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New England (United States) (search for this): chapter 13
e dread dilemma of this alternative, they will espouse the cause of the South as against the interests of the Northern Confederacy; but they whisper of reconstruction, and they say Virginia must abide in the Union, with the idea of reconstructing the Union which you have annihilated. I pray you, gentlemen, rob them of that idea. Proclaim to the world that upon no condition and under no circumstance will South Carolina ever again enter into political association with the Abolitionists of New England. Do not distrust Virginia. As sure as to-morrow's sun will rise upon us, just so sure will Virginia be a member of the Southern Confederation. And I will tell you, gentlemen, said the speaker, with great vehe. mence, what will put her in the Southern Confederacy in less than an hour by Shrewsbury clock — strike A blow! The very moment that blood is shed, old Virginia will make common cause with her sisters of the South. It is impossible she should do otherwise. Charleston Mercury
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
d to wipe that disgrace from the newly made escutcheon of the Palmetto Empire. The Charleston Mercury almost daily published articles calculated to inflame the public mind, and, in spite of the prudent restraints of the band of conspirators at Montgomery, cause Sumter to be attacked. Its appeals were frantic, and assumed every phase of entreaty, remonstrance, and menace. Styling Fort Sumter The bastion of the Federal Union, it said:--No longer hoping for concessions, let us be ready for war; Beauregard under a red flag, thereby indicating to the commanders of the forts and batteries that no peaceful arrangement had yet been made. That officer instantly communicated Anderson's remark to Walker, the Confederate Secretary of War, at Montgomery, giving as his words:--I will await the first shot, and if you do not batter us to pieces, we will be starved out in a few days. Walker telegraphed back, that if Major Anderson would state the time when he would evacuate, and agree that, meanw
Camden, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
On the following day — the holy Sabbath — the fall of Fort Sumter was commemorated in the churches of Charleston. The venerable Bishop of the Diocese, wholly blind and physically feeble, said a local chronicler, The Battle of Fort Sumter and First Victory of the Southern Troops: a pamphlet published in Charleston soon after the evacuation of Fort Sumter. The Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church alluded to was Thomas Frederick Davis, D. D., then and now (1865) residing at Camden, South Carolina. was led by the Rector to the sacred desk, in old St. Philip's Church, when he addressed the people with a few stirring words. Speaking of the battle, he said :--Your boys were there, and mine were there, and it was right that they should be there. He declared it to be his belief that the contest had been begun by the South Carolinians in the deepest conviction of duty to God, and after laying their, cause before God--and God had most signally blessed their dependence on Him. Bish
Florence, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
s handed to them unsealed. Anderson was ignorant of what his Government had been doing for his relief during the last few days. He had notice of its intentions, but his special messenger, Lieutenant Talbot, who had been sent to Washington after the notice was given, had not been allowed by the authorities at Charleston to return to the fort. Governor Pickens professed to give his permission with great cheerfulness for Talbot to go to Washington. A perfidious trick was practiced. At Florence, the car in which Talbot was seated was detached, by order, it is said, of the authorities at Charleston, and the train went on, thus detaining Anderson's messenger while they were preparing to attack Fort Sumter. These authorities had better information than Anderson. Scouts had discovered, during the previous evening, the Pawnee and the Harriet Lane outside the bar, and had reported the fact to Beauregard. That there might be no delay, that officer had directed his aids, sent to Anderso
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
icy until it was prepared to act with some vigor. From the hour when the South Carolina politicians declared that State to be an independent sovereignty, they had the command of Brigadier-General James Simons, who had been Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and the artillery battalion was in charge of Lieu1. fresh meat and vegetables, under the direction of an officer of the State of South Carolina, Major Anderson declined receiving any supplies by permission. He hadProclaim to the world that upon no condition and under no circumstance will South Carolina ever again enter into political association with the Abolitionists of New E of April, it has been humbled, and humbled before the glorious little State of South Carolina. The populace were wild with delight, and while brave soldiers were sallant conduct in defending Fort Sumter against the attack of the rebels of South Carolina, April 12, 1861. The citizens of New York presented to him a beautiful go
Fort Moultrie (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
ed by the Palmetto Guards. The spiked guns of Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, had been restored to goodral mortars had been placed in position. Beside Fort Moultrie and some small channel batteries, there were sixcommand of Lieutenants Yates and Harleston; from Fort Moultrie, commanded by Colonel Ripley; from a powerful maThe first solid shot from Fort Sumter, hurled at Fort Moultrie, was fired by Surgeon (afterward Major-General) seriously injure the works opposed to it. One of Fort Moultrie's guns had been silenced for a while; its embrasherwise disabled, Alluding to the firing from Fort Moultrie upon Fort Sumter, the Charleston Mercury of the feat, in Charleston harbor, near the spot where Fort Moultrie now stands. For a full account of this, and apresence of their commanding general, who was at Fort Moultrie, to inquire the meaning of the white flag. Whenneral Dun novant. which had been hitched behind Fort Moultrie. --Duyckinck's War for the Union, 1. 115. Go
Sullivan Island (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
and were commanded by Brigadier-General Dunnovant, and the artillery battalion was in charge of Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. Ripley, late of the National Army. On Mount Pleasant was a battery of two 10-inch mortars; and on James Island, nearer Charleston, was Fort Johnston, which had been strengthened, and was flanked by two batteries, known as the Upper and Lower. The latter was a mortar battery. Assistant Adjutant-General N. G. Evans was in command of that post. The sandy shores of Morris, Sullivan, and James Islands were literally dotted with fortifications, about twenty in number, of varied strength, armed with heavy guns, and well manned. Several of them were commanded by officers of the National Army who had abandoned their flag. In addition to the land-works was a curious monster in the character of a floating battery, which had been constructed at Charleston, under the direction of Lieutenant J. R. Hamilton, a deserter from the National Navy. See note 3, page 97. It was m
Blakely (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
ery on Cummings's Point became very formidable in the after-noon. The guns were rifled. A Blakely cannon, already mentioned, was specially mischievous, and heavy shot, aimed accurately at the embrasures, were extremely destructive and annoying. The gunners in Sumter on that side were frequently stunned, or otherwise injured, by splinters of the masonry. In every part of the fort in which they were engaged they worked without intermission, and received food and drink at their guns. As Blakely gun. this is a view of the English rifled cannon that produced the chief destructive effects on Fort Sumter during the siege. Its projectiles are seen in front of its carriage. the hours wore away, they became very weary. The supply of cartridges began to fail, and before sunset all the guns were abandoned but six. These were worked continually, but not rapidly, until dark, when the port-holes were closed, and the little garrison was arranged for alternate repose, and work, and watch
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 13
W. Snyder, born at Cobleskill, July 30, 1838. Died at Washington City, D. C., November 17, 1861. North side.--A graduate D. C., November 17, 1861. North side.--A graduate of Union College; also of the Military Academy at West Point, with the highest honors of his class. Fast side.--One of theother post. It doubtless came from the Commissioners at Washington, who were waiting in expectation of that event. Accordihe had been at times cut off from all communication with Washington: I think the Government has left me too much to myself. erson was thus chafing in Fort Sumter, the Government at Washington, as we have observed, was very much perplexed, for it wall, Charleston, was a picture of the National Capitol at Washington. This reached the fort at four o'clock. Major Anderson, ecial messenger, Lieutenant Talbot, who had been sent to Washington after the notice was given, had not been allowed by the s permission with great cheerfulness for Talbot to go to Washington. A perfidious trick was practiced. At Florence, the ca
James Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 13
enant-Colonel R. S. Ripley, late of the National Army. On Mount Pleasant was a battery of two 10-inch mortars; and on James Island, nearer Charleston, was Fort Johnston, which had been strengthened, and was flanked by two batteries, known as the Uppttery. Assistant Adjutant-General N. G. Evans was in command of that post. The sandy shores of Morris, Sullivan, and James Islands were literally dotted with fortifications, about twenty in number, of varied strength, armed with heavy guns, and weloments brought him nearer to inevitable but unknown perils. Suddenly the dull booming of a gun at a signal-battery on James Island, near Fort Johnson, was heard, That signal-gun was fired by Lieutenant H. S. Farley. and a fiery shell, sent from iner of terrible calamities. Then, no man was wise enough to interpret its full augury. The sound of that mortar on James Island was the signal for battle. It awakened the slumberers in Charleston. The streets of the city were again thronged wit
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