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Its P. O. is HAMMOND. Hamʼmondsport, in New York, a post-village of Steuben co., about 6 m. N.E. of Bath. Pop. (1890) 934. Hammondsville, in Ohio, a p.-vill. of Jefferson co. Ham'monton, in New Jersey, a post-village of Atlantic co., abt. 30 m. S.S.E. of Camden. Ham'monville, in Kentucky , a P. O. of Hart co. Ham'orton, in Pennsylvania , a post-village of Chester co., abt. 32 m. W. by S. of Philadelphia. Hamose', Ha'mous, a . [From Lat. ham us , a hook.] ( Bot .) With the end forming a curve; hamulose. Hamp'den, JOHN, an English patriot, B. at London, 1594. He was the head of a wealthy family, and was cousin to Oliver Cromwell. In 1625 he was returned to Parliament for the borough of Gram pound. His sympathies were with the popular party, and in 1626 he was one of those who refused to contribute to the general loan required by the king, and was imprisoned. After being unconditionally set free, he began to take an active part in affairs, and his reputation grew rapidly. In 1636 he set the example of refusing to pay the ship money, a tax arbitrarily imposed by the king. His refusal was without pa ion, but firm, - his resolution being to have the question of right tried in his own per Proceedings were instituted against him, and in son. the following year the trial took place, which lasted 13 days. The decision was against H. , but it made him more than ever the favorite of the people, who felt it as a heavy blow fallen on their liberties. Its tendency was to consolidate the party opposed to arbitrary power, and to hasten the crisis of civil war. H. and other members were impeached by the king, who made an unsucce ful attempt to seize them. At the commencement of the war, H. levied a body of troops, and served under E ex. He displayed great ability, vigor, and energy, both as a soldier and as a member of the Committee of Public Safety; but in a skirmish with Prince Rupert, at Chal grove, June 18th, 1643, he was severely wounded, and died on the 24th. Hamp'den, in Kansas , a village of Coffey co., on the Neosho river, about 100 miles S.S.W. of Leaven worth. Hampden, in Maine , a post-town and township of Penobscot co. Pop . (1897) about 2,500. Hampden, in Ma achusetts , a S.W. co., bordering on Connecticut. Area , about 634 sq. m. Rivers. Connecticut, West field, and Chicopee rivers. Surface , uneven; soil , fertile. Cap . Springfield. Pop . (1895) 152,938. Hampden, in Minnesota , a township of Kittson co. Hampden, in Ohio , a post-township of Geauga co. Hampden, in Pennsylvania , a post-township of Cum berland co. IMG:content-0510.png:[blocks in formation] Hampden-Sidney College, in Virginia , a seminary and post-office of Prince Edward co., about 68 m. W. by S. of Richmond. The college was founded in 1783, and has graduated some very prominent men. It po e es a considerable library. Ham'per, n. [Contracted from hanaper, q. v.] large, square basket for conveying things to market, .; as, a hamper of game. -v. a. To put into a hamper. Ham'per, n. [Dan. hamp ; Swed. hampa , hemp; Icel. hamlade , entangled, as with a rope. See HEMP. A fetter or chain; a shackle; an instrument that binds. -v. a. To shackle; to put a hamper or fetter upon; to entangle; to ensnare; - hence, to impede in action, motion, or progre ; to perplex; to encumber; to embarra ; as, a poor man hampered with a large family. - To make complicated; to tangle. "Their hampered nerves unwind." Black more. Hampshire, HANTS, (more properly Southampton shire,) a S. co. of England, including, also, the Isle of Wight, is bounded S. by the English Channel and the Solent, which cuts off the Isle of Wight; N. by Berks hire; E. by Surrey and Su ex; and W. by Wilts hire and Dor sets hire. Area , including the Isle of Wight, 1,625 sq. m. Desc. H. is distinguished as an agricultural shire, though its sea-coast has also rendered it of considerable importance as a maritime and commercial co. It is traversed by the ranges of the N. and S. Downs, and the S.W. division of the county is extensively occupied by the New Forest; but the county is generally well wooded. Rivers and Harbors. The Loddon, falling into the Thames; the Anton, the Itchin, the Avon, and the Boldre Water, which empties near Lymington. These rivers are navigable for a considerable distance. Along the coast, and in the Solent, which divides it from the Isle of Wight, are numerous excellent harbors and roadsteads, of the former of which Portsmouth is the principal. Prod . H. is famous for the breeding of cattle, and more especially of hogs and sheep, its bacon being considered the best in the kingdom. It also produces excellent wheat and abundance of hay; very fine honey, and large quantities of cider are made. Manuf . Woollen goods, cloth, shalloons, serges, . Malt and leather are made at Basing stoke. Silk, straw hats, paper; vast quantities of common salt, and of Epsom and Glauber salts, are also manufactured. Chief towns . Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, And over, and Gosport. Pop . (1891) 690,086. Hampshire, in Illinois , a post-village and township of Kane co., about 58 miles W.N.W. of Chicago. Pop . of village (1890) 696, Hampshire, in Iowa , a township of Clinton co. Hampshire, in Ma achusetts , a W. central co.; area , about 572 sq. m. Rivers. Connecticut, Chicopee, and West field rivers. Surface , uneven; soil , fertile. Cap. North amp ton. Pop . (1895) 54,713. Hampshire, in New York , a P. O. of Steuben co. Hampshire, in Tenne ee , a post-office of Maury co. Hampshire, in West Virginia , a N.E. co., bordering on Maryland and Virginia; area , about 550 sq. m. Rivers. Cacapon, and the two main branches of the Potomac river. Surface , highly diversified; soil , fertile. Min. Coal and iron in abundance. County -town. Romney. Pop . (1890) 11,419. Hampshire, New. See NEW HAMPSHIRE. Hamp's hirite, n. ( Min .) A variety of APHRODITE. Hamp's tead, a picturesque village of England, county Middle sex, now forming an outlying district of London. It stands on the crest of a hill, 460 feet above sea-level, in the midst of an extensive heath covering about 280 acres, which commands a superb view of the surrounding counties. H. Heath is a favorite pleasure resort of the London ers, who a emble here on Sun days and holidays in tens of you sands. H. po e es many fine, old, historic mansions, and has for a couple of centuries been celebrated as the place of residence of some of the most eminent of the English poets. Pop . about 20,000. Hamp's tead, in Maryland , a post-village of Carroll co., about 56 m. N.N.W. of Anna polis. Hampstead, in New Hampshire , a post-township of Rocking ham co. Hamp's tead, in Virginia , a post-vill. of King George co., about 56 m. N.N.E. of Richmond. Hampton, a town of England, co. Middle sex, 10 miles W.S.W. of London. In its vicinity is the magnificent palace of Hampton Court, built by Cardinal Wolsey, and subsequently the favorite residence of many of the English sovereigns. It contains a splendid collection of historical paintings, and several cartoons by Rafaelle. Pop . 5,500. Hamp'ton, in Arkansas , a post-village, cap. of Calhoun co., about 80 m. 3. of Little Rock. Hampton, in Connecticut, a post-township of Windham co., abt. 35 m. E. by N. of Hartford. Hampton, in Georgia , a post-village of Henry co., on the Central R. R. of Georgia. Hampton, in Illinois , a post-village and township of Rock Island co., on the Mi i ippi river, about 12 miles above Davenport, Iowa. Hampton, in Iowa , a post-town, cap. of Franklin co., about 90 m. N.N.E. of Des Moines. Pop . (1895) 2,527. Hampton, in Ky . , a post-village of Livings ton co. Hampton, in Michigan , a township of Bay co. Hampton, in Minnesota , a post-town and township of Dakota co., about 11 miles S.W. of Hastings. Hampton, in Mi ouri , a post-village of Platte co., about 14 m. E.S.E. of Leaven worth, Kansas. Hamp'ton, in Nebraska , a post-village of Hamilton co. Hampton, in New Hampshire , a post-town and town- ship of Rocking ham co., about 50 miles S.E. of Concord. Pop . 1,330. Hamp'ton, in New Jersey , a village of Burlington co. Hamp'ton, in New York , a village of Oneida co. -A post-town of Washington co. Hampton, in Pennsylvania, a post-village of Adams co., about 20 miles S.S.W. of Harris burg. Hampton, in Virginia , a post-village, cap. of Elizabeth City co., on the James river, 96 miles S.E. of Richmond; was almost entirely burnt during the Civil War. A Normal and Agricultural Institute was established here in 1868, under the auspices of the American Mi ionary A ociation, for the purpose of preparing youths of the South, without distinction of color, for the work of organizing schools in the Southern States. Here is also an extensive Soldier's Home, beautifully located within sight of Hampton Roads. Pop . (1897) about 2,800. Hampton burg, in New York , a township of Orange county. Hampton Falls, in New Hampshire , a post-town. ship of Rocking ham co. Pop . 622. Hampton Roads, in Virginia , an arm of Chesapeake Bay, at the mouth of James river, between Hampton and Norfolk. The channel is commanded by Fortre Monroe, on Old Point Comfort, and by Fort Calhoun. Light-houses have been erected at different points of this harbor, which is one of the safest and most capacious on the Atlantic coast. Hamp'tonville, in N. Carolina , a post-village of Yadkin co., about 130 m. W.N.W. of Raleigh. Ham'-shackle, ( -shak'l ,) v. a. To bind, secure, or fasten by attaching the head with a cord, ., to one of the forelegs; as, to ham-shackle a mule; - hence, to curb, confine, or restrain. Ham's ter, n . ( Zool .) The Cricetus frumentarius , a rodent animal of the rat tribe, distinguished by two immense cheek-pouches, which will hold a quarter of a pint, and by its remarkable instincts. It inhabits the sandy districts of the N. of Europe and Asia, Austria, Silesia, and many parts of Germany, Poland, ., and is very injurious to the agriculturist on account of the quantity of grain it devours. The general size of the H. is nearly that of a brown or Norway rat, but it is of a much thicker form, and has a short and somewhat hairy tail. Ham's tring, n. One of the tendons of the ham. "A player, whose conceit lies in his hamstring."-Shaks. -v.a. ( imp . and pp . HAMSTRUNG OF HAMSTRINGED.) To cut the tendons of the ham, and thus to lame or disable. Ham'trame, in Michigan , a township of Wayne county. Hamulose, a . [From Lat. ham us, hook.] Having a small hook at the end; hamose. Han. ( Hist .) The name of the most celebrated of the 25 dynasties of China (206 B. c. to 220 A. D.), founded by Kun-tsu. The number and character of its heroes and IMG:content-0511.jpg:[graphic][subsumed] literature are superior to those of most other periods, and to this day the term Sons of Han is the favorite appellation of the Chinese among themselves. Hanani'ah. ( Script .) A false prophet of Gibeon, who for his impious hardihood was overtaken with speedy death, according to the word of God. ( Jer . xxviii. 15-17.) Han'aper, n. [Norm. hanap; A.S. hnæp; Fr. hanap , a drinking-ve el.] A kind of basket for holding and carrying money. -In the English Court of Chancery, a kind of basket formerly used to receive all fees, ., derivable from charters, grants, patents, .; - hence, the exchequer office so named. Hanau, (ha'now,) a town of Pru ia, on the Kintzig, near its confluence with the Main, 11 miles S. of He eCa el, and the same distance S.E. of Frankfort-on-the Main. Manuf. Watches, jewelry, camlets, hats, silk stuffs, carpets, leather, gloves, and hosiery, carriages, . Pop . 17,500. Hance, Hanch, n. [See HAUNCH.] ( Arch .) The end of an elliptical arch, which is an arc of smaller circle than the scheme or central part of the arch. (Naut.) The fall of the fife-rail down to the gang way. Han'cock, JOHN, an American statesman, B. in Quincy, Ma ., 1737. He graduated at Harvard College in 1757, and entered the counting-house of an uncle, on whose death in 1764 he received a large fortune, and became a prominent merchant. After the affray known as the "Boston Ma acre," in 1770, and at the funeral of the slain, he delivered an addre so glowing and fearle in its reprobation of the conduct of the soldiery and their leaders, as to greatly offend the governor, who endeavored to seize the person of H. , who was a member, and afterwards president, of the provincial Congre at Concord. This is said to have been one of the objects of the expedition to Concord which led to the first battle of the revolution. In 1775, H. was chosen president of the Continental Congre , and in 1776 signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1780 he was chosen first governor of the State of Ma achusetts; to which office, with an interval of two years, he was annually reëlected till his death, 1793. Han'cock, WIN FIELD SCOTT, an American military commander, B. in Montgomery co., Penn., 1824, entered West Point Academy in 1840, graduated in 1844, and received his commi ion of 2d lieutenant. He served during the Mexican war, was promoted for his gallantry, and having filled several subordinate posts, was made a istant quartermaster-general, which rank he held at the outbreak of the civil war. In 1861 H. was appointed a brigadier-general of volunteers, and attached to the army of the Potomac. He accompanied Gen. McClellan's army to the peninsula in 1862, and distinguished himself both before York town and Williams burg. At the battle of Fred ericks burg, in Dec., 1862, Gen. H. commanded a division of the 2d Corps, which suffered most severely, and for his services on this occasion he received his commi ion as major-general. He took part in the battles of Chancellorsville and of Gettysburg in 1863, and in one of the many struggles which took place during that most eventful campaign was severely wounded. In 1868, H. was appointed by Pres. Johnson to the command of the S.W. military dist., but his appointment was not indorsed by the senate. In June, 1880, he became the unsucce ful Democratic nominee for President. At the time of his D. at New York, February 9, 1886, he commanded the Department of the East. Han'cock, in Geo . , a N.E. cent. co.; area , 474 sq. m. Rivers. Oconee, Ogeechee, and Buffalo creek. Surface , diversified; soil , moderately fertile. Min . Gold, agate, chalcedony, opal, kaolin, . Cap . Sparta. Pop . (1890) 17,149. Han'cock, in Illinois , an extreme W. co., adjoining Iowa and Mi ouri; area , about 769 sq. m. Rivers. Mi i ippi river, Crooked creek, and some smaller streams. Surface, undulating; soil , very fertile. Cap . Carthage. Pop . (1890) 31,907. -A township of the above co. Han'cock, in Indiana , a central co.; area , about 307 sq. m. Rivers. Blue river, and Sugar creek. Surface , mostly level; soil , fertile. Cap . Greenfield. Pop . (1890) 17,829. -A post-office of Harrison co. Han'cock, in Iowa , a N. central co; area , abt. 576 sq. m. Rivers. Iowa and Boone rivers. Surface , diversified; soil , fertile. Cap . Concord. Pop . (1895) 11,141. Han'cock, in Kentucky , a N.W. co., bordering on Indiana; area , about 200 sq. m. Rivers . Ohio river, and Black ford and Panther creeks. Surface , undulating; soil, fertile. Cap . Hawesville. Pop . (1890) 9,214. Han'cock, in Maine , an E. co., bordering on the Atlantic ocean; area , about 1,650 sq. m. Rivers. Penobscot, Union and Narraguagus rivers, besides numerous smaller streams and lakes. Surface , diversified; soil , fertile. Cap . Ells worth. Pop . (1890) 37,312. -A post-town and township of the above co., at the head of French man's Bay, about 75 m. E. by N. of the city of August a. Pop . (1890) 1,190. Han'cock, in Maryland , a post-village of Washington co., on the Potomac river, about 125 m. W.N.W. of Baltimore. Pop . 815. Han'cock, in Ma achusetts , a post-town and township of Berks hire co. Han'cock, in Michigan , a post-village and township of Houghton co., about 1 m. north of Houghton. Pop. of village (1894) 1,662. Han'cock, in Mi i ippi , a S. co., bordering on Louisiana and the Mi i ippi Sound; area , about 594 sq. m. Rivers. Pearl and Wolf rivers. Surface , level; soil , sterile. Cap . Bay St. Louis. Pop . (1890) 8,318. Han'cock, in New Hampshire , a post-town and township of Hills borough co. Pop . (1897) about 650. Han'cock, in New York , a post-village and township of Delaware co. Pop . of village (1890) 1,279. Han'cock, in Ohio , a N.W. central co.; area , about 522 sq. m. Rivers. Auglaize, and the headwaters of the Portage river, and Eagle and Ottawa creeks. Surface , generally level; soil , fertile. Min . Limestone. Cap . Findlay. Pop . (1890) 42,563. Han'cock, in Pennsylvania , a post-office of Berks co., located on the Phila. & Reading R.R. Han'cock, in Tenne ee , a N.E. co., adjoining Virginia; area , abt, 260 sq. m. Rivers . Clinch and Powell's rivers. Surface , mountainous; soil , generally fertile. Min. Iron ore. Cap . Sneedsville. Pop . (1890) 10,342. Han'cock, in Texas , a post-office of Limestone co. Han'cock, in Vermont , a post-town and township of Add is on co, Han'cock, in Wisconsin , a post-township of Waushara co., about 12 m. W. by N. of Wautoma. Han'cock, in W. Virginia , an extreme N. co., adjoining Ohio and Pennsylvania; area , abt. 92 sq. m. Rivers . Ohio river, and some smaller streams. Surface, generally level; soil , fertile. Cap . Fair view. Pop . 6,414. Han'cock's Bridge, in New Jersey, a post-village of Salem co., abt. 5 m. S. of Salem. Hand, n. [A.S., L. Ger., Ger., Swed., and D. hand ; Dan. haand; Icel. hönd . The root is found in Icel. hend a , to lay hold of.] The extremity of the human arm, consisting of the palm and fingers, connected with the arm at the wrist. (See below,? Anat . and Physiol.) -A limb of certain animals which performs a similar office to that of the human hand; as, the hand of a hawk. A measure of four inches, or of a hand's breadth; a palm; -commonly used in computing a horse's height; as, a mare of fourteen hands . - A term used in describing the parts of a horse; as, forehand , for the head, neck, and fore quarters; and hind - hand , which includes the rest. It also designates the hand of the rider, the spur - hand being the right hand, and the bridle-hand the left. - The index of a dial, or that which points the time. "The hands of clocks and shadows of sun-dials." ( Locke .) - Side; quarter; part; direction, either right or left; as, "It is allowed on all hands." ( Swift .)-Power of performance; skill; means of making or producing; ability; dexterity; as, a good hand for work. - External action; deed; performance; hence, manner of acting or performance. "Virgil had his last hand put to it." ( Add is on . ) - Agency of conveyance, or transmi ion; as, to buy at second-hand, that is, when no longer new, or in the original condition. - Po e ion; power; control; course of execution; act of ownership; - commonly in the plural; as, I place myself entirely in your hands. An agent; a man employed in agency or service; a laborer; any subordinate person employed as a worker, or one who is skilful and expert at any occupation; as, a field hand , a first hand , a ship's complement of hands , . -Style of penmanship; form of handwriting; chirography; as, he writes a good hand , court- hand , an Italian hand , . -The cards held at a game; as, he had six trumps in his hand , and took the odd trick. Hand is used figuratively to expre : (1.) A state of action; labor; operation; work; - in opposition to the head , which implies thought and the creative faculty, and the heart , which symbolizes sentiment or feeling; as, the hand of society crushes him.-(2.) Might; supreme power; influence; - chiefly used scripturally. -(3.) Brotherhood; amity; tenderne of feeling; as, to extend the hand of friendship. - (4.) Affiance; contract; as, to ask a woman's hand in marriage. (NOTE. Hand is frequently employed in composition to denote an action performed by the hand; as, a hand shake, a hand -stroke, .; or, as used in, or intended for, manual employment; as, a hand -saw, a hand - bell, a hand -barrow, a hand - organ, a hand - spike, a hand -gun, .; managed, measured, or conducted by the hand; as, a hand -gallop, a handful , a hand -breadth; tractable, or inured to control by the hand; as, a hand -wolf.) At hand, within reach; near to; approaching; not far distant. "The hour is at hand when I promised to roam." - Bayly. Under the hand, or pre ure of the bridle. "Hollow men, like horses, hot at hand, Make gallant show and promise of their mettle."-Shaks. At all hands, or on all hands, by all parties; from those on all sides. -At any hand , or at no hand , on any account; on no account; as, at any hand it must be done. At the hand of , as a gift, grant, or benefit from, by bestowal; as, to receive confirmation at the hands of a bishop. By hand , done or performed by man's hand, without other or extraneous aid; as, cloth woven by hand, to send a letter by hand. - Clean hands, immunity from guilt, or suspicion of guilt; as, he came out of the affair with clean hands . - From hand to hand , from one person to another. Hand to hand , in close contact; as, they fought hand to hand . -Hand in hand, in union; conjointly; with unanimity. "Thus hand in hand through life we'll go." -Cotton . Fit; appropriate; suitable; pat. "A kind of hand in hand comparison."-Shaks. Hand- made , made by hand; in contradistinction to machine-made; as, hand - made paper. -Hand over hand , by pa ing the hands consecutively one before or above the other; as, to haul a rope hand over hand. - ( Naut .) Swiftly; rapidly; as, to gain upon the chase hand over hand.-Hands off ! forbear! hold! keep off! don't touch! -Heavy hand , oppre ion; tyranny. -In hand , ready or prompt payment; in actual po e ion; as, "receiving in hand one year's tribute." ( Knolles .) - In course of preparation. "What revels are in hand ?" (Shaks.) Mooted, or in agitation. "I had a rougher task in hand." (Shaks.) - Laying on of hands, form of consecrating or ble ing persons. - Light hand, amenity; gentlene of touch; as, a light hand on the reins. Off hand, or out of hand, straightway; at once; without hesitation or difficulty; as, work done out of hand. -Off one's hand or hands , removed from one's care, con trol, or po e ion. "May dunce by dunce be whistled of my hands." Pope.