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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 14: the great Uprising of the people. (search)
offered his services to Virginia; This story was so persistently iterated and reiterated, that it was believed. Scott was eulogized by the press in the interest of the conspirators. And now, said the New Orleans Picayune, how many of those gallant men who, in various positions, have for years gloried in Winfield Scott, will linger in the ranks of the army which, in losing him, has lost its ablest and most signal ornament? The slander was soon set at rest by the old hero himself. Senator Crittenden, at his home in Kentucky, anxiously inquired of him whether there was any truth in the story, and instantly received the following dispatch:-- Washington, April 20, 1861. Hon. J. J. Crittenden:--I have not resigned. I have not thought of resigning. Always a Union man. Winfield Scott. Commenting on this answer, a Virginia newspaper, differing from its confrere, the Picayune, in its estimate of Scott's character, said, after calling him a driveling old fop, With the red-ho
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 59: (search)
,430 19 23,156 25 do April 20, 1865 Virginia. Steamer Blenheim 55,778 22 3,655 77 52,122 45 New York June 19, 1865 Tristam Shandy, Lillian, Britannia, Osceola, Gettysburg. Schooner Badger 10,824 32 947 89 9,886 43 Key West June 29, 1865 Adela. Boat and sundries 194 22 90 82 103 40 do   San Jacinto. (Waiting for prize list.) Boat, no name 891 67 123 61 768 06 do Aug. 16, 1865 Ino. Schooner Baigorry 61,568 43 4,315 65 57,272 58 do Aug. 16, 1865 Bainbridge. Schs. Comet, J. J. Crittenden, and sloop America 2,600 00 322 85 2,277 15 New York Oct. 22, 1863 Commodore Perry, Morse, Underwriter, General Putnam, Whitehead. Schooner Captain Spedden Waiting for prize list of the Water Witch. 1,387 50 289 50 1,098 00 do   Henry Lewis, New London, Water Witch. Schooner Crenshaw 51,016 82 5,192 22 45,824 60 do Dec. 2, 1863 Star (now Monticello). Steamer Calhoun 45,531 00 2,118 16 43,412 40 Philadelphia Dec. 1, 1863 Samuel Rotan, Colorado, Rachel Seaman. Steamer Catal
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume I., Xxiv. conciliation in Congress. (search)
e Committee of Thirty-three encountered the same obstacles, and achieved a like failure, with its counterpart in the Senate. Mr. Albert Rust, of Arkansas, submitted to it December 17th. a proposition which was substantially identical with Mr. Crittenden's, and which he presented as the ultimatum of the South. It was voted down some days afterward: Yeas 12; Nays 15: no Republican sustaining it. On the 18th, Mr. Henry Winter Davis, of Md., offered the following, which was adopted unanimously:ubmitted a separate minority report, proposing a Convention of the States to amend the Federal Constitution. This proposal had been voted down by 15 to 14 in the Committee, and it was likewise voted down in the House: Yeas 64; Nays 108. The Crittenden proposition was moved in the House, as a substitute for Mr. Corwin's, and rejected: Yeas 80; Nays 113. The conclusions of the Grand Committee, as reported by Mr. Corwin and sustained by the House, were as follows: 1. Resolved, by the Sen
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Kirby Smith's Kentucky campaign. (search)
battle of Richmond, the conversation turned upon Scott's raid, and the fight then supposed to be going on in the neighborhood of Richmond. James B. Clay, influenced more by his hopes and wishes, than by any facts on which to found such an opinion, expressed the conviction that it was no raid, but a grand movement of the Confederate forces to occupy and redeem the State of Kentucky. Mr. John Clay replied, that he had just come from Lexington, where he had been in consultation with the Hon. J. J. Crittenden and Govvernor Robinson, and that he would lay a wager that it was nothing but a raid, and that Scott was already defeated and driven beyond Big Hill. This proves the completeness of the surprise. The objective point of the campaign had now been reached. With nine thousand men General Smith crossed the Cumberland mountains in the face of a superior force, and over roads considered impracticable for artillery and wagons. Finding that the Federal General, Morgan, would not come
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Congress, National (search)
ll the dignity, equality, and rights of the several States, unimpaired; and that as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease. It was laid over until Monday. On Sunday (July 21) the battle of Bull Run was fought. Notwithstanding the capital was filled with fugitives from the shattered army, and it was believed by many that the seat of government was at the mercy of its enemies, Congress, with sublime faith, debated as calmly as before. By an almost unanimous vote, Mr. Crittenden's resolution was adopted, and a few days afterwards one identical with it passed the Senate by a vote almost as decisive. It was such a solemn refutation of the false charges of the Confederate leaders, that it was a war for subjugation and emancipation of the slaves, that it was not allowed to be published in the Confederacy. On the same day Congress resolved to spare nothing essential for the support of the government, and pledged to the country and the world the employment of every
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4, Chapter 44: Secession.—schemes of compromise.—Civil War.—Chairman of foreign relations Committee.—Dr. Lieber.—November, 1860– April, 1861. (search)
30',—a solution in the main like that which was urged later by Mr. Crittenden. Albany Evening Journal, November 30, December 1 and 15; Gre noted of the schemes, which was presented December 18, came from Crittenden of Kentucky,—a most respectable and patriotic statesman, who, howterritory south of that line, both as to territory hereafter Mr. Crittenden said, February 12, that he did not intend to insist on the terms in all the States (a provision added by Douglas and accepted by Crittenden); and to authorize masters to take slaves from one slave State to being wrapped in the American flag, presented, February 12, by Mr. Crittenden in the Senate. Sumner, though keeping aloof from debates, was lling that the State should be put in a false position, and after Crittenden had presented the petition, took occasion at once to explain the ng now for the North to do,—it is to stand firm. A colloquy with Crittenden ensued, in which the latter upbraided Sumner for not proposing am<
Col. J. Stoddard Johnston, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 9.1, Kentucky (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical (search)
Felix K. Zollicoffer. A few days before this General Crittenden had arrived at Zollicoffer's camp and assumed command. Hearing of the arrival of Thomas, Crittenden determined to attack that general before all his force attack. But Thomas was ready with more men than Crittenden had. The result was the disastrous defeat at Millas killed. For the management of this affair General Crittenden was censured and kept under arrest for several months. If General Crittenden really deserved censure it was for relying too much upon the reports brought the day, in his report of the battle made to General Crittenden says: I cannot close my report without expres tact on the part of the commanding general. General Crittenden resigned after this affair, but showed his pa article on John Morgan in 1864, makes mention of Crittenden as in southwest Virginia assisting Morgan in defe He died at Danville, Ky., November 27, 1880. General Crittenden had a brother, Thomas L., who sided with the
The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
of the public service: Post-Office Department, Appointment Office, January 22, 1861. Sir --In answer to the inquiry in your letter of the 15th to the Postmaster General, he instructs me to inform you that you were removed from the office of Postmaster at Paducah because you announced yourself as "devoutly in favor of disunion," and it is not considered prudent to retain in the service of the Government men openly seeking its overthrow. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, Horatio King. First Assistant Postmaster General. John C. Noble, Esq., Paducah, Ky. As a rejoinder to the manifesto of a majority of the Virginia delegation, Senators Crittenden and Douglas, and Messrs. Malison, Boteler and Harris, of Virginia, of the House, have united in a letter to Hon. James Barbour, of the Virginia Legislature, giving assurance that the prospect of a peaceful and satisfactory settlement of troubles is better than at any previous time, and hourly brightening.
The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Union Movements in Massachusetts (search)
Union Movements in Massachusetts --Numerously signed petitions are in circulation throughout Massachusetts, which declare that the sentiment of the signers toward the Union and towards their common country have been misunderstood and misrepresented; and recognizing the propositions of the Hon. J. J. Crittenden, of Kentucky, a basis of settlement which the North and South may fairly and honorably accede to, and which is well calculated to restore peace to the country, earnestly commend them to the adoption of Congress.
The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
at Clemens him self never wrote the speech) is to be disseminated at abolition expense for Virginia's destruction. Crittenden, Douglas, Clemens, Harris, and Millson, are to send forth a manifest to against the address lately issued by ten of our Representatives. What have Crittenden and Douglas to do with Virginia Douglas, Seward and Crittenden (mark the combination) are patching up a compromise. Will Virginia listen to them in preference to Hunter and Ro.E, Scott? Louisiana is out oCrittenden (mark the combination) are patching up a compromise. Will Virginia listen to them in preference to Hunter and Ro.E, Scott? Louisiana is out of this blessed Abolition Colon Texas follows suit immediately. On the4th of February the Southern Convention meets at Montgomery, a Provisional Government will at once be organized and in two weeks from to-day a Southern Confederacy will be in actuar the South.--Will she be the Abolition tag-rag? Winter Davis boldly declares that the North will never consent to Crittenden's Compromise. But suppose we get that. Will it settle the question? Never. No, not for a day. It will give us a blee
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