it, as we have found it invariably historically accurate." AUGUST 28 St. Augustine Day. 1565. Menendez arrived at St. Augustine, Fla XI. 164 1809. Henry Hudson entered Delaware Bay IX. 454 1728. John Stark, soldier, born I. 80 He defeated Burgoyne at Bennington, Vt. 1778. James L. Kingsley, educator, born X. 131 Eminent surgeon of New York. 1788. Nathaniel Hewit, clergyman and reformer, born XI. 357 " The Luther of the Early Temperance Reform." 1823. James OUver, manufacturer, born XII. Inventor of the chilled plow. 1828. William A. Hammond, surgeon, born IX. 339 Surgeon-general of the U. S. army. 1840. Ira D. Sankey, evangelist and author, born VII. 244 l&iS. Edward L. Keyes, physician, born IX. 343 An eminent surgeon of New York. 1846. Placide L. Chapelle, R. C. archbishop, born XH One of the ablest theologians in United States. 1847. Bellamy Storer, lawyer and diplomat, born XI. 338 Ambassador to Austria-Hungary. 1849. Rufus F. Zogbaum, artist and author, bom XII. A delineator of army and naval subjects. 1851. Frederick H. Bigelow, astronomer, born X. 410 Professor of meteorology, U. S. Weather Bureau. 1861. Confederate batteries captured at Fort Hatteras andClark,N.C 1.123 1862. Battle of Warrenton Turnpike, Va IV. 97 1864. M. A. De Wolfe Howe, author, born XII. Associate editor of Youth's Companion. Historical and Genealogrical Heg-ister, Boston, Mass. — "A cyclopedia being a circle of instruction, and a circle, in this application, imply- ing all-inclusive completeness, the name is most significantly applicable to a work that, in relation to American biography and incidentally also to Ameri- can history, is complete in the wuitsl import ol the word, ' AUGUST 29 X684. New Amsterdam surrendered to English and became New York V. 140' 1778. Battle of Portsmouth or Rhode Island Vin. 51 1779. Battle with Indians at Tioga, N. Y I. 55 1780. Richard Rush, statesman and jurist, born V. 80 St-'cretary of the treasury' under J. Q. Adams. 1792. Charles G. Finney, clergyman, born U. 46? Second president of Oberlin College. 1805. William G. Brown low, journalist and governor of Tennessee, born VII. 210 •'The Fighting Parson." 1809. Oliver Wendell Holmes, physician and author, born. IT. 336 1809. Francis Vinton, soldier and clergyman, born VII. 537 A noted pulpit orator and lecturer. 1815. Anna P:ila Carroll, strategist, born V, 193 "Tlie unrecognized member of Lincoln's cabinet." 1819. Joseph E. MacDonald, statesman, born Xl. 5(W " Old Saddle Bags." 1826. George F. Hoar, senator, born I. 453! A leader of the Republican party. 1829. Benjamin F. Reinhart. artist, born XI. 310> Ptjrtraits, genre and histoncal paintings. 1829. Abby Hutchinson, singer, born X. 27 One of the famous Hutchinson family of singers. 1830. James IVoctor Knott, legislator, born XH. Attorney-general of Mo. and governor of Ky. 1831. Duel between Thomas Biddle and Spencer Pettis VII. 533t 1835. George \V. McCrary, jurist and statesman, born III. 201 Secretary of war under Hayes. 1843. David B Hill, politician, of New York, born I. 453: 18«2. Battle of Groveton, Manassas or Second Bull Run. .. IV. 142' 1871. The Folaris reached the farthest point North III. 283^ Editor of the Minneapolis Journal.— " I know what the Cyclopedia is. as 1 have all the volumes up TO date, and regard it as a very useful book, especially in newspaper offices." AUGUST 30 1768. Joseph Dennie, journalist, born VII. 204 Founder and editor of The Portfolio^ a famous literary magazine. 1775. Stonington, Conn., attacked by British XII. 1776. Long Island evacuated by the Americans . . I. 1781. French iieet arrived in Chesapeake Bay to help the Americans II. 447 1782. A preliminary treaty with England signed at Paris.. I. 336 1812. Samuel Osgood, clergyman and author, born IX. 236 A prominent Unitarian of New York. 1813. Massacre at Fort Mimms, Ala., by Creek Indians .. V. 291 1817. John Williams, president of Trinity College, Hart- ford, born m. 496 Also bishop of Connecticut. 1818. Alexander H. Rice, governor of Massachusetts, born. 1. 120 Was four times elected to congress. 1820. George F. Root, composer' born IX. 384 "Battle Cry of Freedom," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," etc. 1840. Hazen S. Pingree, governor of Michigan, born VII. 119 Noted for his boldness in introducing reforms. 1845. Edwin A. Grosvenor, author, born. X. 493 His " History of Constantinople" is the standard authority. 1846. Rudolph A. Witthaus, toxicologist, born XI. 60 Probably the best authority on the subject in America. ia52. Julian A. Weir, artist, born XI. 295 1863. Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run, ended IV. 142 ColTimbus (O.) Press-Post. — " The ninth volume of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, recently issued, contains many mterest- ing biographies that have never before been pub- lished. This Cyclopedia is an invaluable book of reference." AUGUST 31 17H. John Houston, governor of Georpria, born L 493 A zealous patriot and member of Continental congress. 17G9. David Hosack, physician and scientist, born IX. 354 Eminent in many brandies of his profession. 1792. "SVilbiir Fisk, clergyman and educator, born III. 17T The first president of Wesleyan University. 1794. WiUiain Willis, lawyer, born XII. Author of " History of the Law, Courts and Lawyers of Maine." 1810. Jacob lirinkeriioir, congressman and chief-justice of Ohio, born XII. He drew up the famous Wilmot proviso. 1823, Gakisha A. Grow, congressman, born 11. 91 Champion of " Homestead Bill.'" 1841. Edward (i. Janeway, physician, born XU. Eminent as a pathologist. 1842. Mary Putnam Jacobi. physician and author, born.. VIII. 219 The first woman admitted to the ficole de Medi- cine, Paris. 1844. Elizabeth Stuart (Phelps) Ward, author, born IX. 368 A writer of much power. 1852. Nathan IlaslvoU Dole, author, born XU. A well known translator of Russian works. 1861. General Fremont issued order freeing slaves in Mis- souri IV. 271 1864. Battle of Jonesboro, Ga IV. 34 1886. Severe earthquake at Charleston. S. C XII. Chas. W. Mackey, Counsellor-at-Lavr, Nev7 York. — *' I have exammed each volume carefully and have no hesitation in saying that I consider it one of the most valuable works of a biographical nature ever published in this country, and superior, in my judgment, in many particulars to any work of a similar character ever published abroad." ...LIFE OF... President McKinley Reprinted from ♦ . . THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY An attractive 24 pp. pamphlet, presenting his ancestry, war record, public career, history of his administration, extracts from his speeches and messages, and a character sketch. Illustrated ■with several portraits. The personal data were corrected by McKinley himself and the historical portion by Hon. John Ilay, Secretary of State, and it is absolutely authentic and reliable. Price, tOc. each or 5c, each for 20 cr more JAMES T. WHITE & CO,, Putlishers New York SEPTEMBER 1 First Monday in September is Labor Day in most of tlie states XL 539 1675. Deerfield, Mass., burned by Indians X. 50 1675. Hadley, Mass., attacked by Indians XI. 45&' 168a. Tlie Welcome with 100 Friends sailed for America.. II. 276 1777. Attack on Fort William Henry, W. Va XII. 1785. Philip Allen, man'fr and governor of R. L, born IX. 399 One of the first in the United States to engage in calico printing. 1785. Peter Cartwii^'ht, clergyman, born VI. 61 He original eil Methodist camp-meetings. 1791. Lydia H. Sigourney, author, born I. L54 "The American Hemans." 1795. James Gordon Bennett, journalist, born VII. 341' Founder of the New York Herald. 1798, Richard Delafield, soldier and engineer, born XL 29 Prominently identified with West Point Military Academy. 1799. John A. Quitman, soldier, born XII. A governor of Mississippi. 1806. Stephen Alexander, astronomer, born XL 422" Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. 1807. William W. Hoppin, governor of Rhode Island^born. IX 400 1812. James Campbell, jurist, born IV. 152 Postmaster general under Pierce. 1814. Engagement between the W(tsp and Avon V. 440 1827. The New York Journal of Commerce first issued. . . U. 320 1858. Ovation to Cyrus W. Field for his labor on the At- lantic cable IV. 452 The cable ceased to work on the same day. 1862. Battle of Chantilly, Va IV. 261 1862. Battle of Britton's Lane. Tenn XII. 1864. Atlanta, Ga., evacuated bi' Confederates IV. 34 F. Ii. O. Wadsworth, Director of AUeg-harty Observatory.— " I have looked over the volumes of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and wish to express my appreciation of the chai'- acter of the work accomplished." SEPTEMBER 2 1768. Jonathan Maxcy, educator, born VIIL 21 President of Bi-own University. 1781. John B. Whi; e, artist, born ..... III. 21 A painter of historical scenes and poi'traits. 1798. Thomas H. Ricks, governor of Maryland and sen- ator, born IX. 306 1800. Willard Parker, surgeon, born IX. 337 One of the most eminent surgeons of his day. 1820. Lucretia Peabody Hale, author, born V. 353 Her " Peterkin Papers " her best production. 1821. Anne Whitney, sculptor, of Boston, born VII. 72 " Roma," an ideal statue, is her best pi'oduction. 1829. Murat Halstead, journalist, born I. 270 1831. Willianx P. Frye, senator, of Maine, born I. 290 A radical Republican leader. 1834. Sumner I. Kimball, the originator and head of the life-saving service, born 11. o48 1837. James H. Wilson, major-general and author, born.. 11. 5:^5 With Charles A. Dana he wrote a life of Grant. 1838. Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery II. 309 1839. Henry George, political economist, born IV. .325 Originator of the single-tax doctrine. 18.'>0. Eugene Field, journalist and poet, born I. 158 1858. Newell D. Hillis, clergyman, born IX. 245 Pastor of Plymouth Church, New York. 1861. Caspar Whitney, author and editor, born XII. A writer on out-door sports and huntmg. 1864. Atlanta, Ga., occupied by Federals , IV. 34 1870. Henrietta Crosman, actress, born XH. Frank R^eder, of Pennsylvania.— "Your Cy- clopedia of Biography by its scope, the care with which the material has been prepared, the artistic character of portraits and plates, and it-s mechan- ical execution, recommends itself to all book col- lectors. It is invaluable ;(■< a book of reference iu aaay libraiy aiming at complet-, rie-^s." SEPTEMBER 3 1009. Henry Hudson arrived in New York Bay IX. 454 17()3. Detroit, Mich., reliev^ed from sie<;e by Indians X. 415 1783. Treaty of peace with Great Britain signed at Paris. I. :J30 1789. Hannah F. (Jould, poet, born VIH. 3.55 1803. Prudence Crandall, philanthropist, born II. 307 Persecuted for teacliiiiir blacks in Connecticut. 1807. Charles F. Schaetter, clergyman, born XII. Author of "A System of Lutheran Theology." 1807. Gorham D. Abbot, clergyman and educator, born... X. 355 A pionetM- in ihe higher education of girls. 1810. Gardner Colby, philanthropist, born VIII. 404 Colby University was named foi- him. 1821. A violent storm occurred in Kew England VII. 354 It led to the rotary theory of storms. 1827. John Drew, Sr., actor, born 111.531 Considered the best Irish comedian on the stage. 1827. John E. VV. Keely, mechanic, born IX. 137 Of Keely motor notoriety. 1833. Joseph Simms, physician and physiognomist, born.. VII. 124 A well-known lecturer on his subjects. 1833. New York Sun first issupd XII, 1835. Stewart L. Woodford, statesman, born IX. 2 U.S. minister to Spain. 1839. George L. Raymond, educator and author, born VIII. 457 A professor at Princeton University. 1849. Sarah Orne Jewett, aut hor, born I. 374 Her stories tre:it of New England life. 1855. Battle with Sioux Indians at Sand Hills V. 288 Joseph Simms, M. D., Physiog-nrmist, Au- thor, Lectvirer. — ** lum a frcijuent visitor to the library at the British 31useuTn, London, to the Car- negie Free Library, Edinburgh, and otliers. I have also visited nearly all the large libraries in America and Australia, and in no part of the woild. how- ever, is there to be found in any library a biographi- cal work which can be compared at' all favorably with yours. ' SEPTEMBER 4 1757. Levin Winder, governor of Maryland, born jJC, 298 1789. Alexander H Stevens, surgeon, born IX. 355 He introduced the European .system of clinical instruction. 1793. Edward Bates, lawyer and politician, born JJL 89 Attorney-general under Lincoln. 1796. Charles T. C. Follen. educator, born VH. 28» "One of the noblest contributions of Germany to American citizenship.'" — Whittier. 1799. William B. Kinney, journalist, born XII. Editor of the Newark (N. J.) Advertiser. 1802. Marcus Whitman, pioneer missionary, bora XI. 112 "The Savior of Oregon." 1804. The Intrepid blown up in Tripoli harbor Vni. 96 1804. Thomas U, Walter, architect, born IX. 333 One of the most eminent in his day. 1805. Wm. E. Dodge, merchant and philanthropist, born. in. 174 1815. Lyman C. Draper, historian and educator, born IX. 390 Long with Wisconsin Historical Society, 1824. Phoebe Cary , poet, born . . L 535 Her " Nearer Home" has a world-wide reputa- tion. 1828. Willard Warner, soldier and senator, born X. 396 Was prominent in the Civil War. 1828. John H. Ranch, physician, born XII. An organizer of Chicago College of Pharmacy. 1846. Daniel H. Burnham, architect, born LX. 33r> Chief architect World's Columbian Exposition. 1848. Richard R. Bowker, journalist, born XII. Editor of the Publishers'' Weekly. 1862. The Confederate Oreto ran the blockade of Mobile. Vm. 95 1864. Bat tie of Greenville, Tenn. ; Morgan killed IV. 317 1886. The Apache Indians under Geronimo surrendered. . . IX. 26 Rev. Charles B. Mitchell, D.D., Kansas City, Mo.— -"I can most heartily commend your Cvclo- pedia of Biography. It is unique: nothing like it for aocurateness; It is up to date and can be relied upon." SEPTEMBER 5 1758. Thomas Eddy, philanthropist and author, born III. 512 "The Ainencaii Howaid." 1763. Indian battle of liloody Bridfto, Mich X. 415 1774. First Continental congress met in Philadelphia II. 114 1793. John Burns, soldier, born XII. He served in the War of 1812, Mexican and Civil wars. 1795. Treaty with Algiers to ransom prisoners ! I. 71 1804. William Alexander Graham, statesman, born IV. 42Q Secretary of the navy under Fillmore. 1812. Fort Harrison, Ind., attacked by Indians (4-5) IV. .369 1813. Naval battle between Enterprise and Boxer VH. 72 1816. Joseph C. Talbot, P. E. bishop of Indiana, born IH. 4C0 First missionary bishop of the Northwest. 1817. William A. Newell, congressman and governor of New Jer.sey, born V. 208 1825. Darius O. Mills, banker and financier, born I. 24graphy. No other work is so complete in this special line." SEPTEMBER 11 1609. Henry Hudson entered the river named after him. . IX. 454 1731. Josiah Wliitney, Revolutionary soldier, born X. 154 1744. Sarah Bache, pliilantiiropist, born VII. 60 The only dauf;rhter of Benjamin Franklin. 1763. Isaac Roberdeau, engineer, born 11. 14 He organized the Bui'eau of Topographical En- gineers. 1766. James Brown, soldier, senator and judge, born IV. 376 A prominent citizen of Louisiana. 1777. Felix Grundy, jurist and statesman, of Kentucky, born \. VI. 436 Attorney-general under Van Buren. 1777. Battle of tlie Brandy wine. Pa I 41 1800. Daniel S. Dickinson, U. S. senator, born V. 388 Attorney-general of New York State. 1809. Sterling Price, soldier and governor of Mo., born . . . XII. Prominent Confederate general in Civil War. 1810. James Pollock, gov. of Pa. and congressman, born.. II. 289 He had placed on national coins the motto, " In God We Trust.'' 1813. Henry C. Bowen, merchant and editor, born I, 205 Founder of the New York Independent. 1814, Battle of Plattsburg, N. Y., on Lake Champlain VII. 28 A victory for the army and navy II. 241 1826. William Morgan abducted by Freemasons .... III. 12 18::i7. Clara Fisher made her debut in America X. 471 1838. John Ireland, R. C. archbishop of St. Paul, born. . . . IX 226 An able orator and controversialist. 1841. All members except Webster resigned frrm Tyler's cabinet VI. 3^ 1850. Jenny Lind made her debut in America. . III. 25.i 1854. William S. Macy, artist, born III. 423; A prominent landscape painter. President Oe-den Cnlleg-e, Kentucky. — " I ha,ve examined The National Cyclopedia of Ameri- can Biography, and found it not only ablv edited and •well gotten up, but most valuable as a work of ref- erence." SEPTEMBER 12 1781. Governor Burke, of North Carolina, was captured by the notorious David Fanning VII. 264 1788. John T. Shubriek, naval officer, born VIU. 98 He aided in capturing the Guerriere, Java and Peacock. 1797. Samuel J. May, reformer, born II. 318 Prominent in the early anti-slavery movement. 1806. Andrew Hull Foote, naval officer, born V. 10 1810. Philip Francis Thomas, statesman, born V. 6 Secretary of the treasury under Buchanan. 1811. James Hall, paleontologist, born III. 280 State geologist of New York. J812. Richard M. Hoe, inventor, born VII. 320 The rotarv printing press. 1812. Ellas Parker Needham, inventor, born V. 183 The " silver-toned " reed organ and pneumatic tubes. 1818. Richard J. Gatling, gun inventor, born IV. 158 1825. Ainsworth R. Spofford, librarian, born VI. 477 A Librarian of Congress. 1827. First appearance in America of George Holland III. 148 1829. Charles Dudley Warner, journalist and author, born. II. 116 1830. William Sprague, mfr. and governor of R. I., born.. IX. 408 The Sprague mills were the largest in the world. 1842. Charles W. Super, educator, born IV. 444 President of Ohio University. 1847. Battle of Chapultepec, Mexico, begun HI. 503 1857. Loss of steamer Central America from Havana IV. 201 1860. Walker, the filibuster, court-martialed and shot by the Honduras Government XI. 24 18G1. Battle of Cheat Mountain, W. Va IX. 231-2 1862. Engagement at Harper's Ferry, Va IV, 335 James Mitchell, Editor Arkansas D^'mocrat. — "In my judgment The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is the most valuable compila- tion of biography that I have ever seen. No library should be without it." -■4SSBSSS:. - ,761. Caspar Wistar Phyf-";^^ ,„^ y . . . IL «» Tbe genus \visLa,i i«, India, born 1793. John Scudder f^'^J'^^l^^.y of nnssionaries^ < ^3^ The first of a no ea ^ J^.^r-general, bora 1«1<^ John Sedgwick, Union «"- Baltimore ^^ ^ '^'°^^- ■o;r,Phart sculptor, born XI. 43» He wrote uaiuui ^ ^^^ 1828. Alice''! Baven-thorl^^ " Alice G. 1-ee, a ^^ ^^^ names. crientist. born »^-^TrauThTritTo1V^" -'-'»• VII. i^ I'i--^^?in^S^n-^SJ|tS^^T.>{iri Oyolop<:?3, ?i ,*he Library ." SilTl??.°^^"e^i!b-^. SEPTEMBER 14 Carnation Day. 1628. Salem, Mass., was founded V. 113 1742. James Wilson, justice U. S. Supreme Court, born. ., I. 22 1752. (Tliui'sday) Great Britain adopted the Gi'egorian Calendar. The previous day (Wednesday) was Sept. 2d. There are no dates Sept. 3-13, 1752, in English or American history. 1755. William Bradford, jurist, born I, 14 Attorney-general under Washington. 1775. John H. Hobart, P. E. bishop of New York, born. .. I. 514 1816. James R. Wood, physician, born IX. 357 Long with Bellevue Hospital, New York. 1818. Juneau settled at what is now Milwaukee, Wis VI. 18 1823. Benjamin H. Hill, statesman, born X. 194 Member of the U. S. and Confederate senates. 1824. Julius H. Seelye, educator, born VI. 157 A president of Amherst College. 1837. Harry Fenn, artist and illustrator, born VI. 3G8 1843. George E. Whiting, organist and composer, born... VIII. 446 1844. Martin Milmore, sculptor, born VIII. 291 Soldiers and Sailor.s Monument, Boston. 1847. City of Mexico captured by Americans III. 503 1854. Julia Magruder. author, born VIII. 10 1860. Hamlin Garland, author, born , VIII. 37 His subjects are drawn chiefly from the West. 1861. Confederate privateeir Juda/i captured V. 15 1862. Battle of South Mountain, Md IV. 103 1863. Park Theatre, Brooklyn's first playhouse, opened... V. 218 1867. Charles Dana Gibson, artist, born XI. 290 1872. Alabama award. Great Britain to pay United States $15,500,000 '. VIII. 353 1901. President McKinley died, and Vice-President Roose- velt took the oath of office XI. 9 (See opposite September 1.) Dr. "William F. Muhlenberg, Reading:, Pa.— "lam pleased with the volumes of your National Cyclopedia of American Biography, which seems to be a work of exceptional value." THE NATIONAL CYCLOProlA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY diBCOvevy. tbrougbout this clend'.r wiU ^ glance at t^^^^^^^^^^.Tof United States Ixistory xs as ,how that the earlxest period ^^^^^_ fuUy and thoroughly coveied a _^^^^^^^^^^^^ .^^ ^ It is a History of the Umted State. ^^^ ^^1,,, and of Iho JAMES T. WHITE & CO. NewYotk 10.000 PORTRAITS THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY goes beyond every other work ever pub- lished, in that it not only sets forth the best that the country has knowl- edge of, but brings these persotmUties face to face, (hrotigh Uft-likc 2)ortraitii, which embellish many of the biog- raphies. The task has been her- culean, but the result makes the work monumental, whose value can hardly be realized. Great pains have been taken to secure from the families or de- scendants the best likenesses, which are reproduced under their super- intendence and approval, and, in a large number of instances, are given to the world for the first time through the pages of this work. Never before has such a collection of authentic portraits been made. Send for 'Prospecius and Specimen 'Pa^es JAMES T. WHITE O CO., New York SEPTEMBER IF 1679. Council with Indians held on Lake Superior. First meeting wit ii Sioux and otlier tribes iV. 62 1776. British under Howe entered New York City VIL 151 1783. Luther Bradish, lawyer and politician, born m. 463 A prominent citizen of New York. 1783. Levi Frisbie, educator, born VIL 132 "One of the most profound scholars of his day." 1789. James Feniinore Cooper, novelist, born 1.398 1795. Zachariah Allen, scientist, born VIII. 263 He mvented the automatic cut-olf valves. 1795. James G. Percival, scientist and poet, born VIII. 300 1801. Eli Smith, missionary in Syria, born VIII. 16 He translated the Bible into Arabic. 1805. Conway Robinson, lawyer and author, born I. 475 A well known writer on law. 1809. James Y. Smith, m'f'r and gov. of R. I., born EX. 403 Was active in all movements to better his state. 1809. Meredith P. Gentry, stai esman, born XII Member of U. S. and Confederate congresses. 1820. James G. Benton, inventor, born IV. 138 Improvements in ordnance. 1824. Adeline D. T. Whitney, author, born II. 29 1830. Sylvester Waterhou.se, author and educator, born.. VIII. 147 A voluminous writer on agriculture. 1835. Richard Olr.ey, statesman, born VII. 143 Secretary of state under Cleveland. 1841. Sarah Knowles Bolton, author, born I. 212 1856. Kiik Munroe, author, born XI. 523 Founder of the League of American Wheelmen. 1857. Henry H Taft, jurist, born XI. 20 First governor of Phihppine Islands. 1862. Harper's Ferry, Va., surrendered to Confederates... IV. 128 1863. Horatio W. Parker, composer, born XI. 314 Professor of theory of music at Yale University. 1863. The Lamb knitting machine was first patented VII. 564 Edwin M. Bacon, Editor and Author, Bos- ton, Mass.— "Your Cyclopedia I know. from expe- rience, to be a most valuable publication." SEPTEMBER 16 1708. Oliver DeLancey, Revolutionary solriier born XII. Commander of De Lancej^'s battalion. 1722. Samuel Adams, patriot and statesman, born ,.. I, 104 " Fatlier of the American Ue'olution." 1733. Abraham Whipple, naval officer, born II. le Identified with the Gaspe affair. 1776. Battle of Harlem Heights, N. Y 11.299 1796. "William A. Muhlenberg, clergyman and hymnolo- gist, born IX. WJ Author of " I Would Not Live Alway," 1802. John M. Botts, congressman, born VIII. 156 Author of '• The Great Rebellion." 1803. Orestes A. Brownson, author and clergyman, born . VII. 197 A Presbyterian, Universalist, Unitarian and Catholic. 1804. Squire Whipple, civil en<::ineer, born IX. 35 " Father of American Bridge Building." 1823. Francis Parkman, author and historian, born I. 431 1830. Henry Mitchell, scientist, born VIII. 349 He first discovered the underflow of the Hudson River. 1830. George P. Prescott, electrician and inventor, born . . V. 279 He patented an improved quadruplex telegraph. 1834. Asa S. Bushnell, manufacturer and politician, born. VIII. 43 Governor of Ohio. 1838. James J. Hill, railroad president, born XII. 1841. Edward Stanwood, editor and author, born IX. 475 Managing editor of Toufh''s Companion. 1847. Albert Ross Parsons, musician, born. IT. 495 1848. Hyperion, the 7th satelMte of Saturn, discovered... VIII. 381 1862. Battle of Antietam, Md, commenced IV. 134 Major P. K. Roots, of Arkansas —"We are greatly pleased will) Ihe Cyclopedia. Its scope is even broader than we ant iciijuted. It is c<>rtainly worthy of great commendation as a tliofoiigh and most iiseful collection of American biography." SEPTEMBER 17 1630. Boston, formerly Triniountain, Mass., named "VI. 203 17;i21. Samuel Hopkins, theolof?ian, born VII. 154 '' Tlie Fatlur of Abolition." 1762. Benjamin Abbot, educatur, born X. lOi First president of Pliillips Academy, Exeter, N. H. 1776. Langdon Cheves, statesman, born X. 19 President of the United States Bank. 1776. Important captures of outposts of Fort Ticon- deroga I. 45-45 r87. New Constitution of United States drafted I. 5 1811. John Brough, editor and governor of Ohio, born III. 113. Founder of the Cincinnati Inquirer. 1818. Moses D. Hoge, Presbyterian clergyman, born X. 4M An eloquent orator and a leader in his church. 1819. J. Peter Lesley, geologist, born VIII. 79 Was state geologist of Pennsylvania. 1820. Earl Van Dorn, Confederate major-general, born FV. 208 1825. Lucius Q. C. Lamar, justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, born I. 37 Secretary of the interior under Cleveland. 1825. James R. Haskell, inventor, born XII. He invented the tirst breech-loading cannon. 1843. William E. Griffis, educator and author, born IX. 281 An authority on Japan. 1858. Robert VV. Vonnoh, artist, born VII. 462 1862. Battle of Ant ietam, Md., ended IV. 14$ 1864. Engagement at Sycamore Church, Va XII. William Henry Eg-le, M.D., Historian of Pennsylvanaa. — " I have oeen much interested in The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and you are to be congratulated on reaching eight volumes of the best biographical history published in the English language. For thoroughness of con- cise detail, for care in selection of representative individuals of to-day, as well for the excellence of portraiture and typography, your Cyclopedia is certainly a remarkable publication." SEPTEMBER 18 1(575. Bloody Brook massacre at Deerfield, Mass XI. 208 173:1 George Read, statesman, born 111.297 A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1759. Quebec, Canada, surrendered to the English I. 102 1770. Benjamin Hazard, statesman, born VIII. 17 Served in the Rhode Island assembly 31 years. 1777. Americans captured the British posts at outlet of Lake George and Ticonderoga I. 45 1779. Joseph Story, justice of U. S. Supreme Court, born. II. 468 1781 . John Herr, religionist, born VII. 498 Founder of the Reformed Mennonite church. 1793. Washington laid the corner-stone of the National Capitol XII. 1805. John S. C. Abbott, clergyman and author, born VI. 145 His histories were very popular in their day. 1812. Herschel V. Johnson, statesman, born 1.226 Senator and governor of Georgia. 1818. Mrs. Mary A. Vincent, actress, born X. 257 1827. John T. Trowbridge, author, born III. 374 1842. Battle of Salado, Texas 11.241 1843. Charles V. Riley, scientist, born IX. 443 He organized the Division of Entomology, De- partment of Agriculture. 1844. Spencer Trask, banker, of New York, born XI. 444 1851 The New York Tiines first issued VIII. 482 1860. Clinton Scollard, poet and educator, born VI. 58 A professor of English at Hamilton College. 1861. Battle of Lexington, Mo XII. Frank P. O'Brien, of Alabama.—" I desire to express to you my appreciation of so valuable a work as the Cyclopedia of American Biography It has afforded nu; a great deal of pleasure. I hold it is invaluable in a newspaper office, and no editor who desu-es to be abreast of the times should be without it." I SEPTEMBER 19 ! 1692. Giles Cory pressed to death for contumacy XII. The only instance in New England. 1715. William Popham, soldier and lawyer, born IV. 237 President-general Society of the Cincinnati, 1739. Andrew Pickens, soldier and congressman, born. ... I. 70 Was active in the campaign in South Carolina. 1777. Battle of Stillwater, Saratoga, N. Y I. 47 1778. William Gaston, jurist, of North Carolina, born.. ... . Ill, 51* Author of the state hymn, " Old North State." 1793. William B. Astor, merchant and capitalist, born.... VIII 104 He gave $550,000 to the Astor Library. 1815. Edward Cowan, lawyer and U. S. senator, born II, &!■ Noted as a ready and fearless debater. 1821. Opening day of Amherst College V. 307 1825. Henry Charles Lea, publisher and author, born ! v! 38ft Head of Lea Brothers & Co., Philadelphia. 1831. James De Koven, clergyman and aui hor, born , XI 19!) He devoted his life to Racine University. 1835. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, statesman, born XL 16; Secretary of the interior under McKinley and Roosevelt. 1839. John S. Crosby, soldier and politician, born XI m Governor of Montana. 1859. Marshall P. Wdder, humorist, born . VT qr imz Battle of luka. Miss .W ';' vill 37(). 1803. BattleofChickamauga,Ga. (19-20) ...... FV 16'} 1864. Steamshi^v Philo Parsons captured by adventure rs IV 4r> 1864. Battle of Winchester or Opequan Creek IV. 65 and 60- "Sheridan Twenty Miles Away." 1873. Failure of Jay Cooke & Co. caused a panic on New York :Stock Exchange I 253 1^1 IVesident Gai-field died at Elberon, N. J... . ! 1! ' IV* 242 Paul A. Oliver. Oliver's Mills, Pa.— "The Na- tional Cyclopedia >of American Biography, published l>y yo« IS an excellent work for anv librarv as r iMok oi reference. I can cordiallv commfind'it " ' ' SEPTEMBER 20 3565. Massacre of Fort Caroline, St. John's River, Fla. ... XI. 164 1737. Cliarles Carroll (of Carrollton), statesman, born.... VII, 441 A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1777. Battle of Paoli, Pa. Americans defeated I. 55 Sometimes ca led the '' Paoli Massacre." 1790. Job Durfee, jurist and poet, born VII. 414 Chief-justice of Rhode Island. 1800, Henry S. Foote, statesman, born XII. Governor of Mississippi. 1811. John F. Boynton, inventor, born IV. 91 Malleable steel and an oil-well torpedo. 1815. Charles M. Walcot, actor, born XI. 514 A popular comedian of English birth. 1820. John F. Reynolds, soldier, born IV. 234 He served v?ith distinction in the Civil War. 1820. George W. Morgan, brigadier-general, born IV. 71 A Union officer in the Civil War. 1828, Albert J. Myer, meteorologist, born IV, 216 " Old Probabilities." 1833. David R. Locke, humorist, born VI. 26 His nom de plume, " Petroleum V. Nasby." 1837. L. Clark Seelye, first president Smith College, born. VII. 121 1838. Wilburn B. Hall, Confederate naval officer, born.... VUI. 269 After the war he served in Egypt. 1851. Lloyd Bryce, editor and author, born I. 252 Was editor of the North American Review. 18,52. First appearance of Laura Keene VIII. 65 1861. Herbert Putnam. Librarian of Congress, born IX, 249 1861. Capture of Lexington, Mo V, 329 1862. The revolving turret patented by Timby IX, 116 1863. Gen, Rosecrans entered Chattanooga, Tenn., after a severe engagement IV. 163 1881. Chester A. Arthur took oath of office as president. . IV. 247 1898. Evacuation of Porto Rico commenced XI. 26 liibrnry of Npw York University, New York City.— We find these t)ooks (The National Cyclo- pedia of American Biography) very useful for refer- ence work," SEPTEMBER 21 1638. Treaty of peace with the Narragansett Indians X. 40T 1645. Louis JolHet , explorer, born V. 121 Explored the Mississippi valley. 1737. Francis Hopkinsoii, law yer and author, born V. 460 A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1757. James Jackson, soldier and gov. of Georgia, born ... I. 220 He defeated the scheme known as "Yazoo fraud.'" 1758. Christopher Gore, governor of Massachusetts, born. I. 112 One of the commissioners to negotiate with England. 1779. English fort at Baton Rouge captured by Galvez ... X. 74 1793. Gideon F. Thayer, educator, born , VII. 532 Founder of the famous Chauncey Hall, Boston. 1809. Douglas Houghton, physician and naturalist, born.. XII. Was state geologist of Micliigan. 1830. Abrahatn H. Cassel, antiquarian, born HI. 276 He made a large collection of valuable works on history, theology and science. 1823. A revelation made to the founder of Mormon Church (asalleged) VII. 38r 1827. Michael Corcoran, brigadier-general, born IV. 54 Organized the " Corcoran Legion " in Civil War. 1831. Wesley an University opened at Middletown, Conn.. HI. 17T 1834. Edward B. Dalton, physician, born X. 501 Originator of ambulance system. 1846. Battle^^f Monterey, Mexico (21 to 23) IV. 148 1SG3. Clark Howell, journalist, born I. 473 Editor of the Atlanta Coistitution. 1869. U. S. hospital ship Idaho wrecked in a typhoon at Nagasaki, Japan IX. 155. Clark Howell, Editor Atlanta Constitu- tion. — " The Cons^'Yu^('o?i was one of the first sub- scribers in tiie state to The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and we have found it to be of invaluable service.'' SEPTEMBER 22 l75ft{. James Bowdoin. philanthropist and statesman, born. I. 41& Founder of Bowdoin College. 1776. Nathan Hale executed as a spy I. 5ii 1780. Arnold met Andr6 and arranged to betray West- Point I. 49 1790. Augustus B. Longstreet, educator and author, born. I. 517 President of several colleges 1798. Marshall P. Wilder, merchant and pomologist, born. I. 358 Few men were better known in and about Boston. 1809. Parker Pillsbury, clergyman and abolitionist, born.. 11. 330 " A terrible denouncer he."— Lowkll. 1812. Samuel Wells Williams, sinologue, born I. 42x; The first lectureship in his specialty was created at Yak for him. 1819. Joseph Seligman, banker, born •. III. »J;2 In his day the most prominent Hebrew in N. Y. 1823. Clark H. Wells, naval officer, born XII. i827. Peter Turney, jurist, born VII. 213 Governor and chief-justice of Tennessee. 1827. Joseph Smith claimed to have received the "Book of Mormon." VII. 386 1827. John G. Parke, soldier, born... XII. H-e served with great gallantry in the Civil War. 1828. Theodore Winthi'op, author and soldier, born .... I. 130 A gifted writer; killed in the Civil War. 1829. Wm.W. Belknap, soldier and secretary of war, born. IV. 23 He was impeached bj'^ congress. 1833, Stephen D. Lee, soldier, born V. 414 A brilliant Confederate general. 1834. Settlement of Portland, Ore., by Amex'icans VI. 73 1846. Bat tie of Monterey, Mexico, continued IV. 148 1862. Meeting of loyal governors at Altoona, Pa I. 118 1863. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation first issued. .. II. 70 1864. Battle of Fisher's Hill, Va IV. 65, 138 H. A. Kelly, M.D., Baltimore, Md.— "The National Cyclopedia of American Biography will surely serve a most useful purpose in any public or private library." SEPTEMBER 23 1647. Joseph Dudley, colonial g-overnor of Mass., bom Vn. 373 Also chief-justice of New York. 1692. Martha Cory was hanged for a witch XII. 1745. John Sevier, pioneer and statesman, born III. 430 Governor of the temporary state of Franklin and of Tennessee. 174.5. Isaac Hayne, patriot, born L 440 He was hanged by the British in Charleston, S. C. 1779. Battle between the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis 11. 16 1786. John England, R. C. clergyman, born V. 28 First bishop of Charleston, S. C. 1793. James F. Dana, scientist, born X. 390 He made a specialty of electro-mag^netism. 1816. Elihu B. Washburne, statesman, born IV. 14 " The Watchdog of the Treasury." 1819. Charles J. Stille, educator, born 1.314 A provost of the University of Pennsylvania. 1820. Thomas Kirby Smith, soldier, born VIU. 275 One of tlie bravest officers in the Federal army. 1823._ Sara Jane (Clarke) Lippincott, author, born IV. 5;i6 She wrote under the name "Grace Greenwood." 1826. Alexander Davidson, inventor, born HI. 320 He made many improvements in the typewriter. 1845. Jonathan Scott Hartley, sculptor, born VU. 459 His work covers a wide range of subjects. 1846. Bittle of Monterey, Mexico, ended IV. 148 1848. Hjalmar H. Boyesen, educator and author, born I. 367 Professor of German literature at Columbia. 1852. James Carroll Beckwith, artist, born VU. 470 An eminent portrait painter. 1858. Wilham De Witt Hyde, educator, bom I. 410 President of Bowdoin College. 1862. Battle with Sioux at Wood Lake, Mmn X. 63 J. Harvey Math^s Journalist and Author. Memphis. Tenn. — 'I fully appreciate your great undertaking, and having been an active newspn per man for many years of my life, can see its value at once." SEPTEMBER 24 1 743. Andrew Porter, soldier, born I. 77 An artillery officer in the Continental army. J755. Job n Marshall, jurist, born I. 25 Chief -justice of the United States. 1768. Treaty of Fort Stan wix with Indians V. lOi 1784. Zackaiy Taylor, 12th president of the United States, born IV. 369 " A patriot rather than a partisan." 3785. John C. Stevens, yachtsman, born L 417 His America won the famous cup known by that name. 1789. Richard H. Wilde, conp^ressman and poet, born I. 357 Author of the famous lyric, " My Life is Like a Summer Rose." 1804. William E. Burton, actor, born II. 351 The fame of Burton's Theatre (New York) was unrivaled in the dramatic annals of America. 3.811. Charles Steedman, naval officer, boin IV. 357 He served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 3827. Henry W. Slocum, lawyer and soldier, born IV. 265 He also served in Con.^ress. 3833. Henry A. Barnum, soldier, born IV. 36 Conspicuous in the Georgia campaign, Civil War. 1833. Augustus P. Clarke, surgeon and physician, born... VI. 2;34 A noted gynecologist and obstetrician. 1835. William O. Stoddard, author, born VIII. 121 A successful writer for young folks. 1837. Mark A. Hanna, merchant and U. S. senator, born.. XI. 19 One of the leaders of the Republican party. 1846. Monterey, Mexico, surrendered to U. S. troops IV. 506 1864. Surrender of Athens. Ga., to Confederates X. 37 t869. " Black Friday "-financial panic in New York City. X. 474 1876. Hallett's Reef, N.Y. harbor, blown up by dynamite. IV. 313 Ed-ward Deacon, Bridg-eport, f^onn.— "I wish to express my great satisfaction with the matter and appearance of your unique and valuable Cyclo- pedia." SEPTEMBER 25 1513. Ba]boa discovered the Pacific Ocean ... V. 431 1690. The first newspa per in America issued VII. 549 It was sup|)resse(l by the authorities. 17:28. Mercy Otis Warren, autlior, born VII. 177 Slie wrote a " History of the American Revolu- tion." 1775. Unsuccessful attack on Montreal, Canada I. 46 1780. Benedict Arnold escaped to British ship Vulture after attempting to betray his country I. 54 1807. Alfred Vail, inventor, born IV, 450 A co-worker with Morse in the invention of the telegraph. 1823. Thomas J.Wood, brifradier-freneral U. S. army, born. IV. 259 He served in Mexicar) and Civil wars. 1832. William Le B. Jcnney, architect, born X. 218 OriK'inated the steel skeleton for office buildings. 1841. James M. Bailey, liumorist, born VI. 28 Known as the '" Danbury News Man." 1843. Thomas (^J.Chamberlin. g-eolojxist and educator, born. XI. 74 President of the University of Wisconsm. 1847. Vinnie Ream Hoxie, sculptor, born I. 442 Her statues of Lincoln and Farrapfut the only ones ordered by the government from a woman. 1850. Opening of the first Russian railroad built by Amer- ican engineers IX. 49 1861. Star Theatre (New York) opened . IV. 440 Boston Evening Transcript.—" The ambition of the editor and publishers to make this work a biographical record of the United States worthy to rank with the great national biographies of Europe, is a most worthy one, and there is ample evidence that uncommon pains have been taken to make it exhaustive, complete and authoritative." SEPTEMBER 26 1651. Francis D. Pastorius, colonist, born XI. 852 The founder of Germantown, Pa. 1756. Ebenezer Fitch, educator, born "VI. 236 First president of Williams College. 1777. British troops entered Philadelphia I. 4 1786. Tnomas S. Grimk6, reformer, born II, 326 A prominent member American Peace Society. 1789. James A. Hillhouse, poet, born VU. 131 Of the noted New Haven family. 1797. James W. Eastburn, poet, born IX. 237 Author of hymn, " O, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord." 1814. Naval engagement between General Armstrong and a British fleet Vlll. 97 One of the notable naval feats of the war. 816. David H. Strother (" Porte Crayon "), Federal colonel, author and artist, born IX. 365 1822. William S. Hoi man, congressman, born V. 457 "The Great Objecter." 1823. William Henry Milburn, "The Blind Preacher," born. VU. 137 The chaplain of the senate. 1839. Willard B. Rising, chemist, born XIL His specialty, thermal chemistry. 1841. Stephen B. Elkins, lawyer and politician, born I. 142 Secretary of war under Harrison. 1846. Albert E. Woolf, chemist and inventor, born XII. He discovered the electrical decomposition of sea water for sanitation (electrozone). 18.59. Irving Batcheller, author, born -XII. 1864. Battle at Fort Davidson and Pilot Knob, Mo \ 11. 400 1878. First appearance in U. S. of Richard Mansfield IX. 117 1881. Fast day for death of Pres. Garfield IV. 248 Manag-ing: Editor Tribune, Cincinnati, O.— *'I believe that The National Cyclopedia of Anit>ri- can Biographv is one of the most valuable coi.lribu- tions to American literature and a historical work of international importance. Judging from the volumes already published, the work is well i)laniied and comprehensive in its character." SEPTEMBER 27 1647. Wreck of vessel returniuf? from Now Amsterdam with Gov. Kieft, Pastor Bogardus and others. IX. 388 173x». The Rhode Island Gazette first issued VIII. 17 1774. John Griseom, educator, born X. 510 Professor of chemistry at Rutgei's College. 1785. First convention of P. E. church met III. 470 1763. Joseph G. Cogswell, bibliographer, born. . XI. ^'4 First librarian Astor Library, New York City. 1803. Samuel Francis Du Pont, rear-admiral, born V. 50 Captured Port Royal, S. C. !j 1809. Raphael Semmes, Confederate naval officer, born.. IV. 310 I The only commander of the Alabama. j 1813. Epes Sargent, journalist and author, born VII. ^43 g 1813. Americans took possession of Maiden, Canada VIII. i)5 S 1814. Daniel Kirkwood, mathematician, born IV. 3J9 k 1823. Thomas H. Dodge, lawyer and inventor, born II. bM \ Suggested returning undelivered letters. I 1824. Benjamin Apt horp Gould, astronomer, born V. 108 \ 1830. Wm. B. Hazen, soldier and chief signal oflUcer, born. III. 408 I He greatly improved the U.S. Signal Service. \ 1830. Treaty of Dancing Rabbit ; Choctaw Indians ceded I their land to the United States X. 42(5 I 1837. Edward McGlynn, R. C clergyman, born IX. 242 The chief founder of the anti-poverty party. 1839. William D. Mann, soldier, m'f'r and editor, born XI. 4J4 The uiventor of vestibule oars. 1840. Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer and author, born X. 44(3 1840. Thomas Nasi, caricaturist, born VII. 4«1 " Tammany Tiger" and "G. O. P. Elephant." 1847. First appearance of Lester Wallack IV. 440 1850. First appeai-ance of Edwin Booth in New York City. III. 180 1874. Myrtle Reed, author, born XII. " Love Letters of a Musician." Col. W. D. Mann, President and Editor of Town Topics, New York.— "We lind your work of great vahie as a reference. It seems to have been prepared and continually edited with a view to accuracy and fairness." SEPTEMBER 28 IT21. Eliphalet Dyer, chief-justice of Connecticut, born.. XL 172 He served in the Continental congress. 1775. WilHam Edmond, congressman, born II. 530 , Justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut. i 1776. The first constitution of Pennsylvania was adopted. VII. 523 1781. Siege of Yorktown, Va., commenced I. 68 1797. John H. W. Hawkins, reformer, born XI. 370 His efforts in the temperance cause were life- long. 1807. Arnold H. Guyot, geographer, born IV. 448 He revolutionized the methods of studying geog- raphy in the United States. 1810. Francis R. Goulding, author, born VII. 174 He wrote " The Young Marooner." 1813. Naval battle on Lake Ontario VIII. 9^ 1817. Richard H. Bull, mathematician, born IX. 472 He discovered the duodecimt,,! system of calcu- lation. 1824. Springfield (Mass.) Republican was first issued 1. 317 1839. Frances E. W illard, reformer, born 1. 376 President of the Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union. 1840. Henry M. MacCracken, clergyman, born VI. 281 Chancellor of the University of New York. 1857. Kate Douglas Wiggin (R'ggs), author, born VI. 206 A pioneer kindergarten instructor. 1863. Frederick MacMonnies, sculptor, born VIII. 289 "Nathan Hale," New .York; "Victory," West Point, group of Brooklyn arch, etc. 1879. Fatal balloon ascension at St. Louis, Mo 1.178 Editorial, New York Times.— "We have > scarcely grown up yet to a work of our own so i formiilable and monumental (as the English ' Die- ^ tionary of National Biography'). There are some excfjient cyclopedias conceived and carried out on % smaller plan in this country, Appletons'. edited >y James Grant Wilson, and the more i*ecent Na- ;ional Cyclopedia of American Biography being the best of them." SEPTEMBER 29 Michaelmas Day. 1699. Charles Calvert, 5th Lord Baltimore, born VIL 336 Negotiated the Mason and Dixon boundary line. 1791. David Murray Hoflinan, jurist, born XI. 84 Author of treatises on New York jurisprudence. 1799. Thomas Kiiigsl'ord, manufacturer, born V. 221 Founder of Oswego starch business. 1807. Thomas H. Seymour, soldit-r and poUtician, born. ., X. 337 Governor of Conn, and U. S. minister to Russia. 1813. Jesse Hutchinson, singer, born X. 26 One of the " Nest of Brothers with a Sister in It." 1817. Thomas P. Rossiter, artist, born FV. 60- Chiefly historical and scriptural scenes. 1831. John McA. Schotield, soldier, born IV. 259 - Wasgenera^l-ju-chief of the United States army. 1835. Edward P. Tenney, author, born VII. 530 ' His writings are religious in character. 1838. Henry H. Richardson, architect, born VI. 22 His niaslerpieee is Trinity church, Boston. 1844. Buenos Ayres squadron captured IV. 311 1844. Christopher C. Shay ne. merchant, born VII. 550 One of the largest fur dealers in United States. 1849. Frederick Schwatka, Arctic explorer, born HI. 285 He commanded two expeditions to the North. 1856. George Frederick Kunz, mineralogist, born IV. 433 A gem expert with Tiffany & Co.. New York. 1804. Engagement at Newmarket, near Petersburg, Va... I. 449 1864. Fort Harrison, Va., captured IV. 7 1879. The Ute massacre in Colorado occurred VIII, 388 Wilming-ton Momins- News.—" In the way of portraits, no publication heretofore issued from the American press approaches this work. It is a gen- uine collection of American biography." SEPTEMBER 30 ITS?. Nathan Smith, physician and educator, born III. 153 1791. The College of Philadelphia became the Univei'sity of Pennsylvania I. 341 1800. Convention w^itli France was concluded I. 77-78 1803. Sylvester Marsh, civil engineer, born XII. He built the Mount Washington railway. 1805. Samuel P. Heintzelman, major-general, born XII. Distinguished in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1808. Seargent S. Prentiss, lawyer and author, born VII. 477 His brilliant career was spent chiefly in Miss. 1814. Jacob Estey, organ manufacturer, born I. 215 1824. Samuel S. ('• Sunset") Cox, statesman, born VI. 369 U. S. minister to Turkey. 1824. Charles P. Stone, soldier and engineer, born XI. 215 He served in the Civil War and Egyptian army. 1824. Vincent Collier, artist, born VH. 541 Originator Christian Commission, Civil War. 1827. Ellis H. Roberts, journalist and financier, born XI. 507 United States treasurer since 1897. 1833. Matthew S. Quay, U. S. senator, born I. 459 1834. Cyrus Northrop, educator, born XII. President of the University of Minnesota. 1&36. Montgomery Sicard, naval olHcer, born X. 485 Chief of the ordnance bureau. 1837. Franklin Carter, educator, born VI. 239 President of Williams College. 1840. Elmer L. Corthell, civil engineer, born IX. 42 Has done important bri'lge work in Mississippi. 1849. John W. Dancnhower, Ai'Ctic explorer, born III. 284 A member of the lU-fated Jeannette expedition. 1862. Battle of Newtonia, Mo XII. 1862. Wilton Lackaye, actor, bom III. 516 BT. B. Lee, Secretary.— "Dr. Jackson feels greatly gratified over the completenesb and concise- ness of the article which has reference to him ami his work. He asks me to say that he considers The National Cyclopedia as far as published greatly su- perior to any similar work ever issued in America." AMERICAN GENEALOGY " There is now growing up a taste for genealogical trees and family histories. Tlie singular development of the Revolutionary and Colonial societies of America has made an immense demand for biographical, gewalogical and liisturical information. In this work the New Englanders take the lead; next to them come the Knickerbockers, of New York. The Palatines have made a beginning, as have the Scotch settlers of Virginia and Tennessee, the Mayflower descendants, and a few of the Cavalier families of the South.'"— TaE Magazine of American History, September, 19(W. THE NATIONAL CYCLOPEDL\ OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY has made a specialty of the ?enealof?ies and family histories of the subjects, tracing the descent back to the earliest American ancestor, and as most of these records have been obtained from the families and descendants themselves, and owing to the careful- ness with which they have been revised and corrected, the work is the most valuable for such research that has ever beea published. Send for Prospectus. JAMES T. WHITE & CO., Publishers New York *Pfe National Cyclopedia of American Biography ■which has been over twelve years in preparation, was under- taken to provide a biographical record of the United States worthy to rank with the great National Biographies of Europe. It is not a Directory of living Americans, or a Bio- graphical Dictionary of Names, but a Cyclopedia, containing lengthy and carefully written biographical sketches of all per- sons j)rominently connected with the history of the nation — rulers, statesmen, soldiers ; persons notewortliy in the Cliurch, at the Bar, in literature, art, science, and the professions, and also those who have contributed to the industrial and commer- ■cial progress and growth of the country from its earliest times. It gives more than mere facts ; it sets forth the underlying mo- tives to individual endeavor, the method and means of progress, the aim and aspiration of thought and the secret of success, and briugs a feeling of personal acquaintance, which leaves a lasting interest in its personalities, and gives to a busy age an epitome of the nation's life, wliicli can be placed in every library. The aim of the work is to exemplify and perpetuate, in the broadest sense, American civilization through its chief personalities. JAMBS T. WHITE ^ CO., New York OCTOBER 1 1664. Fort Casimir, Del., surrendered to the Enprlis;h IX. 451 1723. Rieliard Munsfield, Episcopal clerpryman, born XII. Pastor of one church for seventy-two years. 1730. Richard Stockton, sijj^ner of the Declaration, born.. XII. A member of the supreme bench of New Jer.sey. 1735. Simon Olcott, jurist and senator, born I. 363 Chief-justice of Connecticut. 174G. John P. G. Muhlenbeig, statesman, born I. 149 "The Fij^htiuK Parson." 1781. James Lawrence, naval oflieer, born VIII. 92 His last words were " Don't |?ive up the ship!" 1795. Daniel Pierce Thompson, novelist, born VI. 233 His stories treat of the traditions and history of Vermont. 1799. Rufus Choate, lawyer, born VI. 17 One of the most eminent American advocates. 1802. Edward Coote Pinkney, autho.^ and poet, borti VI. 443 "A Health " and "Picture Song" are his best poems. 1826. Benjamin B. Hotchkiss, inventor, born VI. 245 The Hotchkiss majrazine rifle. 1832. Henry Clay Work, composer, born I. 183 " Marchin;? Throuj?h Georgia " 1835. William H. Jackson, soldier and capitalist, born IX. 212 Promoter of Belle Meade stock farm. 1838. Kate Field, actress, author and journalist, born VI. 275 Gained wide popularity as a lecturer, 1839. James Lewis, comedian, born I. 286 Many years a member of Daly's Company, N. Y. 1841, Michael H. de Young, journalist, born I. 269 Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. 1890. McKinley tarifif bill became a law XI. 2 Oliver "Wendell Holmes, Justice TJ. S. Supreme Court.— "I shall be glad to be of such assistance as I can to your Cyclopedia, but I neces- sarily shall confine it to expressing an opinion upon names submitted to me. I have not time for more." 17^/1 OCTOBER 2 1729. The Pennsylvania Gazette first issued I. 331 1775. Lyman Beecher, theolofiian, born III. 126 A noted temperance and slavery reformer. 1780. Major Andre hanged as a spy I. 49 1817. Webster Wagner, inventor and manufacturer, born. LX. 208 The Wagner palace and sleeping car. 1828. Charles Aldrich, editor and legislator, born IX. 317 Curator of Iowa Historical Library. 1830. Charles Pratt, merchant and philanthropist, born.. IX. 423 Founder of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1831. Edwin L. Godkin, journalist and author, born VIII. 455 Editor of the New liTork Post and Nation. 1835. Theodore Tdt on, author, born VIII. 100 A successful writer for children. 1846. J. Appleton Morgan, lawyer and author, born IX. 452 An authority on Shakespeare. 1862. Hancock advanced on Charleston, Va. (now W.Va.). Aug-ustine Jones, Principal of Friends' School, Providence, B. I.— "This entire house- hold, including niy.self in particular, appreciate mo.st thoroughly your invaluable National Cyclo- pedia of American' Biography. The cyclopedias and dictionaries which feivc the lives of the world's eminent men are abundant enough. Tlie ciying need has been for one that would do justice to lives and characters of this generation, many of whom will be in them all in the next fifty years, but who are more important to their contemporaries than they will be to anybody when emlmlmed in the cy- clopedias of tlie future." OCTOBER 3 1775. The first conviction for treason 111 llie colonies VII. 167 178~. Ct)arit.'s Jared Iii^'er.soil, statesman, hi.storiun, born. VII J-Jl Won f^reat prominence as a Democratic leader. 178-i. Treaty Willi Holland si<,'ned II. 3 1800. George Bancroft, historian, born III. IGO U. S. minister to Great Britain and Germany. 1802. George Ripley, jouniali.st and critic, born III. 45."^ One of the Transcendeiitalist leaders. 1807. Seth Padelford, governor of Rhode Island, born.... IX. 404 Actively interested in all public atlairs. 1807. Samuel H. Taylor, educator, born X. 90 Principal of Philips (Andover, Mass.) Academy 1820. William Gaston, lawyer, mayor of Boston, born I. 12U Governor of 31as.sachusetts. 1820. Edward H. Janes, physician, born VIII. 215 One of the originators of the Public Health As- sociation. 1826. Amos R. Thomas, physician, born III. 48J Dean of Hahnemann Medical College. 1828. Charles Goiiion Ames, clergyman and author, born. XII. Pastor of Cliurch of the Disciples, Boston. IS'iS. Edward E. Noyes, .soldier and politician, born III. 142 Governor of Ohio and U. S. minister to France. 1836. Corner-stone of Mount Holyoke Seminary laid . ... IV. 4G2 1842. Charles A. Pillsbury, iiimufacturer, born XII. He built the largest flour mills in the world. 184fi. Cliarles W. Dayton, lawyer, born XI. 491 Ex-postmaster of New York City. 1849. JeannetteL. Gilder, journalist and author, born. .. VIII. 411 Founder and editor of Critiracy, 1765. Harrison Gray Otis, statesman, I ora VH. 66 A prominent congressman and senator. 1782. Treaty between the United States and Holland II. 3 179T. William il. Delancey, P. E. bishop, born I. 343 Was head of University of Pennsylvania. 1807. George Abernethy , pioneer, born VHI. 1 First governor of Oregon. 1812. Capture of Detroit and Caledonia on Lake Erie. . . . VII. 39 181G. Robert T. S. Lowell, clergyman and author, born. .. VIII. 416 Brother of James Russell Lowell. 1818. John H. Reagan, senator, born I. 292 Postmaster-general of the Confederacy. 1833. Edmund C. Stedman, poet and critic, born ... III. 136 A scliolarly and versatile man of letters, 1838. John Hay, author and statesman, born XI. 12 1840. George H. Fox, physician, born XI. 284 An authority on diseases of the skin. 1849. First appearance in America of Charles W.Couldock. II. 344 185G. Jolni W. Alexander, artist, born XI. 297 1858. Edgar E. Saltus, author, born VII. 187 1861. Marie Van Zandt, operatic singer, born XH, Has sung in many European cities 1862. Battle of Perrysville or Chaplain's Hill, Ky VI. 263 Historiral and Geneal(^ical Reg-ister, Bos- ton, Mass.— "The ninnber of portraits is remark- able, all acci-edited likenesses, entitling the collec- tion—a thousand, at least, in each volume— to be re- garded as a national portrait gallery unequaled in any country." OCTOBER 9 1701. Chartei* for Yale Collepre granted t 164 1779. Unsuccessful attack on the Kritish at Savannah, Ga. I, 09^ 178::^. Lewis Cass, statesman and soldier, bom V. 3 1798. Isaac Ferris, clerjjyinan and educator, born VI. 279^ Cl)aiicellor of tlie University of New York. 1800. John Todd, clerf^yman and author, of Mass., born... VTTT. 125 ''Students' Manual" and other popular books. 1801. Rowland G. Hazard, m'fr and author, born IX. 4^ 1805. William Mt-K. Gwin, senator, born V. 145 One of California's lirst representatives. 1818. Henry Lippitt, m.inufacturer and i:::overnor, born... EX. 40.5 His milling interests in R. I. were verj' extensive. 1822. George Sykes, soldier, born IV. 280 He served in both Mexican and Civil wars. 1830. Harriet Hosmer, sculptor, born Vm. 284 She designed the fountain in Central Park, N. Y. 1832. Elizabeth Akers Allen, poet, born VL 130 Author of " Rock Me to Sleep." 1832; Francis J. Campbell, blind educator, born XI. 374 Founder of the Royal Normal College, London. 1839. Winfield Scott Schley, naval officer, born IX. 8 Hero of battle of Santiago, Cuba. 1&43. Bradford Torrey, author, born X. 134 A frequent conti-ibutor to literary periodicals. 1847. Battle of Huamantla, Mexico VIIL 2 1852. James B. liOckwood, Arctic explorer, born HI. 28ft He went " Farthest North " in 1882. 1860. Leonard Wood, soldier, born IX. 20 Governor-general of Cuba. 1861. Attack upon Santa Rosa Island, Fla IV. 297 1862. Gen. Stuart started on his raid in Pennsylvania IV. 52 1863. Edwin W. Bok, editor Ladies'' Home Journal, born. X. 179 1867. Alaska transferred to the United States IV. 36ft Librarian, Heidelberg- XTniversity, TiflB.n, O. — "Our students are just awakening to the fact that a large amount of valuable material is stored away in this work. Under my guidance I expect that its use shall become more general than before." OCTOBER 10 1738. Benjamin tVest, artist, born V. 322, An eminent historical and portrait painter. 1774. Battle with Shawnee Indians, Point Pleasant, W. Va. III. 430 1775. The last Colonial gov. of Mass. sailed for England.. VII. 378 1777. Hezekiah Niles, editor and author, born X. 255 Founder of Niles'' Register. J788. Joshua Bates, banker and statesman, born V, 195 Founder of Bates Hall, Boston Library. 1791. Daniel Tread well, inventor, born X. 165 Machine for making rope. 1796. Ichabod Goodwin, war governor of N. H., born XI. 131 1802. George P. Morris, poet, born , , V, 434 "■ The Song Writer of America." 1815. William J. Hardee, Confederate general, born IV. 101 " Hardee's Tactics " the standard in the army, 1828. Samuel J. Randall, statesman, born III. 57 One of the leaders of the Democratic party. 1832. John W. Mallet, educator and chemist, born XII. President of the American Chemical Society. 1837. Robert Gould Shaw, soldier, born VIII. 142 Was colonel of the first colored regiment from the North. 1838. Edna Dean Proctor, poet, born VIL 250 Author of many patriotic lyrics. 1839. William Everett, congressman and author, born.... IX. 222 A prominent citizen of Massachusetts. 1841. John J Stevenson, geologist, born VII. 137 Identified with the surveys of Ohio and Penn. 1845. U.S. Naval Academy form;illy opened with F. Bu- chanan as first superintendent IV. 38 1847. Henry Ward Beecher began pastorate of Plymouth Church. Brooklyn , III. 129 1863. Battle of Blue Springs, Tenn XII. 18a5. Flood Rock, Hell Gate, destroyed by dynamite.. . . IV. 313 Cyrus Adler, Librarian Smithsonian Insti- tution.— "'In reply to your inquiry of the 15th inst., I am authorized by the secretary to say that The National Cyclopedia of American Biography has proved a useful work in the library." OCTOBER 11 1764. Prentiss Mellen, jurist, born XI. 335 First chief-justice of Maine. 1776. Naval battle on Lake Champlain, N. Y I. 53 1798. Samuel G. Drake, author and antiquarian, born VII. 61 An authority on New England history, 1802. Levi Scott, M. E. bishop, born XII. Active in the cause of education. 1806. Henry Dexter, sculptor, born VIU. 288 His greatest successes were portrait busts. 1811. First steam ferry in the world established between New York and Hoboken, N. J XI. 21 1816. Henry Howe, historian, born III. 344 His histories of Ohio and Virginia have special value. 1816. Richard B. Kimball, author, lawver and traveler, born X. 32 Founder of Kimball, Texas. 1822. John D. Runkle, mathematician, born VI. 156 President of Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology. 1835. Theodore Thomas, musician, born II. 13d He contributed to the development of the musical taste of this country to a great extent. 1844. Henry J. Heinz, mamifacturer, born V. 270 1853. New York Clearing House opened II. 504 The first in the United States. Cleveland (O.) World.— "The eleventh volume of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography has recently been issued, and is of special interest to Ohioans, as it opens with the most authorita- tive history of President McKinley ever published, the personal records, according to the publishers, being revised by himself, and the hi torieal portion by John Hay, secretary of state. The Hves of the members of McKinley's cabinet follow his, and t hese sketches form a complete history of the administra- tion." OCTOBER 12 North Carolina Day, 1492. Columbus discovered America III. -438 1710. Jouathan Trumbull ("Brother Jonathan"), patriot, born X. 328 A Whig leader in New England. 1743. John F. Williams, naval officer, born. IV. 152 In command of the Protector he fought the Ad- miral Duff. 1798. Jesse Olney, geographer, born XII. His atlas and geography were standard works. 1800. Naval battle between tbe Boston atid Berceau XII. 1803. AU-xander T. Stewart, merchant, born VII. 353 1808. Frances D. Gage, autlior, born II. 321 " Aunt Fanny." 1813. Lyman Trumbull, senator, born XII. One of the Union leaders during the Civil War. 1827. Josiah P. Cooke, chemist, born VI. 12 One of the first to introduce laboratory instruc- tion in the college. 1844. George W. Cable, author, born I. 533 Noted for his Creole stories. 1844. Helena Modjeska, Polish-American actress, born X. 447 One of the most cultivated and accomplished of her time. 1844. Charles King, soldier and author, born V. 419 He has written many popular soldier stories. 1848. Alvina Valleria, singer, born I. 426 She sang in operas and oratorios. f8^i. Winslow Upton, astro|nomer, born. . XII. Was connected with several eclipse expeditions. ISfil. Ram Manassas attacked the Federal fleet XI. 252 1892. A comet discovered by photography. (The first time.) VII. 44 Truro (N. S.) Sun.— "The work will be a monu- ment to the country's genuis from the landing of Columbus to the ending of the 19th century, and an authority for many succeeding generations." OCTOBER 13 1701. I-^aac Norris, statesman, born V. 88 He selected the iDserijAioii for the Liberty Bell. 1744. Molly Pitcher, heroine of the battle of Monmouth, born IX. 262 1812. Hat tie of Qiieenstown Heljrhts, Canada XL 285 '1813. Amos H. Worthen, f^^eoioirist, born VI. 20 Noted for his work as state jreolojrist of Illinois 1816. Bcnjaniiti H. Brewster, atlorney-jieneral under Arthur, borik IV. 253 Identified with the " Star route trials." 1822. Eben D. Jordan, merchant, born 11.393 Founder of Jorchm, Mar.>^h & Co., of Boston, Mass. 1823. James H. Salisbury, physician, born VIII. 469 An early advocate of the "fjerm theory." 1827. James H. Stoddait, actor, born .' VI. 102 Am artistic and impressive comedian. 1831. John W. Hoyt. educator, born XII. He reorj^anizcd the Universiiy of Wisconsin. ; 1845. Charles H. Stockton, naval officer, born XIL Presid.nt of Naval War Collejre. 1851. Charles S Pearce, artist, born XI. 286 1854. Au.cfustus C. Bernays. surgeon, of St. Louis, born VI. 233 A Icad-'r in ori,u:inal surgery. 1863. Battle of Wyatts, Miss XII. Boston Advertiser.— " Altosrether original and unique, comprehensive and effective, this work marks an epocii in the true ai-t of reference-book makinsr. The work contains pen and ink portraits and sketches of the prominent men who have made the hi-^toi-y of their country in every walk of life; coupled with these srraphic pictorial phases, is the most canfid compilation .-'nd editorial work wdiich in evei-y detail <:ives evidence of cultm-e and search- intr discrimination.'" OCTOBER 14 1644. William Ponn, the founder of Pennsylvania., l,)orn... 11. 1696. Samuel Julinson, clergyman and eciucatoi-. boin VI. First president oT Xiii;^' s Colle.L;e Columbia). 1734. Francis L. Lfe,Virf^inia politician, born V. Signer of the Declaiatioii of Independence. 1780. Gen. Nathanael Greene look command of the Soul hern Mrmy I. 1808. Presto. I Kmg. seitalor. bonl II. Intluential in tlie Republican ptuty. 1816. Daniel Huntmgton, arti^^t. bca-n V. A famous ijainter of poriraits. 1816. John Ray. jurist, born XII. He reviseti the codes and statutes of Louisiana. 1824. John W. Watson, poer. born XII. Author of •' Beautiful Snow." 1827. James C. Carter, lawyer, born VII. One of counsel before the Beiiring Se.i Tribunal. 1847. James O'Neill, actor, born XI., Well known for his brilliant and powerful imper- sonations. 18(13. Battle of Biis!oe\s Station, Va IV. 1864. Engagement at Darby town Road, Va. . — XI I. "William Henry Eg-1'», M.D., Histoi'ian of Peii'isy vanif*. — "' I have been nnieh interesteil in Tbe National C'yclopedia of American Biography, and you are to be conj:ratulated on reaching;' eiuht volumes of i he best biographical hi.stoiy published in tlie English language. For tliorouglmess of con- cise detail, tor care in selection of re|)reseMlat ive individuals of to-day, as well as tor tlie e.Kcelience of portraiture and t ypogiaphy, your Cyclopedia is cer- tainly a reuiarkable publication." OCTOBER 15 1775. John Vandeiiyn, artist, born I. 4M Ho painted portraits of Washington and others. 1784. Thomas ITasliiii^s, composer, born VII. 4.3J He greatly improved the standard of our cliurch music. 1801. Seabury Ford, governor of Ohio, born III. 140 \i One of \ lie most ellicient legislators of the state. rj 1818. Irvin McDowell, .soldier, born IV. .50 i 1826. Daniel Donghecly. lawyer and orator, born V. 477 I " The Silver Tongned Orator." B 1828. Albert L. Rawson, artist and author, born XII. t| a founder of the Tlieosophical Society in U. S. J» 1829, Asapli Hall, astronoim-r, born XI. 27 In charge of the Wa^hlngton Observatory for many years. 1831. Horace Austin, jurist, born X. 6i Governor of Minnesota. 1833. Denman Thoinjjson, actor, born VIII. 45 Best known for his production of " The Old Homestead." 1843. Herbert W. Ladd, merchant and governor, born IX. 406 A distinguished citizen of Providence. K. I. 1851. Samuel Bowles, 3d, jour'nali-t born I. 3:8 Fiopiietor of the Springfield h't^jmldican. 1858. Frank V. Van Der Stucken. musician, born XI. 39 A famous conductor, composer and instructor of Cincinnati, < ». 1869. Ernest Peixoto, artist, born XII, A well-known illustrator. Albert P. Ryder, Ar'ist, Nf'w York.— "I congi-atulate you on the ample data m the lives of th.'se who are in the work : and am i-eminded of a great disappointment I once had in findi' gonly tiie meagre statistics of his birth and profession "after the naine of John Constable iti an English Biog- raphy. Your work deserves the title of Graphic History, and I hope it will have its well merited success.'" OCTOBER 16 IfiOO, An English fleet from Mass. attacked Quebec VI. 96 1746. Leonard Neale, R. C. archbishop, born I. 483 President of Georgetown College, D. C. 1754. Morgan Lewis, soldier and governor of N. Y., born. . III. 43 He served in both wars against England. 1758. Noah Webster, lexicographer, born II. 304 1760. Jonathan Dayton, statesman, born 1.306 Was speaker of tlie House and Senate. 1761. Bland W. Ballard, pioneer, born V. 124 A romantic character of Kentucky. 1762. Paul Hamilton, secretary of the navy, born V. 373 1775. Silas Deane buys the first vessel com^nissioned by congress XTI. 1777. Lorenzo Dow. clergyman, born X. 473 Noted for his eccentricity of manner and dress. 1795. William B. Sprague, clergyman, born V. 239 Noted for his •' Annals of the American Pulpit." 1806. William P. Fessenden, statesman, born II. 90 Secretary of the treasury under Lincoln. 1824. John B Bowman, founder of Ky. University, born.. IV. 5IG 18 iO. Alfred L. Loomis, physician, boi-n VIII. 223 1835. William R. Sliafter. soldier, born IX. 18 Commander of troops during the Spanish war. 1835. WilHam H. Pancoast, surgeon, born X. 274 1835. Augustine Jones, educator, born VI. 203 President of Friends' School, Providence. 1836. Russell Sturgis, architect, born IX. 330 A writer and lecturer on architecture and art. 1838. Horace E. Scudder, author and editor, born I. S84 Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. 1846. First demonstration of the use of ether made in a hospital in Boston VIII. ;«2 1847. Beloit College, Wisconsin, opened III. 184 <859. John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry II. 308 Charles B. Mitchell, D. D., Kansas City, Mo.— "I can most heartily commend The National Cyclopedia of American Biography. It is up-todato and can be relied upon." OCTOBER 17 1775 Burninpr of Falmouth (Portland") Me., by the British. V. 441 1777. Bur'^ovne surrendered to the Americans at Sara- \osa I. 47 1781. Richard M. Johnson, soldier and statesman, born... VI. 434 Vice-pra.'iident under Van Buren. 180P, George E^tcrly. inventor, born XII. 1813. Alfred Hitchcock, surgeon and legislator of Massa- chusetts, born IV. 27 Actively interested in sanitary medicine and public health. 1817. John I. C. Rare, jurist and educator, born XIT. 1823, George L. Duyckinck, ant hor, born X. 502 With his brother he edited '"Cyclopedia of Ameri- can Literatui'e." 1825. Wilham P. Seymour, physician and scientist, born.. IV. 210 An Eminent obstetrician. 1825. William R. Mar.shall, soldier and governor of Minne- sota, born X. 64 He was consjjicuous in the Indian wars and Civil war. 1829. Delaware and Chesapeake canal opened XII. 1837. Lorettus S. Metcalf, editor, born I. 353 Founder of the Furu^n. 18.57. Bruce Crane, artist, born XI. 310 His .spring and winter etlects have brought him his greatest popularity. I8."9. F. Child? Hassam, artist, born X. 374 A painter of figures and landscapes. 1870. Eric Pape, artist, born ... XII. Northern Christian Advocate.— "This is by far tlie most extensive and valuable Cyclopedia of American Biography that has ever been under- taken. So far as it has gone it indicates that its higli aim is being fulfilled. It contains the most complete collection of American portraits ever issued." OCTOBER 18 1595. Edward Winslow, colonial statet^man. born I. 247 1685. Roger Williams was tried tor liere>y X. 5 1G75. Treaty with Narrajjansetl Iiuiians signed. .' X. 403 1787. Robert L. Stevens, boat-buil(ier ami inventor, born. XI. 21 Ferryboat and slips, the locomotive pilot, T rail. 1796. Hosea B;Ulou, 2d, Umversalist clergyman, born VI. 241 First president ol'-Ttifts College. 1602. Homer L. Thrall, scientist and educator, born VIII. 143 Discovered law of molecular motion independ- ently of other scientists. 1812. English brig i and educator, born. _II. 495 A prt'-idfut of Trinity CoHe-re, Hartford. 1781. Cornuallis surrendered at Yorktown, Va I. 4 1783. Elisha Whiltlesev, lawyer, born XII. "The Watch D..<,' of the Treasury.'" 1819. John N. Genin.m.-rchant. born XII. 18::21. William W Patton. cleruyman and educator, born. X. 165 Founder of the American Mi-ssionary Association. 1833. William (;. Wilia;7.!/Z)/.s/)/-ft7(,ofB:iltimore, first issued TI. 5t 1864. Federals defeated at Cedar Creek, Va IV. 138 J. V. Cheney, The N •wberry Library, Chi- cag'o, 111— "VVc contuuie to use your Nalional C.\ fl<>|)edi;i of Anierit-un Bio-rapiiy with e-ratifying' results. I lie;irtily cuin.ue.id . i/ir spirit of enter- pri.se. * * * Our lead. -rs lind tiie C.v clopedia of much vahh^ Ml llie -ear-ci f o ■ 1 ve i)ioay, J^o-V. 3 LIFE qf BRYANT :By JAMBS 7i. CILMOTiE (Edmund Kirke) Revised and Corrected by PARKE GODWIN, LL.D, REPRINTED FROM The Rational Cyclopedia of American 'Biography IN AN ATTRACTIVE PAMPHLET FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS Trice, lO Cents Bach: 20 or More, 5 Cents Bach JAMES T. WHITE O CO.. New York whites A substitute for the $J,500 French Manikin PHYSIOLOGICAL Manikin Prepared Under the Supervision of FRANK H. HAMILTON, M. D,, LL. D, One of the four physicians who attended President Garlicld. It is a LIFE-SIZE figure of the human, liod^-, wliicli may be opened out, layer alter layer, showing the various covers of skin, muscle, etc., down to the skeleton, and displaying all the internal organs in then' proper positions and relative dimensions, so that every part and function of the bodj- is shown as completely a^ it would be in the human subject. It supplies the simplest, easiest and cheapest method < ing i'bysiology, and shows to even the youngest children the phi^n'=.ophy of life and hoio to preserve health. Il is endorsed by the leading Educators and Physicians every- wluTC a-i the most perfect means of education in Physiology ever devised. Price t $25.00* Carriage prepaid JAMES T. V/HITE & CO-, Ptilblfshers NeT/ York OCTOBER 21 1520. Majrellan entered the strait that bears his name VI. 249 1736. William Sliippon, Jr., physician, born , X. 38^ He had international fame as an instructor. 174.5. Warner Mifflin, abolitionist, born XII. 1754. James Hilihoiise, senator, bom II. 9 He planted the elm trees iu New Haven streets. 1777. George Izard, .soldier, born X 183 A governor of Arkansas. 1784. William Henry Allen, naval officer, born VIII. 15 He served with distinction in the War of 1813. 1785. Henry M. Shieve. inventor, born II. 185 Improvements in marine steam-engines. 1796, John G. C. Bramard. poet and editor, born VIH. 274 Editor of the Connecticut Mirror. 1707. Frigate Constitution launched at Boston IV. 89 1808. Samuel F. Smith, clergyman and autlior, born VI. 51 Author of "■ My Country, tis of Thee." 1821. Mrs. George H. Gilbert, actress, born I. 285 Long identified with Daly's Theatre, New York. 1823. Paul .\. Chadbourne, educator, born VI. 238 President University of Wis. and Williams Coll. 1832. John E. Sweet inventor, born XII. President Amer. Society of Mechanical Engineers. 1835. Anti-slavery mob in Boston. Mass II. 314 1835. Anti-slavery convention met at Utica, N. Y II. 332 1837. James A. Beaver, soldier and governor of Pa., born. II. 293 Judgi^ of the State Sm-reme Court. 1842. Horace W' . Robbins, artist, born XII. A well-known landsca e painter. 1845. Will Carleton, poet and 1-cturer, born II. 505 Author of '' Over the Hills to the Poor House."' ' 18.59. Margaret Mather, actress, born IX. 446 1868. Earthquake on the Pacific coast VI. 100 J. Harvey Mathes, Journalist and Author, M«-inphl8, Tenn —''I fully appreciate your gieat undertaking, and, having been an active newspaper man for many years of my hfe, can see its value at once." OCTOBER 22 1738. James Mannin?:, clergyman and educator, born VIII. 20 First president of Brown University. 1759. Thomas Cooper, scient ist and autlior, born XI. 31 Pre.sident of South Carolina College. 1777. Attack on Fort Mercer, Ked Bank, N. J VIII. 298 1779. Wihiam Tryon attainted by act of congress because of his cruehy in the Revolution VII. 514 1780. John Forsyth, statesman, born VI. 435 Secretary of state under Van Bureu and mmister to Spain. 1813. Shobal V. Clevenger, sculptor, born VIII. 279 His •' American Indian" was considered the first work distinctive of America. 1S17. Alexander W. Thayer, autlior, born VIII. 233 His life of Beethoven is the accepted authority. 1832. Leopold Damrosch, musician, born II. 147 He introduced German opera in this country. 1833. James A. Gary, merchant, born XL 16 Postmaster-general under McKinley. 184;?. Annie Louise Cary, singer, born I. 426 One of the most accomphshed contralto singers of her time. 1844. Date predicted for the end of the world by Miller, the Adventist VI. 273 1853. Theodore S. Woolsey, professor at Yaie, born XII. An authority on international law. 1862. Engagem^it at Old Fort Wayne, Ark XL 443 1883. Opening of the Metropolitan Opera House, N. Y U. 147 Prof. Jastrow, LibrarianUniversity of Penn* sylvania.— "I can most lieartily recommend The ^!ational Cyclopedia of American Biogi-aphy as a most valuable compilation. Its completeness "makes it an indispensable handbook for libraries, and, as often as I have had occasion to consult it, I have found it accurate, and furnishing just tlie kind of information desired." OCTOBER 23 1750. Thomas Pinckney, statesman and diplomatist, born. XU. Governor of South Carohna. 1763. Samuel Moray, inventor, born XI. 168 An early inventor of the steamboat. 1783. George Watterston, author, born VII. 501 Librarian of congress. 1790. Chaunoey A. Goodrich, lexicographer, born IV. 511 One of the editors of Webster's Dictionary. 1800. William B. Lawrence, statesman, born IX. 39l> lie secured a reversal of a decision of the United States Supreme Court. 1805. John R. Bartlett. author, born IX. 402 Historian of Colonial Rhode Island. 1806. Myron H. Clark, governor of New York, born III. 50 His hobby was prohibition, 1812. WiUiam C. Kenyon, founder and first president of Alfred University, born . . : V. 231 1815. Walter Abbott Wood, inventor, born VI. 198 Mowers and reaping machines. 1817. James W. Denver, pioneer and statesman, born VIII. 341 Denver, Col., was named after Inm. 1823. John R. Thompson, poet and journalist, born VI. 49 Editor of the Southern Literary Messaufjer. . 18:;). William M. Taylor, clergyman and author, born II. 189 Pastor of Broadwaj' Tabernacle, New York. IS ;.'). Adlai E. Stevenson, statesman, born II. 487 Vice-president under Cleveland. 18:^^7 Harlan P. Hal.sey ('• Old Sleuth"), author, born IX. 145 183S Francis Hopkuison Smith, engineer, artist, author and lecturer, born V. .326 1864. Engagement at Westport Big Blue. Mo VI. 300 1863. Mrs. F. N. Doubleday C Neltje Blanchan"), author, born XIL Editor Cincinnati Conunercial-Tribunfi. — ' Even beyond the limits of this country the work will be of great value to all students" of history, be.-Huse it reflects the spirit and evolution of this nation in the lives of the men and women who have made this countiy great." OCTOBER 24 1683. Germantown, Pennsylvania, laid out XI. 352^ 1788. Sarah J. Hale, author of •' 31ar.y's Lamb," born 111. 357 Slie ujade Tlianksyiviii*;- a naiional ceiebration. 1791. Joseph U. Underwood, senator, born 111. 4?8 Pioniiiient ui the politics of Kentucky. 1801. Isaac Rich, pliiianthropi>t, born XI. J 7.5 A I'uunder of tne Bosto^i Univer.-ity. 1803. Albert S. White, senator, bo, n III. 507 C'h:iii*maii ol' tlie committee on emancipation. 1808. Joliii Sartaiii, arti-t and ei).L;iaver, born VI. 469 Origuiator of tlie mezzo-tmt engraving-. 1809. Daniel Clark, senator and jurist, born II. 87 An uncompromisin.!,' opponent of slavery. 1809. Erie Canal opened between Utica and Rome, N. Y.. I. 039 1810. Thomas G. Turner, m'l'r and politician, born IX. 401 Governor of Rhode Island. 1820. Spain ceded Florida to the United States VI. 8'^ 18:;J5. John M. Daniel, editor and diplomat, born X. 33 He made the Riclimond KxauUner the leading papei- of the South. 1830. Noah Brook-^, author, born VII. .57 Pi ivate secretary to President Lincoln. 1830. Belva A. B. Lockwood, lawyer, born. II. 301 Secured tlie admission of women lawyers to the L. S. Supreme Court. 1836. George W. Hough, astronomer, born VIII. 337 An authority on tiie planet Jupiter. 1848. Wm. F. Aptliorp, dramatic and musical critic, born. XII. Critical editor of the '■ Dictionary of Music and Musicians." 1867. Frank L. O. Waclsworth, scientist, born XII. Director of Alleghany Observatory. "Washing-ton Post.—" The ' National Cyclopedia of American Biography ' bids fail- to be oiie of the lari:e literar.\' enterprises of th»' century. The |ilan of its pi-cparat on. :i^ in.'t<-M«."l !■> t lit' publishei-s, ' must commend ilseil Uicvtrs oiu-. ' OCTOBER 25 1754. Richard Howell, e:ove!iior of New Jorsej-, born V. 202 He rendei jcl valuable service during the Kl vo- lution. 1783. Levi Lincoln, 2nd, jurist and politician, born I. Ill Governor of Ma-^achuselts. 1784. Chester Uewey, scientist, born . . ■. VI. 334 His specially was the study of grasses. 1793. Franklii") Baclie, chenii>.t. born.. V. 31G One of the authors of the " U. S Dispensatory." 1795. John P. Kennedy, author and secretary of llie navy, born \ '. YL 181 His ab lity as a writer was ranked with Irving's. 1806. George Law, contractor and promoter, born HI. Ci He operated steamship lines to Panama. 1810. William A. Norton, scientist, born JX. IS; Pi'O lessor of civil engineering at Yale CcllcL'e. 1813. Frigate Mocedoma captured by frigate United States ". VHI. 15 1S13. William L. Horndon, naval officer, born IV. IC^^ He explored the Amazon Valley fur the govern- ment. Frnncis A. Marsh, philologist of Lafayette College, . born XL 2ii Author of a well ioiown Anglo-Saxon grammar. 1834. Geort^e P. Upton, nuisical critic ami journalist, born. XII. Long connected with the Ciiicago 7Va6u/(»^ 1839. Robert H. Thnrston, mechanica: an':ineer, born lY. 47!) Director of Sibley College, Cornell University. 18G3. Engagement at Pine Bluff, Ark ! . . . X. 188 Prof. Th.->mas Ee^le'^ton, ot New York,— " I have been ui the habit of rtMerring to your Na- tional Cycl<>t>edia a.s an authoiity icr evi'ryt lung', and T liave been able to lind evei-y name foi- whicu I looked. * * * I find it the most accurate and most ' sivtisf'vclory of nil the bibliographies I have iud occasion to exai. iM OCTOBER 26 1757. Ashnr Robbins, senator, born I. 452 '• The Cicero of the Senate." 1777. Increase Kimball, inventor, born IV. 293 Nail making machinery. 1789. Reuben H. Walworth, jurist, born III. 56 A chancellor of New York state. 1791. Charles Sprague, poet , born VI. 229 ' The American Pope." 1804. Lorenzo Thomas . sold ler, born XI. 352 He served m the Mexican and Civil wars. 1808. PhUip Slaughter, P. E. clergyman, born XII. Distinguished for his work in the South. 1813. Battle ot Chateauguay, N. Y XII. 1816. Philip P. Cooke, poet, born VII. 330 1818. James R. M. Mullany, naval officer, born IV. 37 He served throughout the Civil War. 1818. Elizabeth P. Prentiss, author, born VII. 106 1824. Joseph B. Holder, naturalist, born VII. 402 He made a stvidy of corals. 1825. Erie Canal completed: chiefly through the influence of DeWitt Chmon III. 45 1831. John W. Noble, lawyer, bom I. 146 Secretary of the interior under Harrison . 1833. Adelaide Phillips, actress and prima donna, born.. . VI. 149 A noted operatic "contralto singer. 1841. James Tyson, physician and educator, born IX. 356 A prominent practitioner of Philadelphia, Pa. 1843. Daniel C. Heath, publisher, born X. 466 His firm publishes educational books chiefly. 1855. George D. Burton, inventor, born XII. A new process of welding by electricity. 1860. Will Allen Dromgoole, author, born VIII. 2.58 The sixth of a family of daughters. 1864. Battle at Mine Creek, Mo XII. Cornell TJniversity Library.— 'The National Cyclopedia of American Biography is very fre- quently consulted, and I have always found it satisfactory." OCTOBER 27 1682. Ship Welcome with one hundred Friends arrived at New Castle, Delaware' II. 276 179.5. Treaty of San Lorenzo (with Spain) signed IV. 530- Deliniiig boundary of Spanish possessions in Noitli America. 1811. Isaac M. Singer, inventor, born XII. The Singer sewing-machine. 1814. John McChntock, theologian and author, born VI. 432 First president of Drew Theological Seniin-irA'. 1819. Henry li. Plant, merchant ami promoter, born XI. 174 Foutider of Southern Express Co. and laihdads in FU)rida. 1827. Albert Fink, civil engineer, born IX. 489 Founder of the "Tiunk Line Commission." 1828. Jacob D. Co.\, statesman, born IV. 18 Secretary of the ulterior and governor of Oliio. 1829. Christopher C. Andrews, soldier and diplomat, bfun. XI. 393 United States minister to Norway and. Sweden. 1837. Whitelaw Reid, journalist and diplonir.t, born III. 457 Owner of New York Tribune. U. S. minister to France. 1838. John D. Long, governor of ^lassacbusetts, born. ... I. 121 Secretary of the navy under McKinley. 1841. Eugene A. Smith, geologist, born ' VI. 185 Professor in the University of Alabama. 1856. Kenyon Cox, artist, born V. 321 A designer and illustrator of first rank. 18.i8. Theodore Roosevelt, 2Gth president of U. S., born. . . IX. 21 1861. Edward M. Grout, lawyer and |jolitician, born Vlll. 39 Munici[al reformer. 1863. Capture of Brown's Ferry, Tenn VII 518 18(53 Battle ot Wauhatchie commenced IV. 6 1864. Confederate ram ^4/6eHta We destroyed bj' a torpedo. IX. 374 Syracuse Courier. — " One of the most valuable feauires is, that it is a complete collection ot Ameri- can biography— not merely of tlio-e men who liave become conspicuous by reason of their work and frequent newspaper mention, but also of those who have become prominent in their own states." ■■... '.■•■'■ •■ . ■ ,. J 1586. Francis West, colonial governor of Virginia, born... X. 405 And gtivernor oT Now Knglaud. 17-2S James Cook, explorer, born VI. STB He discovered and nanu-d tlie Sandwich Lslands. 1765. Ja!nes Bi\ the, clergyman, born II. 123 First, presidenr. of Hanover College. 1776. Battle of Wi).te Fiams; N. Y '. IX. 292 1792. Eiastus Fairl)anks. manufacturer and governor of Vermont, born VIII. 320 Tbe Fairbiinks plalform scale. 1793. Eliplialet Rendngton. manufacturer, born IX. 128 Fir-t) manufacturer of tlie Remiiogtoii rille. 17S8. Levi Collin, plidai!tliio;iist, boru XII. A oresident of tlie '■ Unclerg onnd railroad.' 1808. Hor;tce Smith, manufacUner, bora X. 476 Smith & Wes.^on lire-arms. 1832. Hiram Rich, bank,er and jcariialist, bom IX. 390 A contrinutor of poetry to the leading inaga- zmes. 183". Robert Treat Pa'ne, philantbro ist, born XII. He created the R. T. Fame Association for char- itable purposes. !;i '.J. Bat' le of Conception. (Texas revolution) IV. 211 1H36. Homer D Martin, artist, born IX. r)3 One of tlie best of American landscapists. 1812. Anna E. Dickinson, lecturer and author, born III. 109 She lectured on war and political questions. 1844. Moses Ezekiei, sculptor, born XII. He was the first foreigner to win the Michael Beer prize (Germany). 1854. Birge Harri.son, artist, bcnn XI. & lO His work is marked by a love of evauescenb effects. 1886. Statue of Liberty dedicated XI. 216 N^w York Snn. — " Evena cursory examination sliow.-^ til t' it, contains a vast di>al ol" inloriiation that is to the purpo.se and up-to-date." OCTOBER 29 1715. Aaron Clevelanrl, Conjrrejrational clerg-yman, born. . XII. He wiote " The Fhilosopher and Buy." 1784. Robert Hoe, niamilacturer, born VII. 320 Iiiveiilor of a print ing-press. 1794. William B. Tappan, poet, born V. 241 An agent of the American Sunday-school Union. 1802. Ephraim G. Peyton, jurist and statesman, born VII. 294 Chief-justice of Mississippi. 1808. Josue M. *Young, R. C. bishop, born XII. A Congregatioiiahst, Universalist, and llnally a Catholic. 1814. Robert Fulton, the first steam war vessel, was launclieil I. 3,50 1828. Thomas F. Bayard, statesman, born II. 404 Secretary of state under Cleveland. 1831. Othniel C. Marsh, italeontologist, borih IX. 317 Made many impoi-tant discoveries of vertebrate fossils. 1831. Samuel E. Warren, educator, born XII. His text -books on drawing are standard w< rks. 1832. First settlers from the East arrived in Oregon VI. 73 1839. Justus H. Rathbone, founder of the Knights of Pyl hias, born II. 170 1857. Joe Evans, landscape artist, born XI. 298 A founder and president of the Art Students' League. iSfil. Port Roy.. 1 expedition sailed V. m 1866. Dora Read Goodale, f)oet. born VIII. 266 She wrote in conjunction with her sister, Elaine (now Mrs. Eastman). 1893. Assassination of Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, 111 . . X. 145, M'^naeine- Edi'o St. Louis (MoJ T?ppublic. — " In reply to \ our inquiry I lake pleasure in spying that Tlie National Cvclopedia of American Biog- raphy is one of liie p incipnl reference books in the Ri^pithlic's library. I think 1 may say that it is in use m this ofHce every day in ttie year." ' OCTOBER 30 1706. Samuel Mather, clere:yman, born VI. 193 Pastor oi same church as his father and grand- father. 1716. John Jones, surveyor, born V. 29 Original of "Sheriff Jones" in "Oldtovvn Folks." 1768. First Methodist Church dedicated in New York VI. 293 1773. Hugh L. White, j urist, born XI. 395 A judge of tlie Tennessee Supreme Court. 1790. Zadock Pratt, manufacturer and congressman, born IX. 164 He established the national bureau of statistics. 1807. James S. Wadsworth, soldier, born V. 13 He lost his life in the Battle of the Wilderness. 1815. Andrew J Downing, horticulturist, born XI. 114 Pioneer ni tlie development of rural art in Amer- ica. 1829. Roscoe Conkling, politician, of New York, born III. 220 A skillful caiupaign orator. 1829. John Rogers^, .sculptor, born VIII. 278 Designer of the famous "Rogers groups." 1844. Charles A. Needham, arti.st, born VI. 368 His -'Molt Haven Canal" is his best known pict- ure. 1850. William S. Raitisford, clergyman and evangelist, born I. 385 Pastor of St. George's Church, New York. 1859. Gertrude F. Athertou, author, born X. 401 "The Caliloruians" established her fame as a novelist. 1881. Ti'agic death of Captain DeLong in the Arctic region III. 283 "Wilmingrton Ne-ws.— " The published volumes make it evident thai forthe lii.^t t iiii.' tins i-ountry is to have a refcrencf' book whicli will not contiiie itself to a repetition of names that are to be found in all cyclopedias, but one which will V)e adequate, and wliich will plaeo within re ich anthentie infor- mation in regard to the important and active men in all jjarts of the United Slates." OCTOBER 31 All-Hallow E'en. 1687. Connecticut's charter concealed in an oak (alleged). X. 324 1('40. William Paca, .statesman, born IX. 1^91 176(5. Sons of Liberty organized I. 71 ViS'J. John M. Pc-ck, Bapt ist clergyman, born XII. He did mueli to advance liis churcii in the West. 179J. William B. Sliubrick, naval olDcer, born 11. 237 He served in botli Mexicati and Civil wars. 1799. Naval battle between i\nton Tribune.—" The genei'al workmansldp . of The National Cyclopedia of American Bio3. The inclined plane for Morris Canal patented XI. 101 iixJG. Lutlier Atwood, chemist and inventor, born XII. He greatly promoted the petroleum industry. 18:28. Leonard W. Volk, sculptor, born VII. 469 One of the pioneer artists of Chicago. 1832. Andrew D. White, educator and historian, born IV. 476 1835. Texas resolved to form a states government IV. 169 First move to independence. 1837. Fatal anti-slavery riot at Alton. Ill 11. 328 ISo7. Michael Anagnos, educator and philanthropist,born. XII. Director of Perkins Institute for the Blind. 1850. William M. Beardshear, educator, born XII. President of Iowa College of Agriculture. 1861. Battle of Belmont, Mo IV. 137 1861. Expedition against Confederate vessels in Galveston Bay, Texas PV. 502 1861. Port Royal forts, N. C, taken by Federals V. 50 One of the most brilliant achievements of our navy. 1863. Battle of Rappahannock Station, Va IV 50 The Mercantile Library, Philadelphia. Pa.— " The National Cyclopedia of American Biography stands on our open shelves and is used a great deal. I have found the articles very satisfactory." NOVEMBER 8 1735. George Plater, governor of Maryland, born IX. 293 In Ills administration tlie District of Columbia was oeded to ihe government. 1772. William Wirt, lawyer and orator, born VI. B6 * Attorney-general under J. Q. Adams. 1780. Samuel A. Foote, senator, governor of Conn., born. X. 334 Author of the famous resolution on public lands, 1811. David Bradley, manufacturer, born XI. 148 The head of five western firms that make farm implements. 1813. Battle of Talladega, Ala ^ V. 291 1817. George B. Loring, agriculturist, author and diplo- mat, born IV. 484 U. S. minister to Portugal. 1821. Annie C. Ket chum, poet, born XII. A Southern writer, very popular after the v/ar. 1829. William Henry Watson, physician, born IV. 490 Prominent in New York City. 1830. Oliver O. Howard, major-general, born IV. 103 Chief of the Freedman's Bureau. 1851. Charles O. Day, Congreg ttional clergyman, born... XII. President of Andover Theological Seminary. 1861. Mason and Slidell taken from steamer Trent II. 93 18B8. Louisville Courier- Journal first Issued I. 468 188y. Montana admitted to the Union 1.135 New York Staats-Zeitung:.—" Editors, stu- dents and writers will find it (Tiie National Cyclo- pedi-i, of /\mericai) Biography) a treasure which appears more inexhaustible every day. It is really not a biographical cyclopedia, but a cyc'opedia of univeisal knowledge." i'riiit. paper and biiuling are excellent, and sho^v the desire of the publishers to get as near perfection as possible." NOVEMBER 9 1731. Benjamin Banneker, mathematician, born v . 3& '• The African Astronomer.'" 1768. Joseph C Yates, jurist and politician, born III. ih Governor of New York. 17'95. Josiah Tattnall, Confederate naval officer, born V. 489 1799. Samuel E. Sewall, reformer, born X. 466 An advocate of abolition and woman suffrage. 1800. Robert Dale Owen, reformer, born IX. 222 A noted advocate of negro emancipation. 1800. Asa Mah;in, educator, born..- II. 461 First president of Oberlin College. 1802. Elijah P. Lovejoy, abolitionist, born II. 328 A martyr to the cause. 1803. Henry Farman, engineer, born XI. 517 Founder of Farman Hall, Yale College. 1810. Thomas Bragg, senator and governor of N. C, born. IV. 427 1812. Marcus L Ward, philantliropist and politician, born. V. 20^ '' The Soldiers Friend " in the Civil War. 182.5. Ambrose P. Hill. Confederate general, born IV. 101 1831. Boston Po.it first issued ■ R". 445- 1835. (Samuel) Frost Johnson, artist, born VII. 471 His pi-edilection was for landscapes. 1843. Corner-.stone of Cincmnat i Ob.servatory laid III. 410 1853. Charles F. Thwing, educrUor and author, born VII. 226 President of the Western Reserve University. 1853. Stanford White, architect, born XI. 327 Of McKim, Mead & Yvhite, New Y'ork. 1855. Maud ('Howe) Elliott, author, born XII. 1858. John M. Carrere. areliitect. born XI. 325 Of Carrere & Ha.stings, New York. 1865. Frederick Funston, soldier, born XI. 40 His capture of Aguinaldo was the culmination of many daring feats. Caholic Historical Societv, Philadelphia.— "I have examined your Cyclopedia of American Biography and find it a meritorious publication." NOVEMBER 10 1755 A.aron Bancroft, clergyman, born IV. 306 President of the American Unitarian Association. 1775. Hampden Sidney Colle<;e opened II. 21 1777. British attack on Fort Mifflin, N. J., began I. 41 1791. Wilham W. Ellsworth, jurist and gov., born.. I t,y:„s X. 335 1791 Henry L Ellsworth, Com'r. of Patents, born, i VII. 526 1791 . Robert Y. Hay ne, statesman, born III. 103 A leader of the Nullihers in congress. 1792. Samuel Nelson, justice of U. S Supreme Court, born. II. 470 1793. Jaivd P. Kirtland, physician and naturalist, born. . . XI. 347 He made valuable discoveries in zoology. 1800. Jas. H. Roosevelt, lawyer and philantliropist, boru. XII. Founder of Roo.sevelt Hospital, New York. 1801 Samuel G. Howe, philanthropist, born VIII. 372 Director of Perkins Institute for the Blind. 1805. Thomas C. Wales, manufacturer and inventor, born. X. 406 Originated " Arctic gaiters ' and rubber shoes. 1810. Charles C. Burleigh, reformer, born 11.320 Abolition, woman's rights and temperance. 1813. Charles Deane, author, born III. 520 An authority on early American history. 1827. Alfred H. Terry, soldier", born IV. 69 His capture of Fort Fisher was one of the most brilliant exploits of the war. 18.34. Wager Swayne, soldier and lawyer, born IV. 158 Counsel for large railroad companies. 1837. Amos E. Dolbear, physicist and inventor, born IX. 414 Static telephone, wireless telegraphy, etc. 1841. Cincinnatus H. Miller ('' Joaquin Miller"), poet, born. VII. 69 1852. Henry Van Dyke, clergyman and author, born VII. 291 Professor of Eiiiilish literature, Princeton. 1859. Isidor Singer, journalist and author, born XII. Projector and editor " Jewish Encyclopedia." 1871. Wini^ton Churcldll, author, born X. 178 A popular writer of historical fiction. Public Library Fitchbnrg-, Mass.— "The Na- tional Cyclopedia <^f American Biography is in our reference room. The readers use it every day." NOVEMBER 11 Martinmas. 1630. The famous Mayflower compact sis^ned VII. .3C~ 1771. Ephraim McDovvel', physician, born V. \.\6 "The Fatlier of Ovariotomy." 1775. The British fiied on American vessels in Charleston, S. C, harbor VII. 419 1778. The Cherr^^ Valley, N. Y., massacre IX. 143 1783. Cyrus Alger, inventor and manufacturer, born VI. 113 He patented malleable iron guns and plows. 1789. William Meade, P. E. bishop of Virginia, born VII. 310 1789. St. John's College, Maryland, opened I. i"503 1811. Ben MuCulloch, Confederate general, born IV. 104 The McCuUoch Rangers won fame in the Mexi- can War. 1813. Battle of Williamsburg, Canada X. 135 1K13. Battle of Chrysler's Fields, Canada IX. 373 1S14. Henry Clapp, '• Journalist, Satirist, Orator-Figaro," born IX. 131 1S30. AnnaC L. Botta, author, born VU. 336 Her '• Handbook of Universal Literature" at- tracted much attention. 1831. Daniel W. Fiske, scholar, born XII. The highest authority on Iceland. 1831. John G. Brown, artist, born X. 373 Best known tor his " Newsboys and Bootblacks." 1836. Henry M. Alden, editor and author, boi'n I. 153 Editor of Harper^s Magazine. 1836. Thomas B. Aldrich, poet and novelist, born I. 383 Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. 1846. Anna K. (Green) Rohlfs, author, born IX. 357 Her best known novel, "The Leavenworth Case." .1873. Maud Adams, actress, born XII. 1889. Washington admitted to the Union XJX Rpv. A. E. Dunning-, Editor The Congre- p-ationalist, Boston, Mass.— "The .National Cy- clopedia of American Biography is doing a very im- portant service in chronicling the leaders of Ameri- can life." NOVEMBER 12 1770. Joseph Hopkinson, jurist, born VII. 158 The author of " Hail Columbia." 1775. Mont real surrendered to the Americans I. lOO 1780. Battle of Broad River, North Carohiia I. 79 1808. Ray Palmer, clergyman and author, born VIII. 8 He wrote " My Faith Looks Up to Thee.'" 1815. Ehzabeth Cady Stanton, reformer, born III, 84 Eminent woman's suffrage advocaie. 1823. Thomas W. V\^ood artist, born III. 345 President of the Water Color Society and the National Academy. 1825. George Munro, publisher, born VII. 114 The Fireside Companion and the Seaside Li- brary. 1833. Remarkable star shower occurred (12 and 13) VIII. 121 1838. Edward V. Valent ine, sculptor, born X. 377 His best work is the recumbent statue of Lee. 1850. William M. Sloane, author and educator, born LX. 274 Proiessor of history at Columbia. 1850. Patent issued to Wilson for a sewing-machine IX. 460 Revi 'W of "Reviews. — " We have once before calle(] attention to the value of this work. Each volume contains a large number of sketches of Am ricans eminent in every profession, many of whom are especia ly promment at the present time. It is understood that unusual precautions are taken by t he i publishers to secure authentic sketches. The American artists of to-day. who have been but jionrly I'cpresented in other works of this cla.ss. re- ceive full and adequate treatment in the 'National Cyclopedia,' and the same is true of literary men and woiiKMi, physician^, lawyers, educators, jour- n;;i:sts an.] h^iaU L,nieu."' NOVEMBER 13 1732. John Dickinson, statesman, born II. 281 President ot Delaware and of Pennsylvania. ITTC). The U. S. Alfred captured the British tran-port Mtllish II. 15 1809. John A. Dahl-ren, naval omcnr, born IX. 377 Orig-iiiator of the famous Dahlji^ren j^uns. 1814. Joseph Hooker ("Fij^htiufi: Joe"', soldier, born IV. 178 Otie of the great generals of the Civil War. 1824. Philip L. Moen, Wire manufacturer, born VI, 205 Of the Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Co. 1829, Sam Patch jumped the Genesee Falls, N. Y., and was killed XII. 1833. Edwin Booth, tragedian, born III. 180 He founded the Players' Club, New York. 1834. Peter A. B. Widener, capitalist of Philadelphia, , born XIL Has large interests in street railwaj's, 1836. Alfred M. Mayer, physicist, born XIL Eminent in several branches, especially m acous- tics. 1854. Georjje W. Chad wick, composer, born VII. 326 Director of the New England Conservatory of Music. '1854. John Drew. Jr., actor, born I. 286 A leading star of the American stage. 1862. Thomas W. Hall ("Tom Hair'), author, born XII. A Avriter of light verse. John Vinton Dah''8'rfin. — "I return herewith ski'tches I of tlie Dahlgreii familj ) left with me for correction. That of my father I consider the best I have ever read." NOVEMBER 14 1775. American troops reached Quebec, Canada I. 55 1784. Samuel Seabury consecrated the first P. E, bishop in the United States III. 475 1789. Rev. John Carroll appointed first R. C. bishop in the United States II. 481 1795. Charles Hudson, author, born XII. A noted biographical and historical writer. 1803. Jacob Abbott, clergyman and author, born VI. 137 The famous '' Rollo Books'' and "Lucy Books." 1803. Duel between Richard Riker and Robert Swartwout. VTI. 536 1803. John G. Morris, clergyman, born III. 61 A professor in the University of Maryland. 1814. Stuart Robinson, Presbyterian clergyman, born ... I. 371 He was expelled from his church for upholding slavery. 1819. Christopher R. P. Rodgers, naval officer, born * . IV. 22t Served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1820. Anson Burlingame, diplomat, born VIII. 55 U. S. minister to China. 1828. James B. McPherson, Union general, born IV. 204 Killed before Atlanta in 1804. 1829. Hendrik D. K. Van Elten, artist, born VII. 46S A prominent painter of landscapes. 1833. Henry Clay Barnabee, comedian, born VIIT. 35 Long identified v/ith "The Bostonians." 1833. William T. Richnrds, artist, born XIL A painter of the seashore and the ocean. 1843. Jenkins Lloyd Jones, Unitarian clergvman, born .... XII. One of t he most liberal t h inkers of his church. 1846. Com. David Conner captured Tampieo, Mexico IV. 155 1861. The Cliristian Commission was organized VII. 541 C. B. G-albreith, Librarian, Ohio Stat=> Li> brai-y,— " Vour Cvclopeilia has betMi inn ''in the Si.iit' Tjorary for a number of years, and is re- garded as high authority." NOVEMBER 15 1730. Frederick William A. Steuben, soldier, born 1. 57 He prepared a manual of tactics for and reorgan- ized tile patriot army. 1752. Nathaniel Clupman, jurist and statesman, born — 11. 10 Conspicuous in tlie early history of Vermont. 1763. Messrs. Mason and Dixon arrived from Enj,'lund to survey Pennsylvania and Marj'landbounilary. X. 54 1775. James Carnahan, clergyman and educator, born... V. 467 President of Princeton College. 1777. Articles of confederation adopted by congress IV. 398 1787. Richard Henry Dana (1st), poet and essayist, born. Vil. 182 Editor of the North American Review. 1791. George Croghan, soldier, born IV. 256 Served in the War of 1812 and with Mexico. 1797. Thurlow Weed, journalist and politician, born III. 12 Founder of the Albany Evening Journal. 1802. Solomon Foot, senator, born II. 91 A prominent representative of Vermont. 1807. Peter H. Burnett, first state governor of Cal., born. IV. 105 1807. James H. Hammond, statesman, born XII. Governor of South Carolina. 1809. Michael H. Simpson, manufacturer and inventor, born X. 387 Invented a valuable machine for cleaning wool. 1816. Edgar L. Davenport, actor, born IX. 319 The greatest " Brutus" of his time. 1833. William F Durfee, engineer and inventor, born VI. 249 A pioneer in the steel industry in United States. 1850. Saturn's dusky ring discovered XII. 1855. William O. Thompson, educator, born XII, President of Ohio University. Frederick H. Hild, the Chicag-o Public Li- b>ary.— "Tlie National Cyclopedia of American Biography, of whicli nine volumes have already ap- peared, is the most complete and comprehensive work of the kind which has been published in this country." NOVEMBER 16 1753. James McHenry, soldier and legislator, born I. 13 Secretary of war under Washington and Adams. 1757. Daniel Read, composer, born VII. 243 His " Winter " and '' ^Vindham " are in many tune books. 1776. Fort Washington, N. Y., captured by the British I. 41 1777. Fort Millim on Mud Island, Delaware River, Pa'., cap- tured by the British after long seige I. 73 1798. Persifer Smith, soldier, born VII. 522 A gallant officer in the Mexican war. 1801. First issue of Evening Post XI. 350 1804. Jason C. Osgood, inventor, born VI. 175 Rock crushers and dredging machines. 1826. John B Henderson, lawyer and senator, born XH. Author of the 13th Constiiutional Amendment. 1827. Charles Eliot Norton, educator, born VI. 42G Professor of the history of art at Harvard. 1828. Timothy Dwight, 2d, scholar and educator, born... I. 173 President of Yale College. 1833. Henry Gillman, scientist and consul, boj*n VII. 359 He opposed the expulsion of Jews from Palestine. 1849. Edward S. Dana, mineralogist, born , . VI. 207 I'rofessor of physics at Yale University. 1853. Minnie Hauk, singer, born VIII. 154 Slie was tlie first .successful '" Carmen." 1856. Annie F. Loud, composer and organist, born VIII. 414 Has published over one hundred solo, quartette and chorus pieces. 1864. Gen. Sherman commenced his march to the sea IV. 34 State Librarv of Pennsvlvania.— " W^e have the publi.slied volumes of The National Cyclopedia of Aniencan Biography on our shelves. They are used witli vi'ry considerable frequency by the pa- trons of the library, and we regard the work as of very great vsdue. Works of this kind in a reference library are always in great demand, and we cor- dially recommend them to any de.'sirous of informa- tion." NOVEMBER 17 1753. Gotthilf H. E. Muhlenberg, botanist, born IX. 439 He establisliod neai'ly one nundred new species and varieties. 1764. Alexander Brown, banker, born I. 474 Founder of the well-known banking firm of Balti- more and New York. 1787. Thomas Ruffln, jurist, born VI. 292 Chief-justice of North Carolina. 1788. Seth Boyden, inventor, born XL 87" Patent leather, malleable castings,"link-motion " for locomotives, etc. 1789. Stephen Champlain, naval officer, born IV. 54.'i Commanded .srorptou m b:ittle of Lake Erie. 1794. John B. Montgomery, naval officer, born X. 31 He took possession of Califoi nia forts for U. S. 1809. Stei)ben S. Foster, abolitionist, born II. 3t.'8 " A kind of maddened John the Baptist, To whom the harshest word came aptest."— Lowell. 181:^. William Warren, actor, born V. 4Z9 A popular and successful comedian. 1814. David W. Cross, lawyer and capitahst, born XII. Author of " Fifty Years with Rod and Gun." 1835. William A. Anthony, scientist, born XL 38(F A prominent consulting electrician of New York. 1835. Frederick Leypoldt, bibliographer, born VII. 491 The founder of Publishers'' Weekly. 1880. Treatj between the United States and China regu- lating immigration ratilied 'III. 10(i^ "Worcester Public library.— " This library is an early subscriber to The National Cyclo})edia of American Biography. It has been found to be a useful work and one which has often tsen i-eferrcd to. There is need for a. work which i.; as compre- hensive as yours, juid whicli i' eludes accounts of a very large itumber of persons who have done an ini- portant work in the communities in which they live.'*" NOVEMBER 18 1755. New England shaken by an earthquake VII. 166 1777. Fort Mercer, N. J., evacuated by the British I. 41 1787. Ehza Leshe, author, born VII. 138 A popular cook book and many children's stories. 1802. Jonathan Worth, statesman, born IV. 428 United States senator and governor of N. C. 1806. Leo Le-squereux, botanist, born IX. 438 His special researches were in paleobotany. 1810. Asa Gray, botanist, born Ill 407 He ranked with the leading botanists of the age. 1820. James W. Abert, soldi.-r, born IV. 395 A famous officer of the Mexican and Civil wars. 1824. Franz Sigel, soldier, born IV. 136 Was one of the most distinguished German-Ameri- cans in the Civil War. 1828. John A. J. Creswell, lawyer and senator, born IV. 19 Postmaster-general under Grant. J870. Elizabeth M. GiliTier (" Dorothy Dix"), author, born. XII. A writer of short stones for newspapers. New York Mail and Express.—" This work is really a monument to this country, for it will pre- serve in the libraries of the world the best that the country has knowledge of and delights to honor. The work as a whole is well done : the essential facts are to be found accurately set forth : and its treat- ment is adequate. Its criticisms are just and merci- ful, and its style is admirable. The work more than justifies the highest expectations that have been fornu'd of it, and it is a permanent and notable contribution to the literature of the country." NOVEMBER 19 1752. George R. Clark, soldier, born I. 82 Founder of Louisville, Ky. 1791. Lee Clallni, philanthropist, born XI. 176 A founder of Boston University. 1794. Jay's treaty with Engrland signed I. 21 17D7. Cliarles Anthon, educator, born VI. 347 A noted classical scholar of Columbia College. 1802. Barnas Sears, educator, born VIII. 24 President of Brown University. 1810. Ario Pardee, merchant and philanthropist, born ... XL 240 A pioneer in the Pennsylvania anthracite coal mines. 1810. Elias RiiTETS, n^issionary, born III. 120 He labored chietly in Greece and Smyrna. 1811. John A. Winslow, rear-admiral, born II. 103 The Union commander in the Kearsarge- Ala- bama fight. 1820. Campbell Morfit. chemist, born XII. One of the editors of the Encyclopedia of Chem- istry. 1826. William C. Endicott, lawyer, of Massachusetts, born. II. 406 Secretary of war under Cleveland. 1827. Horace M. Paine, physician, born XII. A noted homojopathist of Albany, N. Y. 1827. Martin F. Conway, congressman, born VIII. 55 Originator of " One with God is a majority." 1831. James A. Garfield. 20th president of U. S., born IV. 241 1832. Nullification Convention met at Columbia, S. C XII. 1835. Fitzhuirh Lee, solaier and governor, born IX, 1 U. S. consul at Havana, Cuba. 1847, Mary A. Hallock Foote, artist and author, born VI. 471 Her stories are mostly about the West. 1863. National Soldiers'Cemetery at Gettysburg dedicated. II. 73 Gr. D. MeOdejohn, Ex-Assistant Secretary of War, Washing-ton, D. C— "Your work is one of great merit and a very welcome addition . to this class of literature. It should commend itself to the student as an exliaustive and i-eliabie guide." NOVEMBER 20 1620. Peregrine "WTiite, born I. 247 The first wliite cliild born in New England. 1726. Oliver AVolcott. soldier and statesman, born. , X. 330 A signer of the Declaration of Independence, 1733. Philip J. Schu^-ler, soldier and politician, born I. 97 U. S. senator from New York. 1780. Battle of Blackstock Hill, N. C I. 79 1798. Capture of American Retaliation by the French L\I II surge )ite VIII. 94 1817. Benjamin Champney, artist, born IV. 289 A prolific painter of landscapes, flowers and fruits. 1829. Charles G. Halpine, soldier and humorist, born VI. 26 He wrote under the name " Miles O'Reilly." 1641. John Russell Young, journalist and author, born 11. 214 He accompanied Grant around the world. 1851. John M. Coulter, educator, born XL 68 Professor of botany. University of Chicago. 1855. Josiah Royce, educator and aut hor, boi-n XI, 171 Professor of liistory of philosophy at Harvard. ■William J. Davis, Secretary and Treasurer Louisville School Board.-- '' I have noted in your 'Naiional Cyclopedia of American Biography' that you coinpreiiondiiie names of distinguished citizens of thf! United States, who have hved and served in ttie Western and Southern states, and have not confined your sketches of the lives of prominent Americans u> the Eas+ern and Northern pcn'tions of the country. I am also pleased with the sc'ope of tl)e, work iind its arratigement, especially as to the grouping of those asiiociated together.'- NOVEMBER 21 1729. Josiah Bartlett, patriot and statesman, born XL 121 Cliief-JListice, president and governor of New Hampshire. 1789. George Howard, politician and governor, born IX. 302 Belonged to one of the prominent Maryland families. 1802. Jacob Sleeper, merchant and philanthropist, born.. XI. 176 He contributed to over one hundred churches. 1811. William G. Angell, inventoi- and manufacturer, born. II. 392 Machinery for making screws. 1815. Henry B. Smitli, clergyman and educator, born. ... V. 311 Was professor of Amherst and Union Theological Seminarv. 1818. Lewis Henry Morgan, anthropologist, born VL 192 Father of American Anthropology. i 1831. Job n F. Miller, lawyer and soldier, born VIII. 91 ! U. S. senator from CaHfornia. 1831. Theodore G Thonuis, physician and surgeon, born.. III. 307 A prominent practitioner of Philadelphia. 1836. George W. Smii h, educator, born III. 498 President of Truiity College, Hartford, 1870. Mary Johnston, novelist, born .„,, X. 29 A popular writer of historical fiction. Ne^w York "World. — " The scope of the work is so admirably set forth in the introduction nccom- panymg the first volume, that, considering the national importance of such a publication, we yield spact' for an extract * * * The work is well aiid copiously illustrated. Besides a luuriber of f nil-page poitraits, nearly every biograpiiy is accomfi'M! ed by a. portrait, occasionally a college, a houie.-^itad^ etc., being given." NOVEMBER 22 1633. Ships Ai-k and Dove sailed from Cowes with 200 per- sons to found a colony in Maryland ~VII. 332 1G43. Robert C. La Salle, French explorer, born V. lx.'5 An early explorer of the Mississippi River. 1754. Abraham Baldwin, statesman, born IX. 178 The founder of the University of Georgia. 1803. Harrison G. O. Dwight, missionary, born X. 490 Authority on Armenian literature. 1806. La Fayette S. Foster, politician and jurist, born II. 95 United States senator from Connecticut. 1806. Francis W. Edmonds, artist, born XI. 298 His " New Scholar " was engraved and widely distributed. 1S29. Shelby M. Cullom, senator, born XL 50 To him was due the Interstate Commerce Com- mission. :1846. James C. NicoU, artist, born VII. 466 A well-known painter of marines and landscapes. 1847. Matamoras Mexico, captured VIII. 2 1851. Revere F. Weldner, clergyman, born XII. Professor and president of Chicago Lutheran Tiieological SeminarJ^ 1858. Herbert A. Howe, astronomer, born VIII. 157 Director of the Chamberlin Observatory. 1804. Maud Morgan, harpist, born XII. She has performed in all the leading cities. 1864. Battle of Griswoldville, Ga VI. 216 1870. Howard Brockway, pianist and composer, born XII. Orchestra, chamber, piano and chorus music. 1873. Steamer Ville du Havre lost at sea XL 410 Pit'^sbureh Press.— "In the pains taken to trace lineage and establish family coJinections (on lines of brains and service rather than aristocracy), it is evident that this new Cyclopedia amis to be in some sense a sort of democrat ic Burke or Debrett, and as such promises to be a more valuable work than either to the good American." NOVEMBER 23 1732. Samuel Locke, president of Harvard, born VI. 416 The youngest of all the presidents. -1745. John Treadvvell, jud?:e and gov. of Conn., born X. 331 Father of the System of Common School Edu- cation. 1749. Edward Rutlidge, statesman, born XII. A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1778. Robert Rantoul reformer, born XI. 232 Interested in temperance and criminal legisla- tion. 1801. Duel between Philip Hamilton and Geo. L. Eacker. . XII, 1803. Theodore D. Weld, abolitionist, born II. 318 " The lion-hearted, invincible Weld." 1804. Franklin Pierce, l^th president United States, born . . IV. 145 1805. Joseph Pan coast, surgeon, born X. 274 He made many advances in his science. 1810. George M. Randall, bishop, born VIII. 44 Missionary in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. 1815. William Dennison, statesman, born III. 141 Postmaster-general under Lincoln. 1816. Evert A. Duyckinck, editor and author, born I. 431 1818. James Vick, horticulturist, born IV. 469 One of the largest dealers in the United States. 18ra. Josiah D. Whitney, geologist and educator, born IX. 120 He was connected with many important surveys. 1820. John W. Ellis, jurist and gov. of N. C, born '. . IV. 427 1832. Grand public trials of locomotives IX. 476 1837. The Crompton loom patented— one of the most val- uable mventions in cotton machinery X. 160 1861. Unsuccessful attack made on Fort Pickens, Fla IV. 225 1862. Attack on Onslow, Fla., by gunboat Ellis IX. 374 1863. Battles before Chattanooga, Tenn., begun , IV. 6 Livy S Richard, Editor Scranton Tri- bune.— "From an examination, made with some care, of the scope, plan and sample results of your National Cyclopedia of American Biography, I con- clude that it is just what has long been needed." NOVEMBER 24 Last Thursday in the Month is Thanksgiving Day. 1637. New Haven purchased from Indians VI 121 1740. Samuel A. Otis, statesman, born II. 500 Prominent in the liistory of Massachusetts. 1783. Allen Trimble, statesman, of Ohio, born III. 138 1800. Henry K. Oliver, musician, born XII. Composed the hymn " Federal Street. ' 1816. Joel Parker, governor of New Jersey, born V^. 209 Was also attorney-general and a judge. 1818. David Hayes Agnew, surgeon, born VIII. 203 In charge of Pres. Garfield after he was shot. 1818. William Woods Holden, statesman, born IV. i'S? Governor of North Carolina. 1820. Benj. F. Shuraard, physician and geologist, born... VIII. 256 Made many discoveries in the geology' of Texas. 1823. James M. Ashle3'^, congressman and governor, born. XI. 79 Author of the bill abolishing slavery in D. C. 1826. Coates Kinney, poet, born VII. 302 Author of " Rain on the Roof." 1829. Cyrus C. Carpenter, gov. and congressman, born XL 432 He origi nated agricultural experimental stations. 1830. The Louisville Journal was first issued III. 121 1832. The famous nullification resolution passed by S. C. 1833. William Wirt Howe, jurist, born XII. 1842. William E. Simonds, lawyer and author, born I. 303 A noted lecturer on patent law. 1842. William B. dishing, naval officer, born IX. 374 Famous for his destruction of the Albemarle. 1849. Frances Hodgson Burnett, author, born I. 439 ''Little Lord Fauntleroy' her greatest success. 1856. Harry Thurston Peck, educator and author, born. .. XL 528 Editor of The B tlie dif- ferent locMlities in this country, thnt it vnu'^t be regarded as the .standard work upon this subject.'" NOVEMBER 29 1722. Benjamin Chew, jurist, born V. 84 Chief-justice of Pennsylvania. 1727. Ezra Stiles, clergyman, scholar and educator, born. I. 167 President of Yale College. 1729. Charles Tliompson, patriot, born II. 131 " The S.ini Adams of Philiidelphia." 1752. Jemima Wilkinson, religionist, born VIII. 81 She claimed she had been raised from the dead. 1759. Jeremiah Smith, jui-ist and j:overnor, born XI. 123 Had few equals as a scholar. 1773. " Sons of Liberty " reorganized in New York. ' I. 44 1798. Hamilton ,K. Gamble, governor of Missouri, born XII. Presiding judge of the State Si.preme Court. 1799. Amos Bronson Alcott, author, born U. 218 One of the founders of the transcendental school. 1811. Wendell Pliillips, orator and reformer, born II. 314 1813. Battle of Autossie, Ala IX. ^73 1816. Morrison R. Waite, chief -justice of U. S., born I. 30 1818. William Ellery Channmg. poet and essayist, born... XII. Nephew of Channing, the clergyman. 1831. Frederick T. Ward, adventurer, born 11. 487 Admiral-general of China. 1832. Louisa M. Alcott, author, born I. 204 She wrote " Little Women," "Little Men," etc. 1834. Thomas E. G. Ransom, sol(her, born IV. 283 He served witli distinction in the Civil War. 1839. Elisha Dver, chemist and governor of Rhode Island, born IX. 410 1847. Massacre of Marcus Whitman and party XL 112 1859. Grace King, author, born II. 344 A Southern writer of distinction. IQf^X Battle of Knoxville, Tenn IV. 6 nee A "Week.— "There are about twelve hun- ared authentic and life-like portraits in each vol- ume, which promises a national porti'ait gallery un- exampled in any country." NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew's Day. J711. Ebenezer Kinnersley, educator, born I. 532 One of the first to experiment with electx'icity. 1723. WiHiam Livingston, poUiician, born V. 201 Governor of New Jersey. 1729. Samuel Seabury, P. E. bishop, born III. 475 One of the most noted in his church. 1740. Thomas Knowlton, soldier, born II. SQ9 Killed in the battle of Harlem Heights, N. Y. 1782. Preliiuiiuiry treaty of peace, closing the Revolution- ary War, signed at Paris II. 3 1789. Lawrence Kearney, naval officer, born XII. He opened negotiations for the first treaty with China. 1819. Cyrus W. Field, merchant, born IV. 45] Famous for his connection with the Atlantic cable. 1835, Samuel L. Clemens, humorist and author, born VI. 25 Best known as '' Mark Twain." 1838. Charlotte Fiske (Bates) Roge, author, born XII. 1839. Henry P. Wright, educator, born '. XII. Dean of Yale College. 1859. Jefferson De .\ngelis, actor, born XII. Popular in comic opera parts. 1864. Battle of Franklin, Tenn IV. 260 Burling-ton Free Press.—" The authorship of 'The Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc,' which has been appearing serially in t he Harper^s Monthly during the last year, and which has been credited to nearly every well-known author, is finally deter- mined. Volume VI. of The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, a work of such accurucy that it may be considered ofiiciiil, contains a new olog- raph y of Mr. Samnel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), whicli enumerates this work in the list of his pub- lications." Agents Wanted to sell Carpenter's Portrait of Lincoln In a remarkable degree it discloses that tender, human side of his character, which the world learned to know and love, and it portrays his naturally cheerful temperament, while revealmg that undercurrent of sadness which pervaded his later years. It is the only portrait that satis- factorily interprets Lincoln's character. It is also the only portrait of President Luicoln ever painted from life. Lincoln himself said of it : "There is more of me in this portrait than in any representation of me ever made." EVERYONE WILL BUY THE BEST This portrait is ackncwledg-ed to be the best and tor the first time is now repro- duced and offered to the public. (See opposite Feb. 12.) JAMES T. WHITE ^z CO Publishers Before Purchasing Holiday Books S'end for Specimen Pages of Capti'Ve Memories This iri a beautiful book of original verse wliicli coin memo- rates the various alTectioii days of life, and expresses in poetical phrase what every man said uoniaii would like to say in con- gratulation to friend, lover, or helpmate on these occasions. There are fifty of these days, which are chronicled in such ex- ceptionally beautiful verse, that Whittier characterized tlieni as " worthy of the troubadours of Piovence." Tiiey aie em- bellished with beautiful examples of California flowers, besides forty full-page illustraiions of Cu[)ids, representing the varigus phases of affection throughout a lifetime, making it a Gift Book of unusual beauty and desirableness, having all the appropriateness and fragrance of a Bouquet of Flowers, jdckcd specially for the oci-asion. These commemoration days are arran-jcd so as to portray in natural order the awakening, de- velopment, progress, and perfection of love tliroughout a life- time. *' All the world loves a lover," and ccitaiidy an ideal one will be found in this beautiful volume, which might be appropri- ately called, " Tlie Memoiis of a Lover." 'Price, ^1.5 O, Carriage Prepaid JAMES T. WHITE ^ CO., Publishers. 7 East 16th Street. New York DECEMBEB 1 1741. Siuniiel Kirlvland, missionary, born YII 104 TiK- founder of Hiunihon ( ollL-,i;e. 17'89. Wiliiaui Carr Liiiif, sdhiier iintl wur^^eor, born V. IW Governor of Missouri. ViV2. Francis (iranyei-, statesman, born VI. 7 Posima>ter-gonoral under Jeilerson. 1795. James Wliitcomb. lawyer and U. S. senator, born. .. XII. Governor of Indiana. 1798. Albert, Baines, Presbyterian clerg-yman and autbor, born ^' VII. 330 Active in estabUshing the "new scbool " of liis oil u roll. 1815. Clark Mills, scnlptor. born V. 100 Made tlie statue of liberty on tbe capitcl dome, Wasliington, D. C. 1821. James Sargent, in ventor, born III. 433 The Saigenttime Ioelrite, physicist and educatoi-, born VII. 228 Lorijj: identified Avith University of. California. 1820.« Charles F. Deems, cler>;ymnn. born IX. 164 Founder of the American Institute of Christian Pliilosophy. 1833. Ameiiean Anti-Slaverv Societj- orjranized in Phila- delph a I. 413 18G3. Sieijre of Knoxville, Tenn., abandoned by the Con- fed Drat e t roops IV. 33 1864. Eiigagement at Waynesboro and Brier Creek, Ga. .. IV. 27'3 Davton, O., Dnilv News— 'There has been so much discussion coucerm'n;^ the stoiy of Barbara I'l-ieicjiie tiiat the foljowiui;- sketcli from tlie new volume ol The Natioiuil Cvclopedia of .Ameiican l'.iot;ia|)liy (.lames T. Wiiite & Co.. New Yoik) will inien-st readers. Duriuy- the |)a-t winter the editors of the C.v<-lop(Mha made a t horou'rh investiyation of the sul)Ject. and after much inquiry and caiefui re- s>'arcli and coirespoudeix-e with all who seeiiuHl to know auyi hjuL'- about it. had this sketch prepared. It 's believed to coulam all the facts that can b.e verified.'' DECEMBER 5 1735. Hugh Williamson, surgeon, born II. 492 Professor of mathematics, College of Piiiladel- phia. 1782. Martin Van Buren, eighth president of U. S., born... VI. 433 1783. Siujoii Gieeiileaf, jut isL and educator, born VII. 3G0 Tlie foremost member of the Mame bar. 1792. James Gutiu-le, lawyer, born IV. 147 He inaugurated valuable reforms as secretary of the treasury. 1800. Thomas Ford, judge and politician, born XI. 46 Distiuguisheu in the history of Illinois. ■\803. Thomas J. Rusk, statesman, born III. 113 Secretary of war under Harrison. tSll. David Van Nostrand, publisher, born II. 123 Vftri yostraad^s Euyineering Magazine. 1823. John H. Upshur, rear-admiral, born IV. 316 Served actively in the Civil War. 1826. John B. Sanborn, soldier, born V. 287 A successful Union officer in the Civil War. 1829. Jolm Eaton, journahst and educator, born VIII. 390 Commissioner of education. 1835. David C. Houston, engineer, born XII. Distinguished for his services during the Civil War. 1839. George A. Custer, cavalry officer, born IV. 274 His whole command was massacred by Sioux Indians. 1855. CHnton H. Merriam, biologist, born XII. Cliief of the United States Biological Survey. .1861. The Catling gun first patented TV. 158 1872. Harry W. Pillsbury, chess player, born XII. He won the world's championship ki \S'3o. libraria'i Massachusetts State I^ibrary. — "I consider The National Cyclopedia of Americin Biogi-aphy the most accurate and rehable publica- tion in \he country. ^ liave had occasion to use it considerably, and have always found it quite satis- factory." DECEMBER 6 St. Nicholas Day. IC)"^". Sir Edmund Andros, colonial governor of New Eng- land, born VI. 90 Also governor of Virginia. 1752. Gabriel Duval, jurist, born 11. 468 Jusiice of United States Supreme Court. 1762. CLsarie'^ C. Ridgely, governor of Maryland, born IX. 299 17S8. George Talcot t, soldier, born .- XII. Distinguished m tlie Mexican War. 1815. Jane G. Swisshelm, reformer, born II. 316 She first suggested the Court of Claims. 1816. Curtis Hooks Brogden, congressman and gov., born.. IV. 428 A remarkable example of a self-made man. 1820. Thomas De K. Winans, engineer and inventor, born. I. 239 Engaged in building the Russian railway. 1830. George G. Vest, statesman, born II. 298 A member of the Confederate congress. 1833. John S. Mosby, Confederate soldier, born IV. 326 His 400 raiders neutralized 30,0U0 Federal tioops. 1346. The Mexicans defeated by Gen. Kearny IV. 261 1819. William Henry Lippincott, paniter, born VI. 474 A well-known instructor in his art. 1859. Edward H. Sothern, actor, born V. 490 1863. Sherman relieved Knoxville, Tenn., which had been besieged by Longstreet IV. 33 1863. Charles M. Hall, manufacturer, born XII. He invented the process of making aluminum on a commercial scale. F. H. Richardson, Atlanta, Ga.— "I have had frequent occasion as editor of the Atlanta Journal to consult The National C\ clopedia of American Biogiaphy, and iiave found it a most valuable work. It is, in fact, the most complete work of the kind tiiatl have seen, and 1 take pleasuie in recommend- ing it to newspaper men and all others who need such a refeience authority." DECEMBER 7 1796. Washington delivered his last address to congress. . I. 7 1801. Abigail Hopper Gibbons, philanthropist, born VII. 313 She did much to help unfortunate women atid children. 1804. William B. Rogers, physicist and geologist, born. .. VII. 410 Founder of Mass Institute of Technology. 1807. George Opdyke, merchant and banker, born XI. 464 Mayor of New York during the Draft Riots. 1808. Hugh McCulloch, financier, born IV. 249 Secretary of the treasury under three presidents. 1809. Asahel Clai'k Kendrick, educator, born XII. One of the committee on New Testament revision. 1815. Elizabeth H. Whittier, poet, born VIII. 109 Sister of John G. Whittier. 1817. Edward Tuckerman, botanist, born V. 312 His specialty was the study of lichens. 1822. William Saunders, horticulturist, born X. 409 Introduced growing of seedless oranges in U. S. 1828. James D. Porter, soldier and politician, born VII. 211 Governor of Tennessee. 1835. George E. Church, civil engineer, born XII. Engaged in several large railway enterprises. 1835. Everett H. Barney, inventor, born III. 89 Skates and a perforating machine. i836. Nancy A. W. P. Wakefield, poet, born XII. Author of '• Over the River," etc. 1841. Michael Cudahy, merchant, born XI. 385 His meat-packing concern is one of the largest in the world. 1863. Battle of Prairie Grove, Ark IX. 443 1873. A riot in Vicksburg, Miss., occurred XII. The beginning of a widespread disturbance. Baltimnrp Stinday Herald.—" A great work is the publication of The National Cyclopedia of Amer- ican Biography. It is a coni])reliensive history of this counti-y, presenting in a concise but interestmg mannei- the men and women who in every depart- ment of activity have made American history." DECEMBER 8 1765. Eli Whitney, inventor, born IV. 495 His cotton-gin revolutionized the cotton industry. 1770. Nicholas Van Dyke, United States senator, born . . . IV. 346 One of the leading statesmen of Delaware. 1804. Gilman Kimball, surgeon, born.... V. 200 President of the American Gynecological Society. 1810. Elihu Bunitt, "the Learned Blacksmith,'" reformer, born VI. 133 Universal Brotherhood— Universal Peace. 1812. Caroline M. F. Sawyer, author, born XII. Editor of the Lndies Repository. 1816. August Belmont, banker and diplomat, born XI. 499 United States minister to Holland. 1820. James M. Brown, banker, born VIII. 14 President of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 1823. Robert CoUyer, Unitarian clergyman, born I. 3G9 One of the most prominent preachers of his church. 1828. Clinton \i. Fi~k, soldier and reformer, born VI. 244 Organized Freedman schools and the Fisk Uni- versity. 1829. Henry Timrod, poet, born VII. 473 " The ablest poet the South has yet produced."' 1831. "Wniliarn P. Kdlogg. statesman, born X, 82 A governor of Louisiana. 1846. Brig Somers capsizi-d off Mexico IV. 340 1848. Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle llf mus"). author,born. I. 410 His stories have a world-wide leputation. Edward Payson Tenney, Ex-Pr»s. of Col- orado Colleere. — "I have been acquainted with The ("\ clopeilia of American Biography since the tirst volunics were issued. It is for public and private libraries invaluable : np-lo-date and providin- data in regard to contetnporaries to be found nowhere else. The pictorial feature is unique, t he portraits being unilorndv of a high order of excellence." DECEMBER 9 1757. Joseph Peabody, merchant of Siilem, Mass., born... V. 403 Successful at pi ivateeriiig unci in trading- with India. 1773. Robert '1\ Paine. Jr., poet and author, born IV. .'>r)4 Autlior of •■ Adams and Libeity." 1775. Bkttle of Great Bridge, Va '. VI. .301 1791. Augustus L. lHillliou.se, autlior, born XII. Aut'ioi- of the hynm," Trembling before Thine Awful Throne." 1812. James H. Tliornwell, clergyman, horn XI. 33 President of South Carolina College. 1832. Thomas Egleston, mining engineer, born III. 244 He planned and was professor in Columbia School of Mines. 1832. William J. Magie. jurist, born XII. Chancellor of New Jersey. 1834. Carlo A . Cappa, musician, born IX. 387 A prominent band ma.ster in his day. 1838. Robert W. Hunt, metallurgist, engineer, of Chicago, . born I. 244 He estahlislied a bureau of inspection tests and consultation of which he i< the head. 1849 Emma Al.bott Wetherell, singer, born III. 258 She sang mostly in light opera. Prof. Thomas Eeleston, cf New Y'^rk.— "I have iieen in the habit of referring to yo-jr National Cycl"pfdia as an authority lor everything, and I have lieen able to find eveiy name lor which I Idokeii. * * * I fii)(i it I he' most ac<"urate and most satisfactory of all tlie bibliograpliies I liave had occasion to examine." DECEMBER 10 1664. John Williams, clers-j^man, born 1. 38 " The Redeemed Captive." 1785. Daniel Appletoii, publislier, born II. .509 1787. Thomas H. Gallaudet. deaf-mute educator, born IX. io8 Founder of deaf-mute education in U. S. 1795. Matthias W. Baldwin, inventor, born IX. 476 Pioneer locomotive builder. 1800. Levi Hey wood, manufacturer and inventor, born. .. X 307 Founder of Hey wood Chair Manufacturing Co 1805. William Lloyd Garrison, abolitionist, born II. 305 3810. George Goldthwaite, senator and jurist, born IV. 350 Chief-justice of Alabama. 1813. Zachariah Chandler, merchant and politician, born. IV. Id Secretary of the interior under Grant. 1814. Naval engagement at Lake Borgue, La III. 513 1817. Mississippi admitted to the Union XII. 1817. Fielding B. Meek, scientist, born XI. 284 A contributor to the science of paleontology, 1827. William J Kolfe, author, born IV. 86 His Shakespeare for schools is well known. 1830. Emiiy Dickinson, poet, born XI. 270 Her life was one of singular seclusion. 1832. President Jackson issued his famous proclamation against nullifiers V. 293 1835. San Antonio, Tex., captured IV. 211 1837. Edward Eggleston, Methodist clergyman, born VI. 57 Literary editor of New York Independent. i 1847. Frances E. Nipher, scientist, born XI. 211 A specialist in electricity and magnetism. 1851. Melvil Dewey, educator, born IV. 432 Librarian and secretary of the University of the State of New York. 1864. Siege of Savannah, Ga., begun IV 34 1898. Treaty of peace between United States and Spain.. XI. 11 New York World.— "These biographies have evidently been edited with intelligent caution . So far ar. we have been able to verify them, they ha. e proved faultless." DECEMBER 11 1620. Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Mass VII. 31,367 This was the actual date, but the new style date is observed as Forefathers' Day on Dec. 21. (See September 14.) 1750. Isaac Shelby, soldier and governor of Ky., born III. 13.5 He served with distinction in both wars against England. 1757. Samuel E. Sewall, jurist, born VI. 190 Chief-justice of Massachusetts. 1797. Hiram Paulding, naval officer, born IV. 135 He destroyed the Norfolk, Va., navy yard to pre- vent its capture by Confederates. 1811. Thornton A. Jenkins, naval officer, born IV. 311 Reserved in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1816. Indiana admitted to the Union XII. IbJisJ. George David Cummins, bishop, born VII. 57 Founder of the Reformed Episcopal church. 1823. Sarah H. Palfrey C'E. Foxton^'), author, born XII. A writer of both prose and verse. 1835. Benjamin S. Lyman, geologist, born IX. 217 His most important work was in Japan. 1836. Henry Morton, scientist, born , XI. 23 First president of Stevens Institute. 1838. A "gag law" respecting slavery passed X. 383 1859, Gerrit Smith, composer, born, XII. Organist of South Church, N. Y. 1862. Assault on Marye's Hill, Fredericksburg, Va ». IV, 98 Michigran State Library.— "The volumes of The National Cyclopetha of American Biography are on the shelves of this library and are largely used by our patrons. The set is used particularly by stu- dents in the schools who come here to do reference work, and we have always found the books correct and helpful. I think it is used more than any other set of books in the library in this particular'line of work." DECEMBER 12 1745. John Jay, statesman and jurist, born 1. 20 | 1786. William Learned Marcy, statesman, born VI, "269 Governor of New York. 1790. Edward T. Channing, educator, born XII. Editor of the North American Review. 1791. Peter D. Vroom, lawyer and politician, born V. 205 I Twice governor of New Jersey. 1805. Frederick H. Hedge, Unitarian clergyman, author ' and professor at Harvard, born VIII. 271 1806. Isaac Leeser, editor and author, born X. 393 One of the most prominent American Hebrews. 1815. Anna H. Dorsey, author, born V. 361 She wrote Roman Catholic stories principally. 1818. Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Pres. Lincoln, born II. 75 1830. John Swinton, journalist, born VIII. 418 Chief of staff on New York Sun. ^ 1832. Albert B. Prescott, chemist, born XII. j Director 9f laboratory. University of Michigan. | 1832. Mauritz F. H. de Haas, artist, born IX. 53 One of the best known marine painters. 1836. Sarah B. Cooper, educator, borrl III. 132 A pioneer kindergartner of San Francisco. 1838. Sherburne W. Burnham, astronomer, born XI. 71 He discovered over 1,000 double stars. 1840. Cady Staley, educator, born XI. 154 | President of Case School of Applied Science. 1845. Bjn'on A. Brooks, author and inventor, born III. 319 He invented the shift-kej' for typewriters. I 1845. Bruce Price, architect, born XII. He invented and built parlor bay window cars. 1849. Peter F. Collier, publisher of Collier's Weekly, born. 1849. William K. Vanderbilt, financier, born VI. 1859. Lillian Norton Dome (Mme. Nordica), singer, born. . IX. 217 j GreatestAmerican singer of Wagnerian opera. Cady Staley, Cleveland, O.— " Your publica- tion is vast in its conception, and will furnish a large amount of material for the future historian." :ii. jj X. 2261 VL 2\iA DECEMBER 13 1621. A Thanksgiving day appointed by Gov. Bradford . . . VII. 368 The first in the Colonies. 1765. Ambrose Spencer, jurist, born III. 423 Chief -just ice of New York. 1769. Charter of Dartmouth College granted IX. 85 1776. Gen. Charles Lee captured by the British VIII. 240 1793. John Ludlow, educator, born I. 313 Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. 1802. Thomas J. Conant, biblical scholar, born XII. One of the first Hebraists of his time. 1828. John Savage, dramatist, journalist and poet, born.. XL 509 Author of many stirring war ballads. 1831. William E. McLaren, clergyman, educator and au- thor, born \ XI. 331 P. E. bishop of Chicago, 111. 1835. Phillips Brooks, P. E. bishop of Massachusetts, born. II. 304 A famous pulpit orator. 1835. Samuel Fallows, R. E. bishop and educator, born. . . XL t.'23 Chancellor of the Association oi Educational Extension. 1836. Robert H. Newell, journalist and humorist, born XL 528 His " Orpheus C. Kerr" letters were very popular during the war. 1844. John H. Patterson, manufacturer, born XII. The National Cash Register Company. 1849. SamuelL.G. Zalinski, .soldier, born ". VIL 248 Inventor of the pneumatic dynamite torpedo gun. 1851. Lee Mantle, senator, born XL 313 Prominent in the politics of Montana. I 1862. Battle at Fredericksburg, Va IV. 98 James H. Canfield, Librarian Columbia University.—" We have upon the shelves of this hbrary Tlie National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy. It is frequently consulted, and seems to be entirely satisfactory for general reference. There has been no question of the accuracy of the work," DECEMBER 14 1719. First number of the Boston Gazette issued XII. 1774. Ft . William and Mary, Portsmouth, N. H., captured. V. 194 1775. Philander Chase, P. E. bishop and educator, born .. . VII. 1 Bishop of Ohio and of Illinois and founder and president of Kenyon College. 1782. Charleston, S. C, evacuated by the British I. 43 1795. Jolin B. Jervis, civil engineer, born IX. 46 A leading expert on canals and railways. T799. Death of George Washington at Mount Vernon, Va. . I. 7 1801. Joseph Lane, soldier and senator, born ; VIII. 2 " The Marion of the Mexican army." 1811. Noah Porter, president of Yale College, born I. 171 He vv^on distinction by his work on moral phi- losophy. 1819. Alabama admitted to the Union X. 425 1832. Thomas L. Young, soldier and politician, born III. 143 A governor of Ohio. 1843. Charles O. Whitman, biologist, born XI. 73 Director of the marine laboratory, Wood's HoU, Mass. 1848. William H. Wahl, scientist, born .7 XII Editor of several sjcicntilic journals. Editor Wisconsin Republic— "I have received The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, and am well jilcascd with it. It seems to nie you are more than lullilling your promise. The ilhis- trations are splendid, the text faultless, and in every respect the work is in the highest degree creditable to your enterprise and good judgiuent." DECEMBER 15 1733. Samuel Johnston, patriot, born , IV. 420 Governor of North Carolma. 1764. Theodore Dvvight, journahst and author, born XI. 216 One of the " Hartford Wits." 1764. Thomas H. Perkins, philanthropist, born V. 245 Founder of Perkins Institute for the Blind. 1786. Edward Coles, governor of Illinois, born XI. 43 An active opponent of slavery in his .state. 1787. Edward Bishop Dudley, congressman, born IV. 425 Governor of North Carolina. 1790. The first lecture on law delivered " In the presence of Washington and his cabinet, both houses of congress and the state legislature" I. 341 1793. Henry Charles Carey, political economist, born .... V. 34 A noted advocate of protection. 1814. The Hartford Convention met III. 511 ]fl5. Fabius Stanly, naval officer, born IV. 470 Served in the Mexican and Civil wars. 1823. Bernard J. McQuaid, R C. bishop, born XII. Founder of Seton Hall College. 1831. Frank. B. Sanborn, author and philanthropist, born. VIII. 466 The biographer of Emerson, Thoreau, Alcott, etc. 1831. George J. Brush, mineralogist, born X. 298 His life work was in the Sheffield Scientific School. 1834. Charles A. Yopng, astronomer, born VI. 189 Has made many new observations on the solar spectrum. 1848. Edwin H. Blashfield, artist, born IX. 54 Has gained a high reputation as an illustrator. 1864. Engagements at Savannah, Ga IV. 34 1864. Battle of Nashville, Tenn., began IV. 48 1871. Alabama Arbitration Commission met at Geneva,.. IV. 21 Kansas State Historical Society.— "I have received your admirable work, The National Cjclo- pedia of American Biography, and esteem the whole work as unparalleled in its character in the annals Qt' AmeriQa-o Biography," DECEMBER 16 1714. George Whitefleld, evangelist, born V. 384 One of the founders of Methodism. 1752. John F. Grimke, jurist, born II. 335 One of the famous Grimke family. 1773. A car?;o of tea was thrown into Boston harbor I. 108 " The Boston Tea Party." 1783. Mordecai Bartley, lawyer and congressman, born. . . III. 140 Governor of Ohio. 1818. John Lawrence Smith, physician and scientist, born. VI. 54 His specialty was agricultural chemistry and meteorites. 1830. John F. Hartranft, soldier and governor, born II. :291 Served with distinction throughout the Civil War. 1835. A great tire in New York City occurred X. 17 1839. Stephen H. Thayer, banker and poet, born IX. 453 A prominent member of the Authors' Club, N. Y. 1847. Mary H. Catherwood, author, born IX. 215 Her stories are mostly based on American his- tory. 1850. Arlo Bates, poet and author, born VIII. 13 Professor of English literature in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 18.52. The Washington Star first issued XII. 1857. Edward E. Barnard, astronomer, born VII. 44 He discovered the fifth moon of Jupiter. 1861. Lillian Russell, singer, born IV. 345 A popular singer of comic opera. 1864. Battle of Nashville, Tenn., ended IV. 48 Georg-e B. Cathcart, of the American Book Co.— "The National Cyclopedia of American Biog- raphy IS a grand undertaking, and one which must have groat historical value. It is the individual achievement after all which commands our interest and adinirivijon ip historiviil writjnjje," DECEMBER 17 1734. Wiliiam Floyd, soldier and statesman, born IV. 75 A signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1734. Return J. Meig.s, Revolutionary soldier, born I. 83 1757. Nathaniel Macon, statesman, born V. 176 "Father of the House of Repre-sentatives." 1760. Deborah Sampson, soldier, born VIII. 331 A heroine of the Revolutionary' War. 1762. Pliny Earle, inventor, born XI. 145 Carding machines. 1774. Littleton W. Tazewell, statesman, born V. 448 Governor of Virginia. 1779. Jacob Barker, merchant and financier, born XI. 41 One of the largest ship owners in the country. 1795. Benjamin F. Butler, lawyer and statesman, born ... V. 297 Secretary of war under Jackson. 1799. Joseph Henry, scientist, born III. 405 A pioneer investigator in electricity. 1807. John G. Whittier, Quaker poet, born I. 407 1813. The third (and last) Embargo Act was passed XII. 1817. Henry R. Worthington, pump inventor, born VI. 303 1817. Francis Wolle, botanist and inventor, born I. 320 He invented a machme for making paper bags. 1822. Frederick W. Lander, engineer and explorer, born.. VIII. 127 He made a study of the Pacific railroad route. 1824. 'Thomas Starr King, Unitarian clergyman, born IV. 472 1835. Alexander Agassiz, scientist, born III. 98 Succeeded his father as curator of the Agassiz museum. 1837. William Harkness, astronomer, born. . . VIII. 394 Director of the Naval Observatory. 1839. Newton H. Winchell, geologist, born VII. 451 A prominent scientist of Minnesota. 1844, William G. Farlow, botanist, born XII. Professor of cryptogamic botany at Harvard. 1855. Julian Edwards, musician, born ' VII. 424 A composer of light opera. Thomas A. Glenn, Author and Historian, Philadelphia, Pa.—'' I have found your work ex- ceedingly satisfactory and useful." DECEMBER 18 1795. Henry Det wilier, physician, born V. 25 One of the pioneers of homeopathy. 1802. George D. Prentice, journalist, born III. 121 Editor of the Louisville Journal. 1811. Horace B. Clartin, merchant, born HI. 228 Founder of H. B. Clafliii Co., New York. 1811. Alfred B. Street, author, born XI. 103 State librarian of New York. 1815. Sarah T. B. Bolton, poet, born X. 172 Author of " The Union Forever" and other war songs. 1819. Isaac T. Hecker, R. C. priest, born IX. 166 Founder of the congregation of St. Paul the Apostle. 1831. Austin Abbott, lawyer and law writer, bof-n II. 342 Dean of Law School, University of City of N. Y. 1833. Albert C. Perkins, educator, born X. 106 Principal of Phillips Exeter (N. H.) Academy. 1835. Lyman Abbott theologian and author, born I. 473 Brother of Austin Abbott. Successor of Henry Ward Beecher. 1848. Frederick G. Gleason, composer, born VII. 433 A teacher in the Chicago Conservatory. 1861. Edward A. MacDowell, pianist and composer, born. XI. 446 Professor of music at Columbia University, N. Y. 1865. Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in force. XII. Librarian Georgia State Library. — 'I take pleasure in saying that The National Cyclopedia of American Biogi'aphy is frequt- nl iv consultea in the State Library, and is geneiall\ esteemed for its ac- curacy and fullness. Personally, 1 regard it as a most valuable work.'' DECEMBER 19 1606. The first English settlers left London for Virginia. . . VI. 226 InVo Battle with Indians at South Kingston, R. I X. 50,323 1686. Andros arrived in Bos*^(»n with a rommission for the government of all New England VI. 90 1714. John Winthrop, scientist, born VII. 165 Founder of the science of seismology. 1731. Thomas Willing, lawyer and merchant, born X. 512 First president of Bank of North America. 1735. Benjamin Trumbull, clergyman and author, born. . . XI. 321 An historical writer of Connecticut. 1753. John T. Oilman, statesman, born XI. 122 Twice governor of New Hampshire. 1807. Benjamin H. Latrobe, civil engineer, born IX. 426 Chief engineer in extending the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. 1814. Edwin McM, Stanton, lawyer and statesman, born. . II. 83 Secretary of war under Lincoln. 1816. Richard Vaux, lawyer and congressman, born III. Ill An authority on penology. 1819. St. Julien Ravenel, physician and chemist, born X. 272 He discovered the phosphate deposits in S. C. 1820. Mary A. Livermore, reformer, born III. 82 1831. Jane C. Croly (" Jennie June "), author, born VI. 397 1846. George E. Merrill, educator, born XII. President of Colgate University. 1846. Ambrose Swasey, manufacturer, born XI. 527 His astronomical instruments have a world-wide ■ reputation. 1&49. Henry C. Frick, manufacturer, born X. 263 Owner of extensive steel and coke plants. 1865. Minnie Maddern Fiske, actress, born X. 253 One of the most original and artistic of American actresses. Prof. P. V. N. Myers, University of Cincin- nati, O. — "The literary and historical merits of this great work are such that I shall be glad to be associated in the manner suggested with those who are engaged ift coutributing to its success.'" DECEMBER 20 1740. Arthur Lee, diplomat, born VIII. 298 One of the three commissioners to France. 1785. James McHenry, author and physician, of Philadel- phia, born XII. A writer of poems and romances. 1790. Washingrton, D. C, was founded I. 5 1794. John D. Godman, physician and naturalist, born VII. 284 As a lecturer and instructor he had few equals. 1798. John Wood, soldier and politician, born. XI. 47 Governor of Illinois. 1813. Samuel J. Kirkwood, statesman, born ly. 245 Secretary of the interior under Garfield. 1824. Calvert Vaux, landscape architect, born IX. 332 His firm planned the parks in New York City. 1825. Romeyn B. Ayres, soldier, born — IV. 255 A distinjjuished general in the Civil War. 1847. Arthur M. Wellinprton, en