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The Daily Dispatch: August 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Federal Congress. (search)
Federal Congress. In the Senate on the 1st inst., the bill to suppress insurrection, sedition, &c., being under consideration, Mr. Breckinridge, with his usual ability, exposed its unconstitutional features, and freely criticized the acts of the Northern President. The bill was not disposed of. In the House, Mr. Fenton offered the following: Whereas, it is currently reported that the forces now in rebellion against the Government have certain persons in their hands, one of whom is Hon. Alfred Ely, a member of this House: Therefore. Resolved, That the President be requested to furnish this House with any information on the subject that may have reached him.--Passed. Mr. Blair, of Missouri, then rose to a personal explanation, and made a pretty severe attack upon Thurlow Weed, of the Albany Evening Journal, for ascribing to him (Blair) and his brother, (the Postmaster General,) the design of precipitating the action of Gen. Scott, and involving him in battle witho
The Daily Dispatch: August 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stinky old Yankee Woman! (search)
lace.--The trees were nicely while washed, and the company is anxiously awaiting for the invader. We noticed some writing letters to the "loved ones at home." These were written in many cases on coarse boards and roughly made tables, but the expression of satisfaction could be detected everywhere. We were glad to notice on our streets Saturday, the Hon. H. M. Shaw, the former representative of the First District of North Carolina. This talented gentleman was a zealous advocate of Mr. Breckinridge in the last campaign, and our citizens will not soon forget the power of his eloquence. Our many camps were suddenly aroused a night or two ago, by the proper officers. It is gratifying to say that the result was highly satisfactory. Every man was at his post and many a suppressed countenance could be seen as they returned to their couches, disappointed that there was no action. Cannon are being sent from our city to important points. Their destination, for prudent motives,