NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Silas C. Swallow

Silas Comfort Swallow (1839 - 1930) was a United States Methodist preacher and prohibitionist politician. 1839 (MDCCCXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Methodist movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity. ... Preacher is a colloquial term for a clergyman, in particular a local priest, pastor or Minister; one who preaches. ... This article is about the prohibition of alcoholic beverages; separate articles on the prohibition of drugs in general and writs of prohibition are also available. ...

1 Namesake
2 Early activities
3 Church service
4 Political career
5 Autobiography
6 Other writings
7 See also

Namesake

He was presumably named after Methodist preacher Silas Comfort (1808 - 1868), a courageous anti-slavery member of the Genesee, Oneida and Missouri Conferences. While serving in St. Louis, Missouri, Comfort admitted as evidence in a church trial the testimony of a Negro, a practice which was forbidden in public trials in Missouri at the time. He was censured by his Conference, but that censure was overturned by the 1840 General Conference. The General Conference then bowed to Southern pressure and passed a resolution prohibiting the testimony of Negroes in church trials within states that forbade such testimony in public trials. That resolution was rescinded in 1844. Year 1808 (MDCCCVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Media:Example. ... Slave redirects here. ... Genesee is the name of some places in the United States of America: Genesee, Idaho - a city Genesee, Michigan - a township Genesee County, Michigan - a county Genesee County, New York - a county Genesee, New York - a town Genesee, Pennsylvania - a community Genesee River - a river in New York. ... Oneida is the name of several places in the United States of America, derived from the Oneida tribe of the Iroquois: Oneida, Illinois Oneida, Kansas Oneida, Kentucky in Clay County, Kentucky, home of Oneida Baptist Institute Oneida, New York Oneida, Pennsylvania Oneida, Tennessee Oneida (town), Wisconsin in Outgamie County Oneida... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis Metro[1] Area Ranked 21st - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 kmÂ²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 300 miles (480 km) - % water 1. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The U.S. Southern states or the South, also known colloquially as Dixie, constitute a distinctive region covering a large portion of the United States, with its own unique heritage, historical perspective, customs, musical styles, and cuisine. ... Jan. ...

Early activities

Silas Comfort Swallow was born of staunch Methodist parents. His father was a trustee of Wyoming Seminary. Before entering the ministry Silas was employed as a school teacher and later studied law. He served as a lieutenant during the American Civil War. Wyoming Seminary is a private college preparatory school located in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, in Kingston and Forty Fort. ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total...

He entered the Baltimore Conference in 1863 and became a charter member of the Central Pennsylvania Conference upon its organization in 1869. He was reportedly an eloquent and forceful preacher and revivalist. He was eminently successful as a church builder, presiding elder, and editor of The Central Pennsylvania Methodist. In the latter position Swallow vigorously attacked alcohol, spiritual indifference, and corruption in state government. His enemies led a campaign to have him prosecuted and convicted of slander, which verdict was later reversed by the State Superior Court. Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Editing may also refer to audio or film editing. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In English and American law, and systems based on them, libel and slander are two forms of defamation (or defamation of character), which is the tort or delict of making a false statement of fact that injures someones reputation. ...

Swallow died at his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1930. He is interred at Paxtang Cemetery near Harrisburg. Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area - City 11. ...

Church service

Dr. Swallow’s official conference service record lists the following appointments:

1863-1864 Milton circuit.
1864-1866 Berwick.
1866-1868 Catawissa.
1868-1871 Newberry.
1871-1873 Williamsport Third Street.
1873-1875 Milton.
1875-1877 Altoona Eighth Avenue.
1877-1881 presiding elder, Altoona District.
1881-1884 York First.
1884-1886 Williamsport Grace.
1886-1887 agent, Dickinson College.
1887-1892 Harrisburg Ridge Avenue.
1892-1902 superintendent, Harrisburg Methodist book room.
1902-1908 no appointment, by request.
1908-1930 retired.

Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Media:Example. ... Media:Example. ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Political career

He was the Prohibition Party’s candidate for Mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, state legislature, State Treasurer, Governor of Pennsylvania. National Prohibition Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1892. ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area - City 11. ... List of Pennsylvania Governors The office of Pennsylvania governor was created by the states Constitution of 1790. ...

He was also Party candidate for the position of President of the United States in 1904 election. Election was won by Incumbent President Theodore Roosevelt of the Republican Party. The presidential seal was first used in 1880 by President Rutherford B. Hayes and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... Summary The election was held on November 8, 1904. ... Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...

Swallow was also surpassed by two other unsuccessful presidential candidates:

Alton Brooks Parker of the Democratic Party.
Eugene Victor Debs of the Socialist Party of America.

Alton Brooks Parker (May 14, 1852 â€“ May 10, 1926) was an American lawyer and judge and a U.S. presidential candidate in the 1904 elections. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Eugene Victor Debs (November 5, 1855 - October 20, 1926) was an American labor and political leader and five-time Socialist Party candidate for President of the United States. ... The Socialist Party of America (SPA) is a socialist political party in the United States. ...

Autobiography

Being an editor, Swallow made certain that his life story was recorded for posterity. Upon reaching his 70th birthday in 1909, he published a 482 page hardback autobiography:III Score and X – Selections, Collections, Recollections of Seventy Busy Years. 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

This proved to be so successful that he came out with periodic updates as follows:

Toasts and Roasts of III Score and X, 1911.
Then and Now – Some Reminiscences of an Octogenarian, 1919.
IV Score and More, 1922.

Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... An octogenarian is a person in the age group of 80 to 89 years old. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ...

Other writings

Other booklets and pamphlets by Swallow, all of which are preserved in the archives of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, range in date and content from his 1879 Camp Meetings and the Sabbath to his 1917 A Sermon on Thanksgiving and Thanksliving. 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... The First Thanksgiving, painted by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863-1930). ...

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