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Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
soon proved a pliant tool in our hands. Being of a weak nature and having been reared in the lap of luxury, he had entered into this movement more from a temporary burst of enthusiasm and because it was fashionable, than from any other cause. Now that matters began to assume such a warlike attitude, he was inclined to hesitate before the affair had gone too far, but still he seemed to be enamored with the glory of the undertaking. By my directions Howard, the ardent secessionist from Louisiana, and Hill, of the Palmetto Guards, became bosom friends and inseparable companions. They drank together, and visited theaters and places of amusement in each other's company. By reason of his high social position Hill was enabled to introduce his friend to the leading families and into the most aristocratic clubs and societies of which the city boasted, and Howard made many valuable acquaintances through the influence of this rebellious scion of Baltimore aristocracy. Finally the yo
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
ard having effecting an introduction to Fernandina, and convinced him of his devotion to the interests of the South, I experienced no difficulty in obtaining the desired interview. About three o'clock on the following afternoon Howard and myself carelessly entered the saloon, and were gratified to perceive that Fernandina was also there, accompanied by several members of the military company which he commanded. Walking directly up to these gentlemen, Howard introduced me as a resident of Georgia, who was an earnest worker in the cause of secession, and whose sympathy and discretion could be implicitly relied upon. Fernandina cordially grasped my hand, and we all retired to a private saloon, where, after ordering the necessary drinks and cigars, the conversation became general, and to me, absorbingly interesting. The question of assassinating the President was freely discussed, and Captain Fernandina expressed himself vehemently in its favor. Some one in the party remarked:
Palmetto (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
m them? Oh, no, said the Captain, assuringly, they are all with us. I have seen Col. Kane, the Chief Marshal of Police, and he is all right. In a week from to-day the North shall want another President, for Lincoln will be a corpse. All the company gave approving responses to these threats, with but one exception, and he remained silent, with a doubtful, troubled expression upon his face. This young man was one of the fast bloods of the city, who proudly wore upon his breast a gold Palmetto badge, and who was a Lieutenant in the Palmetto Guards, a secret military organization of Baltimore, and I determined to select this man for the purpose of obtaining the information I so much desired; and as the company shortly afterwards broke up, Howard and myself accompanied Lieutenant Hill from the saloon. Hill soon proved a pliant tool in our hands. Being of a weak nature and having been reared in the lap of luxury, he had entered into this movement more from a temporary burst of e
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
must die-and die he shall. And, he continued, turning to Captain Trichot, a fellow-conspirator who stood near, if necessary, we will die together. There seems to be no other way, interposed Howard, and while bloodshed is to be regretted, it will be done in a noble cause. Fernandina gazed approvingly at Howard, and then added: Yes, the cause is a noble one, and on that day every captain will prove himself a hero. With the first shot the chief traitor, Lincoln, will die, then all Maryland will be with us, and the South will be forever free. But, said I, have all the plans been matured, and are there no fears of failure? A misstep in so important a direction would be fatal to the South and ought to be well considered. Our plans are fully arranged, answered the Captain, and they cannot fail; and, he added, with a wicked gleam in his eyes-if I alone must strike the blow, I shall not hesitate or shrink from the task. Lincoln shall certainly not depart from this city ali
Howard (Colorado, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
f saving the South except by assassination? No, replied Fernandina; as well might you attempt to move the Washington Monument yonder with your breath, as to change our purpose. He must die-and die he shall. And, he continued, turning to Captain Trichot, a fellow-conspirator who stood near, if necessary, we will die together. There seems to be no other way, interposed Howard, and while bloodshed is to be regretted, it will be done in a noble cause. Fernandina gazed approvingly at Howard, and then added: Yes, the cause is a noble one, and on that day every captain will prove himself a hero. With the first shot the chief traitor, Lincoln, will die, then all Maryland will be with us, and the South will be forever free. But, said I, have all the plans been matured, and are there no fears of failure? A misstep in so important a direction would be fatal to the South and ought to be well considered. Our plans are fully arranged, answered the Captain, and they cannot f
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
alternate days I would make the journey from Baltimore to Philadelphia for consultation with the ofk had as yet occurred. Barnum's Hotel, in Baltimore, appeared to be the favorite resort of the S a financial nature required his presence in Baltimore, but as his acquaintance with the trustworth of the susceptible hearts of the beautiful Baltimore belles, whose eyes grew brighter in his presto Guards, a secret military organization of Baltimore, and I determined to select this man for thegh the influence of this rebellious scion of Baltimore aristocracy. Finally the young man was inpublished programme Mr. Lincoln was to reach Baltimore from Harrisburg by the Northern Central Railresidential party, and ready to telegraph to Baltimore any change of route or delay in arrival. A , who were members of the secret league from Baltimore, and who were evidently impressed with the sAs soon as the deed had been accomplished in Baltimore, the news was to be telegraphed along the li[1 more...]
Fernandina, Fla. (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
us restaurant, popularly known as Guy's, and this place was much frequented by the secessionists who were in the city. Fernandina spent much of his time there, either in drinking or in consultation with his numerous political friends, who all seemed'clock on the following afternoon Howard and myself carelessly entered the saloon, and were gratified to perceive that Fernandina was also there, accompanied by several members of the military company which he commanded. Walking directly up to thes was an earnest worker in the cause of secession, and whose sympathy and discretion could be implicitly relied upon. Fernandina cordially grasped my hand, and we all retired to a private saloon, where, after ordering the necessary drinks and cigarems to be no other way, interposed Howard, and while bloodshed is to be regretted, it will be done in a noble cause. Fernandina gazed approvingly at Howard, and then added: Yes, the cause is a noble one, and on that day every captain will prov
Calvert (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
er Lincoln. From Hill it was learned that the plans of the conspirators were first to excite and exasperate the popular feeling against Mr. Lincoln to the utmost, and thus far this had been successfully accompanied. From the published programme Mr. Lincoln was to reach Baltimore from Harrisburg by the Northern Central Railroad on the twenty-third day of February, now but a few days distant. He would, therefore, reach the city about the middle of the day. A vast crowd would meet him at the Calvert street depot, at which point it was expected that he would enter an open carriage and ride nearly half a mile to the Washington depot. Here it was arranged that but a small force of policemen should be stationed, and as the President arrived a disturbance would be created which would attract the attention of these guardians of the peace, and this accomplished, it would be an easy task for a determined man to shoot the President, and, aided by his companions, succeed in making his escape.
Guy (search for this): chapter 4
and that they had fully determined to oppose and prevent the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, but the exact plan of operation had not as yet been agreed upon. Upon these facts being conveyed to me by Howard on the following morning, I resolved to interview this desperate leader of the conspiracy myself, and endeavor to learn from him further particulars of their movements and designs. In the immediate vicinity of Barnum's Hotel at that time there was a famous restaurant, popularly known as Guy's, and this place was much frequented by the secessionists who were in the city. Fernandina spent much of his time there, either in drinking or in consultation with his numerous political friends, who all seemed to regard him as an important personage, and one who was eventually to perform giant service in the cause. Howard having effecting an introduction to Fernandina, and convinced him of his devotion to the interests of the South, I experienced no difficulty in obtaining the desired i
Timothy Webster (search for this): chapter 4
: The conspirators at work. detectives on their trail. Webster as a soldier. Every day reports would be brought to me from the his expressions but the reflex of others, more determined. Timothy Webster was still at Perrymansville, and by this time had fully identil, and when the company had been dismissed, the Captain addressed Webster and requested him to be present at his house that evening, as he do any one concerning the matter. Promptly at the time appointed Webster presented himself at the residence of the Captain, and was usheredh the solemnity and importance of their undertaking. They greeted Webster cordially, however, and made room for him at the table around which they were sitting. A few minutes satisfied Webster as to the nature of the meeting, and that it was a conclave of the conspirators, who ng them out. Among the most earnest in their protestations was Timothy Webster, and as he announced his intention to perform his duty in the
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