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The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
respect, under such circumstances, she would do. This, however, was not a threat. He believed if Virginia joined the South, it would not be done. It had been said that the seceded States went out without giving the border States an invitation. In this respect the position occupied by the Cotton States towards each other, and that occupied towards the border States, were the same. Each State acted by herself, and acted promptly, in order to be prepared for the great event of the 4th of March. It was a necessity. They could not afford to wait. He did not feel that their case was desperate, even if Virginia refused to unite with them. They had 5,000,000 people; had arms and ammunition; had a prospective arrangement with foreign Governments; and above all, they had a cause. Their cause would save them against the North. They most earnestly desired the co-operation of Virginia, and if she refused, they would receive it more in sorrow than in anger. Greater than we once
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], The oil discoveries in Western Virginia. (search)
lete Sancho Panza of a fellow was ever actually elected to the Chief Magistracy of a great Republic. If such a volume should be published, accompanied by undeniable certificates of the authenticity of these speeches, it would furnish such a weapon in the hands of those who dispute the capacity of the people to govern themselves that no future country would ever make the attempt till the crack of doom. The Inspired volume forbids us to speak "evil of dignities," and, therefore, after the 4th of March next, when Lincoln becomes one of the dignities we shall not call him a fool or an ass. His absurd utterances on the route to Washington certainly give color to the statement that his speeches in the Senatorial contest with Douglas were prepared for him by a Republican committee.--We should think that by this time his best friends must begin to suspect that he is not the man for the crisis. We should as soon think of putting out a fire in the dome of St. Peter's with a penny squirt as to
The Daily Dispatch: February 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tour of Mr. Lincoln. (search)
Lincoln's last. What a humor this new President of ours has! What an inexhaustible wit and endless variety in his performances! We say this President of ours; for Old Virginia must come under his beneficent away, and, on the 4th of March, he will be her head and we shall be his staff. The Black Republicans know how to keep their own secrets, or they never could have surprised the whole world so completely and delightfully as in this President of theirs and ours, this Abraham Lincoln, who, in the midst of universal agony, has caused the whole nation to rear with laughter, to hold its sides, to cry with convulsive mirth instead of sorrow, and to stare with all its eyes, and wonder, like the sailor blown up by the powder magazine, what the d — I would happen next. First he starts off from Springfield, begging everybody to pray for him, which they promise to do, and on the same day, at Indianapolis, he discourses upon "passional attraction," "free love" and homŒpathic pills; next
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
nts of affairs in every direction; and I do not think that the people of the Southern Confederacy will much longer endure the menaces of these forts and the taunts in various quarters. As for that Peace Conference in Washington, if nothing is accomplished it will not be the fault of your Commissioners, but of their more plucky Black Republican brothers. I receive letters daily from all parts of your State, and generally from strong Union men, who say Virginia will secede before the 4th of March. Can it be so? I can hardly credit it. Virginius. P. S.--Since writing the above, the Cabinet appointments have been announced, except that of Postmaster General, which is not yet made Secretary of State, Toombs, of Ga.; Secretary of Treasury, Memminger, of S. C.; Secretary of War. Elliott, of Miss.; Secretary of Navy, Perkins, of La.; Attorney General, P. Walker. of Ala. It is said that Toombs will not accept. V. Charleston, Feb. 21, 1861. There are a few com
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Georgia State Convention. (search)
Preparing for the worst. Louisiana and Mississippi are diligently preparing to defend themselves against any assault which may be made after the 4th of March. All the Gulf States which have the command of their own harbors, may be regarded as secure. It is impossible for ships to accomplish anything against bad fortifications, if they are defended with ordinary energy and skill.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The surrender of the Government property in Texas. (search)
Sale of Negroes. We will sell at Charlotte Court-House, on Monday, the 4th day of March next, about Fifty Negroes. Terms--At sale. Thomas Pugh, Stephen Davis. fe 16--dtd
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
successor, and a member from Missouri, were about the only Democrats who sought an introduction to him. The Peace Congress was in session until after 12 o'clock, last night. It is known that the debates yesterday were bitter, and at times almost personal. People have ceased to take any interest in the concern. Occasionally you hear the contemptuous laughter of Southern men, at the ease with which the Yankees have tolled the slave State Commissioners along, till the Rubicon of the 4th of March is nearly crossed. Is it stupidity of treachery on the part of our members of the Congress? We are not surprised at the telegraphic report of yesterday's proceedings in your Convention. We knew that sooner or later the premonitory symptoms of the Ruffner Pamphlet Confederacy would break out in that body. We have long been convinced that Virginia his no interest whatever in anything outside of the personal ambition and opinions of the emancipation apostles and philosophers of Rockb
The Daily Dispatch: March 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mild weather at the South. (search)
Mild weather at the South. --At Charleston, S. C., last week, the weather was unusually mild. Peach trees were in full bloom, green peas had been in blossom for a week, and strawberries were beginning to form. The Mercury anticipates that about the middle of next month strawberries and green peas will be among the luxuries supplied to Major Anderson at Fort Sumter, which would scent to indicate that the fort is not to be taken by the 4th of March after all. The Dallas (Texas) Herald says that during the last of January the editor saw hyacinths, roses, verbenas, chrysanthemums, oleanders and phlox in full bloom. Such has never before been the case, during the month of January, in one of the prairie counties of northern Texas. In addition to these novelties, a friend of the editor recently gathered a dish of fresh English peas from vines that have not yet been killed by the frosts of winter. All these things, the flowers and the peas, have been brought about without the use of
The Daily Dispatch: March 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Racing in the West. (search)
our rights compared to the success of the free-soil-federal party in Virginia? Why talk about State pride, and the renown of the past? We have had glory enough. Let's accept the day of our shame like men, and try to worship Seward and make merry like decent citizens. It is said that Old Abe gave his son Bob a copy of the Inaugural to bring with him. Bob got drunk in Cincinnati and lost it. The man who found it ought by all means to publish it, so that we may compare it with that of the 4th of March. The carriage presented to Mrs. Abe by a number of New Yorkers, is described as " what is technically called a full-dress coach," with a richly trimmed hammer cloth, elaborately carved standard for the footman, concealed step which descend only with the opening of the doors, crimson brocatelle curtains, and patent spring cushions and back. Cost $1,500. The Tribune quotes approvingly the views of the Lynchburg Virginian as to the duties of Union men in the South. Zed.
The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
rat, Virginia, whilst the rest of her sisters are scampering for dear life. South Carolina leads the race, Mississippi and Georgia are next, Alabama and Florida are going it neck, then comes Louisiana, whilst Texas has barely escaped the right paw of Grimalkin, which nearly touches the tail of the fugitive prey. In one corner is a large rat lying on the flat of his back, with his head off, the United States flag waving over him, and beneath, the inscription, "The Union must and shall be preserved." Virginia is held fairly in the cat's sinister paw, whilst out of his month comes the words: "Nothing is going wrong. Nothing really hurts anybody. Nobody is suffering anything," and the unhappy victim consoles himself with the exclamation, "We can go out on the 4th of July as well as the 4th of March." This capital production is, we understand, the production of an accomplished young lady of our city, who gives fine promise of success as an artist. It is for sale at the bookstores.
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