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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Calhoun—Nullification explained. (search)
as' wish for annexation, though backed by all these potent influences, and the very facts stated by von Holst, to prove that Calhoun lied, proved that he stated the case with the utmost exactness of truth. Calhoun rested his defence of his government for proposing then to annex Texas, after having so long declined, on the state of things. The very paragraph selected for quotation by von Holst shows that. What was that state of things? The proximity of Texas to the mouths of the Mississippi river rendered its possession by so weak a power as Mexico a constant menace to the trade of the whole Mississippi valley. Mexico was too weak to prevent a strong power like Great Britain seizing Texas as a point d'appui, from which to attack New Orleans and annihilate the commerce of that great emporium of the Southern and Western States, in case of another war. For this reason the acquisition of Texas had long been deemed desirable by many American statesmen, including at one time even J.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Fortification and siege of Port Hudson—Compiled by the Association of defenders of Port Hudson; M. J. Smith, President; James Freret, Secretary. (search)
udson; M. J. Smith, President; James Freret, Secretary. The village of Port Hudson is situated on a north and south bluff on the east, or left bank of the Mississippi river, about eighty feet above low water, and about thirty miles above Baton Rouge. About two miles above, the river, from a southward course, turns about due e Augur had left Baton Rouge with his division to attack Port Hudson, and that General Banks, instantly abandoning his Louisiana campaign, was approaching the Mississippi river at Bayou Sara by forced marches, dispatched to Colonel Miles to return at once with his Legion; and preparations were made to withstand a siege. Some provis, Lieutenant McDowell. Xi—One 20-pound Parrott, Lieutenant Watts Kearney and twenty-two men (Miles's Legion). Land line, right wing, right resting on Mississippi river—W. R. Miles, Colonel commanding. Miles's Legion, F. B. Brand, Lieutenant-Colonel commanding; J. T. Coleman, Major. Infantry—Ninth battalion Louisiana i<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A visit to Beauvoir—President Davis and family at home. (search)
Is Mr. Davis at home? The grounds are pointed out as running down to the station, the large vineyard of Scuppernong grapes forming a pleasing contrast to the sighing pines around, and soon the large yard, shaded by live-oaks, is seen, and the dim outlines of the cottages and mansion, as we hurry along the road to the house of a relative on the beach, several hundred yards below. But I was greatly disappointed to learn that Mr. Davis had received a summons to his plantation up on the Mississippi river, and had left several days before. I had, however, a very pleasant time—gazing on the beautiful Gulf, breathing its salt breezes, dipping in its brine, catching fish every morning for breakfast, making some very pleasant acquaintances, etc.—and made a most enjoyable visit to Beauvoir, where Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie entertained me in most agreeable style. The House and Grounds. At this and subsequent visits I had ample opportunity of seeing the house and grounds. The house i
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Beast Butler outlawed. (search)
work under the bayonets of guards of United States soldiers. Where this partnership was refused armed expeditions have been sent to the plantations to rob them of everything that was susceptible of removal, and even slaves, too aged or infirm for work, have, in spite of their entreaties, been forced from the homes provided by the owners and driven to wander helpless on the highway. By a recent General Order (No. 91), the entire property in that part of Louisiana lying west of the Mississippi river has been sequestrated for confiscation, and officers have been assigned to duty with orders to gather up and collect the personal property and turn over to the proper officers, upon their receipts, such of said property as may be required for the use of the United States army; to collect together all the other personal property and bring the same to New Orleans, and cause it to be sold at public auction to the highest bidders, an order which, if executed, condemns to punishment by star