Ohio History Journal

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

UNDER this caption, each quarter, will be acknowledged

all books and periodicals received. All such works will

be deposited in the library.

A. A. GRAHAM, Secretary.

CALENDAR OF THE VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS. Six vol-

umes. Published by authority of the State, under

direction of the Superintendent of Public Printing.

Volume I, printed in 1875, begins with a "Land Pattent

to Henry Palin and John Swingleton," issued December

6th, 1652, by "I, Richard Bennett, Efq, Governour, and

Capt. Generall of Virginia." The volume ends in March,

1781, with a " List of fourteen 'Field Negroes' and two

'House Negroes ' entered and recorded by Nicholas Eve-

leigh, of Carolina, in the Clerk's office of Halifax County,

Va." The next volume begins April 1, 1781, and

ends December 31, 1781; it was published in 1881. The

third volume, from January 1, 1782, to December 31, 1784;

it was printed in 1883. The fourth volume is from Jan-

uary 1, 1785, to July 2, 1789; it was printed in 1884. The

fifth volume, printed 1885, (bound), is from January 2,

1790, to Agust 10, 1792. The sixth volume, printed in

1886, is from August 11, 1792, to December 31, 1793.

"The work," says the compiler of the first volume,

William P. Palmer, M. D., "is of a kindred nature with

that now in prosecution by the British Government. The

documents from which it is compiled  * * *  are land

patents, State papers, foreign and colonial official commu-

nications, incomplete proceedings of councils, courts, and

vestries; the public and private correspondence of prom-

inent individuals, and a considerable quantity of miscel-

laneous manuscripts of more than ordinary interest,

because of their relations to the domestic affairs, habits,

manners, and customs of the people at different periods

of the colonial and State histories."

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These volumes are an invaluable aid to students of

history, and to all those who, from any cause, have occa-

sion to go to the "fountain heads of knowledge." They

are a standard witness as to what other States should do.

Ohio, in particular, should profit by the example of the

" Old Dominion," and preserve in imperishable form her

interesting documents, national in character, unpublished

in her various State offices.

 

THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS. New series.

Volumes III, IV, V, VI, VII.

The Virginia Historical Society has done an excellent

work in gathering into these volumes the neglected his-

tory of that commonwealth. It has been materially

assisted in the work by the State. Volumes III and IV

are the " Dinwiddie Papers." The manner in which they

were secured is well set forth in the following correspond-

ence. It is an example some one in Ohio might well

emulate:

KATSKILL HOTEL,

CATSKILL MOUNTAINS, JULY 16, 1881.

R. A. BROCK, ESQ.,

Cor. Sect'y Vir. Hist. Society,

Richmond, Va:

DEAR SIR - On hearing that the "Dinwiddie Papers"

would be sold at auction, in London, I requested Mr. J.

L. Morgan, my friend and banker there, to purchase

them. By telegram to-day I learn that his kind services

have been successful.

The documents embrace a very interesting period in

our Colonial History extending from 1752 to 1757, with

many letters of Washington.

Believing that they will prove a valuable acquisition to

your Society, I present them to it, and avail myself of

this occasion to renew the expression of my deep interest

in its prosperity.

With sincere regards, yours,

W. W. CORCORAN."

Speaking of the records, and of Mr. Corcoran's liberal-

ity, Mr. Brock says: "These valuable records, though

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never before published, have been on several occasions

consulted by historians. * * * The manuscripts are

comprised in five folio volumes. The first four contain-

ing the records of the administration of Governor Din-

widdie - being copies of his official letters, addresses, re-

ports, etc.; and the fifth, original letters of Washington

complimentary thereto. These last had been dispersed

in England as autograph memorials, but were collected

and replaced with the records by their late possessor,

Henry Stevens, Esquire, F. S. A. At the auction sale of

the first portion of his library, in London, in July, 1881,

these papers were, with the enlightened consideration

characteristic of William W. Corcoran, Esq., purchased by

him, and presented to this Society, of which he is a Vice-

President. He has further liberally contributed towards

the cost of their publication."

The papers were compiled and edited by the industrious

Secretary, Dr. R. A. Brock, and are now accessible in

printed form to any who may desire to consult them.

Volume V comprises" Documents (chiefly unpublished)

relating to the Huguenot Emigration to Virginia, and to

the Settlement at Manakin Town, with an Appendix of

Genealogies, presenting data of the Fontaine, Maury,

Dupuy, Trabue, Marye, Chastain, Cocke, and other Fam-

ilies." The work opens with "A Declaration ot the opin-

ion of the French Ministry who are now refugees in En-

gland, about some points of religion, in opposition to the

Socinians." It ends with genealogies of the families

already mentioned. The work is a valuable addition to

American history.

Volume VI is a collection of "Miscellaneous Papers,"

ranging from 1682 to 1865, printed from manuscripts in

the collection of the Society. These papers are-

1672 -September 27- The Fourth Charter of the Royal

African Company of England, with Prefatory Note

by R. A. Brock, exhibiting the past relation of

Virginia to African Slavery.

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1700- August 12-Communication from Governor Fran-

cis Nicholson, of Virginia, to the British Lords

of Trade, concerning the Huguenot Settlement,

with list of " Ye Refugees."

1775-1778-Papers, Military and Political, of George

Gilmer, M. D, of Pen Ark, Albemarle County,

Va., with Prefatory Note.

1776--Orderly Book of the Company of Captain George

Stubblefield, Fifth Virginia Regiment, from March

3, 1776, to July 10, 1776, inclusive.

1862-The Career of the Iron-clad Virginia (formerly

the Merrimac) Confederate States Navy, March-

May, 1862, by Didwiddie Brazier Philips, late

Surgeon Confederate States Navy, serving in the

Virginia.

1862-1864 - Memorial of the Federal Prison on Johnson's

Island, Lake Erie, Ohio, containing a List of Pris-

oners of War from the Confederate States Army,

and of the Deaths among them, with "Prison

Lays," by distinguished officers, illustrated with

sketch of the Prison.

1865 - April 9--List of Officers and Men of the Cavalry

Brigade of Brigadier-General R. L. T. Beale, Con-

federate States Army, surrendered at Appomattox

Court House, Virginia.

 

A JOURNAL OF THE TRANFACTIONS OF THE TRUSTEES,

FOR EFTABLIFTING THE COLONY OF GEORGIA IN

AMERICA," by the Rt. Honble John, Earl of Egmont *

* * * * * * and Firft Prefident of the Board

of Truftees of the Colony of Georgia."

The inscription, in Old English type, in the first part

of this volume sufficiently attests its inception and rea-

sons for printing. It is as follows:

" To perpetuate the memory of George Wymberley-

Jones DeRenne, in connection with the branch of history

in which he took the deepest interest, his widow has

caused to be printed and now dedicates this volume."

Late in the year 1886, there came through the express

office in Columbus, to the Society, two volumes which

were taken to Dr. N. S. Townshend, one of the officers

of this Society. No indemnifying marks were on or in the

 

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package, whereby their identity could be traced. A card

of the binders, Messrs. Pawson & Nicholson, of Philadel-

phia, was afterwards found in one, and inquiry of Col.

John P. Nicholson elicited a prompt response, that these

two volumes were bound by his firm, and that they were

a gift to the Society by the one who caused them to be

published, Mrs. Mary DeRenne, of Augusta, Georgia.

A letter of acknowledgement and thanks was sent to

her; and for this generous act towards the Society, and

the great benefit to historical study and investigation, she

was elected to Honorary Membership.

The second of the two volumes is entitled:

"ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COLONY OF

GEORGIA, 1755-1774, NOW FIRST PRINTED."

The superscription it bears, reads:

"The materials for this work were obtained from the

Public Record Office, in London, by the late George

Wymberley-Jones DeRenne, who intended himself to pre-

pare them for the press. At the request of his widow,

the task has been accomplished by Charles Colcock

Jones, Jr.; and the book is a tribute to the memory of

one whose profound love for Georgia, and interest in her

history, ceased only with his life."

But few copies of these works were printed, and the

Society is indeed fortunate to have a copy of each. They

are invaluable aids to the student not only of history, but

also to those of political economies.

Prominent among the names of those who founded the

Georgia colony appear the names of James Oglethorpe

and John, Viscount Perceval. "The former engaged in

person to conduct the colonists to their new abodes, and

to confirm their settlements in the ceded lands lying be-

tween the Savannah and Altamaha rivers. The latter,

with equal zeal, devoted his attention and substance to

the administration of the trust in England, and the devel-

opment at home of an enterprise which contemplated the

amelioration of the condition of honest debtors within

the realm; the promotion of the security of the Province

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of South Carolina, and the enlargement, in America, of

the English crown."

Speaking further concerning the labors of this, the first

President of the Georgia Board of Trustees, Mr. Charles

C. Jones, Jr., says; "  *    *  No surer proof of his un-

flagging interest can be offered than that furnished by

this journal, which he kept with his own hand, of the

transactions of the Trustees."

The first volume of the transactions is irretrievably

lost. The second and third are now in possession of the

State of Georgia, through the liberality of that generous

American banker, Mr. J. L. Morgan, of London."

The historical value of these volumes can not be over-

estimated. "They reveal the inner life of the Trust, un-

fold the details of the colonization, and may be termed

the 'Sibylline Leaves' of Georgia history. They most

admirably supplement "A Journal of the Proceedings in

Georgia," from October 20, 1737, to October 28, 1741, by

William Stephens, in three volumes, printed by order of

the Trustees, in London in 1742, which body also caused

to be published in 1741, "An Account Showing the Pro-

gress of the Colony of Georgia in America from its First

Establishment," and " Letters from General Oglethorpe

to the Trustees," etc., from October, 1735, to August, 1744.

Copies of these rare publications were obtained through

the liberality of George Wymberley-Jones DeRenne, Esq.,

and given to the public, the third volume of the collection

of the Georgia Historical Society, as was also " The Gen-

eral Account of all Moneys and Effects received and ex-

pended by the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of

Georgia in America."

In 1752 the Trustees of this colony surrendered their

Charter to the King. They had faithfully executed their

trust for twenty years. The colony thereupon became a

"Crown Colony," and a Governor was appointed to fill

that position. On the nomination of the "Lord's Com-

missioners for Trade and Plantations," Captain John Rey-

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nolds, of the Royal Navy, was, August 6, 1754, appointed

by His Majesty King George II, " Captain-General and

Governor-in-Chief of His Majesty's Province of Georgia

and Vice-Admiral of the same." The Governor's Council

consisted of twelve members, appointed by the Crown,

and were associated with him as an advisory body.

When sitting in a legislative capacity they were styled

the " Upper House of Assembly." They were analogous

to the privy council to the King, and hence formed a

" Provincial House of Lords." They also exercised judi-

cial functions. The " Lower House" was composed of

nineteen members returned from the several settlements,

in accordance with writs of election issued by the Gov-

ernor and Council. Thus was constituted the General

Assembly of the Colony of Georgia, by which the Acts

comprised in the volume under notice were passed.

Mrs. DeRenne, in carrying out the plan of her hus-

band, has done for the student of American history and

politics an invaluable benefit. The monument so reared

is one more lasting and beneficial than granite, and one

which better attests the man whose deeds they perpetuate.

It is an example worthy the emulation.

 

A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS PEOPLE.

For the use of schools and families. Dr. Edward Egg-

leston. New York: D. Appleton and Company.

Those who know Dr. Eggleston need not be told that

originality will be a marked feature of this small work.

It treats in a comprehensive manner the history of Amer-

ica from the time of Columbus, 1492, until the time of

the present administration. It is well illustrated with

cuts, not found in ordinary school or family histories,

many of which are quite rare. An excellent feature is

the copious illustration by means of maps. They are

abundant, and in many cases convey an idea of the subject

not otherwise easily obtained. The work is issued with

and without questions-i. e. for the school or for reading

in the family.

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A HISTORY OF OHIO. Daniel J. Ryan, Secretary of State

of Ohio. Columbus, Ohio: A. H. Smythe.

This is an attractive volume, of 210 pages, intended for

general reading.  It does not enter into details in any

event, being an outline, in pleasing form, of the general

events conspicuous in Ohio's history. A well-written

history, large enough to cover all points, is needed in

Ohio, and it is hoped some one with sufficient knowledge,

patience and skill will do for the students and those who

wish to examine details, what Mr. Ryan has so well done

in a general manner.

ARBITRATION BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR. A HIS-

TORY AND AN ARGUMENT. By Daniel J. Ryan. Colum-

bus, 0.: A. H. Smythe.

This small volume of 127 pages was compiled by Mr.

Ryan while a member of the Ohio General Assembly in

1885. It sets forth in a succinct, lawyer-like style, the

history and results, good and bad, of strikes, and from

these advances many useful deductions in favor of arbitra-

tion in disputes between employer and employe-i. e. cap-

ital and labor. The question is one that will ever remain

an "open one," as to what and who shall determine the

rights of both. Mr. Ryan goes into the history of the

matter, and hence to the roots of the question. He shows

not only by logic, but by the stern array of figures and

facts, the uselessness and waste, and the utter failure of

strikes. The sensible method to "get together and talk

it over," to arbitrate, is fully discussed and advised. The

book is well worth a careful perusal.

ANTIQUITIES OF THE STATE OF OHIO. By the late Henry

A. Shepherd, of Hillsboro. Cincinnati: John C. Yors-

ton & Co. 140 pages.

During his lifetime Dr. Shepherd spent several years in

the preparation of a " History of Ohio." His death oc-

curred before the completion of the work. This book is

from the earlier chapters of the history, and is printed in

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advance of the others. The book is divided into six chap-

ters, which treat, in a condensed form, well adapted to

students who desire condensed records, the various topics

relating to antiquities. Chapter one gives a general de-

scription of Ohio, then follows chapters on "Defensive

Enclosures," "Sacred Enclosures," " Mounds," "Contents

of Mounds," "Caches, Tombs," etc.

ADVENTURES OF PIONEER CHILDREN. By E. Fenwick

Colerick. Cincinnati: Robert Clark & Co. 263 pages.

12 mo.

This small work is hardly what its title implies. Only

a part is occupied with a recital of tales of Pioneer Children,

and they are chiefly drawn from published works. The

latter part of the work contains the often told adventures

of the Poe brothers; the torture by burning of Colonel

Crawford; the story of Elizabeth Zane, and other remin-

iscences gleaned from books already in the market. It can

hardly be considered a "valuable addition" to pioneer

literature.

 

UNITED STATES BUREAU OF EDUCATION-CIRCULAR OF

INFORMATION NO. 1. 1888.

This excellent and scholarly monograph is one of a

series issued by the Bureau as "Contributions to Ameri-

can Educational History." It is edited by Herbert B.

Adams, Ph. D., of the John Hopkins University, Balti-

more. It contains "Thomas Jefferson and the University

of Virginia," by Dr. Adams, together with "Authorized

Sketches of Hampden, Sidney, Randolph, Macon, Emory,

Henry, Roanoke and Richmond Colleges, Washington and

Lee University, and Virginia Military Institute. Forty-

five illustrations add much to its value.

 

CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION No. 5.

Contains:

"INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH," by Rev. A.

D. Mayo, who for the past eight years has been engaged

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in a ministry of education through all the southern

States. The monograph " is not," says the Commissioner

of Education, "a discussion of scholastic methods, or an

attempt to give premature opinion on many important

points now under advisement by the foremost teachers of

the country. The author has assumed the more useful

task of setting before the southern people the reasons for

the growing interest in industrial education through the

whole country, and the special needs of this type of edu-

cational work in the development of the great resources

and the organization of the labor system of the southern

States, with a brief account of the principal institutions

that have already undertaken the work."

 

NEW AMSTERDAM, NEW ORANGE, NEW YORK. With

Chronological Data. By General Charles W. Darling,

Corresponding Secretary of the Oneida Historical Soci-

ety. Privately printed.

This monograph conveys a good idea of the city of New

York as it appeared in its earliest days. The material is

gathered from a variety of sources, and embraces the

period from Hudson's discovery, in 1609, until the recall

of Gov. Wouter Van Twiller in 1637.

 

ARNOLD TOYNBEE, with an "Account of the Work of

Toynbee Hall, Philip Lyttleton Gell, M. A., Chairman

of the Council."

This monograph is number one of the seventh series

of the John Hopkins University Studies in Historical and

Political Science. Edited by Herbert B. Adams, Ph. D.,

Assistant Professor of History in the University.

Too much praise can hardly be given the John Hopkins

University for its advanced work in the line of investiga-

tion and publication of valuable materials illustrating and

preserving our national history. This publication is but

one of many, any one or all of which can be obtained by

addressing the Publication Agency of the University.

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COLLECTIONS OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SO-

CIETY. NUMBER Six. Auburn, N. Y. 1888.

These consist of a series of papers read before this So-

ciety during the last year, together with the constitution,

by-laws, organization, and list of members of the Society.

The papers cover a wide range of subjects, viz: " Culture

and manufacture of wool in Cayuga county, N. Y., from

its first settlement to the present time," William Hayden.

"Memoirs of David Thomas, William    Bostwick, and

George Fleming." " Early life in Auburn," "A Cayuga

joint stock company," " The burning of the St. James."

These monographs admirably preserve the Early His-

tory of localities and are worthy of emulation in all parts

of the Union.

 

HISTORY OF THE SAULT STE. MARY CANAL. Paper, 15 Cts.

 

ANNALS OF FORT MACKINAC. Paper, 25 Cents.

 

INDIAN NAMES OF PLACES NEAR THE GREAT LAKES.

Cloth, $1.00. By Dwight H. Kelton, Captain U. S.

Army.

The foregoing monographs are concise accounts of the

subjects treated by Captain Kelton in a pleasant style.

They can be obtained of the author, who was for some

time stationed at Fort Mackinaw. Kelton & Co., pub-

lishers, Dwight, Mich.

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