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Old Point (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
at the sailors on the schooner wore black silk hats, standing collars, store clothes, &c., and the impression soon prevailed that the schooner was one of the guard vessels that had been sent out to intercept the Brooklyn. The Brooklyn made no attempt to enter the harbor, but remained outside until she started homeward. She arrived in Hampton Roads about dark last night, and came to anchor under the guns of Fortress Monroe in or near the spot occupied by the Great Eastern when she was off Old Point. It is a little remarkable that none of the guns on the Brooklyn were loaded, or even unlashed for the purpose, nor was the slightest preparation for action made on board during the whole cruise. The sailors on board were divided in sentiment, some being Southern men in sentiment, while others were influenced by Northern feelings. As for the officers, nothing could be gained from them — they were perfectly mum on all the various subjects connected with the ship or her cruise, and if
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ay leisurely into the harbor. It now occurred to those on board the Brooklyn that the sailors on the schooner wore black silk hats, standing collars, store clothes, &c., and the impression soon prevailed that the schooner was one of the guard vessels that had been sent out to intercept the Brooklyn. The Brooklyn made no attempt to enter the harbor, but remained outside until she started homeward. She arrived in Hampton Roads about dark last night, and came to anchor under the guns of Fortress Monroe in or near the spot occupied by the Great Eastern when she was off Old Point. It is a little remarkable that none of the guns on the Brooklyn were loaded, or even unlashed for the purpose, nor was the slightest preparation for action made on board during the whole cruise. The sailors on board were divided in sentiment, some being Southern men in sentiment, while others were influenced by Northern feelings. As for the officers, nothing could be gained from them — they were perfect
Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ight. Craney Island was the key to the inner harbor of Norfolk, and the resolute stand taken by the American forces at the time the British fleet entered Hampton Roads, saved Norfolk from falling into the hands of the enemy.--Craney Island occupies the same position to-day it did then, and is to-day as much the key to our innBrooklyn 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, and would have gone in, or, at least, would have attempted it, but for the fact that jad been sent out to intercept the Brooklyn. The Brooklyn made no attempt to enter the harbor, but remained outside until she started homeward. She arrived in Hampton Roads about dark last night, and came to anchor under the guns of Fortress Monroe in or near the spot occupied by the Great Eastern when she was off Old Point.
Carney Island (Maine, United States) (search for this): article 1
steamer Star of the South, which arrived at Savannah Sunday, 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 galla
Pendleton, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
tates 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 service under his native State. He had seen much service, having received several dangerous wounds in the face and head in battle. The steamer Star of the South, which arrived at Savannah Sunday, 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 bet
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
er 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 tect. The "treason" decision in New York. Judge Smalley, of New York, charges his Grand Jury that the individuals concerned in the seizure of the Federal forts, and other property at Charleston, in the name and under the authority of South Carolina, are guilty of high treason, as also are all parties in any other State similarly offending; and that any individual owing allegiance to the United States, in New York or elsewhere, who shall furnish these declared Southern traitors "with arm
United States (United States) (search for this): article 1
laski--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 ederal forts, and other property at Charleston, in the name and under the authority of South Carolina, are guilty of high treason, as also are all parties in any other State similarly offending; and that any individual owing allegiance to the United States, in New York or elsewhere, who shall furnish these declared Southern traitors "with arms or munitions of war, vessels or other means of transportation, or any materials which will aid the traitors in carrying out their traitorous purposes, wi
Elizabeth (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ons 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 Island, is still standing, an immense monument of the brave spirits that fought in that spirited encounter with the British. Around the bloc
Caroline (Virginia, United States) (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,aid the traitors in any way," is clearly liable to be indicted, tried, convicted and executed as a traitor — for death is the penalty of treason. Affairs in Caroline. There was a large turn out at Bowling Green, Caroline county, Virginia, Tuesday.--A meeting was held and the Court instructed (and the instructions were obeCaroline county, Virginia, Tuesday.--A meeting was held and the Court instructed (and the instructions were obeyed) to issue its bonds at one, two and three years for $10,000, wherewith to arm the county. It was also unanimously resolved by the meeting that the interests of Virginia were all with the South, and that she should secede before the 4th of March. A committee was then appointed from each magisterial district to nominate a candid<
Craney Island (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
rn 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 Island, is still standing, an immense monument of the brave spirits that fought in that spirited encounter with the British. Around the blockhouse the bank or fortification is given, but it would be well to state that time and the elements have conspired to beat them down to less than half their former height. Craney Island was the key to the inner harbor of Norfolk, and the resolute stand taken by the American forces at the time the British fleet entered Hampton Roads, saved Norfolk from falling into the hands 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 th
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