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Virginians (search for this): article 1
unday, from New York, carried $75,000 worth of arms, chiefly rifles and revolvers. It is stated that in consequence of the obstructions in Charleston harbor, the steamers formerly plying between that port and New York will hereafter go to Savannah, and have their cargoes transported to Charleston over the Charleston and Savannah Railroad. The inner defence of Norfolk harbor. The Norfolk Day Book, noticing the position of Carney Island, on which a memorable battle was fought by Virginians, says: This little island is situated about five miles from Norfolk, on the southern bank, and commands the mouth of Elizabeth River or entrance to the inner harbor of Norfolk. The blockhouse that was constructed prior to the last war is still standing, and its location is indicated by the octagon dot on the western end of the island. The embankment or fortifications that was thrown up in June, 1813, and behind which our gallant defenders fought the memorable battle of Craney Islan
Wade Hampton (search for this): article 1
the same position to-day it did then, and is to-day as much the key to our inner harbor as it ever was; the blockhouse now stands, and a portion of the embankments are there. A little expense would put them in good repair, and a few forty-two-pounders would prevent the passage of a hostile ship. It is but justice to a gallant soldier to remark that the fortifications on this island, as indicated above, were constructed under the direction of Col. Armistead, at the instance of Major General Wade Hampton. Of the two artillery companies, which did such dreadful execution in that battle, one was commanded by Capt. Arthur Emerson, of Portsmouth. Return of the U. S. Frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk. The return of the U. S. steam-frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk, on Tuesday, has been noticed. The sealed orders were not opened until she got to sea, and none of the crew knew that she was going beyond Hampton Roads. The Day Book says: She went down the coast to Charleston harbor, a
Armistead (search for this): article 1
ds of the enemy.--Craney Island occupies the same position to-day it did then, and is to-day as much the key to our inner harbor as it ever was; the blockhouse now stands, and a portion of the embankments are there. A little expense would put them in good repair, and a few forty-two-pounders would prevent the passage of a hostile ship. It is but justice to a gallant soldier to remark that the fortifications on this island, as indicated above, were constructed under the direction of Col. Armistead, at the instance of Major General Wade Hampton. Of the two artillery companies, which did such dreadful execution in that battle, one was commanded by Capt. Arthur Emerson, of Portsmouth. Return of the U. S. Frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk. The return of the U. S. steam-frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk, on Tuesday, has been noticed. The sealed orders were not opened until she got to sea, and none of the crew knew that she was going beyond Hampton Roads. The Day Book says: She we
9th (search for this): article 1
en sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops. The water here is deep enough to admit the Brooklyn. Letter from Gen. Lane. The annexed letter is in response to one written by a gentleman of Madison county, immediately after the first day's action of the Virginia Legislature: Washington, Jan. 12th, 1861. N. W. Crisler, Esq.: Dear Sir --I received your favor of the 9th inst., and return you my thanks for the kind manner in which you express yourself with regard to my defence of the rights of the States. Although I have only performed my duty, it is gratifying to know I have the approbation of my fellow citizens for that. I am pleased to receive such evidences of decided prompt action and of determination in the glorious Old Dominion. How, indeed, could Virginia, with such a halo of historic glory around her, and with such a brave and noble race of peopl
C. G. Memminger (search for this): article 1
The National crisis. interesting Items — return of the U. S. Frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk — letter from General Lane--Fort Pulaski--affairs in Caroline, &c., &c. The Charleston papers publish the fact communicated by Hon. C. G. Memminger, that a citizen of Georgia, who does not want his name known, has given $2,000 to the State of South Carolina. The United States revenue cutter J. C. Dobbin, which was seized at Savannah by the Georgiana, arrived at Norfolk on Tuesday morning, and sailed for Baltimore that evening. The Columbia (S. C.) papers announce officially that the small-pox has disappeared from that city. The representation in the Georgia Convention is thus classed: For immediate secession, 175; for co-operation, 95; not certain, 8, and 11 counties to hear from. Capt. W. B. Shabrick, late of the U. States Navy, died at Pendleton, S. C., on Monday last. He entered the service June 20, 1806, and resigned his commission recently to take servi
Lane (search for this): article 1
The National crisis. interesting Items — return of the U. S. Frigate Brooklyn to Norfolk — letter from General Lane--Fort Pulaski--affairs in Caroline, &c., &c. The Charleston papers publish the fact communicated by Hon. C. G. Memminger, that a citizen of Georgia, who does not want his name known, has given $2,000 to the State of South Carolina. The United States revenue cutter J. C. Dobbin, which was seized at Savannah by the Georgiana, arrived at Norfolk on Tuesday moranother company have been sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops. The water here is deep enough to admit the Brooklyn. Letter from Gen. Lane. The annexed letter is in response to one written by a gentleman of Madison county, immediately after the first day's action of the Virginia Legislature: Washington, Jan. 12th, 1861. N. W. Crisler, Esq.: Dear Sir --I received
Bird (search for this): article 1
m their oaths of office. We find the following dispatch in the Augusta Constitutionalist of Sunday: Washington, Jan. 12.--Seward's speech puts an end to all hope of adjustment. R. Toombs. The Columbia (S. C.) Guardian says: We learn from a private source that on Friday eleven guns and gun-carriages were sent down to Morris' Island, and four placed in the battery at the lower part of the island.--The Washington Light Infantry and another company have been sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops. The water here is deep enough to admit the Brooklyn. Letter from Gen. Lane. The annexed letter is in response to one written by a gentleman of Madison county, immediately after the first day's action of the Virginia Legislature: Washington, Jan. 12th, 1861. N. W. Crisler, Esq.: Dear Sir --I received your favor of the 9th inst., and ret
Seward (search for this): article 1
cruise, and if they discussed the subject at all, they did so privately. The two officers who sent in their resignations the day before the Brooklyn sailed, were on board during the whole cruise. The acceptance of their resignations had not been received up to the sailing of the Brooklyn, and they were compelled to remain on board until they were absolved from their oaths of office. We find the following dispatch in the Augusta Constitutionalist of Sunday: Washington, Jan. 12.--Seward's speech puts an end to all hope of adjustment. R. Toombs. The Columbia (S. C.) Guardian says: We learn from a private source that on Friday eleven guns and gun-carriages were sent down to Morris' Island, and four placed in the battery at the lower part of the island.--The Washington Light Infantry and another company have been sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops.
R. Toombs (search for this): article 1
so privately. The two officers who sent in their resignations the day before the Brooklyn sailed, were on board during the whole cruise. The acceptance of their resignations had not been received up to the sailing of the Brooklyn, and they were compelled to remain on board until they were absolved from their oaths of office. We find the following dispatch in the Augusta Constitutionalist of Sunday: Washington, Jan. 12.--Seward's speech puts an end to all hope of adjustment. R. Toombs. The Columbia (S. C.) Guardian says: We learn from a private source that on Friday eleven guns and gun-carriages were sent down to Morris' Island, and four placed in the battery at the lower part of the island.--The Washington Light Infantry and another company have been sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops. The water here is deep enough to admit the Brooklyn.
January 12th, 1861 AD (search for this): article 1
ower part of the island.--The Washington Light Infantry and another company have been sent to Bird's Key, which commands the point between Morris' Island and Edison river, for the purpose of preventing the landing of hostile troops. The water here is deep enough to admit the Brooklyn. Letter from Gen. Lane. The annexed letter is in response to one written by a gentleman of Madison county, immediately after the first day's action of the Virginia Legislature: Washington, Jan. 12th, 1861. N. W. Crisler, Esq.: Dear Sir --I received your favor of the 9th inst., and return you my thanks for the kind manner in which you express yourself with regard to my defence of the rights of the States. Although I have only performed my duty, it is gratifying to know I have the approbation of my fellow citizens for that. I am pleased to receive such evidences of decided prompt action and of determination in the glorious Old Dominion. How, indeed, could Virginia, with such
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