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United States (United States) (search for this): article 10
sident, Mr. Cobb, rose and announced that it was in order to administer the oath pledging support to the "Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States." Hon. R. Walker, one of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama, ascended to the Speaker's desk, holding in his hand a small gilt-edged, mstanding at the desk. Judge Walker said: "You do solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, so help you God?" Mr. Cobb answered, "I do," and reverentially kissed the book, which he retained in his hand. The delegates from Alabama, F A pastoral letter from Bishop Polk, of that diocese, contains this passage: Our separation from our brethren of the "Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States" has been effected, because we must follow our nationality. Not because there has been any difference of opinion as to Christian doctrine or Catholic usage. U
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 10
t appears, received information that an attempt would be made to ship 50,000 cartridges on board the Huntsville, and made extensive preparations to seize the property as soon as it arrived on the pier. Upon investigation, however, the number of the cartridges dwindled down to something less than 5,000. The boxes containing the ammunition in question were marked S. H. on one side, and on the other H. A. Atcher, Charleston, S. C. It was the intention of the shippers to have them reshaped to Savannah, but whether by railroad or steamboat, does not appear. The freight was lying on the pier when the police seized it, and was promptly carted off to the arsenal in the Seventh avenue.--N. Y. Herald. arms for Florida. The Tallahassee Floridian says that one thousand Maynard rilles and appendages with 50,000 ball cartridges and 180,000 primers, and 4,000 percussion muskets, have been received by the State. The rifles were purchased by the Governor in December last, and Quarter maste
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): article 10
titution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, so help you God?" Mr. Cobb answered, "I do," and reverentially kissed the book, which he retained in his hand. The delegates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina were then summoned, each representative in turn, to the President, and duly sworn.--The members of the delegation held on to the book in the same manner that juries are commonly sworn, and the oath was administerar of the sentence which he will pronounce upon an honest though humble effort to sustain the authority of His Word, in just alliance with the Constitution, the peace, and the public welfare of my country. Another Church Division. In Louisiana the Protestant Episcopal Church secedes with the State. A pastoral letter from Bishop Polk, of that diocese, contains this passage: Our separation from our brethren of the "Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States" has been effec
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 10
Government of the Confederate States of America, so help you God?" Mr. Cobb answered, "I do," and reverentially kissed the book, which he retained in his hand. The delegates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina were then summoned, each representative in turn, to the President, and duly sworn.--The members of the delegation held on to the book in the same manner that juries are commonly sworn, and the oath was administered by the President in the sam the relations we both now hold to the men of our Mother Church of England. Seizure of Ammunition for Charleston. The Metropolitan Police distinguished themselves again, yesterday, by seizing a lot of cartridges destined for Charleston, S. C.--Sergeant Geist, it appears, received information that an attempt would be made to ship 50,000 cartridges on board the Huntsville, and made extensive preparations to seize the property as soon as it arrived on the pier. Upon investigation, howev
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): article 10
e 4th, says the Alabama Regiment was to be withdrawn in a day or two. It adds: The forts are to be garrisoned by an adequate force, which is to be raised in Alabama, I believe. Col. Lomax has orders to enlist one hundred men from the 2d Regiment, if possible, they to elect their own officers — term of service to be one year.ng support to the "Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States." Hon. R. Walker, one of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama, ascended to the Speaker's desk, holding in his hand a small gilt-edged, morocco-bound copy of the Scriptures. The President remained standing at the desk. ate States of America, so help you God?" Mr. Cobb answered, "I do," and reverentially kissed the book, which he retained in his hand. The delegates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina were then summoned, each representative in turn, to the President, and duly sworn.--The members of th
Pittsburg Landing (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 10
en, thanking you for your address, I bid you good night. Mr. Lincoln at Steubenville, Ohio — he Makes Another Speech, and says the majority must rule. Pittsburg, Feb. 14.--The President elect and party left Columbus at 8 o'clock this morning. At Steubenville, Ohio, a demonstration took place on his arrival, some five thicy, the opportunity to condemn him would occur in four years. Then I can be turned out, and a better man, with better views, be put in my place. Arrival at Pittsburg — he Speaks Again. Pittsburg, Feb. 14.--The President elect reached Allegany at 8 o'clock this evening, and he and his party immediately proceeded to the MoPittsburg, Feb. 14.--The President elect reached Allegany at 8 o'clock this evening, and he and his party immediately proceeded to the Monongahela House, in this city. Shortly afterward he was called out, and addressed the immense crowd in substance as follows: He said he would not give them a speech, as he thought it more rare, if not more wise, for a public man to keep quiet. He expressed his gratification and surprise at so great an assemblage and such bo
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 10
me Court of Alabama, ascended to the Speaker's desk, holding in his hand a small gilt-edged, morocco-bound copy of the Scriptures. The President remained standing at the desk. Judge Walker said: "You do solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, so help you God?" Mr. Cobb answered, "I do," and reverentially kissed the book, which he retained in his hand. The delegates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina were then summoned, each representative in turn, to the President, and duly sworn.--The members of the delegation held on to the book in the same manner that juries are commonly sworn, and the oath was administered by the President in the same words that he himself had sworn. While each delegation was "at the book" all the rest remained standing in their places. The most profound silence prevailed during the ceremony, which in itself was of a mos
Steubenville (Ohio, United States) (search for this): article 10
an better their condition by leaving their old homes, there is nothing in my heart to forbid them coming, and I bid them all God speed. [Cheers.] Again, gentlemen, thanking you for your address, I bid you good night. Mr. Lincoln at Steubenville, Ohio — he Makes Another Speech, and says the majority must rule. Pittsburg, Feb. 14.--The President elect and party left Columbus at 8 o'clock this morning. At Steubenville, Ohio, a demonstration took place on his arrival, some five thoSteubenville, Ohio, a demonstration took place on his arrival, some five thousand people being present at the depot to receive him. A salute was fired and Mr. Lincoln was formally welcomed by Judge Lloyd. Mr. Lincoln responded briefly. He said he feared that the great confidence expressed in his ability was unfounded. Indeed, I am sure it is so. The position to which I have been called is encompassed with vast difficulties.--I am sure, however, that nothing shall be wanting on my part, sustained by the American people and God's help. I believe the devotion of th
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 10
izing a lot of cartridges destined for Charleston, S. C.--Sergeant Geist, it appears, received information that an attempt would be made to ship 50,000 cartridges on board the Huntsville, and made extensive preparations to seize the property as soon as it arrived on the pier. Upon investigation, however, the number of the cartridges dwindled down to something less than 5,000. The boxes containing the ammunition in question were marked S. H. on one side, and on the other H. A. Atcher, Charleston, S. C. It was the intention of the shippers to have them reshaped to Savannah, but whether by railroad or steamboat, does not appear. The freight was lying on the pier when the police seized it, and was promptly carted off to the arsenal in the Seventh avenue.--N. Y. Herald. arms for Florida. The Tallahassee Floridian says that one thousand Maynard rilles and appendages with 50,000 ball cartridges and 180,000 primers, and 4,000 percussion muskets, have been received by the State. T
Fort Barrancas (Florida, United States) (search for this): article 10
in command can do to restrain them. Lieut. Gilman says he would not be surprised if an attack was made at any moment, and it is very probable, owing to the limited number in the fort, that they would take it before the Brooklyn could throw her troops into the fort. If they take it at all, he says, they can take it in thirty or forty minutes; but there will be fearful loss of life even at that. The health of the officers and men on board of the vessels is good. A letter from Fort Barrancas, dated the 4th, says the Alabama Regiment was to be withdrawn in a day or two. It adds: The forts are to be garrisoned by an adequate force, which is to be raised in Alabama, I believe. Col. Lomax has orders to enlist one hundred men from the 2d Regiment, if possible, they to elect their own officers — term of service to be one year. Since the orders for the Brooklyn, of which I told you in my last, have been received, matters seem to be on a more peaceful footing, and the expect
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