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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Confederate treaty. (search)
ment and a foreign power. The representative of Jefferson Davis, who succeeded in effecting the consummation of this unique treaty, was Lieutenant-Colonel C. H. Giddings, of the Confederate States of America, who was in command of the Confederate forces of Fort Duncan, Eagle Pass, Texas, in 1863 and 1864. Colonel Giddings is now Colonel Giddings is now in Washington, and his account of this transaction is both interesting and novel. In 1863 I was commissioned by Jefferson Davis as lieutenant-colonel in command of the Confederate forces at Fort Duncan, Eagle Pass, said Colonel Giddings to your correspondent. On assuming command of the fort, I was advised that an old FederColonel Giddings to your correspondent. On assuming command of the fort, I was advised that an old Federal soldier, by the name of McManus, who had been paroled at the surrender of General Twiggs and broken his parole, and crossed the Rio Grande and opened a recruiting office for the Federals in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and, that it was the headquarters for the organization of bands of renegades and Mexican thieves, who were committi
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A confederation of Southern Memorial Associations. (search)
tt, Thomas, killed, 364. Englehard, Major Joseph A., 3. Fairfax, Randolph, killed, 70. Ferneyhough, Edward, 344. Figner, Alfonzo, 344. Fishburne, Lieutenant Clement D., 69. Five Forks, Battle of 371. Foy F. R. C. S., Dr. George, 275. Frederick City, Md, 347. Friedenwall, Dr., Herbert, 81. Gaines' Mill, Battle of, 94, 95. Garnett, Ll. D, Captain James M., 58, 71. Garnett, Ion. Thomas S 106. Garside, Miss Julia A 378. Gettysburg, Battle of, 10, 145, 356. Giddings, Colonel C. H., 255. Goolsby J. C., 6. Grady, B. F, 156. Greeley, Horace, on the Union, 177. Gregg, Fort, Battle at, 20 265, 366. Gwynn, Major-General, Walter, 85. Hagood, General, Johnson, 318. Hale, Jr., Captain E. E., 4. Harper's Ferry and First Manassas, 1864-5, Incidents at, 58. Hartford Convention, The 174. Hatcher's Run, Battle of, 368. Hill, General A. P., killed, 20. Hill General D. H., 294 Hinton, Judge Drury A., 213. History Committe Grand C
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tour of Mr. Lincoln. (search)
ay last he was at Buffalo, N. Y., where he attended church, and dined with Ex-President Fillmore. Of the events of Saturday, a dispatch from Buffalo says: The train stopped at Willoughby, Painesville, Geneva, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Erie, Westfield, Dunkirk and Silver Creek, at all of which places large crowds were assembled, and Mr. Lincoln was received with great and constantly increasing enthusiasm. The largest and most demonstrative crowd was assembled at Ashtabula, the home of old Giddings. At Geneva, Ohio, he was addressed briefly by one of the crowd, who exhorted him to stand by the Constitution and the cause of liberty. At Girard station several baskets of splendid fruit and flowers were presented to the Presidential family. No little sensation was produced at this point by the unexpected apparition on the train of Horace Greeley, equipped with a valice and his well known red and blue blankets. He was at once conducted into the car of the President, who came forwa
The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Nice Situation. (search)
Another insult to Virginia. Another of old Abe's appointments, which perhaps transcends in its insolent contempt and hatred of the South the political promotion of old Giddings, and of the five Tribune editors, is that of one A. Wattles, as U. S. Marshal for the Territory of Nebraska. The only earthly claim, says the Petersburg Express, that this creature had to Executive favor arose from his active participation in John Brown's murderous, incendiary and predatory outrages upon the pro-slavery people in Kansas. A ventilation of the Harper's Ferry record, that forms a conspicuous episode in the proceedings of our last Legislature, leaves no room to doubt that be was deeply implicated in the infamous raid of the old Bandit-Saint upon Virginia. The selection of such a wretch by Lincoln to fill a high national trust is, under the circumstances, about as cool an insult to Virginia as could well have been inflicted upon her.
The Daily Dispatch: April 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Telegraphic dispatches. (search)
--The second regiment, under Col. Putnam, sailed this afternoon for New York. They number about 500 men, and carry with them a flag borne by the Rhode Island regiment during the Revolution. Boston, April 24. --The U. S. steam frigate Niagara, which returned to-day from her mission to Japan, with the embassy, has been ordered to proceed to New York. Albany, April 24. --The 79th Regiment of New York has received marching orders. One hundred and thirty-four companies have been enrolled thus far. Montreal, April 23. --Numerous telegraphic dispatches have been received here ordering arms to the Northern States, Consul Giddings has arrived here. Independence, Mo., April 22. --It is thought Upper Missouri will soon have 20,000 men enrolled for the defence of her soil against all invaders. Boston, April 26. --The Government has purchased the steamers South Carolina and Massachusetts, of the Charleston line.
The Daily Dispatch: may 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
d to be pouring in, Boston and New York are paying bounties and raising contributions to entice away the idle and reckless thousands who interest them. With a similar inconsistency it was reported that Canada would furnish thousands of men to subjugate the South, and the alleged superfluity of arms in the North was to be still further encumbered by the loan of 80,000 more by Canada! We have already seen that the Canadian authorities have refused to endorse the policy which Consul-General Giddings has cut out for them, and we now give extracts from a private letter from a gentleman of the highest respectability who lives in Upper Canada, from which it will be inferred that the Government of Canada will by no means plunge into the turbid sea of American politics with the alacrity represented: April 27th, 1861. "The people of Canada, whilst they regret the commotion, will abstain from all participation in the conflict. The Government has issued strict orders to all t
The Daily Dispatch: may 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], By the ears. (search)
and twists like an ugly worm on a bodkin; but there are philosophers who, even in this position, would stick to the truth. Not so with Philosopher Greeley. He flies into a rage, against the Herald, the Herald editor and the Herald office, he hangs a string of falsehoods together like a string of onions upon a wisp of straw. Having changed from a legal advocate of secession into a military defender of the Union, Massa Greeley is hot upon the trail for traitors. He would like to find one, and gloat over him, in the midst of a riotous mob, like the Chevalier Webb. But when justice gets her dues — when the chief offenders in the work of bringing upon the country this civil war shall be punished — such abolition and disunion agitators of the last twenty years as Greeley, Garrison, and Giddings will be among the list of traitors hung up like herrings to dry in the sun. Greeley, particularly, has been a great sinner, and withal a very dirty one. Let him be washed, or let him retire
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
ace had gone by. Messrs. Vallandigham and McClernand complained that the Democracy of the North-west were unrepresented on the Committee. Mr. Sickles said if disunion comes, New York city will set up for herself as a free port. To settle the present question, he thought the Republicans must take the initiative, and repeal all unjust laws, as well as give the proper protection to Southern rights. If they will not respect the Constitution of our forefathers, it cannot be expected that they can amend it, guided by such men as Seward, Giddings and Sumner, so as to secure the objects sought for. No vote was taken on Hawkin's request to be excused. Mr. Sherman, by consent, reported a bill authorizing the issue of $10,000,000 Treasury notes, to meet the necessities, which was passed. The bill provides for six per cent, interest, and authorizes the Secretary to issue them, as required by necessity, to the highest bidders for specie, without restriction as to par value.
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1860., [Electronic resource], Congressional debate, Monday. (search)
vernment, and who control the legislation of the Northern States. Let those Legislatures speedily be convened, and see in what manner they are prepared to deal with this question. The cause of the present evils is disobedience to the obligations of the Constitution, clinging to which as an article of faith we would have peace again.--If there is not a conscience to render faithful compliance with the present Constitution, is it to be expected it can be patched up with better effect by Messrs. Giddings, Seward and Sumner? He despaired if there was in the North, East or West, a conscience that would have more reverence for a work of this kind than for that of the heroic fathers of the Republic. Why does not the President elect speak? If Mr. Lincoln would give notice to all applicants for office that he will not entertain any applications from those in favor of the Personal Liberty bills, and against the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law, we would not hear the word slavery among pr
The Daily Dispatch: December 29, 1860., [Electronic resource], Local matters. (search)
de with us in a sectional conflict, and declared that he had no fears of an invasion, or of any attempt at subjugation. After showing that Lincoln had neither the power nor the means to raise an army, he playfully asked, where such an army, if it could be raised, were to get officers from?--Burlingame, said he, will fight nowhere but in Canada! Then, who will command the Satanic army? Will Sumner take command? Not he! Shake a rattan at him, and he would be gone! Then, there is Seward, Giddings, Hale — are they the officers to subjugate us?--Surely not. It has been whispered that Gen. Winfield Scott would take command of an army to coerce the South. Said the speaker, I do not believe it. Brave and gallant as he is, he does not emulate the fate of Arnold. If he could be induced to attempt the subjugation of his native State, he would deserve and receive a traitor's doom. Judge R urged the passage of the committee's resolutions, as a fair and honorable compromise, and concluded b
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