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Bridget Clara Clarke: Life in 1860-1890
The historical events in Bridget Clara Clarke's life in 1860 - 1890. -
Abe's Speech
On February 27th 1860 I attended Abraham Lincoln's speech at Copper Union in NYC, across from my hometown, where he elaborated his views on slavery affirming that he didn't wish it to be expanded into the western territories and that the Founding Fathers would agree with this position. I definately agreed with Abraham's Proposition, and I remember wishing for it to be put into account. -
"Grow a Beard"
On this day, 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln, commanding him to grow a beard. I remember laughing about this with my husband. Children these days! -
NY: To be a Free City
NYC mayor proposes NY become a free city, trading with N & S. Was this a smart decision to be made? My Husband and I were very sceptical. -
Abe For President
Abraham Lincoln declared president of the US! I was so relieved at this news, after hearing Mr. Lincoln's speech at Copper Union. -
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll creates Alice in Wonderland for Alice P Liddell. My favourite book! -
Charles S Winder - Battle of Cedar Mountain
Winder led his men into battle at Cedar Mountain, on the left of the Confederate line. Despite having been ill for several days, and even with a surgeons order to rest, he led on. He was directing the fire of a battery when a Union shell struck him in his left side, horribly mangling him. He died later that evening. The poor man fought his battle well, to bad he was killed awfully like that. -
National Currency Act
Abraham Lincoln signs the National Currency Act. The NCA were two United States federal banking acts that established a system of national banks for banks, and created the United States National Banking System. This was an important matter and I am glad Abraham put his signature on that one. -
SS Georgiana
I read that the SS Georgiana, said to have been the most powerful Confederate cruiser, was destroyed on her maiden voyage with a cargo of munitions, medicines and merchandise that valued at over $1,000,000. That is very expensive. -
Re-nominated as President
Abraham Lincoln was re-nominated for president again by the republican party on June 7th of 1864, running against candidates such as Salmon P. Chase of Ohio, Ulyssus S. Grant of Illinois, Hannibal Hamlin of Maine, and Benjamin Butler of Massachusettes. Although I live in Canada, I think Abe will be an increadible president. Long live Abraham! -
Twins
I have given birth to twin daughters on August 9th, 1864. They go by the names of Annabelle Hanna Clarke and Macy Rachel Clarke. I am still overjoyed to have them as my offspring and so lucky to give birth to twins; which isn't very common. -
Drunken Sailor Kills 40
I was reading the news that day and I saw that a drunken sailor attacks munitions at Ft Fisher NC, killing 40 people. This is why I do not drink. -
Abraham Lincoln Dies
President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in. 3 nights before, Abraham had a nightmare about waking up in a room hearing loud sobbing.. Searching room after room, he finally stumbled upon a room with a crowd of people crying, before them was a corpse wrapped in cloth, with the face covered. 'Who is dead in the White House?' Lincoln demanded in his dream to one of the soldiers, 'The President,' was his answer; 'he was killed by an assassin.' R.I.P Abraham. -
Root Beer!
Charles Elmer Hires invents root beer, a carbonated, sweetened beverage, originally made using the root of a sassafras plant (or the bark of a sassafras tree) as the primary flavor. To this day, root beer is still my favourite drink of all time. -
The Civil War
President Andrew Johnson formally declares Civil War over. The Civil war was a war that lasted 4 years, 3 weeks and 6 days with the last shot being fired on June 22, 1865. I am very lucky to have avoided being involved in this war; have my family safe. -
Department of Education
The US Congress creates the Department of Education in 1867 a Cabinet-level department of the United States government. -
NY Athlete Club
NY Athlete Club is a club founded in 1868, the club was formed to bring structure to a sporting environment that includes many sports tht embers can participate and compete it. My neice is a member of this club. -
Charles Dickens
Yesterday I left Canada with my husband for a little trip, and we went to a New York City theater, to watch British author Charles Dickens gives his first public reading in the United States. I found this very amusing because Charles Dickens is an amazing author and I am a big fan of his book 'A Christmas Carol'. -
The Angola Horror
The Angola Horror train wreck occurred on December 18, 1867, just after 3 p.m. when the last coach of the Buffalo-bound New York Express of the Lake Shore Railway derailed and caught fire in Angola, New York, killing around 49 people, burning them to death.I am still in NY, so I was very close to this accident when it occured so I am lucky to have missed the wreck from killing me. -
Memorial Day Parade
1st Memorial Day parade held in Ironton, Ohio. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. I am thankful for all the people who risk their lives fighting for our country, even in Canada. -
Postage Stamps!
Invented by William Dockwra, postage stamps showing scenes are issued for 1st time. I think putting pictures onto the stamps make the style look nice and they are very official by putting the faces of political figures on them. -
Steeplechase Horserace
1st American steeplechase horserace was shown in Westchester, NY! Steeple Chase is a form of horse racing where horses and riders jump fences and ditches and generally avoiding many obsticals on the track. I went to watch this horse race, seeing as I love horses. -
Soda Fountains
The soda fountain was patented by Gustavus Dows on January, 25 1870. A soda fountain is a machine that dispenses carbonated soft drinks, called fountain drinks. They can be found in restaurants, concession stands and other locations as well. I think this was a briliant invention. -
Congress passes 1st Enforcement Act
The Enforcement Acts were three bills passed by the United States Congress between 1870 and 1871. They were criminal codes which protected blacks’ right to vote, to hold office, to serve on juries, and receive equal protection of laws. -
Postcards
Postcards were first used in the US on October 25, 1870. I think postcards are very cool and fun to look at, and sendng them to friends and family is definately very satisfying; I love receivng them myself! -
Millions of Birds
Millions of birds fly over Western San Fransisco, and darkens the sky in the process. This was probably a spectacuar event to watch and I wish I could have seen this with my own eyes. -
World's 1st Cat Show
World's 1st cat show was held in Crystal Palace, London. I absolutely love cats, so whoever thought of this idea is a genius! -
R.I.P Mother
On May 25, 1872 my sweet old mother died of suffering with toburculosis. Toburculosis is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria in the body. R.I.P mother. -
Golden Nugget
World's largest gold nugget (weighing at 215 kg) was found in New South Wales. That must be crazy expensive. -
NY Banks Shut Down
NY shut banks for 10 days due to a bank scandal. That isn't very handy or fair for people who need their money for their everyday lives. -
American Metrological Society
American Metrological Society of NYC forms weights, measures & money. This is very handy for the future generation and academic principles for later in time. -
The Zoo
The 1st US zoo opens in Philadelphia on this date. I love the zoo and my 10 year old twin daughters love it as well! -
Child Labor
The child labor law takes 12 year olds out of the work force. This is reassuring to know, children should not be laboured into doing work, that is not what the world should be like. I am so relieved that this law has been uplifted. -
Let it Snow in NYC
This was the latest date for measurable snow in NYC. (which was 3") I hate snow; but my daughters sure do love it! -
R.I.P Father
This was the day that my father passed away from suffering with Influenza. Influenza is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae, the influenza viruses. R.I.P Father. -
Telephone
Inventor Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone, a brilliant invention that definately changes peoples lives. I love this invention; it is very useful for everyday communication. -
Swan Lake
Pyotr Ilyich Tsjaikovsky completes his "Swan Lake" ballet. This is a beautiful performance with astounding music and ballet. Its is still to this day probably my favourite ballet I have seen yet! -
Rutherford B Hayes
Rutherford B Hayes is sworn in as the 19th president, becoming the first president to take the oath of office in the White House. -
Phonograph (Talking Machine)
This is the year that Sir Thomas Edison announced, demonstrates, patents, and makes a sound recording with his invention, the phonograph. (Or what he prefers to call it, the talking machine.. silly bloke.) The phonograph is a device used for the recording and reproduction of sound recordings. How he managed to make this 'talking machine' is beyond me. -
Washington Post
Washington Post publishes 1st edition, It is a newspaper for residents of Washington, D.C to catch up on the latest news and announcements. My Sister lives in Washington and she is overjoyed with getting the paper everyday, she loves it. -
Vaseline
This was the year that Vaseline was 1st sold. Vaseline is a brand of petroleum jelly based products owned by Anglo-Dutch company Unilever. Vaseline is commonly used for chapped lips, dry skin, rashes, cuts and burns, and more. It works really well and is definitely counted as a household product. -
Motion Pictures
This was the 1st attempt at motion pictures (used 12 cameras, each taking 1 picture) done to see if all 4 of a horse's hooves leave the ground. How it is done is very presice and complicated, a real task. -
5 and 10 Cent Store
The 1st 5 cent & 10 cent store was opened by Frank W Woolworth in Utica NY. The price of products are insane there (5-10 cents). Though, I do wonder how the government approved the idea of making products exceptionally cheap for people to buy, would that not cost alot? Or could it have been donated items? -
Milk Bottles, Made of Glass?
I remember on this day I went to the grocery store to buy some eggs, sugar, soap, and some milk. I approached the dairy section and was surprised to see them sellig Milk, in Glass bottles! Indeed, this was the very first time for them to do so. But I STILL wonder.. How much does the glass cost? Wouldn't it be an exceptional amount more? -
NY Daily Graphic
The NY Daily Graphic publishes 1st half-tone engraving, by S H Horgan. A halftone engraving is an engraving used to reproduce an illustration onto paper. Everyone was astounded by this new way to show pictures onto paper, -
O Canada
This was the first performance of O Canada, the song that would become the national anthem of Canada, at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français. The anthem was composed by poet and judge Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier, I love this athem, and I like it alot more then the American anthem. I am glad there is a song that I can sing to show that I am proud of my country. -
Greatest Show on Earth
Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth opens in Madison Square Garden. I attended the event with my husband and daughters (We like to visit New York alot, considering it is convinient and close to where we live). It truly was the "Greatest Show On Earth". -
James Garfield Gets Shot
Current US President James Garfield was shot by Charles J Guiteau, a disappointed office-seeker. A question I always wonder is: why do people have the need to try to kill presidents? It is not like shooting them will automatically get you appointed in their position. -
US Senate Approves The Red Cross
The US Senate ratifies a treaty establishing the Red Cross. The Red Cross is a organization founded by Clara Barton and is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. I think this organization is incredable and has saved many of lives, I also wish that a Canadian version will be adapted soon. -
Congress Passes 1st Law Restricting Immigration
Congress passed the Geary Act, which didnt just extended the Chinese Exclusion Act but also required Chinese laborers to carry on their person certificates of residence to prove their right to be in the U.S. It also denied Chinese the right to post bail and file habeas corpus complaints. effect until 1943, when Congress repealed it. -
Unity treaty of Paris signed: P.I.P.
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, signed in Paris, France, on 20 March 1883, was one of the first intellectual property treaties. It established a Union for the protection of industrial property. The Convention is still in force as of today. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875 Declared Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional (not in accordance with the political constitution or with procedural rules.) on October 15th, 1883. The Civil Rights Act of 1875 is an act to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights. Humans should live as humans, not their own species, in my opinion, -
Women Have the Right To Vote
Susan B. Anthony addresses the U.S. House Judiciary Committee arguing for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. Girl power! -
President Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland introduced as 1st Democratic president since the Civil War. -
Samuel David Ferguson
Samuel David Ferguson was the first Black person to be elected a bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. -
Malcolm Alexander Maclean
Maclean as elected as the first mayor of Vancouver, BC in history. I am so glad that Vancouver is a part of Canada! -
First Newspaper Convention
The very first newspaper convention in the world was held in Rochester, NY in 1887. Why would they have a convention about newspaper anyways? -
Elevators
Alexender Miles was an African-American inventor who was best known for being awarded a patent for an automatically opening and closing elevator door design in 1887. I am glad he did, they make things alot easier. -
Great Blizzard of 88'
Great blizzard of '88 was one of the most severe recorded blizzards in the history of the United States of America, and striked the US on March 11th, 1888, killing many people. It's a shame they had to die by snow. -
National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic , the official magazine of the National Geographic Society,publishes for the first time in 1888. This magazine has beautiful pictures and photographs in them. -
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, officially opened on March 31, 1889. I have always wanted to go there. -
The Jukebox
November 23rd, 1889 was the day of the debut of the first jukebox, held in Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco. -
Alice Sanger
Alice Sanger became the first female staffer at the white house. I am very glad that women are getting their rights back as humans. -
Ellis Island
Ellis Island, in NYC opens as a US immigration depot, the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States in 1890.
