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The Daily Dispatch: December 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], Letter from Secretary Floyd. (search)
Letter from Secretary Floyd. Hon. John B. Floyd writes a letter to the Richmond Enquirer, in reply to one from the editors of that paper. He thinks the time has passed when "the counsels of any one can arrest the precipitate currents of events or avert the result which an exasperated and excited public feeling has rendered iHon. John B. Floyd writes a letter to the Richmond Enquirer, in reply to one from the editors of that paper. He thinks the time has passed when "the counsels of any one can arrest the precipitate currents of events or avert the result which an exasperated and excited public feeling has rendered inevitable." The agitation of the slavery question, which has been so long and wantonly persisted in by Northern men has produced the sectional alienation which is about to find its natural result in the destruction of a Confederacy that was voluntary in its origin, and can only be perpetuated by the voluntary assent of its meeral Constitution, and that, in the meantime, Virginia should use all her influence to calm the exasperated feelings of the country, and to prevent, if possible, a hostile collision in any quarter or from any cause. With high regard, I am, very truly, your obedient servant, John B. Floyd. Nat. Tyler, Esq., Richmond, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
Candidates. --John O. L. Goggin and Thos. J. Kirkpatrick have been nominated to represent Campbell county, Va., in the Convention. Hon. John B. Floyd is a candidate in Washington, and Alex. H. Stuart and Hugh W. Shoffey in Augusta county. Ex-Gov. Wise is the candidate in Princess Anne county.
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], Steamer Beast. (search)
ngton, Feb. 13. --Ex-Secretary Floyd publishes the following card: To the public. The numerous assaults which have been made on my character for several weeks past in the newspapers, and which, from their nature and source, could not be replied to, have at length, culminated in the report of the Committee of the House, submitted to that body yesterday. This report is an ex parte arraignment of my official conduct, on ex parte testimony taken in secret in my absence. It is a labored attempt, by innuendo, and by means of circumstances in the absence of proof to fix upon me some undefined complicity with a robbery of the Government, of which I had no knowledge, until about the time it was publicly disclosed. Now that these charges have been put into form, and emanated from a responsible source, I pledge myself to meet them by a full response, as soon as the report of this Committee, with the evidence taken, has been printed, and can be examined. John B. Floyd
The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Anderson ordered to Newport Kentucky. (search)
Serenade last night. --At the serenade given last night to Hon. Lewis A. Winfall, at the Spotswood House, and after an address by that gentleman, Hon. John B. Floyd, who was present, also addressed the thousands congregated there, in obedience to repeated and enthusiastic calls. The speaker took occasion to vindicate his name from the malignant aspersions attempted to be cast thereon by the Black Republicans and their emissaries, and did so in a masterly and convincing manner.
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
The National crisis.particulars of the evacuation and occupation of Fort Moultrie.resignation of Secretary Floyd.&c., &c., &c. The Washington Constitution of yesterday announces that the resignation of Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, was tendered on Saturday, and accepted by the President.--The Star of the evening beforeHon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, was tendered on Saturday, and accepted by the President.--The Star of the evening before, foreshadowing this result, says: The on dit of the day, immediately around us is, that Secretaries Floyd, Thompson, and Thomas, all of whom believe in the alleged constitutional right of secession, it will be remembered, have formally notified the President that they will resign their respective portfolios unless he accede Secretaries Floyd, Thompson, and Thomas, all of whom believe in the alleged constitutional right of secession, it will be remembered, have formally notified the President that they will resign their respective portfolios unless he accede to the demand of the South Carolina Commissioners, that orders shall be issued to Major Anderson directing him to go back to Fort Moultrie from Fort Sumter, with all his force — of course thus shadowing the latter to the --This rumor is probably true. we may not inappropriately add, that if such orders are issued to Major Anderso
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], Washington,29, October 1860 (search)
behalf of our common rights and our common honor. We must be brothers now. Up to ten o'clock last night, the President, after declaring that Anderson had acted in violation of orders, and of the written agreement, signed by his own hand, and carried to South Carolina by Mr. Miles, was undecided what to do in the premises — whether to order Anderson back to Fort Moultrie, where he belongs, or to keep him in Fort Sumter, and so disgrace himself (the President,) and the Secretary of War. Floyd threatens to resign. --Should he do so, a coercionist will take his place, and the dearest wish of the Abolitionists (it is foolish to butter them over any longer with the name of Republicans,) will be realized — civil war will begin before Lincoln comes into power. If it must come, (and there seems not the least hope of avoiding it,) let it come. As earnestly as I could, as early as I could, I have striven to impress upon you all the imminence of this great evil, and if it finds you unpre
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
From Washington. Washington Dec. 30. --The cause of Secretary Floyd's resignation is said to be the violation of the Administration's pledge in allowing Maj. Anderson to change the military status of Charleston Harbor, and the refusal to remand him to his original position. Secretary Floyd considered his honor pledged to South Carolina. He will return to Virginia, where he intends to carry out his policy of restraining against any overt act, till dissolution is inevitable. It is noSecretary Floyd considered his honor pledged to South Carolina. He will return to Virginia, where he intends to carry out his policy of restraining against any overt act, till dissolution is inevitable. It is not certain that Maj. Anderson will remain at Fort Sumter. He may be yet remanded, provided satisfactory assurance can be given that he will not be attacked by the South Carolinians. It is stated that Gen. Scott submitted to the President, several days ago, a plan for blockading Charleston, besides strongly reinforcing all Southern garrisons, and for making other military preparations; but his plan was not favorably received. [second Dispatch.] Washington Dec. 30. --The House Un
The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1860., [Electronic resource], Death of the last survivor of the battle of Bunker Hill. (search)
Sale of muskets — a letter from Gen. Wool. Albany, Dec. 28. --The Troy Arena this morning publishes a letter from Gen. Wool, stating that the Watervliet Arsenal is exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of War, and that on the 9th of the present month ten thousand muskets were sold by the order of Secretary Floyd to S. B. Lamar, of Savannah, Georgia, and were shipped from the arsenal on the 14th inst. The price was two dollars and a half for each musket. The gun carriages at the arsenal, designed for the Pittsburg guns, have not yet been removed.
The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
The National Crisis. the Forts at Charleston — the resignation of Secretary Floyd--Speculations from Washington — views of Messrs. Douglas and Crittenden, &sels, which have brought all kinds of supplies, from cannon to cement. Governor Floyd's resignation. We append Governor Floyd's letter to the President, tendGovernor Floyd's letter to the President, tendering his resignation as Secretary of War, with the President's reply: War Department, Dec. 29, 1860. Sir --On the evening of the 27th inst. I read the f This order, in my judgment, can alone prevent bloodshed and civil war. "John B. Floyd, Secretary of War. "To the President, Dec. 27, 1860." I thenghted faith. With the highest personal regard, I am most truly yours, John B Floyd. To his Excellency the President of the United States. Washington, Deccessor shall be appointed. Yours very respectfully, James Buchanan. Hon. John B. Floyd. Telegraphic Correspondence. The following telegraphic correspon
The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Statement of Ex-Secretary Floyd. (search)
Statement of Ex-Secretary Floyd. The following communication was received in the U. S. House of Representatives Tuesday: War Department, Dec. 27, 1860. Sir --So much has been said very recently about the policy of this Department in granting acceptances to contractors for transportation across the plains, that I deem it due alike to Congress, the public and myself, to make a short, plain statement of the facts connected with the subject. At one time in the year 1858, It bheft, and within that time sixty millions of dollars have been disbursed. No system of administration, no line of policy, I think, could reach better results; no system of accountability could be more perfect. These facts I confidently assert, and the department is everywhere full of the proofs of them. I invite any investigation which the House may think proper to institute into any or all of my official acts. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, John B. Floyd. Secretary of War.
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