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The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], The clerical suicide. (search)
report gives what the signers consider a full account of the rise and progress of the slavery agitation, which produced the existing difficulties. Letters from a distinguished source in Georgia, say that though that State considers it her duty to secede, she is willing to re-unite with the other States on a satisfactory guarantee of her political and social safety. She takes the secession step at this time in obedience to what she considers her vita interest. Two nights ago, Fort Pickens, Fla., was in immediate danger of assault; but since, a dispatch, signed by numerous secessionists in Congress, has been sent thither, their friends urging them by all means to avoid a collision with the Federal forces. There seems to be no danger, therefore, of an immediate conflict in that quarter. Col. Hayne, of S. C., will remain in Washington ten days or two weeks longer. His visit has been productive of great good in the interest of peace. It is not apprehended that any attack
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Irish and coercion. (search)
The proposed attack on Ft. Pickens--prompt action in Florida. New Orleans, Jan. 17. --The Mayor replied to Gov. Chase that 2,000 men could be raised in 48 hours, if Florida would equip them. The Governor of Florida answered "send them immediately." There is considerable excitement here.--Meetings will be held to-morrow. New Orleans, Jan. 19.--The pilots at Pensacola have been notified not to bring in U. S. vessels, on penalty of death. A ship is ashore fifteen miles eaor of Florida answered "send them immediately." There is considerable excitement here.--Meetings will be held to-morrow. New Orleans, Jan. 19.--The pilots at Pensacola have been notified not to bring in U. S. vessels, on penalty of death. A ship is ashore fifteen miles east of Fort Pickens, supposed to be the supply storeship with officers of the navy-yard aboard. Lieut. Slimmer, commanding Fort Pickens, expected to surrender the Florida forts, save twenty-five heavy guns.
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Falling. (search)
Contemplated attack on Fort Pickens. New Orleans, Jan. 19. --The commander of the Florida forces has telegraphed the Mayor of this city for 2,000 men to aid in taking Fort Pickens. Contemplated attack on Fort Pickens. New Orleans, Jan. 19. --The commander of the Florida forces has telegraphed the Mayor of this city for 2,000 men to aid in taking Fort Pickens.