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April 15th (search for this): article 1
the city the task of protecting the peace, and preventing every act which could be construed into treason to the country. The Mayor then raised the Stars and Stripes amid great applause. The Pennsylvania military loan. Philadelphia, April 15.-- Hon. John Covode has offered to Gov. Curtin fifty thousand dollars of the loan authorized by Pennsylvania to arm and equip the troops ordered from that State. A delegation of Pittsburg merchants have made a similar tender. Ex-President Buchanan. Lancaster, Pa., April 15.--Ex- President Buchanan exhibits intense interest in the news from the South, and participates in the expression of a determination to sustain the Government. How the news was received. The New York Express thus alludes to the effect of the news in Wall street: The dispatches from Charleston did not produce so much excitement as many were led to suppose, but in its place there has been developed a universal sentiment of sympathy with the Ge
April 16th (search for this): article 1
South. Although the "Old North State" has been slow to move, she will be quick to strike a death blow at any that may attempt to cross her soil or use her property in subjugating the South. With opened arms and extended hands we welcome all Yankee hirelings to a hospitable grave, that may enter our midst for that purpose. The matter seems to be settled, so far as North Carolina is concerned, according to the following dispatch, which we find in the Petersburg Express: Raleigh, April 16.--Governor Ellis received a dispatch from Secretary Cameron to-night, saying that a requisition would be made upon him for two regiments. The Governor promptly replied that he regarded the course of the Administration in attempting to subjugate States as unconstitutional, and that he would be no party to this wicked violation of law, and this war upon the liberties, of a free people, Cameron can get no troops from North Carolina. The In the Episcopal Churches at New York, Sunday
Robert Anderson (search for this): article 1
ot receive it from so brave a man. He says Major Anderson made a staunch fight, and elevated himselfcarriages are knocked into splinters. Major Anderson says the accuracy of the firing surprised prime condition, and bear on both sides. Major Anderson was obliged to throw overboard a large quaay. One of the aids carried brandy to Major Anderson in a boat, after the fire, and the latter e officers. Before going into action, Major Anderson sent word by an aid of General Beauregard anded Fort Moultrie after the departure of Major Anderson. The city is resuming its usual quietessing. He had been grieved to learn that Major Anderson-- the gallant, noble, and brave Major Anders were heartily given for Fort Sumter and Maj. Anderson, and the band immediately played "Hail Colnd cordially approved and sympathized with Major Anderson. Until a late hour the subject was discusare displayed at different points in honor of Anderson. A call foot a public meeting on Wednesday h[10 more...]
Scott (search for this): article 1
h of the peace. If there was such an intention, better counsels prevailed, and everything that could excite ill-feeling was carefully avoided throughout the day. About noon, among the exciting rumors put in circulation was one that Lieutenant General Scott had tendered his resignation to the President, which produced a most disheartening effect on the friends of the Union. It was soon ascertained that the announcement was merely one of those canards which have been so prevalent in this season of National humiliation, being based on the resignation of a Lieut. Scott. Mob spirit is Philadelphia. On Monday morning an excited crowd assembled before a printing office at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, where the "Palmetto Flag," a small advertising sheet, is published, and threatened to demolish the establishment. The excitement continued throughout the day. A dispatch dated at midnight says: The Mayor and police now, have possession of the bui
Henry (search for this): article 1
who moved the Secession Ordinance, is now in this city at the house of a relative in the Tenth ward. The crowd, after being quieted somewhat at Fourth and Chestnut streets, moved down to the Argus office, on Third street, opposite Dock street, and demanded that the American flag should be displayed. The police are now protecting that office. At all the military rendezvous volunteers are enlisting rapidly, especially among the Germans. The following speech was made by Mayor Henry to the excited mob which threatened the "Palmetto Flag" office: Fellow-Citizens: By the grace of Almighty God, treason shall never rear its head, or have a foothold in Philadelphia. [Immense cheering.] I call upon you, as American citizens, to stand by your flag and protect it at all hazards; at the point of the bayonet, if necessary. But, in doing so, remember the rights due to your fellow-citizens, and their private property. [Immense cheering, and cries of "we will"] That fla
Beauregard (search for this): article 1
A Charleston dispatch relates the following incidents: Major Anderson stated that he surrendered his sword to General Beauregard, as the representative of the Confederate Government. General Beauregard said he would not receive it from so braveGeneral Beauregard said he would not receive it from so brave a man. He says Major Anderson made a staunch fight, and elevated himself in the estimation of every true Carolinian. During the fire, when Major Anderson's flag-staff was shot away, a boat put off from Morris' Island, carrying another American and chivalrous relations between the officers. Before going into action, Major Anderson sent word by an aid of General Beauregard to the Governor, thanking him for kind attentions during the past two months, and very solemnly said, "Farewell, getions of artillery and munitions of war, and Fort Sumter being captured there is nothing to engage the attention of General Beauregard. There is a railway connection direct from Charleston to Washington, and in three days the whole of that army, wit
Cleveland (search for this): article 1
nce. Connecticut1780New Haven. New York1713,280New York, Albany, Elmira. Pennsylvania1612,500Philadelphia, Harrisburg. New Jersey43,123Trenton. Delaware1780Wilmington. Maryland43,123Frederick, Baltimore. Virginia32,340Sta'nton, Wheeling, Gordonsville. North Carolina21,560Raleigh. Tennessee21,560Kn'xville, Nashville. Arkansas1780Little Rock. Kentucky47,123Lexington. Missouri43,123St. Louis. Illinois64,688Spring field, Chicago. Indiana64,683Indianapolis. Ohio1210,153Col'mbus, Cleveland. Michigan1780Detroit. Wisconsin1780Milwaukee. lowa1780Keokuk. Minnesota1780St. Paul, 9473,391 Fort Pickens. The interest that was concentrated upon Sumter now is transferred to Pickens, which the Federal forces are reported to have reinforced. The number of batteries directed against Pickens is very large, and Sumter shows how soon a fort may be reduced when a fire from numerous batteries with improved guns is concentrated upon it. The force before and near Pickens is from
John W. Ellis (search for this): article 1
ons. Will North Carolina respond? The Wilmington Journal, of Monday, asks and answers the question. Will Governor Ellis respond to Lincoln's demand for troops? We do not pretend to answer for Governor Ellis, unless where we know his posGovernor Ellis, unless where we know his position, but in this case we have no hesitation in saying distinctly, No ! Governor Ellis will not do so. Will he agree that troops should pass freely from the North over the soil of North Carolina, to coerce our Southern sisters? Again we say--No ! nGovernor Ellis will not do so. Will he agree that troops should pass freely from the North over the soil of North Carolina, to coerce our Southern sisters? Again we say--No ! never. But again. Will the fifteen thousand New Yorkers, the five thousand Massachusetters, the thirteen thousand Pennsylvanians, find aid and comfort in passing over our soil to erect an abolition despotism not only over the seceded States, but is concerned, according to the following dispatch, which we find in the Petersburg Express: Raleigh, April 16.--Governor Ellis received a dispatch from Secretary Cameron to-night, saying that a requisition would be made upon him for two regimen
Carrington (search for this): article 1
citement prevails in this city over the news from Charleston, and great crowds are In the streets. The event is being celebrated by cannon firing, rockets, bonfires, music, and speeches. Nashville, Tenn., April 13--An enthusiastic public meeting was held here to-night, Resolutions were unanimously adopted condemning the Administration for the present state of affairs, and sympathizing with the South. The Hon. Mr. Zollikoffer and others spoke. Columbus, Ohio April 14.--Adjutant General Carrington has just issued orders carrying into effect the military laws just enacted by the General Assembly of Ohio, and providing for 6,000 regular militia, besides the militia of reserve of not less than 35,000 men, to be subject to immediate transfer into the regular force. The regular militia has been organized into 25 regiments, which, when upon a war basts, would make 25,000 men. On Saturday his office was thronged by persons eagerly inquiring for the news, and offering their servic
Henry Ward Beecher (search for this): article 1
The Civil War. Incidents of the surrender of Fort Sumter-- the feeling in North Carolina--Henry Ward Beecher — Lincoln's call for troops — the excitement in Baltimore — How the news was received, etc. Incidents of the surrender of Sumter. A Charleston dispatch relates the following incidents: Major Andeough the merits of Thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord." Beecher on the War. In a sermon at Brooklyn. N. Y., last Sunday evening, the political parson, Henry Ward Beecher, thus outraged the sanctity of his profession: The Southern people were sound on the question of the Bible, but Infidels as to its contents. The doctry State must be opened to slavery. There would no longer be free discussion or free debate. It was on these conditions we could have peace. On those grounds, Mr. Beecher said, he utterly abhorred peace. Give him war, redder than blood. The present was no time for them to hesitate; they must take the country as their fathers ga<
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