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Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 4
n-out politicians — who had years before been promoted from servants to sovereigns and had taken back seats --floated high upon the present surge. Men hot from Washington, reeking with the wiles of the old House and with their unblushing buncombe fresh upon them, took the lead in every movement; and the rank old Washington leavenWashington leaven threatened to permeate every pore of the new government. It is small wonder that the measures of such a congress, when not vacillating, were weak. If the time demanded anything, that demand was the promptest organization of an army, with an immediate basis of foreign credit, to arm, equip and clothe it. Next to this was the complished. Such was the aspect of affairs at Montgomery, when on the 10th of April, Governor Pickens, of South Carolina, telegraphed that the Government at Washington had notified him of its intention to supply Fort Sumter-Peaceably if we can; forcibly if we must. Bulletins were posted before the Exchange, the newspaper of
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
place wind vs. Work what people said of the Solons the New Cabinet heads of departments sketched the President's advisers popular opinion the first gun at Sumter. The proposition that, shown who writes the ballads of a country, one may tell who makes its laws, is far from reversible in many instances; and assuredly the omery, when on the 10th of April, Governor Pickens, of South Carolina, telegraphed that the Government at Washington had notified him of its intention to supply Fort Sumter-Peaceably if we can; forcibly if we must. Bulletins were posted before the Exchange, the newspaper office and the Government House; and for two days there waue. Then the news flashed over the wires that, on the morning of the 12th of April, Beauregard had opened the ball in earnest, by commencing the bombardment of Fort Sumter. This caused the excitement to go up to fever heat; and the echo of that first gun made every heart in the breadth of the land bound with quickened throb. Bus
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
One glance at the Congress of the Confederate States of America, as it sat in the Capitol at Montgomery, told the whole story of its organization and of its future usefulness. The states went ouummated, the state connected itself with the Confederacy and representatives had to be sent to Montgomery. Small wonder that the men most prominent in the secession conventions should secure their owd to fitness as ability being had by the excited electors. The House of Representatives at Montgomery looked like the Washington Congress, viewed through a reversed opera-glass. The same want of hese elements were there in duplicate, if somewhat smaller and more concentrated. No point in Montgomery was remote enough — no assemblage dignified enough — to escape the swoop of the lobby vulture.still, and that nothing practical had been accomplished. Such was the aspect of affairs at Montgomery, when on the 10th of April, Governor Pickens, of South Carolina, telegraphed that the Governme
Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
o whom its administration was intrusted, was scarcely known beyond the borders of his own state; but those who did know him prophesied that he would early stagger under the heavy responsibility that would necessarily fall upon him in event of war. Many averred that he was only a man of straw to whom Mr. Davis had offered the portfolio, simply that he might exercise his own wellknown love for military affairs and be himself the de facto Secretary of War. The selection of Mr. Mallory, of Florida, for the Navy Department, was more popular and was, as yet, generally considered a good one. His long experience as chairman of the committee on naval affairs, in the United States Senate, and his reputation for clearness of reasoning and firmness of purpose, made him acceptable to the majority of politicians and people. Of Mr. Reagan the people knew little; but their fate was not in his hands, and just now they were content to wait for their letters. The Treasury Department was justl
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 4
in peace. Hence, one might justly have looked to see the executive council of the new nation-to whom had been intrusted its safety and its hopes — with every thought bent, every nerve strained to the one vital point-preparation! One could only have expected measures simple as energetic; laws clear, concise and comprehensive; care only for the arming, organizing and maintenance of the people. Blessed are they who expect nothing! One glance at the Congress of the Confederate States of America, as it sat in the Capitol at Montgomery, told the whole story of its organization and of its future usefulness. The states went out of the union, separately and at different periods, by the action of conventions. These were naturally composed of men who had long been prominently before the people, urging the measures of secession. As a matter of course, the old political workers of each section, by fair means and foul, were enabled to secure election to these conventions; and, once th
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
as not in his hands, and just now they were content to wait for their letters. The Treasury Department was justly supposed to be the key to national success. It was at least the twin, in importance, with the War Office. Mr. Memminger, of South Carolina, was a self-made man, who had managed the finances of his state and had made reputation for some financiering ability and much common sense. He had, moreover, the advantage of being a new man; and the critics were willing to give him the benrled, criticised and asserted, with some show of truth, that things were at a dead standstill, and that nothing practical had been accomplished. Such was the aspect of affairs at Montgomery, when on the 10th of April, Governor Pickens, of South Carolina, telegraphed that the Government at Washington had notified him of its intention to supply Fort Sumter-Peaceably if we can; forcibly if we must. Bulletins were posted before the Exchange, the newspaper office and the Government House; and
Europe (search for this): chapter 4
reconciling the oppositions of original secession and anti secession. He had long been a prominent politician; was thoroughly acquainted with all the points of public life; and was, at this time, quite popular with people of all sections, being generally regarded as a man of exceptional capacity and great independence. The portfolio of State was in the hands of another Georgian, Robert Toombs. In the present posture of affairs, little could be expected from it, as until the nations of Europe should recognize the South, she could have no foreign policy. The honorable secretary himself seemed fully to realize how little onerous was his position. One of the ten thousand applicants for any and every position approached him for a place in his department and exhibited his letters of recommendation. Perfectly useless, sir! responded Mr. Toombs with a thunderous oath. Let us whisper that the honorable secretary was a profound swearer. But, sir, persisted the place hunter, i
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
ere powerless to accomplish anything practical. But their constant pressure finally forced from the reluctant legislature a few first steps toward reduction of the chaos. The Government was to consist, after the President, of a vice-President and a secretary for each of the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury, Post-Office and Justice; the latter being a combination of the responsibilities of the Interior Department and the Attorney-General's office. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, had been elevated to the vice-Presidency, as reconciling the oppositions of original secession and anti secession. He had long been a prominent politician; was thoroughly acquainted with all the points of public life; and was, at this time, quite popular with people of all sections, being generally regarded as a man of exceptional capacity and great independence. The portfolio of State was in the hands of another Georgian, Robert Toombs. In the present posture of affairs, little coul
Robert Toombs (search for this): chapter 4
ll the points of public life; and was, at this time, quite popular with people of all sections, being generally regarded as a man of exceptional capacity and great independence. The portfolio of State was in the hands of another Georgian, Robert Toombs. In the present posture of affairs, little could be expected from it, as until the nations of Europe should recognize the South, she could have no foreign policy. The honorable secretary himself seemed fully to realize how little onerous was his position. One of the ten thousand applicants for any and every position approached him for a place in his department and exhibited his letters of recommendation. Perfectly useless, sir! responded Mr. Toombs with a thunderous oath. Let us whisper that the honorable secretary was a profound swearer. But, sir, persisted the place hunter, if you will only look at this letter from Mr. ---- , I think you can find something for me. Can you get in here, sir? roared the secretary f
Alexander H. Stephens (search for this): chapter 4
e face; and these were powerless to accomplish anything practical. But their constant pressure finally forced from the reluctant legislature a few first steps toward reduction of the chaos. The Government was to consist, after the President, of a vice-President and a secretary for each of the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury, Post-Office and Justice; the latter being a combination of the responsibilities of the Interior Department and the Attorney-General's office. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, had been elevated to the vice-Presidency, as reconciling the oppositions of original secession and anti secession. He had long been a prominent politician; was thoroughly acquainted with all the points of public life; and was, at this time, quite popular with people of all sections, being generally regarded as a man of exceptional capacity and great independence. The portfolio of State was in the hands of another Georgian, Robert Toombs. In the present posture of a
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