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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 6: Affairs at the National Capital.--War commenced in Charleston harbor. (search)
sed to danger. Major Anderson was ignorant of her character and object, and of the salutary official changes at Washington, or he would have instantly resented the insult to the old flag. Had he known that the Executive and the new members of his Cabinet approved his course, and were trying to aid him — had he known that, only two days before, January 7, 1861. a resolution of such approval had passed the National House of Representatives by a large majority The resolution, offered by Mr. Adrain of New Jersey, was as follows:--Resolved, That we fully approve of the bold and patriotic act of Major Anderson in withdrawing from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, and of the determination of the President to maintain that fearless officer in his present position; and that we will support the President in all constitutional measures to enforce the laws and preserve the Union. This resolution was adopted by a vote of one hundred and twenty-four against fifty-six. For the yeas and nays, see
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1860., [Electronic resource], Remarkable Rascality in Chicago. (search)
positions. All were referred to the "Crisis" Committee. Mr. Sickles offered a proposition looking to the adjustment of the question of property and the public debt as regarded the seceding States. Referred to the same committee. Mr. Adrain, of N. J., offered the following resolution, with a preamble, asserting the Constitution of the United States to be the supreme law of the land: Resolved, That we deprecate the spirit of disobedience to the Constitution wherever manifested Mr. Sherman moved to further amend so as to include all unifying laws, so as to receive an unanimous vote; objected to. The main question was then put, resulting — ayes 108, nays 35. Mr. Lovejoy offered a resolution similar to that of Adrain, but adding that it is the duty of the President to protect and defend the property of the United States. Mr. Crawford, of Ga., wanted a proposition stating exactly what rights the South should have. Mr. Barksdale, of Miss., thought the
The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], James River and Kanawha Company. (search)
n for Collector of the port of Charleston, which was referred as usual. House.--After unimportant business, the House went into Committee of the Whole on the Legislative and Executive bill, which, after being amended in some particulars, was passed. Mr. Etheridge, of Tenn., made an attempt to introduce, by unanimous consent, the resolutions adopted by the Border States Committee of Conference. The House voted 83 for and 78 against suspending the rule for their introduction. Mr. Adrain asked leave to offer a resolution approving of the "bold and patriotic" act of Anderson in occupying Fort Sumter, and the determination of the President to maintain him in his present position; also to enforce the laws and preserve the Union. The House suspended the rules for its admission, by a vote of 134 to 53, and the resolution was adopted — ayes 124, nays 56. The House then, in consideration of tomorrow being the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, adjourned until Wed
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Anderson in Congress. (search)
Major Anderson in Congress. --In the House of Representatives, Mr. Adrain, of New Jersey, introduced a set of resolutions approving of the course of Major Anderson, and pledging support to the President in all constitutional measures to enforce the laws and preserve the Union. The resolutions were adopted — ayes 124, nays 55. The Republicans voted aye, in a body. The Northern Democrats divided — for, while Messrs. Cochrane, Sickles, and MacClay, of New York city, went with the Republicans, Messrs. Florence, of Pa., Vallandigham, of Ohio, and Scott, of California, voted with the South. Some of these gentlemen, voting nay, explained that if the resolution had been confined, simply, to a commendation of Major Anderson, they would have supported it — but believing its effect in the present excited state of the country would do more harm than good, they must vote against it. On the other hand, some members from the South would have given it their support, but from the fact that th<
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
e surrendered under any threats of civil war. He denied that the Republican organization would now or hereafter interfere in any way with slavery in the States. He asserted that Lincoln's administration would be conducted on the principles of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams and Jackson. He was willing to amend the Constitution, so as to guard against any attempt to interfere with slavery in the States, except with the consent of all the States, and to admit New Mexico. Mr. Adrain, of Mich., followed in a conciliatory and strongly Union speech, declaring for concession and compromise, but against secession. Mr. Anderson, of Mo., vindicated the South, but disapproved of precipitation on the part of the border States. He favored a Convention of them at an early day. Mr. Garnett obtained the floor for to-morrow. Senate.--Mr. Bayard presented a memorial of citizens of Delaware, in favor of Crittenden's plan, and spoke in favor of the same, but feared it