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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 7: Secession Conventions in six States. (search)
r official seats at Washington) and the National Government. I would not counsel you to do aught that was dishonorable, said the tempter. On the contrary, to do that which will secure for you the commendation of all Christian gentlemen. He entreated him not to be guilty of allowing fraternal blood to flow. Listen to me then, he continued, I beg of you, and act with me in preventing the shedding of the blood of your brethren. He promised Slemmer and his garrison comfortable quarters at Barrancas, if he would only prove unfaithful to his trust; and, in conclusion, he said:--Consider this well, and take care that you will so act as to have no fearful recollections of a tragedy that you might have avoided, but rather to make the present moment one of the most glorious, because Christian-like, of your life. The Serpent could not charm the Patriot. Slemmer did so act as to make it the most glorious moment of his life, by first consulting with the Commanders of the Wyandot and Supply,