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The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
tion of piety and patriotism, he stated that the members of the choir contributed $20 for the purpose of making the gallant Major Anderson a life member of the Missionary Society.--This announcement caused a sensation which had not subsided when the same gentleman again rose and states that the ladies of the choir desired to contribute twenty dollars to make Mrs. Major Anderson a member of the Society. He afterwards stated that the choir would give a like amount to make Lieutenant. General Winfield Scott a lite member, and subsequently he said that as Mr. Buchanan had lately given evidence of a disposition to do his duty to the Constitution and the Union, they would also contribute the amount necessary to create him a life member. The feeling thus started in the choir now extended to the body of the church. One lady began a subscription to make Governor Hicks, of Maryland, a life member, another contribution towards the amount necessary to make President Lincoln a member, and
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Contradicted. (search)
Contradicted. --The reported altercation between General Scott and Mr. Toombs is authoritatively contradicted. There were but eight persons at the table on the occasion, one of whom, a well known gentleman of this city, says there was not the least foundation for the report. The facts are as follows: General Scott, Senators Toombs and Benjamin, and others, dined at the house of Mr. Corcoran on Wednesday, and the Southern Senators denounced the Union with insane passion. Mr. Toombs wison with insane passion. Mr. Toombs wished that the Star of the West could be sunk, but no discourtesy was offered to Gen. Scott, and no difficulty ensued. Gen. Scott has authorized a denial of the report which has been circulated.--N. Y. Express. on with insane passion. Mr. Toombs wished that the Star of the West could be sunk, but no discourtesy was offered to Gen. Scott, and no difficulty ensued. Gen. Scott has authorized a denial of the report which has been circulated.--N. Y. Express.
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
the laws." How mildly the rascals make war.--Pennsylvania refuses to repeal her Personal Liberty bill. Her Wide-Awakes are arming and drilling. His Majesty. Winfield Scott, has 79 men and 65 horses here, enough to man nine guns flying artillery, for each gun of which 200 rounds of all kinds of ammunition had been already preparethis morning talk as if the troops might be withdrawn from Sumter and St. Louis. Hardly. Still, I am told, on excellent authority that the Administration leans on Scott, and Scott on Seward, who is decidedly in favor of peace — to the extent of not sending another man to Sumter. If the leopard can change his spots, then this is pScott on Seward, who is decidedly in favor of peace — to the extent of not sending another man to Sumter. If the leopard can change his spots, then this is possible. Withdrawal of the soldiers is the first indispensable step towards adjustment, and would do more to weaken the immediate secession party in the border States than all things else. But the Gods have denied this wisdom to our rulers. So the revolution goes on. We have a right sharp snow this morning and the French Zo