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Farran (search for this): article 1
a becoming expression of his condemnation of the lawless act. This conduct stands out in marked contrast with the revolutionary proceedings elsewhere. Secretary Toucey has received the following dispatch from Flag-officer Armstrong, commanding Pensacola Navy-Yard: "Armed bodies of Florida and Alabama troops appeared before the gate of the Navy-Yard and demanded possession. Having no means of resistance, I surrendered and hauled down my flag. They are now in possession." Capt. Farran, Commander in the Yard, has notified the Department of his resignation. A dispatch to the Florida Senator says: "We repaired down here and captured Fort Barrancas and Navy-Yard, and then paroled the officers, granting them permission to continue to occupy their quarters. We are now in possession. This move was in consequence of the Government garrisoning Fort Pickens, which has before remained unoccupied. You will propose to the Administration resuming the statu quo anti bel
Pinckney (search for this): article 1
as not called for all the arms due on its quotas, and remains a creditor for dues not distributed, which can be obtained at any time, on requisition therefore. Very respectfully, your ob'dt. serv't. J. Holt, Secretary of War, ad interim. Hon. Benjamin Stanton, Chairman Committee on Military Affairs, House of Representatives. Quantity and Description of Ordnance and arms at Fort Moultrie, Castle Pinckney, and Charleston Arsenal: FortCastleCharleston Moultrie.Pinckney.Arsenal. 42-pounder iron guns.-4- 32-pounder iron guns14-- 24-pounder iron guns1614- 8-inch iron columbiads10-- 8-inch iron sea coast howitzers54- 24-pounder iron flank howitzers4-- 12-pounder brass field howitzers2-- 6-pounder brass field guns4-- 6-pounder old iron field guns--2 24-pounder old iron field howitzers--5 Funt-lock muskets, calibre 69--502 flint lock muskets. Altered to percussion--5.720 percussion muskets, calibre 69--693 percussion rifles, calibre 54--2,808 sa
Benjamin Stanton (search for this): article 1
eemed proper to state, in further explanation of statement No. 2, that where no distribution appears to have been made to a State or Territory, or where the amount of the distribution is small, it is because such State or Territory has not called for all the arms due on its quotas, and remains a creditor for dues not distributed, which can be obtained at any time, on requisition therefore. Very respectfully, your ob'dt. serv't. J. Holt, Secretary of War, ad interim. Hon. Benjamin Stanton, Chairman Committee on Military Affairs, House of Representatives. Quantity and Description of Ordnance and arms at Fort Moultrie, Castle Pinckney, and Charleston Arsenal: FortCastleCharleston Moultrie.Pinckney.Arsenal. 42-pounder iron guns.-4- 32-pounder iron guns14-- 24-pounder iron guns1614- 8-inch iron columbiads10-- 8-inch iron sea coast howitzers54- 24-pounder iron flank howitzers4-- 12-pounder brass field howitzers2-- 6-pounder brass field guns4-- 6-po
J. H. Gantt (search for this): article 1
eral prizes, and surprised the famous Chicago boys in their efficiency. They are commanded by Captain Cook, a gentleman who understands the Zouave practice, and I doubt not will create a sensation while in Washington." True to the South. The National Volunteers, a military organization at the Federal Capital, embracing some 500 names, held a meeting a few nights since at Harmony Hall, which was attended by a majority of the members. Capt. R. Cleary was chosen President, and J. H. Gantt, Esq., Secretary of the meeting. --Able and fervent addresses were delivered by Dr. Boyle, F. A. Aiken, Esq., and L. Q. Washington, Esq., who introduced a preamble and resolutions, which were adopted unanimously, with tremendous applause. The preamble says that the Federal compact has been repeatedly and grossly violated by the North, and is no longer a shield of defence for the rights of all, but an agency by which the doctrines of the "higher law" may be carried on at such times an
Mallory (search for this): article 1
ers from Alabama and elsewhere, who are engaged in the secession scheme. The command at Fort Pickens, which is still in possession of the Government, Gen. Scott thinks may hold out until relief is obtained.--The other two forts are in possession of the Revolutionists. There are no troops at Tortugas. Captain Meigs and a few laborers are in charge. A company was recently ordered there from Boston, and it is hoped reached it before the intended descent of the Floridans was made Senator Mallory lately obtained from the proper bureau a detailed statement of the condition of this work, without the object for which it was intended being suspected at the time. Governor Ellis, of North Carolina, has written to the President, informing him that the forts which were recently seized without authority will be promptly restored to the custody of the Government, accompanied by a becoming expression of his condemnation of the lawless act. This conduct stands out in marked contrast w
St. James Hall (search for this): article 1
iron guns14-- 24-pounder iron guns1614- 8-inch iron columbiads10-- 8-inch iron sea coast howitzers54- 24-pounder iron flank howitzers4-- 12-pounder brass field howitzers2-- 6-pounder brass field guns4-- 6-pounder old iron field guns--2 24-pounder old iron field howitzers--5 Funt-lock muskets, calibre 69--502 flint lock muskets. Altered to percussion--5.720 percussion muskets, calibre 69--693 percussion rifles, calibre 54--2,808 same, altered, with long range sites--6 flint-lock Hall's rifles--566 percussion rifled carbines--4 percussion carbines--9 flint-lock pistols--815 percussion pistols--300 statement of arms distributed by sale since the first of January, 1860, to whom sold, and place whence sold: To whom sold.No.1860. Date of sale.Arsenals Where sold. J. W. Zacharie & Co.4,000Feb. 3,St. Louis. James T. Ames1,000Mar. 14New York. Capt., G Barry80June 11,St. Louis. W. C. N. Swift400Aug. 31,Spring field. W. C. N. Swift80Nov. 13,Spring field.
F. W. Pickens (search for this): article 1
k C. Humphreys, military storekeeper of ordnance, in charge, viz: "This Arsenal was taken by force of arms by the militia of South Carolina, by order of Governor Pickens. The commanding officer was allowed to salute his flag before lowering it, with one gun for each State now in the Union, (thirty-two,) and to take it with hto appoint a committee of five gentlemen to present these resolutions and this request to the Legislature. The standing Army of South Carolina--Message of Gov. Pickens. Executive Office, Jan. 7, 1861. To the members of the Senate and House of Representatives: The Convention has passed resolutions authorizing the Governevent the expenditure of the whole amount; but the more certain way to produce a pacific turn to events, is to be thoroughly prepared to meet any emergency. F. W. Pickens. A South Carolina view. The following extract, says the Boston Transcript, is from a letter received by Mr. F M. Blodget, of this city, dated Charles
William (search for this): article 1
nnsylvania will stand by herself as a distinct community, ready when occasion offers, to bind together the broken Union, and resume her place of loyalty and devotion. Several attempts at creating a disturbance occurred during the meeting. Cheers were given for Gen. Scott, for the Union, and for Major Anderson. Groans were proposed for South Carolina and the Palmetto flag. The difficulty was finally settled by the police.--Speeches were made by Messrs. V. S. Bradford, Josiah Randall, William B Red, United States District Attorney Wharton, Benjamin Brewster and others. The forts at the South. The Macedonian, which sailed under sealed orders has gone to the rescue of the forts at Pensacola, though it is feared she will be too late, in consequence of the rush of volunteers from Alabama and elsewhere, who are engaged in the secession scheme. The command at Fort Pickens, which is still in possession of the Government, Gen. Scott thinks may hold out until relief is obtain
V. S. Bradford (search for this): article 1
we feel as our own; or whether Pennsylvania will stand by herself as a distinct community, ready when occasion offers, to bind together the broken Union, and resume her place of loyalty and devotion. Several attempts at creating a disturbance occurred during the meeting. Cheers were given for Gen. Scott, for the Union, and for Major Anderson. Groans were proposed for South Carolina and the Palmetto flag. The difficulty was finally settled by the police.--Speeches were made by Messrs. V. S. Bradford, Josiah Randall, William B Red, United States District Attorney Wharton, Benjamin Brewster and others. The forts at the South. The Macedonian, which sailed under sealed orders has gone to the rescue of the forts at Pensacola, though it is feared she will be too late, in consequence of the rush of volunteers from Alabama and elsewhere, who are engaged in the secession scheme. The command at Fort Pickens, which is still in possession of the Government, Gen. Scott thinks may
Ellis (search for this): article 1
until relief is obtained.--The other two forts are in possession of the Revolutionists. There are no troops at Tortugas. Captain Meigs and a few laborers are in charge. A company was recently ordered there from Boston, and it is hoped reached it before the intended descent of the Floridans was made Senator Mallory lately obtained from the proper bureau a detailed statement of the condition of this work, without the object for which it was intended being suspected at the time. Governor Ellis, of North Carolina, has written to the President, informing him that the forts which were recently seized without authority will be promptly restored to the custody of the Government, accompanied by a becoming expression of his condemnation of the lawless act. This conduct stands out in marked contrast with the revolutionary proceedings elsewhere. Secretary Toucey has received the following dispatch from Flag-officer Armstrong, commanding Pensacola Navy-Yard: "Armed bodies of
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