In some rian to notice, is often of more value thau whole pages of learned inferences or glowing descriptions. In the prosecution of our object we have examined every publication we could obtain, and made copious extracts. Numerous inscriptions from monuments in almost every part of the United States have been copied. Many of these contain valuable general and local historical information, which for reliability can not be excelled. The drawings for the engravings in this work were, with very few exceptions, taken by us expressly for it. 1. They were drawn on the spot by the eye in outline, with pencil and paper, on a large scale. 2. After this, we reduced them in outline on the smaller scale of the engraving. 3. These outlines were again traced by an artist on the block, and shaded for the engraver. 4. Engraved. Beside our own work, as above indicated, upon them, it would have taken one man seven years of labor to have performed this task, provided only one had been employed. We mention these facts for the benefit of the reader unfamiliar with book publishing. Owing to the position of many places, only a partial view could be given. To recognize any view the reader must be familiar with it from the point whence the drawing was taken. As a general thing, they have been rendered with that care that any one with the book in hand, can place himself within a yard or two of the precise spot from whence each was drawn. few instances, however, we have varied our "stand point” a trifle, to introduce objects that could not otherwise be shown. Care was taken that every engraving should be truthful; and as the work intends to be one of facts only, fancy sketches and artistic representations merely have been avoided in the text. Amid such a vast variety of dates, facts, etc., some errors must occur in spite of every precaution to avoid them, and some places not as fully noticed as was desirable. The failure in obtaining information, after the attempt was made, must be the apology. While other and older nations pride themselves on the past, we in this western world are proud of what we expect to be. Like the heir apparent of a mighty empire, we claim respect. Although we have our faults, and our practice, in some instances, is in opposition to our theories—a common failing of humanity-yet what people have a fairer prospect of being the first among nations? What names in history are more venerated than that of Washington and of his co-patriots? What nation, at present, is doing more to extend the area of civilization and Christianity? What people have effected more, or even so much, in making discoveries and improvements which will eventuate in the elevation of the human race ? Notwithstanding some recent unhappy events in our national family, we believe a more accu. rate knowledge of each other will finally result, and dissolve mutual prejudice, thus uniting us in a stronger brotherhood; for the people of the United States are essentially but one, with one common interest, and as such there awaits them but ONE FATE and ONE DESTINY. J. W. B. ILLUSTRATIONS-VOL. I. 1. Frontispiece. 39. Battle-field of Bennington, Page 217 2. Map, United States, in 1803, Page 3 | 40. Rutland, 220 3. Map of the United States, in 1861, 3 41. Norwich University, 223 4. Testimonial of Noah Webster, 3 5. Arms of the United States, 17 MASSACHUSETTS. 6. Dighton Rock, 20 42. Arms of Massachusetts, 229 7. Dighton Rock Inscriptions, 20 237 8. Map of Louisburg and vicinity, - 38 44. Plymouth Rock, 240 9. Map of North America, in 1753, 42 45. The Allyn House, 240 10. Map of Quebec, 46 46. Provincetown, 242 47. Fall River, 245 MAINE. 48. New Bedford, 246 11. Arms of Maine, 127 49. Boston, 251 12. Portland, 135 255 13. Augusta, 138 51. Statue of Benj. Franklin, 257 14. Bangor, 143 52. Signature of Benj. Franklin, 257 15. Indian Old Town, 145 53. Salem, 259 16. Bath, 150 54. Whitefield's Monument, 262 17. Mount Desert Rock, Lighthouse, etc.,153 55. Lawrence, 264 18. Bowdoin College, 154 56. Lowell, 265 57. Bunker Hill Monument, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 58. Bunker Hill Map, 271 19. Arms of New Hampshire, 165 59. Harvard College, 274 20. Portsmouth, 171 275 21. Concord, 172 61. Lexington Green, 277 22. Birthplace of Daniel Webster, 183 62. Main-street in Worcester, 279 23. Manchester, 185 282 24. Nashua, 189 64. Street in Northampton, 285 25. Keene, 190 65. Pittsfield, 287 26. Dartmouth College, 194 66. William's College, 289 27. Dartmouth College, 1771, 196 67. Signature of John Hancock, 291 28. Signature of Josiah Bartlett, 199 68. Signature of Elbridge Gerry, 291 29. Signature of Wm. Whipple, 199 69. Signature of John Adams, 292 30. Signature of Matthew Thornton, • 199 70. Birthplaces of John and John Q. 31. Birthplace of President Pierce, 201 Adams, 292 32. Old Man of the Mountain, 202 71. Signature of Robt. Treat Paine, 293 33. Signature of Daniel Webster, 204 72. Signature of Sam'l. Adams, 29 269 VERMONT. 34. Arms of Vermont, 35. Montpelier, 36. Burlington, 37. University of Vermont, 38. Vermont Lunatic Asylum, RHODE ISLAND. 76. Newport, - 297 301 304 312 815 - 78. Jewish Synagogue, Newport, Page 316 318 319 322 323 CONNECTICUT. 329 337 339 344 344 348 352 354 355 358 359 365 370 371 372 374 379 128. Hudson City, Page 411 413 415 415 417 417 419 420 423 423 424 425 427 434 436 438 439 439 441 443 443 444 446 449 452 453 455 NEW YORK. 385 389 390 391 395 396 396 397 397 398 399 401 403 406 409 NEW JERSEY. 457 462 465 470 473 475 476 479 484 486 488 491 180. Signature of Abram Clark, - Page 493 181. Signature of Richard Stockton, 493 MARYLAND. 229. Battle Monument, Baltimore, 230. Washington Monument, Baltimore, 577 236. United States Naval Academy, 591 239. Signature of Samuel Chase, 594 594 241. Signature of Thos. Stone, 242. Signature of Chas. Carroll, - 595 186. Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 504 191. The Chew House, Germantown, 517 192. Battle-field of Brandywine, 520 196. Central Square, Lancaster, 197. President Buchanan's Residence, 528 200, Central View in Wilkesbarre, 533 201. Battle Monument, at Wyoming, 537 202. Railroad Station, Pottsville, 538 205. Washington's Head-quarters at 207. Situation of Pittsburg and Alle- 210. Signature of Robert Morris, 552 212. Signature of Geo. Clymer, 213. Signature of James Smith, 214. Signature of John Morton, - 554 215. Signature of Geo. Taylor, 243. Capitol of the United States, 600 244. House of Representatives in Ses- 252. Washington Monument, Richmond, 621 253. Burning of the Richmond Theater, 624 254. Ruins of Blanford Church, 256. The Old Magazine, Williamsburg, 631 260. Writing of Washington when 30 261. Entry of Washington's Birth in 263. Washington Church, Alexandria, 641 265. Monticello, Seat of Jefferson, 643 267. Old Court House, New London, 646 269. School House in the Mountains, - 648 720 662 312. South Carolina College, 275. Signature of Carter Braxton, 663 313. Congaree Bridge, 276. Signature of Benj. Harrison, - 663 314. Map of Seat of War in the South, 718 277. Signature of Richard Henry Lee, 663 315. Battle-ground at Cowpens, 719 278. Signature of Thos. Nelson, jr., 279. Signature of Francis Lightfoot Lee, 664 317. Battle-ground at King's Moun- tain, 281. Signature of Patrick Henry, 664 318. Monument to Col. Ferguson, 721 282. Seat of President Monroe, 283. Birthplace of President Harrison, 666 320. Chick's Springs, 284. Birthplace of Henry Clay, 666 321. Residence of John C. Calhoun, 725 285. Seat of President Madison, - 667 322. Signature of John C. Calhoun, 726 668 323. Ancient Church, near Pendleton, 727 287. Church of the Blind Preacher, 669 324. Signature of Thos. Heyward, jr., 728 325. Signature of Thos. Lynch, jr., 728 326. Signature of Arthur Middleton, 728 671 327. Signature of Edward Rutledge, 729 328. Residence of Gen. Marion, 290. Ancient House, Wilmington, 676 329. The Palmetto Tree at Charleston, 732 292. Tryon's Palace, 679 682 332. Ancient View of Savannah, 741 333. Central View in Savannah,- 297. University of N. Carolina, Chapel 334. Ancient House in Savannah, 743 686 335. The Pulaski Monument, 299. Cabin in the Pine Forest, 691 337. City Hall and Monument, Augusta, 749 300. Battle-ground at Guilford, 301. Signature of Joseph Hewes, 302. Signature of Wm. Hooper, 695 340. Central View in Milledgeville, 695 341. Oglethorpe University, 304. Birthplace of President Jackson, 696 342. Athens, 697 345. Signature of Goo. Walton, 306. Broad-street, Charleston, 703 708 |