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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, July (search)
enemy. Here the conflict was fierce, the rebels standing well up to their work, and finally slowly retreating. Knapsacks and canteens were hastily thrown aside as incumbrances to a backward march. The rebels left behind them a number of blankets, and other articles of value, indicating a heavy loss. The Thirty-fourth Regiment, N. Y. S. V., left Albany for the seat of war. It is commanded by Colonel William Ledeu.--The Twenty-fifth Regiment N. Y. S. V., under the command of Colonel James E. Kerrigan, left their quarters on Staten Island, New York, for Washington.--N. Y. Tribune, July 4. The steamer Cataline was burned at Fortress Monroe, this evening.--Philadelphia Press, July 5. The Legislature of Western Virginia organized at Wheeling. Lieut.-Governor Parsley took the chair in the Senate, and Daniel Frost of Jackson was elected Speaker of the House. Governor Pierpont's message was sent to both Houses, together with a document from Washington, effectually recogn
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, December (search)
December 10. Resolutions expressive of the opinion of the Legislature of Tennessee in regard to their future policy, and determination to maintain their Declaration of Independence of the old Government of the United States, were introduced to the Tennessee Legislature by Mr, Cardwell, of Weakley County.--(Doc. 220.) The court-martial of Col. Kerrigan was convened at Washington, D. C., to-day, and a large amount of evidence was taken. His counsel was E. L. Hearne, of New York, and Reverdy Johnson. J. W. Coombs was the judge-advocate.--N. Y. World, December 11. The question of the exchange of prisoners seems to be fairly settled. The New York Executive Committee, consisting of Messrs. Savage, O'Gorman, and Daly, have had several lengthy and interesting interviews with the President, Gen. McClellan, and senators and members of the House, all of whom favor it. The committee's interview with Gen. McClellan was especially gratifying. He spoke of the subject briefly, bu
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1862, March (search)
et the government emulate the splendid boldness of the soldier, and the tide of battle will soon be in our favor. Let all be prepared for sacrifices, to make bonfires of cotton and tobacco, and convert every Southern town to ashes, rather than to submit to a base and inhuman foe. In such a spirit, and with humble reliance on Heaven, our independence is as sure as the rising of to-morrow's sun.--Richmond Dispatch, March 5. A General order was issued by Gen. McClellan, dismissing Col. James E. Kerrigan, of the Twenty-fifth regiment N. Y. S. V., from the service. The court-martial found him guilty of habitual neglect of duty; conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline; violation of the forty-fourth article of war in failing to attend a meeting of officers ordered by his brigadier-general; a violation of the ninth article of war; and sleeping outside the camp without leave.--N. Y. Commercial, March 5. The Senate of the United States confirmed the nomination of Se
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), How the rumor of an attack on the Brooklyn Navy Yard grew. (search)
an Irishman named Patrick Meed wished to obtain work in the Navy Yard, and fancying that Jas. E. Kerrigan might have some influence in that quarter, he solicited it; and the two went over the rivers full at present. From thence they went to the machine shop; but met with no better success. Kerrigan said to his companion, Let us take a stroll down to the dock, the object being to see if work mhman said, This damned place ought to be burned up. The expression uttered by the companion of Kerrigan was enough, in the opinion of a few laborers who overheard it, to fix the idea in their minds tded to and reorganized, until the whole city was alarmed — and the authenticated fact that James E. Kerrigan was at the head of a large and secret army, and intended to take and burn down the navy yaxpression. But during the silent midnight hours, at which the attack was to be made, where was Kerrigan? The worthy leader of ten thousand rebels was quietly enjoying himself at the Brennan coterie,
The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1860., [Electronic resource], Expected trouble in New York. (search)
Expected trouble in New York. --We see it stated that a new military organization is about to be established in New York city, under the auspices of Mr. Jas. E. Kerrigan, member of Congress elect. The object of the proposed corps is of a character somewhat different from that of military companies in general, being nothing ffairs of the city by destroying certain of its constitutional rights, and by legislating certain officials elected by the people out of office. Such attempts Mr. Kerrigan's organization is determined to resist VI et armis. The Kerrigan organization will, moreover, be pro-slavery in principle, and will take prompt action in case uch attempts Mr. Kerrigan's organization is determined to resist VI et armis. The Kerrigan organization will, moreover, be pro-slavery in principle, and will take prompt action in case of secession. It is said that fifty volunteer companies, representing some three thousand members, have already responded favorably to the call.
The Daily Dispatch: July 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Depredations at Mathias' Point. (search)
The Federal Congress.Exciting Debate. In the Washington House of Representatives, on Friday last, the 12th, the following proceedings took place, in which it will be seen some little feeling was displayed between two of its members: Mr. Vallandigham offered a preamble and resolution, substantially as follows: Whereas, It is rumored that Messrs. Gilman Marston, of New Hampshire; James E. Kerrigan, of New York; Chas. J. Biddle, of Pennsylvania; Edward McPherson, of Pennsylvania, and Samuel E. Curtis, holding seats in this House, have been sworn into the military service under the authority of the United States; and whereas, James H. Campbell, of Pennsylvania, has also been admitted on the floor of this House, he holding a military commission: Therefore, be it. Resolved, That the Committee on Elections be instructed to inquire and report, without unnecessary delay, whether the gentlemen above named, or any of them, claiming seats here and at the same time holding mi
The Daily Dispatch: November 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
ecessity that the War Department shall resume possession of the line between this city and Baltimore and Annapolis, and so be able to control the running of trains and the transportation of supplies and munitions of war. A few days since Mrs. Kerrigan, wife of Col. James E. Kerrigan, of the New York Twenty-fifth, now under arrest, went with another lady beyond our outposts into Secessia. The avowed purpose was to visit the house of the lady, but they were compelled to turn back without reCol. James E. Kerrigan, of the New York Twenty-fifth, now under arrest, went with another lady beyond our outposts into Secessia. The avowed purpose was to visit the house of the lady, but they were compelled to turn back without reaching there. Short Allowance of Forage — the blockade of the Potomac. The special dispatches in the New York Tribune, of the 25th, contain the following: The horses and mules of the army around Washington are on short allowance. It is not possible or the railroad to keep the forage department supplied. Already a remedy is talked of for the threatening evil of a short supply of hay and oats, cheaper and more efficacious, if not more glorious, than arms can supply. The construc