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Grimes (search for this): article 1
inia will provide for them herself; deprecating the use of force towards seceding States, and urging the Legislature to more fully arm the State. A resolution was also adopted requesting the County Court to purchase sufficient arms to equip the volunteer force in Amelia. The Republicans' proposition. The Senate Committee of Thirteen and the Republican members of the House Committee were in caucus on Wednesday. In each assemblage the following propositions, which originated with Senator Grimes, but were advocated and presented in the Senate Committee by Gov. Seward, have been discussed. They are regarded as the ultimatum of the Republicans: I. That the Constitution shall never be so amended as to permit the interference of the Federal Government with slavery in the States, and that this shall be secured by legislative enactment. II. that the following act be introduced into Congress and passed: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of representatives of the Unit
Askew (search for this): article 1
this manner. This concludes the brief sketch of a fort which is a most perfect specimen of civil and military engineering. The whole work has been conducted in a manner that reflects the highest credit upon the engineers, and is worthy to occupy the prominent position that it holds. In conclusion, we take occasion to allude to one point of especial beauty — the construction of the arches — of which there are nearly every variety — the "Full Centre, " the "Segment," the "Groined," the "Askew," and the "Rampant"--and to add that the walls at their base are 12 feet thick, and at the top 8 ½ feet thick. Another description of the forts in the harbor of Charleston says: The two works which are designed to command the entrance of the harbor are Forts Moultrie and Sumter. The latter is the larger of the two, with three tiers of guns, surrounded entirely by water, too shoal for heavy ships to approach, and yet sufficient to prevent the use of batteries nearer than 800 or 90
Winfield Scott (search for this): article 1
841, and his present rank of Major only reaching him last year. "Major Anderson has also performed a large amount of the staff duty incident to the service a few years since, and before it was made distinct from duty in the line. He acted as Assistant Inspector of the Illinois Volunteers, serving with Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War of 1822. He was Assistant Instructor and Instructor of Artillery at the Military Academy in the years 1835-'6 and '7, and was aide-de-camp to Major-General Scott in 1838. "During the Mexican War, the Major endured all the labors and dangers of the campaign, being severely wounded in the assault on the enemy's works at Marina del Rey, and receiving brevet majority 'for gallant and meritorious conduct in that action.' Major Anderson has also received from the Government many evidences of its trust and confidence other than those bestowed by the War Department. "His last service, previous to his taking command of Fort Moultrie, was as
Douglas (search for this): article 1
osition by Mr. Toombs, extending the principle to any act against the laws of nations, the Republicans voted against it, and it was lost under the rule. Mr. Toombs submitted another resolution, to the effect that fugitive slaves shall be surrendered under the law of 1850, without being entitled to writ of habeas corpus, or trial by jury, or obstruction of any law by State legislation. Against this Mr. Seward and all his friends voted. No action was taken on the programme of Mr. Douglas. It seems to be understood that his main proposition, in reference to the government of the Territories, will not be acceded to by either side. Mr. Crittenden intimated a desire to modify his first proposition, the Missouri line. The Committee then adjourned to Friday, to give him an opportunity to do so. Who Major Anderson is — his Barber. The New York Leader has a biographical sketch of the present commander at Fort Sumter. We copy a passage: "Major Anderson is now
Schnierle (search for this): article 1
at, for the parapet is higher than the hulks of most ships, and much higher than the adjoining shore. As to its importance, although if we possessed Forts Sumter and Moultrie it would be of comparatively little use, yet if an enemy possessed it, its proximity to the city would enable the garrison to damage Charleston seriously. Coast fortifications Begun. The Charleston Mercury, of Thursday, says: The citizens of Beaufort, through Col. John Barnwell, as authorized by Major-General Schnierle, have erected a redoubt upon the outskirts of their town, intended to protect them from attack by any foreign power. The work is well executed, and at this time nearly completed. It consists in a half-sunken battery, with moat ten feet wide, pierced for three eighteen-pounders now in possession of the town authorities. The ramparts are compactly sodded with turf cut from the edge of the neighboring marsh. The redoubt is situated to the west of the town upon the highest spot in
Seward (search for this): article 1
mittee of Thirteen and the Republican members of the House Committee were in caucus on Wednesday. In each assemblage the following propositions, which originated with Senator Grimes, but were advocated and presented in the Senate Committee by Gov. Seward, have been discussed. They are regarded as the ultimatum of the Republicans: I. That the Constitution shall never be so amended as to permit the interference of the Federal Government with slavery in the States, and that this shall be bs submitted another resolution, to the effect that fugitive slaves shall be surrendered under the law of 1850, without being entitled to writ of habeas corpus, or trial by jury, or obstruction of any law by State legislation. Against this Mr. Seward and all his friends voted. No action was taken on the programme of Mr. Douglas. It seems to be understood that his main proposition, in reference to the government of the Territories, will not be acceded to by either side. Mr. Critte
Toombs (search for this): article 1
ion as a slave State, is advocated by the more conservative Republicans, but will not, in all probability, be adopted. the following resolutions, offered by Mr. Toombs, were voted on, the Republicans all voting in the negative, and the resolutions were defeated under the rule: First.--That the people of the United States of one State against another. For this provision the Republicans were all willing to vote, but in consequence of an amendment engrafted on the proposition by Mr. Toombs, extending the principle to any act against the laws of nations, the Republicans voted against it, and it was lost under the rule. Mr. Toombs submitted anoMr. Toombs submitted another resolution, to the effect that fugitive slaves shall be surrendered under the law of 1850, without being entitled to writ of habeas corpus, or trial by jury, or obstruction of any law by State legislation. Against this Mr. Seward and all his friends voted. No action was taken on the programme of Mr. Douglas. It see
Thomas O. Anderson (search for this): article 1
Secession movement at the South. the secession pole difficulty in Petersburg--Maj. Anderson's authority — War preparations in Pennsylvania--the Republican Prepositions — description of the ports, &c.,&c. The secession pole difficulty the pole and present it to the city for Fourth of July occasions, should that institution continue to flourish. Maj. Anderson's authority. The Washington Constitution (Government organ,) of yesterday says: We believe that we are perfectly correct in stating that this action on the part of Major Anderson was taken solely on his own responsibility, and not in consequence of orders from the authorities here. We have also reason to believe that it was not occasioned by any threat oange in their attitude in relation to the Federal troops. Under these circumstances, we must express our regret that Major Anderson should have taken such a step without orders or apparent necessity. Chester Co., Pa., districted for War. T
Pickens (search for this): article 1
the State. Fort Sumter lies about one mile from the shore, directly on the main ship channel, which passes between the fort and Sullivan's Island, on which is located Fort Moultrie, about one mile distant. From the battery of Charleston city Fort Sumter lies about five miles distant, standing out in the open bay, one mile from the land on either side. Fort Moultrie is, in military phrase, commanded by Fort Sumter. The following is a description of Castle Pinckney, into which Governor Pickens has thrown State troops "for the preservation of the property:" Castle Pinckney is a small work, situated on the southern extremity of "Shute's Folly Island," between the Hog and Folly Channels. Though in itself not a very considerable military work, yet, from its position, commanding as it does the whole line of our eastern wharves, it becomes of the utmost importance for it to be held by the State authorities. It is, in fact, the immediate outwork of the city, useful to annoy a
John Barnwell (search for this): article 1
he enemies' direct shot would not be great, for the parapet is higher than the hulks of most ships, and much higher than the adjoining shore. As to its importance, although if we possessed Forts Sumter and Moultrie it would be of comparatively little use, yet if an enemy possessed it, its proximity to the city would enable the garrison to damage Charleston seriously. Coast fortifications Begun. The Charleston Mercury, of Thursday, says: The citizens of Beaufort, through Col. John Barnwell, as authorized by Major-General Schnierle, have erected a redoubt upon the outskirts of their town, intended to protect them from attack by any foreign power. The work is well executed, and at this time nearly completed. It consists in a half-sunken battery, with moat ten feet wide, pierced for three eighteen-pounders now in possession of the town authorities. The ramparts are compactly sodded with turf cut from the edge of the neighboring marsh. The redoubt is situated to the wes
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