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Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 1
, of Abbeville, Brigadier General; A. C. Garlington, of Newberry, Brigadier General. Miscellaneous. Yesterday, at the office of Esquire Horne, fourteen Irishmen were sworn to support the Constitution and laws of South Carolina, to obey her Governor and other officers set over them, and to defend the State against its enemies. They were recruits, enlisted in the service of the newly independent State.--Memphis Appeal, 16th inst. When President Jefferson Davis passed through Jackson, Miss., on his way to Montgomery, Ala., for inauguration, the old and tattered flag of the Mississippi Rifles, which waved over the "well fought on field" of Buena Vista, was borne in the procession. The Augusta (Geo.) Dispatch says: "The negroes employed in grading the Macon and Warrenton Railroad, near Warrenton, have hoisted secession flags on their dirt carts, bearing eight well executed stars. On being asked why they added the eighth star, the reply was, 'Old Wirginny's bound t
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): article 1
Board of Common Council, be appointed to wait on Mr. Crittenden, and present him a copy of these resolutions, at the same time conveying to him our deep sensibilities at parting from one who has been so long among us as to be regarded almost as one of us, and whose absence from the social and political circles of Washington will leave a vacuum not easily filled. Old Abe Hung in effigy in New York. No little excitement was created at a New York wharf Monday morning by the effigy of Lincoln hanging from the masthead of the sloop Motto, Captain Skipworth. Quite a crowd soon collected on the wharf, which the police tried in vain to disperse. Finally Sergeant Davourney went on board the Motto, and in an authoritative manner, ordered the figure to be lowered. Captain Skipworth refused to comply with the request, on the ground that the police had no business to interfere in such matters. Davourney thereupon called several policemen to his assistance, and rushing upon the Capta
John J. Crittenden (search for this): article 1
beloved Emperor." Resolutions of respect. The Washington City Councils have resolved to visit President Buchanan in a body, to take leave of him on the eve of his departure from the seat of Government. The President returns his thanks for the uniform kindness he has received from the citizens of the District for thirty consecutive years, and has fixed on to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, to receive them. The Councils have also passed the following resolutions of respect to the Hon. John J. Crittenden: Whereas, The time is at hand when the Hon. Jno. J. Crittenden is about to withdraw from the National Councils, after a career of illustrious public services, running through a period of more than forty years; and, whereas, during all that time he has steadfastly evinced his devotion and attachment to the Union of the States, no less by his enlarged and comprehensive statesmanship than by his liberal course of policy in connection with the interests of this Capital city of t
George Washington (search for this): article 1
e width of the room. Col. Lefferts having commanded silence, ascended with his staff to the gallery extending across the Eighth street end of the building, and made a brief and spirited address to his command. He proposed that the birthday of Washington should hereafter be regularly celebrated by the Regiment as its anniversary, and spoke with patriotic enthusiasm of the character of that illustrious sage and patriot. On putting the question to the men, whether they approved of his propositio thundering "aye" reverberated through the hall. --The order being given for the men to uncover, every hat came off, and the soldiers, still in their ranks, stood in reverential silence while the Chaplain uttered a solemn prayer for the land of Washington, that it might be spared from the evils which threatened it, and that the Almighty would put forth His arm once again, as of old, to rescue it from destruction. "After the prayer, the band struck up the Star Spangled Banner, the beautiful
Curtis (search for this): article 1
ure of fraternal and civil war clearly against the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Mr. Curtis, of Iowa, addressed the House in favor of the bill. It was but a use of forces which were alrn whosoever he may consider a rebel, wherever he may find him, and without judge or jury. Mr. Curtis denied the assertion. He denied that this bill was one of coercion. Mr. Burnett asked whl Government, and to recapture the forts already taken, unless they shall be surrendered? Mr. Curtis replied that his purpose was to support the Constitution as it is, until some power was vested of his party to reinforce the forts and recapture the property taken by seceding States? Mr. Curtis was not going to give his opinion in open session of what should be spoken of only in secret session. If it was for hostile purposes-- Mr. Simms, in his seat-- "Murder." Mr. Curtis replied that "murder" came from the other side of the House. The acts of assassins were not for Repub
M. L. Bonham (search for this): article 1
Captain Grantham, from Georgetown, S. C., reports that the officers attached to one of the batteries near the entrance of Georgetown, saw on Saturday and Sunday last, some distance off shore, what appeared to be a steam ship-of-war. She fired several guns which were distinctly heard. The Mercury announces the following military appointments: Under the bill to raise a division of 10,000 volunteer troops, his Excellency the Governor has made the following appointments: Gen. M. L. Bonham, of Edgefield, Major General; P. H. Nelson, of Sumter, Brigadier General; Major T. G. Rhett, late of the United States Army, now on the Western frontier, Brigadier General; Samuel McGowan, of Abbeville, Brigadier General; A. C. Garlington, of Newberry, Brigadier General. Miscellaneous. Yesterday, at the office of Esquire Horne, fourteen Irishmen were sworn to support the Constitution and laws of South Carolina, to obey her Governor and other officers set over them, and to defe
Corwin (search for this): article 1
evious question, and even before it had been printed. He now declared the bill to be a declaration of war against the seceding States. The bill never had a similar precedent. It gives the President unlimited power to call out three million men, and muster them into the service of the United States. Congress would shortly adjourn, and if the President saw fit to abuse his power, there was no power to prevent him or to restrain him. After the close of the remarks of Mr. Burnett, Mr. Corwin moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill until Thursday next, at 1 o'clock. This was agreed to — yeas 100, nays 74. Interesting scene at the Seventh Regiment armory. The Seventh Regiment, of New York, turned out 900 guns at the parade of the Division on the 22d. After the return of the corps to its armory a thrilling and impressive scene occurred, which is thus reported in the World: "The Regiment ascended to the spacious drill-room in the upper story of the
Newberry (search for this): article 1
s which were distinctly heard. The Mercury announces the following military appointments: Under the bill to raise a division of 10,000 volunteer troops, his Excellency the Governor has made the following appointments: Gen. M. L. Bonham, of Edgefield, Major General; P. H. Nelson, of Sumter, Brigadier General; Major T. G. Rhett, late of the United States Army, now on the Western frontier, Brigadier General; Samuel McGowan, of Abbeville, Brigadier General; A. C. Garlington, of Newberry, Brigadier General. Miscellaneous. Yesterday, at the office of Esquire Horne, fourteen Irishmen were sworn to support the Constitution and laws of South Carolina, to obey her Governor and other officers set over them, and to defend the State against its enemies. They were recruits, enlisted in the service of the newly independent State.--Memphis Appeal, 16th inst. When President Jefferson Davis passed through Jackson, Miss., on his way to Montgomery, Ala., for inauguration, t
Buchanan (search for this): article 1
erried ranks at last resumed their statue-like repose, and the companies were dismissed to their respective armories. It is doubtful whether such a display of martial enthusiasm was ever witnessed in this country, and the whole scene was calculated to remind one of the wild bursts of enthusiastic devotion with which the Old Guard of Napoleon were wont to hall the appearance of their beloved Emperor." Resolutions of respect. The Washington City Councils have resolved to visit President Buchanan in a body, to take leave of him on the eve of his departure from the seat of Government. The President returns his thanks for the uniform kindness he has received from the citizens of the District for thirty consecutive years, and has fixed on to-morrow, at 2 o'clock, to receive them. The Councils have also passed the following resolutions of respect to the Hon. John J. Crittenden: Whereas, The time is at hand when the Hon. Jno. J. Crittenden is about to withdraw from the N
Lefferts (search for this): article 1
Interesting scene at the Seventh Regiment armory. The Seventh Regiment, of New York, turned out 900 guns at the parade of the Division on the 22d. After the return of the corps to its armory a thrilling and impressive scene occurred, which is thus reported in the World: "The Regiment ascended to the spacious drill-room in the upper story of the building, and at the command of the Colonel the several companies formed in order, with ranks extending the entire width of the room. Col. Lefferts having commanded silence, ascended with his staff to the gallery extending across the Eighth street end of the building, and made a brief and spirited address to his command. He proposed that the birthday of Washington should hereafter be regularly celebrated by the Regiment as its anniversary, and spoke with patriotic enthusiasm of the character of that illustrious sage and patriot. On putting the question to the men, whether they approved of his proposition, a thundering "aye" reverb
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