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Shutes Folly Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
antic Ocean, and looking out upon it to the southeast, stands the city of Charleston, built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers. It is on a tongue of the mainland, consisting of gray sandy soil, and extends southward, tapering in width from two miles to half a mile. Here the Ashley turns from the west and sweeps around, to mingle its waters with those of the Cooper, whose principal current passes close along the east or sea-front of the city. A marshy mud-flat, called Shute's Folly Island, rises east of Charleston on the farther side of this branch of Cooper River, and beyond it is the sand-strip and beach of Sullivan's Island. The lesser stream of Cooper River, flowing to the north and east of Shute's Folly, passes the mainland at Haddrell's Point and Mount Pleasant, and off the western extremity of Sullivan's Island unites with the other waters of the bay. South of Charleston, across the water, lies James Island, with its uplands extending about two and a half miles
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
s headquarters, which were then established at the Charleston Hotel. Governor Pickens was found in earnest consultation with eminent citizens of the Palmetto State. A hearty welcome was extended to the Confederate commander, whose arrival from Montgomery had been announced in advance of time, and was anxiously awaited by all. Governor Pickens proposed to put General Beauregard in command without delay, but his offer was declined; General Beauregard preferring first to acquaint himself thoroueantime, other Southern States, to wit, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, had severed their connection with the Federal Government, and linking their destinies with that of South Carolina, had regularly organized, at Montgomery, the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. All eyes were now fixed upon the Palmetto State, the pivot around which turned the fortunes of the South, in this grand effort for constitutional liberty which was about to be
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
ing about two and a half miles down the harbor. It is separated by a marsh and creek from the low white sand-bank of Morris Island. On account of the flatness of the country, the waters ebb and flow many miles up the Ashley and Cooper rivers, with Moultrie, which lies to the northeast, across the entrance, on Sullivan's Island. It is thirteen hundred yards from Morris Island, which lies to the south-southeast; fifteen hundred yards from Fort Johnson, which stands to the southwest, on James harbor. She entered Ship Channel, and was rapidly approaching when a shot was fired across her bow from a battery on Morris Island, as a signal to heave to. Disregarding this warning, she hoisted the United States flag and boldly continued her courll the available guns and mortars at two points, namely: Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, and Gumming's Point, on Morris Island, where a few guns and about half a dozen mortars of heavy caliber were being put in position. Battery Star of the We
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
actory result, the answer of Mr. Holt, the new Secretary of War, leaving but little hope of an amicable settlement. Thus, under these perplexing circumstances, with an earnest desire for peace, but with insufficient courage to avow and promote it, Mr. Buchanan's administration came to a close. Congress had been as irresolute as the President himself, and had taken no step to avoid the impending danger of collision. In the meantime, other Southern States, to wit, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, had severed their connection with the Federal Government, and linking their destinies with that of South Carolina, had regularly organized, at Montgomery, the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. All eyes were now fixed upon the Palmetto State, the pivot around which turned the fortunes of the South, in this grand effort for constitutional liberty which was about to be made. To her honor be it said, she proved worthy of the leaders
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
one resolve animating South Carolinians. South Carolina commissioners to Washington. failure of ncauses which induced the course adopted by South Carolina and the Southern States, and a cursory skee been lending a hand to despotism. This, South Carolina would not do. By such an act she would havsentiment, and one resolve animating every South Carolina heart: to retake possession, at any cost, owers from the convention of the people of South Carolina, under which we are authorized to treat wi their appurtenances, within the limits of South Carolina, and also for the apportionment of the pubagent of the confederated States, of which South Carolina was recently a member; and generally to neences of the harbor, Sumter excepted. The South Carolina Commissioners retired from Washington and coming struggle were now begun by the State of South Carolina, with entire unanimity and a most adm, and linking their destinies with that of South Carolina, had regularly organized, at Montgomery, t[9 more...]
Fort Moultrie (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
Washington. failure of negotiations. Major Anderson evacuates Fort Moultrie and occupies Fort Sumter. hoisting of Palmetto flags. steamern channel, which it is intended to command, and is a mile from Fort Moultrie, which lies to the northeast, across the entrance, on Sullivan'of the engineers who designed and executed its construction. Fort Moultrie was a low brick work, without casemates, but with terre-pleins the United States garrison, on the 25th of December, 1860, from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter—the gun carriages of the former work having beenm President Buchanan that he would not remand Major Anderson to Fort Moultrie, withdraw the United States troops from Fort Sumter, or give upe rounded to, lowered her flag, and steamed out of the harbor. Fort Moultrie had also opened fire on her. Events now followed one anothertrate all the available guns and mortars at two points, namely: Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island, and Gumming's Point, on Morris Island, w
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 3
ch a new order of things, whereby the Government of the United States was no longer the government of confederated republics,h we are authorized to treat with the government of the United States for the delivery of the forts, magazines, lighthouses, ion of all other property held by the government of the United States as agent of the confederated States, of which South Can. These negotiations failed. The removal of the United States garrison, on the 25th of December, 1860, from Fort Mouln the two sections. That it was due to the action of a United States officer and representative of the Federal government, ito heave to. Disregarding this warning, she hoisted the United States flag and boldly continued her course. Five rounds werehe had authorized the firing on a transport bearing the United States flag, was answered in the affirmative. Soon afterwardst Montgomery, the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. All eyes were now fixed upon the Palmetto S
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
Holt, the new Secretary of War, leaving but little hope of an amicable settlement. Thus, under these perplexing circumstances, with an earnest desire for peace, but with insufficient courage to avow and promote it, Mr. Buchanan's administration came to a close. Congress had been as irresolute as the President himself, and had taken no step to avoid the impending danger of collision. In the meantime, other Southern States, to wit, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, had severed their connection with the Federal Government, and linking their destinies with that of South Carolina, had regularly organized, at Montgomery, the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. All eyes were now fixed upon the Palmetto State, the pivot around which turned the fortunes of the South, in this grand effort for constitutional liberty which was about to be made. To her honor be it said, she proved worthy of the leadership which fate had confided to h
Hillsboro River (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
dmirable spirit among her people. Works were thrown up, and batteries constructed, at various points of the harbor, where it was thought they could best defend the city, and cut off outside communications with Fort Sumter. These precautionary measures were taken none too soon. At dawn on the 9th of January, the steamer Star of the West, with a reinforcement of several hundred men, and supplies of food and ammunition for Sumter, appeared off the bar of Charleston harbor. She entered Ship Channel, and was rapidly approaching when a shot was fired across her bow from a battery on Morris Island, as a signal to heave to. Disregarding this warning, she hoisted the United States flag and boldly continued her course. Five rounds were then fired at her in quick succession, two of which took effect. At the sixth discharge she rounded to, lowered her flag, and steamed out of the harbor. Fort Moultrie had also opened fire on her. Events now followed one another in rapid succession. M
Ashley River (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 3
system and plan of operations adopted by General Beauregard. more troops volunteer than are needed.> Seven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and looking out upon it to the southeast, stands the city of Charleston, built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers. It is on a tongue of the mainland, consisting of gray sandy soil, and extends southward, tapering in width from two miles to half a mile. Here the Ashley turns from the west and sweeps around, to mingle its waters with those and, with its uplands extending about two and a half miles down the harbor. It is separated by a marsh and creek from the low white sand-bank of Morris Island. On account of the flatness of the country, the waters ebb and flow many miles up the Ashley and Cooper rivers, with a mean tide of seven feet at the city. Thus constituted, the harbor of Charleston averages two miles in width, and forms a beautiful sheet of water. Out in the bay, three miles from the city, stands Fort Sumter. It is
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