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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)
Justice, and Fraternity, you have written your name in the Book of Life, fill up the page with deliberation that which is written, execute quickly — the day is far spent, the night is at hand. Out names and honor summon all citizens to appear on the parade-ground for inspection. Frantic appeals were now made to the politicians of other Southern coast States to seize the forts and arsenals of the Republic within their borders. The organs of the South Carolina conspirators begged that Fort Pickens, and the Navy Yard and fortifications on the shores of Pensacola Bay, and Forts Jefferson and Taylor, at the extremity of the Florida Peninsula, might be seized at once — also Fort Morgan, near Mobile; for a grand scheme of piracy, which was inaugurated a hundred days later, was then in embryo. Speaking for those who, true to the instructions of their ancestral traditions, were anxious to revive that species of maritime enterprise which made Charleston so famous and so rich in far back c
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 7: Secession Conventions in six States. (search)
ion in Florida, 165. preparations to seize Fort Pickens, 166. occupation of Fort Pickens by Lieute Arsenal, 170. demand for the surrender of Fort Pickens, 171. Secession Convention in Alabama. 172n Key, Tortugas; Fort Taylor, at Key West; Forts Pickens, McRee, and Barrancas, near the entrance tthe use of the State. Adam J. Slemmer. Fort Pickens is on Santa Rosa Island, and commands the e low sand-spit, is Fort McRee. Across from Fort Pickens, on the main, is Fort Barrancas, built by te the little garrison from the Barrancas to Fort Pickens, increase the force by as many men as couldst in disloyal designs. It was even so. Forts Pickens and McRee. Fort McRee, on the main, is o bore a conspicuous part in the history of Fort Pickens at that time, because of their labor and fore now commenced preparations for assailing Fort Pickens, and on the 18th, January 1861. Chase agairemained firm. Then commenced the siege of Fort Pickens, which will be considered hereafter. Whi[6 more...]
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 12: the inauguration of President Lincoln, and the Ideas and policy of the Government. (search)
onets, and not words, must settle the question. And he would here say, that Fort Pickens and the Administration will soon be forced to construe the Inaugural. Fortshis Union, and you will have war. Mr. Lincoln has to remove the troops from Forts Pickens and Sumter, or they will be removed for him. He has to collect the revenue uld soon be evacuated, and that there would be no change in the relations of Fort Pickens to the Confederacy, prejudicial to the new government. They were also inforUnionist replied:--The United States must instantly evacuate Fort Sumter and Fort Pickens, and give assurances that no attempts shall be made to collect revenue in So, namely, one for the relief of Fort Sumter, and the other for the relief of Fort Pickens. Mr. Fox was not aware of the change in the destination of the Powhatan untire already there, with orders to report to the Powhatan, but she had gone to Fort Pickens, then, like Fort Sumter, threatened by armed insurgents. All day long the o
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 14: the great Uprising of the people. (search)
r envelopes attest the loyalty of the people, 343. Uprising in the Slave-labor States the writer in New Orleans, 344. excitement in New Orleans, 345.--on to Fort Pickens! a Sunday in New Orleans, 346. effects of the President's proclamation Unionists silenced, 347. journey northward Experiences in Mississippi and Tennessliant and picturesque Zouave uniform, were hurrying, singly or in squads, to their respective places of rendezvous. The cry in all that region then was: On to Fort Pickens! The seizure of that stronghold was of infinite importance to the insurgents; and to that end the conspirators at Montgomery called the military power of the Confederacy to hasten to Pensacola before Fort Pickens should be re-enforced. The next day was Sunday. The bulletin-boards were covered with the most exciting telegraphic placards early in the morning. Among others seen on that of the Delta, was one purporting to be a copy of a dispatch from Richmond, saying substantially tha
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 15: siege of Fort Pickens.--Declaration of War.--the Virginia conspirators and, the proposed capture of Washington City. (search)
Chapter 15: siege of Fort Pickens.--Declaration of War.--the Virginia conspirators and, the propothe conspirators were very anxious to seize Fort Pickens. before it should be re-enforced. We leftorts Barrancas and MCRee, and were menacing Fort Pickens, he consented to have re-enforcements sent. for the Brooklyn not to land any troops at Fort Pickens unless it should be attacked, but to give tyou will land with your company, re-enforce Fort Pickens, and hold the same till further orders. Itfew companions into a Flag-staff bastion, Fort Pickens. promised participation in his scheme. Theho were on the point of making an attack on Fort Pickens, observing the (ominous appearance of affaia spy informed him of the re-enforcement of Fort Pickens. That movement exasperated him, and he was A few days after the re-enforcement of Fort Pickens, the Atlantic and Illinois arrived with sevs a formidable force of insurgents menacing Fort Pickens, who were lying on the arc of a circle, fro[33 more...]
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 16: Secession of Virginia and North Carolina declared.--seizure of Harper's Ferry and Gosport Navy Yard.--the first troops in Washington for its defense. (search)
st was circumvallated by a low structure, incompetent to offer resistance to cannon. There was neither fort nor garrison to cover it in case of an assault. In fact, it was invitingly weak, and offered strong temptations for even a few bold men to attempt its seizure. The new Administration seemed to be equally remiss in duty prescribed by common prudence until it was too late. Finally, after the lapse of more than a month from its inauguration, and when it was resolved to give aid to Forts Pickens and Sumter, Commodore Charles S. McCauley, who was in command of the Gosport station, was admonished to exercise extreme caution and circumspection. On the 10th of April, he was instructed to put the shipping and public property in condition to be moved and placed beyond danger, should it become necessary; at the same time, he was warned to take no steps that could give needless alarm. Secretary Welles to Commodore McCauley, April 10, 1861. Informed that with the workmen then emp