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The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 23 (search)
The Corliss Steam Fire Engine Company of Providence have just completed an engine of 120 horse power for a firm in Aberdeen, Scotland. A letter dated at Charleston, 13th instant, says: "The Typographical Union here has dissolved its connection with the national body." The human heart beats about seventy-two times in a minute; or in a life of sixty years, two thousand millions of times. The New Orleans papers announce the arrival in that city of Mrs. F. W. Pickens, the wife of the Governor of South Carolina. At a municipal election in Alexandria, Va., on Monday, Mr. Henry Addison, the Union candidate, was elected Mayor. S. N. Hollin worth, late Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, died on the 22d inst. General Forbes Britton, of Texas, is dead.
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ock, Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bosserman, of the Universalist Church. The resolution of Mr. Price, of Greenbrier, restricting debate to ten minutes on any one subject, being in order, Mr. Wise moved a call of the roll to ascertain if there was a quorum in attendance. Most of the members answered to their names. Mr. Price briefly advocated his resolution. The President stated that he had received a communication from the Governor of the Common wealth, enclosing a dispatch from Gov. Pickens, of South Carolina, which was read by the Secretary. It announces the commencement of hostilities, and says that no harm had thus far been done to the works of the Confederated army, but great damage had been done to Fort Sumter. Mr. Wise commented briefly upon the intelligence, closing with the expression of a hope that the "terrapin" (meaning the Union men) "would begin to crawl, now that the fire was applied to his back." The hour of half-past 10 having arrived, Mr. Southall
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
the Convention the following communication from the Governor of the Commonwealth: Executive Department, April 13, 1861 Gentlemen of the Convention; Since you adjourned this morning I have received another dispatch from his Excellency Gov. Pickens which is here with communicated I consider it a duty to communicate any dispatch that may be sent to me, by the Governor of a State. In reply to the inquiry with which the dispatch closes, I have replied, "The Convention now in session ow near 7,000 of the best troops in the world, and a reserve of 10,000 on our railroads. The war is commenced, and we will triumph or perish. This is my answer to you. Please let me know what will Virginia do, as I telegraph you candidly. F. W. Pickens Mr. Wysor of Pulaski, desired to offer a preamble and resolution, but Mr. Price of Greenbrier, claimed that his own resolution (for the limitation of tribute,) had precedence over any other business. Mr. Wysor asked the privilege of
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Suicide of Stephen Van Rensselaer, Jr. (search)
The Convention. The Committee of the Whole made very good progress on Saturday, by adopting several sections of the proposed amendments to the Constitution, with two additional amendments proposed by Mr. Wise. The stirring news from Charleston entered largely into the debate, and some of the leading Union members manifested a strong sympathy with the Federal Government. A dispatch from Gov. Pickens was laid before the Convention, and it will be seen by reference to it that he is anxious to know what course Virginia will pursue in this crisis. Gov. Letcher telegraphed back that the Convention, now in session, would decide. Mr. Wysor, of Pulaski, desired to get an immediate vote on the question of withdrawal, but his preamble and resolution were not received.
The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1860., [Electronic resource], Accidental Shooting. (search)
Election of a Governor of South Carolina. Columbia, Dec. 15. --Hon. F. W. Pickens late United States Minister to Russia, has just been elected Governor by a vote of 82 to 84 for Mr. Johnson. The utmost confidence is felt and expressed in the ability and will of the Governor elect to direct the affairs of the late in the trying crisis which is now at land. Immediate secession is certain. Every one is for it.
The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
sea!Fort Sumter Silent.Correspondence between MajorAnderson and Gov. Pickens. approach of the Star of the West--she is warned off — tflag, approached the city. The Lieutenant had an interview with Gov. Pickens, and afterwards was escorted to his boat, and re-embarked for Foctfully, yours, Robert Anderson, Major U. S. A. Reply of Gov. Pickens. "Gov. Pickens sent a letter to Major Anderson, in reply. AGov. Pickens sent a letter to Major Anderson, in reply. After stating the position South Carolina holds to the Federal Union, and that any attempt to send U. S. troops to Charleston harbor, to reinfovernment to impose on a State conditions foreign to her will. F. W. Pickens." Reply of Maj. Anderson. To His Excellency Gov. Pickens:Excellency Gov. Pickens:Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, and to say that, under the circumstances, I have deemed it prope is directed to make the journey. "Robt. Anderson." "Gov. Pickens immediately gave the permission desired, and directed that every
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
o'clock, at which time Mr. Hall ended his interview. He was then escorted to a carriage, and driven, in company with two Aids of the Governor, to the wharf, where he re-embarked for the fort. The correspondence between Major Anderson and Gov. Pickens has been published by telegraph; but as a part of the history of the important event, we publish in full the letter of the last-named gentleman, of which only a sketch came over the wires: The Governor's letter. State of South Carolina, ow far the conduct which you propose to adopt can find a parallel in the history of any country, or be reconciled with any other purpose of your Government than that of imposing upon this State the condition of a conquered province. Signed, F. W. Pickens. Endorsement of the act by the Legislature. The following resolutions were adopted by the South Carolina House of Delegates on receiving the correspondence from the Governor: Resolved. That this General Assembly looks upon any
The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
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
The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Suicide of Gamblers. (search)
United States War Vessels to be Concentrated at the mouth of the Mississippi River and at Pensacola. New Orleans, Jan. 16. --Consul Pickens went to Vera Cruz this morning, bearing important Washington dispatches to the American Commander of the Gulf Squadron. It is rumored that the design is to concentrate fleets at the mouth of the Mississippi river and at the harbor of Pensacola.
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Fort Sumter correspondence. (search)
orities of the State of South Carolina, with a pledge, on its part, to account for such public property as is under your charge. Your obd't serv't, [Signed] F. W. Pickens. [Major Anderson to the Governor.] Headquarters, Fort Sumter, S. C., January 11, 1861. To His Excellency F. W. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina: SiExcellency F. W. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina: Sir: --I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your demand for the surrender of this fort to the authorities of South Carolina, and to say, in reply, that the demand is one with which I cannot comply. Your Excellency knows that I have recently sent a messenger to Washington, and that it will be impossible for me to recemunication, is authorized to give you the pledge of the State, upon the adjustment of its relations with the United States, of which it was a part. [Signed] F. W. Pickens. To the President of the United States. [instructions from the State Department of the Executive Office to the Hon. I. W. Hayne.] State of South Carol
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