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The Daily Dispatch: February 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of Old citizens. (search)
Northern markets. Baltimore,Feb. 8.--Flour dull. Wheat dull — red $1.26#0040;1.30; white $1.46#0040;1.60. Corn dull — new yellow 59#0040;62. Provisions steady — mess-pork $18. Lard 10 ¼. Coffee steady at 12 ½#0040;13 ½. Whiskey firm
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], France and the South. (search)
France and the South. --M. Gaillardia writes to the Courrier des Etate Unis from Paris, February 8th, as follows: "A friend of General Stevenson, of South Carolina, assures me that gentleman had an audience of the Emperor, who had listened in a friendly manner to his arguments in favor of the new Confederacy of the slave States."
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
hands of S. Apperson &Co., of Memphis, which is at the service of the Confederate States, if needed. The following are extracts from the letter of an officer in Fort Pickens to a friend in St. Louis: Fort Pickens, March 18, 1861. We left Old Point on the 24th of January, and came on the Brooklyn by Abaco, the "Hole in the Wall," and the Bahamas (my third trip through here;) stopped at Key West for coal, and arrived off Fort Pickens about the 5th of February. On the 8th of February I was ordered into the fort. We have hard work, plenty of guard duty, and plenty of anxiety. The Brooklyn, with our men on board, is anchored off the bar about four miles distant. She is accompanied by the frigate Sabine and sloop-of-war St. Louis. The Government at Washington consented, some time ago, to make an agreement with the authorities on the Secession side, to this effect: That if the reinforcements on the Brooklyn were not landed, no preparations for an attack would be
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], Murder of two policemen in Cincinnati. (search)
Kentucky vs. Ohio. --The case of Kentucky against the Governor of Ohio, who refused to issue his warrant for the arrest of Lago, charged with having enticed a slave from Kentucky into Ohio, was set for Saturday in the Supreme Court, but the Attorney-General of Ohio having forwarded an affidavit that a professional engagement prevented his attendance, the case was postponed till the 8th of February. Kentucky was ready by counsel.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
le that the services of the volunteer military of Massachusetts may be required at no distant day, and at short notice, by the President of the United States for the defence of the Federal capital, and it is the desire of his Excellency, the Governor, and Commander-in-Chief, that the troops be in readiness for any legal requisition that may be made upon them." The orders apply more directly to the First Division, and require rigid scrutiny of company rolls, frequent company drills, and a thorough preparation for active service. United States Treasury bonds guaranteed by Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, Feb. 8. --The bill guaranteeing $2,800,000 United States bonds of the twenty million loan, passed both Houses of the Legislature unanimously to-day. A letter from Major Anderson, in response to the resolutions of the Legislature congratulating him and commending his bravery, was read in the House. It was a well written, brief expression of his profound gratification.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
From the South.Formation of a Provisional Governm't.Jeff. Davis elected President.Alexander H. Stephens Chosen Vice President.New Constitution! South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida Confederated, &c., &c. Montgomery, Feb. 8. --The Southern Confederacy Congress was in session four hours this morning, and met again to-night. Probably the result will be made known during the night, or tomorrow. The only public session to-day was of about a half-hour's duration, and was consumed in prayer and the transaction of some formal business. Gen. Henningsen is here. [Second Dispatch.] Montgomery,Feb. 9. --Congress, last night, unanimously agreed to the Constitution and plan of a Provisional Government. A strong and vigorous Government will go into immediate operation, with full powers and ample funds. No proposition for a compromise with the North, or a re-construction of the old Government, will be entertained. The present
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death from hydrophobia. (search)
Opposition to Mr. Seward as Secretary of State. St. Louis,Feb. 8. --The Springfield correspondent of the Republican says that prominent Republican members of the Illinois Legislature are in favor of signing a remonstrance against the appointment of Mr. Seward as Secretary of State.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Christianization of Negroes. (search)
Texas. New Orleans,Feb. 8. --A dispatch from Austin, Texas, says that delegates will be appointed to the Montgomery Convention, to act simply as members for conference, until a vote shall have been taken on the Ordinance of Secession by the people.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Another sudden death. (search)
Frozen to death. Norwalk,Feb. 8. --Two Englishmen, named Weeks, father and son, were frozen to death off Round Beach last night. Their bodies were found to-day:
The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Letter from the Gulf shore. (search)
Latest from the North.the Burnside fleet.latest from Roanoke. the Sumter still on her career of Victory--Senator Bright expelled — a conspiracy to break up the Union! [Special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.] Norfolk, Va., Feb. 8. A messenger arrived to-day, from Roanoke Island, reports that four Federal steamers were off the island last night. A large number of vessels were twelve miles below the island. An attack is expected at this point. Gen. Wise is in better health, and is making active preparations for receiving the enemy. The flag of truce steamer arrived this afternoon. She brought over Mrs. Gen. Gaines and four other ladies, on their way to New Orleans. The feeling in Washington is strong in favor of a prosecution of the war and the suppression of the rebellion. We have Northern papers of the 6th inst. France, by the latest advices, is to lead in the advance on the city of Mexico, which her troops will probably hold several years.
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