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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 120 (search)
ht brass pieces, each piece attended by a detachment, and the rest of the battalion marching as infantry. These and the Orleans Guard battallion, were the largest and the most splendid feature of the turn-out. The Orleans Guard turned out no less than 527 muskets. These troops, together with numerous others, whose titles we did not obtain, all numbering about 4,000, forming into line, the right to the river and the left on Rampart street, the review took place. His Excellency, Governor Thomas O. Moore, attended by Major-General John L. Lewis and the usual full cortege of staff officers, rode past and inspected the long line, the companies presenting arms, the bands playing and the colors unfurled, as they passed; many persons amid the dense throng of spectators cheering the Governor as he passed, he appearing in his simple dress of a planter. The review over, the brigades formed in procession and marched around Canal street, up town to Julia street, and as far down as Esplanad
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Military operations of General Beauregard. (search)
m, and he hastened to obey it. Passing through the city of New York, on his way South, he received a telegram from Governor Moore, of Louisiana, informing him of the withdrawal of the State from the Union, and requesting his immediate return. He access by vessels attempting to carry reinforcements and supplies to Fort Sumter. Upon his arrival at New Orleans, Governor Moore furnished him with a copy of the Ordinance of Secession, and informed him that his services were required to completely against invasion, must be the one grand object in view on the part of the State authorities. He therefore advised Governor Moore and the Military Board to arm Forts Jackson and St. Philip with the heaviest guns procurable, and suggested the follogain directed attention to the paramount necessity of the floating booms already spoken of. He received the thanks of Governor Moore for his valuable information, of the importance of which the governor was well aware, but the Military Board, to whom
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 13: (search)
e Hon. James L. Kemper concerning it. General Beauregard's answer. letter of Colonel Pryor on the same subject. commentaries on the executive endorsement. Governor Moore forwards resolutions of Louisiana legislature, congratulating General Beauregard. circular to division commanders about leaves of absence. Congress passes aidences of regard, in which General Beauregard found consolation for official annoyances, came, just about that time (January 20th), the following letter from Governor Moore of Louisiana, transmitting the thanks of the Legislature of his State, for the victories of Sumter, Bull Run, and Manassas. Executive office, Baton Rouwell-deserved tribute of thanks which our Legislature has offered you. With the highest consideration, I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thomas O. Moore, Governor. Attentive, as ever, to the personal needs of his men, General Beauregard, on the 18th of December, addressed a circular to his division com
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 16: (search)
ississippi Valley. The following is the confidential circular he sent on that occasion. Its admirable conception and characteristic vigor will, no doubt, be appreciated by the reader: Jackson, Tenn., February 21st, 1862. To his Excellency Thos. O. Moore, Governor of Louisiana, etc.: Dear Sir,—As you are aware, heavy disasters have recently befallen our arms on the Kentucky border. The Tennessee River is in possession of the enemy since the capture of Fort Henry. The evacuation of ral missions: Lieutenant (afterwards General) S. W. Ferguson went to General Johnston and Governor Harris, at Murfreesboroa; Lieutenant A. R. Chisolm, to Governor Shorter, of Alabama, and Major-General Bragg, at Mobile; Dr. Samuel Choppin, to Governor Moore, of Louisiana, and Major-General Lovell, at New Orleans; Lieutenant A. N. T. Beauregard, to Governor Pettus, of Mississippi; and Major B. B. Waddell, who was well acquainted with the country in the Trans-Mississippi, was sent to General Van D
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 21: (search)
ing, and in consequence this flank was strong for defense in the morning. The Confederate pickets and skirmishers encountered by the advanced line of Nelson's division were those of Forrest's cavalry regiment. They gradually fell back in the direction of Hardee's line, then being formed near and beyond McClernand's old encampments, to the rear of which they retired soon afterwards, to take position on Hardee's right flank. Nelson's advancing line soon encountered Chalmers's brigade and Moore's regiment, added to which was an extemporized command, consisting of the 19th Alabama, of Jackson's brigade; the 21st Alabama, of Gladden's brigade; and, says General Chalmers, in his report, Confederate Reports of Battles, p. 261. the Crescent (Louisiana) regiment; also a Tennessee regiment, under Lieutenant-Colonel Venable; and another Alabama regiment (the 26th), under Lieutenant-Colonel Chadwick, supported by batteries. They not only checked Nelson's force, but compelled it to fall ba
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
of Engineers. With the highest regards, your obedient servant, In haste. Thos. O. Moore. New Orleans, Feb. 19th, 1861. Dear Sir,—Your favor of the ully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard. To his Excellency, Gov. T. O. Moore, Baton Rouge, La. Adjutant-General's office, Washington, Feb. 23am doing everything I can. Answer quickly. It is useless to expect war men. T. O. Moore. Jackson, Tenn., Feb. 28th, 1862. To Governor T. O. Moore, New Orleans: Governor T. O. Moore, New Orleans: Will accept all good, equipped troops under Act 21st August, that will offer for ninety days. Let people of Louisiana understand here is the proper place to defend Lional honors in your new field of exertion. I remain, yours very truly, Thomas O. Moore, Governor. To General G. T. Beauregard, Jackson, Tenn. Langley, Fairfax rs Haines and Juge. At 29 1/2 o'clock another battalion was formed, under Major Moore, and I was ordered to march it to the front to put it under the command of G
A Roster of General Officers , Heads of Departments, Senators, Representatives , Military Organizations, &c., &c., in Confederate Service during the War between the States. (ed. Charles C. Jones, Jr. Late Lieut. Colonel of Artillery, C. S. A.), Governors of states wholly or in part in sympathy with the Confederate struggle for independence. (search)
ucky was only provisional; no terms of office were prescribed. Governor George W. Johnson was elected by the Russellville convention on the 20th of November, 1861, and served as Provisional Governor until he was killed at the battle of Shiloh, April 7th, 1862, while bravely fighting without rank or command. Governor Hawes was elected by the Provisional Council as his successor, and he served in the capacity of Provisional Governor of Kentucky until the close of the war. His ExcellencyThomas O. MooreLouisianaGovernor from 1860 to 1864. His ExcellencyHenry W. AllenLouisianaGovernor from January 1, 1864, to the close of the war; had served in the Confederate army, with the rank of Brigadier-General and Major-General. His ExcellencyJ. J. PettusMississippiGovernor from 1861 to 1863. His ExcellencyJames WhitfieldMississippiGovernor in 1863. His ExcellencyCharles ClarkMississippiGovernor in 1864 and 1865; had served in the Confederate army, with rank of Brigadier-General. His Excelle
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
rporating the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Alexandria; incorporating the Springfield and Deep Run Turnpike Company; incorporating the Richmond City Insurance Company. Petition.--Mr. McCamant presented the petition of John Early and other citizens of Carroll county, asking the incorporation of a Copper Smelting Company. Secession Ordinance — Free Navigation of the Mississippi, &c. --The Speaker laid before the House a message from Gov. Letcher, transmitting a communication from Thomas O. Moore, Governor of the State of Louisiana, enclosing a copy of the Ordinance of Secession, passed on the 26th of January last, accompanied by a copy of a joint resolution relative to the free navigation of the Mississippi river. The Governor sent in, also, communications from the Executives of the States of Indiana and New York, enclosing resolutions adopted by the Legislatures of each of those States, in response to the resolutions adopted by the Virginia Legislature, on the 19th day of Jan
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
ard: You will proceed with your detachment on board of the steamboat Yankee, and go down to Forts St. Philip and Jackson, where you will demand of the persons in charge of the forts to surrender them; and you will take possession of the same in the name of the State of Louisiana.--Haul down the United States flags, if floating there, and hoist the Pelican flag from Fort Jackson. Place Captain St. Paul, with the 1st Company of Chasseurs-a-Pied, in possession of Fort St. Philip, and take possession of Fort Jackson, with the balance of the detachment. You will hold the forts, and defend them against any and all attacks to the last. Strict discipline and order must be exacted by you. By order of His Excellency, Thomas O. Moore, Governor of the State of Louisiana. M. Grivot, Adj't. General. The troops assembled on board, forming the detachment, numbered 166, according to the roll furnished Gen. Palfrey, which, with Maj. Theard and his staff, made it about 170.
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Military movements. (search)
will be adopted in all cases, whether the quantity of cotton brought be large or small. The railroad companies have already issued orders in furtherance of the object of this proclamation, and no violation of them will be permitted. Thos. O. Moore, Governor. I shall co-operate-with Governor Moore in the enforcement of the above order. D. E. Twiggs, Major-General Commanding. Escape of Southern men from Louisville. Between four and five hundred men came down to MempGovernor Moore in the enforcement of the above order. D. E. Twiggs, Major-General Commanding. Escape of Southern men from Louisville. Between four and five hundred men came down to Memphis, on Thursday last, from Kentucky. They are a portion of the old "State Guard" of that State, and their purpose is to join Gen. Buckner at Munfordsville, each man bringing a gun with him, which he had carefully concealed until the time of departure. The enemy got wind of their hegira south, and tried to cut them off, but without avail. The celerity of their movements doubtless saved them, as they advanced in twenty-fours fifty-four miles, traveling night and day. The fair and patriotic lad
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