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Wade (search for this): article 3
an leaders presented a strange array of physiognomies. Senator Hale sat uneasily, seeming as though he argued himself into a condition not to expect anything, and yet was constantly rebelling against it, and inquiring of himself what was the use of all this talk. Senator Sumner caressed his head with an unpleasant air of dissatisfaction. Senator Foot, of Vermont, smiled a placid smile, as is his wont Senator Wilson--made of more partisan stuff — bit his lip to disguise his discontent. Senator Wade sat stiff, with rugged earnestness, and, with fingers intertwisted, twirled his thumbs; while Senator King preserved that equanimity which he rarely permits to be ruffled. He sat up straight, his hands in his pockets, his head embedded on the top of his paunchy protuberance, looking like Falstaff at the Boar's Head waiting for Bardolph and the mug of sack, "with a toast in it." On the other side of the Chamber, that attention was paid the Senator to which his position entitled him.--The
Walden (search for this): article 3
Duane, Captain Evans, stationed at Norfolk, Va, and almost a new vessel. Philip Allen. Captain Sands, stationed at Baltimore, Md., and almost a new vessel. Forward, Captain Nones, stationed at Wilmington, Del., an old vessel, and carries two guns. Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce, stationed at New York, is a new ship, propelled by steam, carries four 24-pound Dahlgren side guns, with a long 32-pound pivot gun forward, and a full crew. James Campbell, Captain Clarke, stationed at New London, Conn, nearly new, carries one 32-pound pivot gun, and is pierced for four side guns. Morris, Captain Whitcomb, stationed at Boston, is an old vessel, and carries two 12-pound guns. Caleb Cushing, Captain Walden, stationed at Portland, Me., hull in good condition, is pierced for four side guns, and could carry a pivot gun, but only has one 12-pounder on board. Jackson, Captain Carson, stationed at East-port, Me., hull good, carries two 12-pound guns and a good name.
Nones (search for this): article 3
hese forts, which is, in truth, under any view of the case so far, only a trespass, the talk about treason and all that to the contrary notwithstanding. We feel pretty certain that it was designed that the cutter Forward, under the command of Lieut. Nones, should have slipped down with a force for Fort Caswell; but the design was given up when it could no longer be executed secretly, and of course not without a collision. The Republican Press on Mr. Seward. Mr. Seward's speech seems tschooner rigged, except the Harriet Lane, which is a steamer: Duane, Captain Evans, stationed at Norfolk, Va, and almost a new vessel. Philip Allen. Captain Sands, stationed at Baltimore, Md., and almost a new vessel. Forward, Captain Nones, stationed at Wilmington, Del., an old vessel, and carries two guns. Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce, stationed at New York, is a new ship, propelled by steam, carries four 24-pound Dahlgren side guns, with a long 32-pound pivot gun forward
Philip F. Thomas (search for this): article 3
from Charleston — the capture of the forts in Louisiana--the Republican Press on Mr. Seward--resignation of Secretary Thomas--scene at a Missionary meeting — sympathy from abroad. &c.,&c. From Charleston. The Charleston papers of Mo, or of any other foreign nation, entering our port, so long as they behave themselves property. Resignation of Secretary Thomas. The following correspondence between the late Secretary of the Treasury and the President of the United States,d which, personally, I entertain for you, and with which I have the honor to be your friend and obedient servant. Philip F. Thomas. The President. Washington, Jan. 12, 1861. My Dear Sir --I have received your letter of yesterday reelf. Wishing you health, prosperity and happiness, I remain, very respectfully, your friend. James Buchanan. Hon. Philip F. Thomas. The capture of the forts in Louisiana. The departure of the troops from New Orleans, who went to Baton
John Cochrane (search for this): article 3
yet hope that it may not be, we cannot but be convinced that a government which only has power to govern so long as the people are willing to be governed, is insufficient to carry out objects worthy a great nation. Union lecture. Hon. John Cochrane, of New York, delivered a lecture on the Union in Baltimore, on Monday night. He concluded as follows: The South has proclaimed that "further submission is an indignity." The Northern mind must advance to the rescue. Patriotism must horizon of national safety, and the people of the North and South will travel in the same common way upon the great principles of humanity, equality and right. At the conclusion of the lecture, one of the audience arose, and presented to Mr. Cochrane a massive and elegant basket bouquet of flowers, surrounded at its base with thirty-three miniature flags, and crowned by a dove, bearing an olive branch in its beak. Foreign Relations. A Washington dispatch says: Dudley Mann le
Robert N. Gourdin (search for this): article 3
d the Executive Headquarters, which began on Friday, as we have reported, were continued or renewed on Saturday, and many rumors were afloat concerning the objects and results. It is useless to mention such rumors, as the truth will be known as soon as compatible with the public service and sound policy. Col. Isaac W. Hayne, under a special commission from the Governor, and Lieut. Hall, with dispatches from the Commander of Fort Sumter, left on Saturday afternoon for Washington. Robert N. Gourdin, Esq., followed in the night train of Saturday, on the Northwestern Railroad, with a commission from Gov. Pickens. From our telegraphic dispatches, published this morning, we think it is evident that the Captain of the brig St. Pierre has completely "sold" the valiant crew of the Star of the West. The officers of the latter vessel, probably pretty well frightened at the prompt welcome given them by the Cadets at Morris' Island, yielded a ready credence to the facetious yarn of the
Haskins (search for this): article 3
respondent cannot help expressing much sympathy for the good and brave old commander, who, living for years here, and feeling his very life bound up in the old fortress, was compelled suddenly to pass over to the State all that was dear to him, by long association.--The State has thus quietly and peaceably become the possessor of what cost the Government much; and, judging from the present occupants, it will be held good against all invaders. The N. O. Delta, of Friday, says: Captain Haskins, lately in command of the United States troops at Baton Rouge, telegraphed to the U. S. Quartermaster in this city, last evening, for transportation for his command to St. Louis. The John Simonds, which left last evening, was engaged for this service. At noon to-day there will not be a soldier of the United States within the State of Louisiana. The North Carolina forts. The Wilmington (N. C.) Journal, of Monday afternoon, speaking of the occupation of the North Carolina forts
James N. Clark (search for this): article 3
p the river to Fort Washington, under command of Lt. Todd. The New Orleans detachment, under Colonel Walton, will remain on duty until further orders to-morrow. On Sunday, they will start for home. At present, all are in good health. The "capture" of Fort Pike, on the night of the 10th, by the N. O. Continentals, is thus described: In the darkness of night the Continentals moved silently forward, and on being accosted by the well-known commander of the fort, (Major Bosworth,) Capt. Clark, in determined words, demanded, in the name of the State, the surrender of the fortress. Your correspondent cannot help expressing much sympathy for the good and brave old commander, who, living for years here, and feeling his very life bound up in the old fortress, was compelled suddenly to pass over to the State all that was dear to him, by long association.--The State has thus quietly and peaceably become the possessor of what cost the Government much; and, judging from the present oc
Pickens (search for this): article 3
many rumors were afloat concerning the objects and results. It is useless to mention such rumors, as the truth will be known as soon as compatible with the public service and sound policy. Col. Isaac W. Hayne, under a special commission from the Governor, and Lieut. Hall, with dispatches from the Commander of Fort Sumter, left on Saturday afternoon for Washington. Robert N. Gourdin, Esq., followed in the night train of Saturday, on the Northwestern Railroad, with a commission from Gov. Pickens. From our telegraphic dispatches, published this morning, we think it is evident that the Captain of the brig St. Pierre has completely "sold" the valiant crew of the Star of the West. The officers of the latter vessel, probably pretty well frightened at the prompt welcome given them by the Cadets at Morris' Island, yielded a ready credence to the facetious yarn of the crew of the St. Pierre, to the effect that she had not been permitted to enter Charleston harbor because they hoiste
W. B. Hall (search for this): article 3
till detained against their desire and consent. The negotiations and correspondence between Fort Sumter and the Executive Headquarters, which began on Friday, as we have reported, were continued or renewed on Saturday, and many rumors were afloat concerning the objects and results. It is useless to mention such rumors, as the truth will be known as soon as compatible with the public service and sound policy. Col. Isaac W. Hayne, under a special commission from the Governor, and Lieut. Hall, with dispatches from the Commander of Fort Sumter, left on Saturday afternoon for Washington. Robert N. Gourdin, Esq., followed in the night train of Saturday, on the Northwestern Railroad, with a commission from Gov. Pickens. From our telegraphic dispatches, published this morning, we think it is evident that the Captain of the brig St. Pierre has completely "sold" the valiant crew of the Star of the West. The officers of the latter vessel, probably pretty well frightened at the p
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