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The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
the firm resolve to avoid war, if possible, they went so far, even, as to hold, during that long period, unofficial intercourse, through an intermediary, whose high position and character inspired the hope of success, and through whom constant assurances were received from the Government of the United States of peaceful intentions; of the determination to evacuate Fort Sumter; and further, that no measure, changing the existing status prejudicially to the Confederate States, especially at Fort Pickens, was in contemplation, but that in the event of any change of intention on the subject, notice would be given to the Commissioners. The crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely furnish an example so wanting in courtesy, in candor, and directness, as was the course of the United States Government towards our Commissioners in Washington.--For proof of this I refer to the annexed documents marked--, taken in connection with further facts, which I now proceed to relate: Early in April th
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
crites cannot violate. Rumor asserts (and I know it is the earnest desire of all the Government officers) that the seat of Government is to be removed at the earliest practical moment to Richmond, Va. The beautiful, healthy, commodious character of the city, combined with its accessibly convenient location, offers attractions that the health and pleasure loving Southerners are eager to embrace. The completion of the railroad from this city to Pensacola will be effected on Thursday next, when a number of large mortars and nine-teen Columbians, (some of the latter weighing nine thousand pounds,) now lying at one of the depots here, will be sent to Gen. Bragg to assist in battering down Fort Pickens. It is thought that the attack will be very soon made. Eight thousand Texans, completely organized as Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery, have offered their services to President Davis, in addition to her quota of men to be furnished in compliance with his requisition. Sigma.
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], A noble reply (search)
a larger number, I believe, than Gen. Scott commanded in the valley of Mexico. They are all in fine health, and anxious for the hour that decides the destiny of self and country. The crisis approaches nearer and nearer. Another day of soldier toil has added to the great preparation. The chairs, gun-carriages, or whatever the technical term, for several mortars and big guns, came on this morning's train. The guns, I understand, will be here in a day or two. The commander of Fort Pickens is unceasing in his military labors. Like Bragg's, his men work day and night. They have thrown up a battery outside, but near the walls, of heavy guns, obtained from their ships, while on the ramparts they are piling bag upon bag of sand to protect their guns and men. And all this visible to the naked eye — even their muskets, stacked on the beach. The Governor has accepted the tender of the two military companies of Pensacola, as well as that of the gallant Capt. Miller, of Santa