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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1860, December. (search)
Charleston; and to-night Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie have been taken possession of by the South Carolina military. These forts are held under instructions from Governor Pickens, who authorizes their peaceable possession, for the protection of the government property. Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie were held by a very small force, which surrendered without collision.--Times, Dec. 29. An enthusiastic Union meeting was held at Memphis, Tenn., to-day. It was addressed by Hon. Neill S. Brown and others. Resolutions were passed opposing separate State secession; against coercion; and favoring a Convention of the Southern States to demand their rights, and if refused to take immediate action.--Philadelphia Press, Dec. 29. The citizens of Wilmington, Del., fired a salute of twenty-one guns in honor of Major Anderson and his heroic band. Governor Hicks' refusal to convene the Maryland Legislature for disunion purposes, is generally regarded at Washington with warm
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, January (search)
acy as soon as it is formed. The London Times, in an article on the disunion movement in America, asserts that the United States cannot for many years be to the world what they have been. --(Doc. 25.) An effort was made by the New York police to seize a quantity of fire-arms which were known to be shipped on board the steamer Montgomery. While the officers were searching on board for the arms, the captain ordered the vessel's fasts to be cut, and she steamed away from the pier, scarcely giving the policemen time to jump ashore. The five hundred muskets found on board the schooner Caspian were returned to the captain, the authorities being satisfied that the vessel was bound to Carthagena.--Chicago Tribune. The United States arsenal at Augusta, Ga., was surrendered to the State authorities, upon the demand of Governor Brown.--Baltimore Sun, Jan. 25. The Catawba Indians of South Carolina offered their services to Governor Pickens, and were accepted.--Times, Jan. 25.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, February (search)
Feb. 21. The President of the Southern Confederacy nominated the following members of his Cabinet: Secretary of State--Mr. Toombs. Secretary of the Treasury--Mr. Memminger. Secretary of War--Mr. L. Pope Walker. They were confirmed.--Tribune, Feb. 22. Governor Brown, at Savannah, Ga., seized the ship Martha J. Ward, bark Adjuster, and brig Harold, all belonging to citizens of New York. They will be detained until the arms are delivered up by the State of New York. The Congress at Montgomery passed an act declaring the establishment of the free navigation of the Mississippi.--Philadelphia Press, Dec. 23.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1863, May (search)
May 6. The army of the Potomac, under the command of Major-General Hooker, was with-drawn from Fredericksburgh to the north bank of the Rappahannock River. General Hooker issued an address to the army, congratulating them on their achievements during the last seven days.--Alexandria, Miss., was occupied without resistance by the National forces under the command of Admiral D. D. Porter.--(Doc. 187.) A fight took place between a National force under the command of Colonel Cornyn, encamped near Tupelo, Miss., and a body of rebel cavalry under General Ruggles, terminating, after a desperate conflict of half an hour's duration, in the flight of the latter, leaving behind them a great number of arms, equipments, and ninety of their number as prisoners. The steamer Eugenia was captured by the gunboat R. R. Cuyler, off Mobile, Ala.--Disloyal citizens were sent South from Nashville, Tenn. Among them was Neill S. Brown, formerly Governor of that State.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Index, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), Index. (search)
D. 83 Brown, J. N., ex-U. S. N., P. 39 Brown, J. B., D. 60 Brown, John C., Doc. 123 Brown, John, D. 90 Brown, John young, Doc. 76 Brown, Neill S., D. 7; address to Tennessee, D. 30 Brown High School at Newburyport, Mass., D. 43 Browne, Wm. M., P. 24 Brownell, Francis E., D. 79 BrowneBrown High School at Newburyport, Mass., D. 43 Browne, Wm. M., P. 24 Brownell, Francis E., D. 79 Brownell, Katy, D. 45 Brownell, Martha Francis, D. 45 Brownlow, Parson, his definition of the height of impudence, P. 26; his reply to Gen. Pillow, P. 60; anecdote of the daughter of, P. 109 Bryan, M. K., Col., D. 39 Bryant, Mr., of S. C., D. 13 Bryant, Lieut., U. S. N., D. 73 Bryce, —, Col., D. 37 Buchanaor 75,000 troops, D. 25; Its effect in the country, D. 25; Jeff. Davis' reply to theo proclamation of, D 26; denounced by Breckinridge, D. 35; consultation with Mayor Brown, D. 37; an usurper, D. 39; his proclamation laughed at, D. 50; supported by the Toronto Globe, D. 51; interview with Maryland legislative committee, D. 57; addr
James D. Porter, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, Tennessee (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 1: (search)
ed and William R. Caswell; adjutant-general, Daniel S. Donelson; inspector-general, William H. Carroll; surgeon-general, B. W. Avent; chief of artillery, John P. McCown; assistant adjutant-generals, W. C. Whitthorn, James D. Porter, Hiram S. Bradford and D. M. Key, with assistants for all departments; and on the 28th of June following he appointed Bushrod R. Johnson, colonel and chief of engineers, and made Moses H. Wright captain and chief of ordnance. For military and financial board, Neill S. Brown, James E. Bailey and William G. Harding were selected. V. K. Stevenson was made colonel and chief quartermaster, with a full complement of assistants. Maj. George W. Cunningham was placed in charge of the depot at Nashville for the accumulation of supplies, and there, and subsequently at Atlanta, Ga., he exhibited extraordinary skill and energy in the discharge of his duty. The military and financial board rendered great assistance to the chiefs of the several departments of the army.
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
Union meeting in Tennessee. Memphis, Dec. 28. --An immense and enthusiastic Union meeting was held here to-day. It was addressed by Hon. Neill S. Brown and others. Resolutions were passed opposing separate State secession, against coercion, and favoring a Convention of the Southern States to demand their rights, and if refused, to take immediate action.
The Daily Dispatch: June 26, 1863., [Electronic resource], Affairs at Nashville (search)
sound, and the exiles were on their way. If young Driver, or, indeed, any of the above, fall in your way, fail not to make their acquaintance — they are all high toned, honorable men. The following were sent South on the 6th instant: ex-Gov. Neill S. Brown, Dr. John M. Watson, Dr. John Henry Currey and family, and Thomas Dedrick. Never did mortal man try more earnestly to be a Union man than Neill S. Brown, but the Union men would not permit it. They required too much — sale of body and soNeill S. Brown, but the Union men would not permit it. They required too much — sale of body and soul. Wm. A. Gleeves, J. C. Wharton. Jacob Thomas, Dr. Thomas B. Buchanan, Harvey Adkins, and John Wesley Baker, were sent to Dixis on the 7th inst. Col. W. P. Bryan. Dr. J. S. Thomas, T. W. Barnes, Rev. J. S. Malons, Dr. J. S. Hudson, and Dr. Thomas Prince, were sent South of the Federal lines on Saturday. Mr. W. T. Hardy and family were also sent beyond the lines. Two or three families who had obtained permission to go South left on the same
The Daily Dispatch: June 26, 1863., [Electronic resource], An Exequatur granted by the Confederate Government. (search)
Yankee prisoners. --The arrivals of Yankee prisoners yesterday from the Winchester fight numbered 1,247, making the aggregate 3,494. Yesterday afternoon there were 97 received, 30 of whom were officers. They were chiefly from the fight at Aldie. Among the officers were Col L P Casinola, of the 4th N Y cavalry, Maj W R Steleg, of the 7th Ill cavalry Acting Adjutant on Gen Hooker's staff; and several Chaplains, including Geo H Herman, of 12th Pa; E W Brady, 168th Ohio; C C McCabe, 122d Ohio; E C Ambler, 67th Pa, and Geo T Brown, 6th Md.