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775 1869. Edwin Booth in Hamlet, at the Theatre.
November 21.
1786. Court closed by Shays's insurgents.
776 777 1837. John Bell of Tennessee, William J. Graves of Ken- tucky, and Gov. Edward Everett, addressed a meeting in the Unitarian Church, and were given a supper at the Worcester House.
John Bell was born near Nashville, Tenn., in 1797, and died there in 1869. He was a Member of Congress, 1827-41 (Speaker one term) ; Secretary of War, 1841; Senator, 1847-58; and Union candidate for President, with Edward Everett as Vice-President, in 1860. William J. Graves is chiefly noted for having killed Jonathan Cilley in a duel, in 1838. He was a Member of Congress from Kentucky, 1835-41; and died in 1848, aged 43. Edward Everett, eminent as an orator, scholar, and politician, was born at 'Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 1I, 1794. He was
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educated at Harvard and German universities, and became pastor of the Brattle Street Unitarian Church in Boston. Finding politics more congenial to his talents than preaching, he entered Congress in 1825, and served ten years; was Governor, 1835-40; Minister to England, 1841-5; President of Harvard University, 1846-9; Secretary of State, 1852-3; and Senator, 1853-4. He died Jan. 15, 1865.
778 1877. Railroad tracks removed from the Common.
November 22.
779
1864. Celebration of the completion of the Water Works. The dam at Leicester was inspected; a meeting was held in Mechanics Hall, with addresses by Mayor D. W. Lincoln and others; and the Fire Department, City Officials, etc., headed by the Cornet Band, pro- ceeded to the corner of Main and Myrtle streets, where the new works were tested in the presence of a large assembly.
November 24.
780 1737. Hugh Henderson, alias John Hamilton, executed for burglary.
The first execution in this county.
781 1836. Rev. Jonathan E. Woodbridge installed first Pastor of the Union Church.
782 1870. Olive Logan lectured in Mechanics Hall.
783 1871. Peace Meeting to celebrate the Washington Treaty. In Mechanics Hall. Addresses were made by Mayor Edward Earle, Hon. P. Emory Aldrich, Rev. J. B. Miles, Hon. Amasa Walker and Elihu Burritt.
November 25.
784 1761. "In memory of Deacon Nathaniel Moore, who died Novmr 25 : A. D. 1761 Aetat 84 years.
"Came from Sudbury. Was the third settler of the town of Worcester, arriving here in 1715 or 1716. He was Deacon of the First Church from its foundation, and remained in that office until his death. Was Selectman of the town for eleven years between 1722 and 1740. Town Treasurer, 1725 and 1731. He married Grace Rice, sister of Jonas Rice, the first permanent settler. She died in 1768, aged 94 years."- Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds.
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785 1862. Departure of the Fifty-first Regiment.
This Regiment enlisted for nine months, and spent most of its time of service in North Carolina. It arrived home July 21, 1863.
November 27.
786 1843. The Town was authorized to purchase Bladder Pond for a water supply.
787 1868. Gen. Kilpatrick lectured in Mechanics Hall on "Sherman's Grand March to the Sea."
. Judson Kilpatrick was born in New Jersey in 1836, and graduated at West Point in 1861. He was an efficient cavalry officer in the Rebel- lion, and attained the rank of Major General. In 1865 he was ap- pointed Minister to Chili, and died there Dec. 6, 1881.
788 1883. Matthew Arnold, the English philosopher and critic, lectured on "Literature and Science" at Horticultural Hall.
Admission $1. About 300 attended.
"Mr. Matthew Arnold after his recent visit here being asked by a Bos- ton friend how he liked Worcester, said he did not enjoy himself very much; that, having no invitations, he thought he would try an Ameri- can inn, and found one named the "Bay Horse," where, as they only had noon dinners, he could get nothing to eat but cold oysters. Our hos- telry, famed in political and other annals, would scarcely be recognized by its best friends under the very English name of the "Bay Horse."- Spy, Fan. 11, 1884.
November 28.
789
1873. Rev. Newman Hall, of London, lectured in Me- chanics Hall.
He preached at the Union Church on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 29th.
790 1875. Remains of Vice- President Wilson arrived in Wor- cester.
Henry Wilson died at Washington, Nov. 22, 1875. His remains ar- rived here Sunday morning at 4.50, and remained until 8.30. At 7, the City Guards escorted the City Government and distinguished citi- zens to the Union Station. The remains were placed in the vestibule and viewed by a large number.
791 1883. Serious accident on the Boston, Barre and Gardner railroad, near North Worcester.
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A car on the afternoon inward bound train left the track and rolled down an embankment. A large number were injured; two fatally.
November 29.
792 1856. New England Non-Resistance Convention. W. L. Garrison, S. S. Foster, Rev. Adin Ballou and others spoke.
793
1859. Alvan Allen killed on the railroad.
He was run over between Front and Mechanic streets, near the Foster street station. Mr. Allen came from Sturbridge in 1835, and was mail agent between Worcester and Hartford until the opening of the Wes- tern railroad. Afterwards in the grocery business and a dealer in pianos. He was a member of the Common Council; City. Marshal, 1853; . and Auditor in 1858.
November 30.
794 1850. George Thompson, the celebrated English Ab- olitionist, visited Worcester.
His presence in Boston in 1835 was the cause of the Garrison riot. Mr. Thompson was again in Worcester during the Rebellion.
December I.
795
1856. Worcester School of Design and Academy of Fine Arts established.
Located on the upper floor of Clark's block, corner of Mechanic and Main streets. The school was maintained about five years.
796 1862. Rev. William R. Huntington ordained Rector of All Saints Church.
He resigned Dec. 1, 1883, to become Rector of Grace Church, New York City.
December 2.
797
1675. "This day all the houses in Quonsukamuck were burnt by the Indians."-Increase Mather.
The buildings had been deserted by the inhabitants, through fear of Indian attack, some time before.
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798 1801. First issue of the National Ægis.
This paper was founded to sustain the principles of Thomas Jefferson against the misrepresentation and abuse of the Federalists of Massa- chusetts. It was published until 1833, when it was merged with the Yeoman. It was edited successively by Francis Blake, Edward Bangs, Levi Lincoln, Samuel Brazer, William Charles White, Enoch Lincoln, Edward D. Bangs, Pliny Merrick, William Lincoln, Christopher C. Baldwin and William N. Green. The paper was re-established in 1838, and in 1857 was merged with the Transcript, which was succeeded by the present Gazette.
1879. Death of Rev. William M. Parry.
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He was a native of Nottingham, England, and came to this country in 1872, and was acting Pastor of the Old South Church for about two years. He possessed genius, learning and ability, but was erratic and eccentric. He organized the Tabernacle Church in 1874. In his will he made special request that his friends and the newspapers would make no mention of his decease or of anything concerning him, which was disregarded.
December 3.
800 1881. New City (or Jaques) Hospital opened.
December 4.
801
1862. A deserter was shot on the Common.
A company of about 100 deserters from Fort Independence passed through Worcester in the steamboat train in the evening. Two or more jumped from the train, and one, named Michael Farrel, aged 22, was fired at by the guard and shot through the body. He died on the 6th.
802
1873. Fall of a building on Main street.
The north wall of the unfinished building opposite the Old South Church, belonging to Gross and Strauss, fell about 5 A. M., in conse- quence of the freezing of the mortar. The low wooden building adjoining, occupied as a music store, was entirely demolished.
803 1873. Edward Jenkins lectured in Mechanics Hall on "The England of to-day."
He is the author of "Jinx's Baby." R
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December 5.
804
1837. Convention of Ministers of Worcester County called to express sentiments against slavery.
This was brought about principally by the efforts of Rev. George Allen, and clergymen of various denominations to the number of about eighty attended. A "Declaration" offered by Mr. Allen was considered too radical, and the Convention adjourned to meet the 16th of the follow- ing January, when a manifesto (substantially Mr. Allen's) was put forth which had great influence in shaping public sentiment on the slavery question.
805 1873. Bret Harte lectured on "The Argonauts of '49."
December 6.
806
1786. Arrival of Daniel Shays.
The leader of the insurgents arrived from Rutland with 350 men which with those already here, increased his force to nearly 1000. The Court House had been seized by the rebels on the 3d, and they remained in possession of the town about a week.
807
1817. "Col. Ebenezer Lovel Died Dec. 6, 1817, aged 88 years.
"An officer in the Revolutionary war. Was ensign in the company of Capt. Benjamin Flagg, which left Worcester on the alarm at Lexington in 1775. Was one of the 'Committee of Inspection' chosen in 1774 to examine from time to time the merchants and traders of the town, and see that no imported goods were offered for sale in violation of the 'solemn league and covenant.' Selectman, 1778, 79, 84. Represent- ative to the General Court, 1777. One of the original members of the American Political Society."-Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds.
808
1875. Prof. Richard A. Proctor, the English astronomer, lectured in Plymouth Chapel on "Other Worlds and other Suns than ours."
He subsequently lectured several times in Worcester.
809
1882. Transit of Venus.
It was observed in Worcester at the High School, State Normal School, Free Institute and Worcester Academy. At the High School, Princi- pal Roe obligingly gratified a large number of persons with a view of the phenomenon, which will not occur again until the year 2005.
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PLAN OF THE MEETING HOUSE, 1764.
Nº 21 Robert Barber
Nº 20 Elisha & Robert Smith Heywood
Nº 19 Damel & Abel
Nº 18 John Chandler EsQ
'Nº17 Jacob Hemingway
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'Nº 14 Daniel Ward
Nº 13 Tyrus Rice
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Jacob Chamberli.
Nº48 James
Nº 49
Daniel Mc Farland MC Farland
Nº 50 Towns Pew
Nº 45. `Nº 46 James Gershom & Putnam Esq Comfort Rice
Nº 47 Jonathan Stone
Nº 11 Nath I
Nº 23 Elisha Smith Jr.
Moore
Nº 24 Isaac Gleeson
Nº51 John Curtis
Nº44. Thos. Stearres
Nº 10 Nathan Perry
155 FEET.
Nº25 Samuel Miller
'Nº 9 Joseph Clark Jun.
Nº 53 Luke Brown
Nº 4? Daniel Boyden
Nº 26 Josian Peirce
Nº 54 WHliam 'Nº 55 Benja M'Farland Flagg
Nº 56 Matthew Gray
Nº 57 James Goodwin
"Nº 38. Thomas Rice.
Nº 39. John Chaddich
Nº 40 David Bancroft
Nº 41 Samuel Curtis
Nº 2). Ezekiel How
Nº 68. Isaac Moore
`Nº 59. Joseph Blair
Nº 60 Jond & David Fisk
Nº 6) Robert Gray Jun.
Nº34 Ebenezer Lovell
`Nº 35. Asa Moore
Nº 36. John Mower
'Nº 37 Thomas Parker
`Nº28 Sam" Hunt assignee of Thomas Cowam
Nº6 John Mahan
Nº 20 Israel Jenison
Nº_0 Jacob Holmes
Nº 31. Samuel Mower
"Nº 32 John `Nº 33. Timothy Chandler Es Paine Esc.
Nº 1. Nathaniel Adams
'Nº 2 Gardiner Chandler EsQ
NO 3 James Brown
Thomas Wheeler
Nº 5 John Chandler Eso
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THE PLAN OF YE LOWER FLOWER OF YE MEETING HOUSE
Nº 8. James 'Nichols
Nº7 John ChandlerEso assignee of Asa Flagg
Nº 52. Josiah Brewer Esq
Nº 43. John Boyden
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December 7.
810 1825. Horace Carter 'executed for rape.
8II 1869. Death of Dr. Benjamin F. Heywood.
He was a son of Hon. Benjamin Heywood of Worcester, born April 24, 1792. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1812; took the de- gree of M. D., 1813; and practised here many years.
December 8.
81 2 1763. The Old South Meeting House first used for relig- ious purposes.
813 1829. Anti-Masonic Convention at the Court House.
814 1872. Free Public Library opened Sunday.
"And God said, Let there be light."
December .9.
815 1812. First Baptist Church formed.
816 1819. "In Memory of Mr. DANIEL BAIRD who died Dec. 9, 1819, aged 77.
"Married Jane Smith, January 8th, 1768, and kept the Baird Tavern. "He was sergeant in Capt. Benjamin Flagg's company that marched from Worcester on the alarm at Lexington, April 19, 1775. Sergeant in Col. Crafts' regiment of artillery, 1776. Private in Capt. David Chadwick's company that marched to Hadley on the alarm at Benning- ton, Aug. 28, 1777.
"Mr. Baird held the office of Selectman for five years commencing with 1785, and was a member of the American Political Society."- Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds.
Mr. Baird was concerned in Shays's Rebellion, and was confined in Boston Gaol, March 5, 1787.
817
1819. Worcester County Anti-Slavery Convention.
At the Court House. It was called to take action to prevent the fur- ther introduction of slavery into new states.
December 10.
818
1775. "On Sunday last the lady of his Excellency General
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Washington, and the lady of General Gates, with their attend- ants, passed through this town on their way to Cambridge." -Spy.
819
1851. Jenny Lind, assisted by Otto Goldschmidt, Signor Belletti and Mr. Joseph Burke, gave a concert at the City Hall.
Tickets $2., $3. and $4. Every seat was taken. A large number gath- ered about the building to catch such notes as might escape through the walls. This was her farewell concert in Massachusetts.
"Jenny never sang better, or gave better satisfaction."-Spy.
She occupied rooms at the Worcester House.
820
1856. B. L. Batchelder of Sutton drew a barrel of beans on a hand-sled from Sutton to Worcester, in fulfillment of an election wager with T. W. Short of Worcester.
The bet was made on the result of the presidential contest : Buchanan vs. Fremont. Mr. Batchelder, wearing snow-shoes, left Sutton at 10 A. M., and arrived at the lower end of Green street at 3.30, where he was awaited by a large concourse. A procession was formed, headed by a. band of music, and proceeded through Main street to the Bay State House, Mr. Short riding in a barouche. Here the beans were delivered to Mr. Short, Mr. Z. K. Pangborn making the presentation speech, to which Mr. Calvin E. Pratt responded, speaking from the top of an omnibus. An immense crowd blocked the street. A bean sup- per was served to a large company.
December II.
821 1823. David Brown, a Cherokee, delivered an address in the Old South Church, in aid of a mission to establish schools among the Cherokees of the Arkansas.
822 1873. Thomas Nast lectured on "Caricature."
December 12.
823 1848. Salem Street Church dedicated.
824 1855. William M. Thackeray lectured in the City Hall.
825 1874. Death of Alexander H. Wilder.
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He was born in Lancaster, and came to Worcester in 1823 as a clerk in the Registry of Deeds, and succeeded Artemas Ward as Register in 1846, retaining the office until his death.
December 13.
826 1835. First Episcopal Service in Worcester.
827 1866. John G. Saxe read a poem entitled "Love," at Mechanics Hall.
December 15.
828 1717. First recorded death in Worcester : Rachel Kil- lough, daughter of John and Jean Killough.
829 1861. Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson of New York lectured in Mechanics Hall on "The Union, its perils and hopes."
December 16.
830 1870. Gas Explosion resulting in the death of Mayor James B. Blake.
Mayor Blake was Superintendent of the Gas Works, and going in the evening with the foreman, who carried a lighted lantern, to inspect some repairs in the purifying room, a severe explosion ensued in con- sequence of the escape of gas from an open stopcock. The building was demolished and the Mayor and his attendant severely burned and bruised. Mr. Blake died about 36 hours after the accident. A pub- lic funeral was held in Mechanics Hall on Thursday, Dec. 22.
December 18.
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1848. Worcester and Nashua Railroad opened.
December 19.
832 1768. "Here lies Buried ye Body of Gershom Rice, who' died Decm ye 19th A. D. 1768, in ye 102ª year of his age. "Gershom Rice was son of Thomas, who was the third son of the emi- grant, Edmund Rice, who came from England and settled in Sudbury in 1639, and afterwards removed to Marlboro', where he died May 3,
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1663. Gershom Rice was the second settler of Worcester, coming here in 1715. Selectman, 1724, 27, 31, 33, 36, 46. Town Treasurer, 1736. It was at his house that religious services were first held in the town." -Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds.
833 1838. Rev. Seth Sweetser installed Pastor of the Central Church.
December 20.
834
1810. "ERECTED In memory of EPHRAIM MOWER Esq. who departed this life Dec. 20, 1810, Æt. 62.
"Married Thankful Hersey of Leicester, and kept the hotel which stood near the corner of Main and Mechanic streets, on the site now occupied by Clark's block. Was one of the original founders of the Second Parish Church in Worcester, organized in 1785, and at the first meeting of the members of the parish called for the election of officers in 1789, Mr. Mower was chosen collector. Selectman from 1790 to 1810 inclusive. Representative to the General Court from 1806 to 1810, and Crier of the Courts from 1800 to 1807."-Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds.
December 21.
835 1882. First issue of the New England Home Journal.
December 22.
836
1825. Edmund Kean, the celebrated English tragedian, remained in Worcester over night.
He passed through Worcester on the 20th, and attempted to play in Boston on the evening of the 21st, but was prevented by riotous demon- strations. He left Boston and arrived in this town, well armed, on the night of the 22d, and departed for New York the next morning.
Edmund Kean, one of the greatest lights of the English stage, was born in London in 1787, and achieved his greatest triumphs at the Drury Lane theatre. His principal characters were Othello, Shylock, Richard III., and Sir Giles Overreach. He visited this country twice. Dissolute habits hastened his death, which occurred May 15, 1833.
837 1858. Rev. Rush R. Shippen installed Pastor of the Church of the Unity.
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December 23.
838 1859. Free Public Library established by ordinance.
839 1873. First exercise of the Veto Power by the Mayor.
Mayor Jillson vetoed an order authorizing the laying out of a street (the Boulevard) over Elm Park.
December 24.
840 1824. "Hancock Arms" or Butman tavern burned.
84I 1839. George Combe, the eminent Scotch Phrenologist, lectured in Worcester.
842 1868. Paul B. Du Chaillu lectured on African Travels.
December 26.
843 1865. Hon. Schuyler Colfax gave a lecture descriptive of his tour across the Continent.
December 27.
844 1773. American Political Society formed.
845 1859. A Steam Fire Engine was exhibited on the Common.
December 28.
846 1841. Second Baptist Church organized
December 30.
847
1868. Death of Ichabod Washburn.
He was born in Kingston, Aug. 11, 1798; came to Worcester about 1820 and engaged in the manufacture of lead pipe and wire; and in 1834 established a wire factory on Grove street-the foundation of the present extensive works of the Washburn and Moen Company.
848 1871. New High School Building dedicated.
849 1881. Eulogy on President Garfield by Hon. George F. Hoar.
December 31.
850 1875.
Illumination in honor of the Centennial Year.
GENERAL INDEX.
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GENERAL INDEX.
The figures refer to the Paragraphs.
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Abbott, Rev. J. S. C., 54. Absentees, see Tories. Academy of Fine Arts, 795. Academy, Worcester, 328, 701, 722. Accidents, 377, 461, 705, 758, 764. Adams, Chas. Francis, 381, 730.
John, 120. Rev. J. G., 323. John Quincy, 140, 689. Samuel, 188, 240. "Adams and Liberty," song, 406. Ægis, see National Ægis. Agricultural Society, 106. Aldrich, P. Emory, 206, 305, 783. Allen, Alvin, 793.
Charles, 8, 85, 142, 264, 305, 367, 381, 428, 470, 548, 751. Gen. Ethan, 215. Rev. George, 145, 188, 225, 264, 367, 488, 804. Joseph, 39, 188. Joseph, Jr., 403. Samuel, 39. All Saints Church, 205. American Antiquarian Society, 721. Herald, 570. House, 41. Political Society, 69, 844. Temperance House, 394. Amherst, Gen., 631. Amoskeag Veterans, 700. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., 537, 673.
Andrew, Gov., 526, 585. Samuel, 279. Andrews, Benjamin, 342. "Angel Gabriel," 289. Anti-Masonic Convention, 813. Antiquarian Hall, 578.
Anti-Slavery Conventions, 804, 817.
Aqueduct Company, 242. Arbuckle, Matthew, 20, 91. Ardarani, Signor, 146. Arnold, Matthew, 788. Arthur, President, 698. Arthur, a negro, 710. Artillery, Worcester, 399-402, 404, 405, 407, 408, 412, 416, 417, 428, 430, 463, 464, 622.
Ashby, William, 24. Athenaum, Worcester County, 145. Atlantic Cable celebrations, 547, 593. Austin, Rev. Samuel, 251, 333, 406, 638, 663.
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Baby Show, 655. Bacon, Peter C., 142, 206, 243, 303, 467. Bailey, Silas, 488. Baird, Daniel, 816. Baker, Lovell, 488. Baldwin, Christopher C., 677, 798. John D., 373, 479, 501.
Ball, Phinehas, 206. Ballou, Rev. Adin, 792. Bancroft, Rev. Aaron, 60, 103, 566, 721. George, 85, 442, 674.
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Bangs, Edward, 39, 301, 379, 400, 408, 721. Edward D., 396, 416, 420, 798. Banister, Emory, 769. Samuel, 488. Bank, Worcester, attempt to break, 523.
Banks, Nathaniel P., 612.
Banks; 136, 144, 173, 209, 226, 238, 276, 390. Baptism first administered, 316.
Baptist Churches, 12, 134, 298, 815, 846.
Baptists denounced, 333.
Barber, James, 306.
Barnard, John, 354.
Barnum, P. T., 179.
Barrett, Thomas, 7. · Barton, Clara, 762. Ira M., 372, 507.
Batchelder, B. L., 820.
Bay State House, 75.
Beans, barrel of, 820.
Beecher, Rev. H. W., 207.
Belcher, Andrew, 279. Gov. 569.
Bell, John, 777.
Bell and Everett flag, 527.
Bell Ringers, 736.
Belletti, Signor, 819. Bellows, Asael, 488. Rev. H. W., 320.
Benchley, Lt .- Gov., 162.
Benjamin, Park, 774.
Bentley, George W., 273.
Benton, Thomas H., 40.
Bernhardt, Sara, 199.
Bickford, William M., 68. Bigelow, Abijah, 200. Rev. Andrew, 234.
Daniel, 184. Daniel, Jr., 159. David, 69.
Bigelow, John P., 234. Joshua, 69. Lewis, 380, 488. Timothy, 163, 184, 231, 234, 259. Tyler, 234. Bird, F. W.# 24.
Birds, bounty for, 149.
Birney, James G., 32.
Birth, first, 752.
Bishop, Madame Anna, 20.
Blacksmiths' Convention, 618.
Blackstone Canal, 683.
Bladder Pond, 786. Blair, Joseph, 354.
Blake, Francis, 105, 404, 416, 721, 798. James B., 206, 590, 830.
Blasphemy punished, 260.
Blind Tom, 767.
Blind, exhibition of the, 312.
Blitz, Signor, 107.
Blondin, 131.
Boiler explosion, 518.
Boomer, Gen. George B., 383.
Booth, Edwin, 775.
Boston, Barre and Gardner railroad, 604. Boston and Worcester railroad, 397, 470. Boyden, Daniel, 69. Joseph. 54.
Bowditch, H. I., 542.
Bradlaugh, Charles, 14.
Bradley, Osgood, 272.
Brazer, Samuel, 39, 95, 342, 798.
Brewer, Josiah, 69.
Bridge, Samuel, 538.
Bridge sunk, 637.
Brigham, Charles, 24.
Brignoli, 754.
Brinley, George, 278, 380.
Brinley Hall, 380. British officers escape, 22.
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Brooks, Samuel, 163. William, 392. Brown, Albert, 488. Alzirus, IIO. Capt. (British Army) 109, 202. David, 821. Capt. John, 169, 174. Luke, 219. Willard, 488.
Browne, Charles F., (Artemas Ward) 76. Brownlow, Parson, 338. Brownson, O. A., 439. Buchanan, President, 385. James, (executed for murder) 392. Buckner, Gen. S. B., 127. Bull, Ole, 389.
Bullock, Alex. H., 31, 162, 206, 222, 318, 442, 498, 501, 656.
Bulow, Dr. Hans Von, 741.
Bunker Hill Monument fund, 546. Burbank, Elijah, 108.
Burgoyne, Gen., 745.
Burial Places, 269, 303, 619, 669.
Burials on the Common prohibited, 574. Burke, Joseph, 819. Burlingame, Anson, 567.
Burnett, Luther, 488. Burnham, Lemuel, 262.
Burns, Anthony, 310, 323, 329. Burnside, Gen., 498, 615. S. M., 431, 521, 721.
Burr, Rev. Isaac, 115, 695, 720.
Burritt, Elihu, II, 101, 765, 783. Burroughs, Stephen, 31I.
Burt, Simeon, 488. Butler, Gen., 606, 629, 632, 728.
Butman, Asa O., 731. Benjamin, 278, 380, 488. Butman Riot, 731. Tavern, 840.
Bynner, Edwin, 189. C
Caldwell, John W., 410. William, 465.
Calliope, Steam, 449, 477. Calvinist Church, see Central Church. Camels, 750. Campbell, Lewis D., 381. Col., 215. Camp Scott, 382.
Canal, Blackstone, 683. Cardiff Giant, 353.
Carreno, Teresa, 25, 148. Carter, Horace, 810.
Catholic Church, first, 473.
Cattle Show, first., 682.
Causeway completed, 378.
Cemeteries, 269, 303, 619, 669.
Centenarians, 89, 386, 684, 832. Centennial celebration, 460. Central Bank, 144. Church, 488, 563, 702. Exchange, 133. Chadwick, James, 388. Chamberlain, Henry, 317.
Jacob, 157, 317, 354, 550.
J. C., 317. John, 317. Levi, 317. Robert H., 455.
Chamberlin, Harmon, 488.
Chandler, Charles, 39, 342. Clark, 342, 364, 577. Eliza A., 105.
Gardner, 297, 354, 687, 757.
Hannah, 757.
Henry L., 457. John, 69, 569. Lucretia, 566.
Nathaniel, 342.
Samuel, 39, 342. Zachariah, 686. Channing, Walter, 437.
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Chapin, Henry, 206, 258, 457, 590, 623, 697. . Chase, Anthony, 68, 77, 540. Cheever, Rev. H. T., 648. Cherokee Missions, 821.
Children's Friend Society, 153. Childs, Moses N., 59. Chinese Embassy, 567.
Choate, Rufus, 190.
Choral Union, 186.
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