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Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States. (search)
that the question was not, at that time, sectional, and elicited no acrimony. A striking example is furnished in 1802 in the convention for forming the first constitution of Ohio. On the question of admitting negroes to the right of suffrage the vote stood 17 ayes, 17 nays. (Life of Nathaniel Massie, p. 87.) This convention was controlled by men from the slave-holding States of Kentucky and Tennessee, yet we find them badly divided on this question—one of their own leaders, Charles Willing Byrd, a Virginian of the Virginians, standing steadily for the right of the negro to vote. On the other hand, Messrs. Huntington, of Trimble county, and McIntosh, of Washington county, scions of New England stock, were with Massie and Worthington against negro suffrage. Thomas Worthington, although opposed to negro suffrage, had emancipated his slaves on leaving Virginia. The following quotation from an author of accuracy and ability shows that the slavery question had not taken a form entire
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Literary notices. (search)
ugh West, Johnston & Co., Richmond, this beautifully gotten up book, and have time and space now only to say that a slight dipping into its pages shows conclusively that our gallant Confederate tar knows how to wield a pen as well as how to sail or fight a ship, and has produced a book of rare interest and decided historic value. We mean to give it a careful reading, and shall hereafter copy for our readers some of its good things, such as the account of The Merimac and the Monitor, &c. A Byrd's-eye view of our civil war. By Colonel T. A. Dodge, U. S. A. Boston: lames R. Osgood & Co. After reading Colonel Dodge's admirable book on Chancellorsville, we were prepared to find in this new publication a well written, calm, and unusually fair book. We have not been disappointed, and while we are not, of course, prepared to accept all of Colonel Dodge's statements, or to endorse all of his criticisms, we do not hesitate to commend the book most warmly as the work of an able, pains-tak
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book II:—the siege of Chattanooga. (search)
f the expeditionary corps, while Forrest, joining, at Cleveland, Hodge's brigade, moves rapidly upon Charleston, which Colonel Byrd occupies with one or two regiments of Union cavalry. Armstrong and Davidson, each with one brigade, pass the river abed them time to accomplish this movement, Wheeler himself, with his artillery and two brigades, attacks the Federal post. Byrd makes haste to pass over to the right bank of the Hiawassee, which is defended by light works; but the Confederates, having found an easy ford, follow him up and compel him to retreat. Forrest, fortunately for Byrd, has been too quick, and he thus escapes from the detachments which were to surround him. Wolford brings a Federal brigade from Athens to his assistance, bue afternoon. White, who was promptly notified of this crossing, retires along the railway with Chapin's small command. Byrd's brigade, which occupies Kingston, being thus cut off, remains in the important position assigned to it, and will not be
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—the Third winter. (search)
h. So as to reach more promptly Knoxville, Wood's and Sheridan's divisions, each man taking forty cartridges and rations for three days, will not be followed by any wagon, but a steamer ascending the Tennessee, loaded with provisions for ten days, will resupply them at Cottonport, between Washington and Decatur. With a view to supporting this movement and employing his cavalry, Grant instructs General Elliott to quit Alexandria with two brigades, to march on Kingston, where he shall collect Byrd's brigade, and to lead these forces to Athens, where he shall meet Granger and unite with him. On his side, General Foster, the designated successor to Burnside, who has just arrived at Cumberland Gap, shall take all the available troops there found—say about three thousand men—and march toward Knoxville. His movement, coinciding with Granger's, will possibly contribute to the prompt raising of the siege. From Ringgold the retreat of the Confederates has not been annoyed. Grose, after ha
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition., Chapter 15: (search)
English agent in the proposed siege of Fort Prince George, the Little Carpenter took him away as if to hunt for venison, and struck through the wilderness for Virginia. Nine days and nights they travelled, with such game as they killed for their food, with the light in the sky for their guide, through gaps rarely trodden, even by wild beasts,— for the beasts of the forests pick their paths;—on the tenth day, they met a detachment of Virginians on Holston River. Major Lewis to the Honorable Col. Byrd, of Virginia, without date, but probably near the 8th of September, in Lords of Trade, 11 Nov., 1760. The country beyond the mountains was deserted; nor was Carolina safe. But Montgomery, by his expedition had only inflamed the war, Bull to Lords of Trade, July, 1760. and, having obeyed the letter of his instructions by reaching the country of the Cherokees, Col. Montgomery to Lieut. of Governor Bull, July, 1760. prepared to embark precipitately for the North. The province
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, Chapter 66: (search)
ter gift and a better message came from Rutledge, now at Charleston: I send you five hundred pounds of powder. You know our collection is not very great. Honor and victory to you and our worthy countrymen with you. Do not make too free with your cannon. Be cool and do mischief. These five hundred pounds of powder, with two hundred pounds from a schooner lying at the back of the fort, were all the supplies that Moultrie received. At three in the afternoon, Lee, on a report from his aide-de-camp Byrd, sent Muhlenberg's Virginia riflemen to reinforce Thomson. A little before five, Moultrie was able to renew his fire. At about five the marines in the ships' tops, seeing a lieutenant with eight or ten men remove the heavy barricade from the gateway to the fort, thought that Moultrie and his party were about to retreat; but the gateway was unbarred to receive a visit from Lee. The officers half naked, and begrimed with the hot day's work, respectfully laid down their pipes as he drew
The Daily Dispatch: March 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], A New Type-Setter. (search)
are arming for the rivers and ponds. We wish them all joy, and we wish them all luck. The time was when we should have been with them. But it is all in the head now. We talk about fishing — we fancy it glorious sport — we wish for the fishing season to come — but it is no go. We do not enjoy it as we used to. The froth is gone from the champagne, and the body is insipid. It was youth, freshness, high spirits, that made us enjoy it in the olden time. "My mind to me a kingdom is," says old Byrd, and so it is to every man. Happiness comes from within. The imagination has more to do with it than people are willing to admit; and, alas! old men have no imagination, and, so far as this world is concerned, no future. "There's not a joy the world can give, Like that it takes away." So wrote a young Lord, twenty-six years old, with half the world at his feet, and the rest praying to be conquered as a boon. We wonder what he would have said if he had lived to fifty, working all <
The Daily Dispatch: April 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
.--Gabriel, slave of Samuel Hardgrove, arrested for stealing meat from C. Leber, was ordered ten lashes — Ro. Cross, slave of Thos. Bradford, arrested for keeping a bar-room where slaves assembled, was balled for an appearance by Alderman Sadler.--Bill Cooper, free negro, and Reuben, slave of R. A. Mayo, were ordered punishment for fighting in the street.--Lieut Carter arrested John, slave of Robt. B. Mills, and a certificate was granted him for the arrest of a runaway.--Ishmael Roberts, Bill Byrd, and Bill Newton, free negroes, and a half dozen slaves, owned by various persons, were caged for being in an unlawful assembly in the kitchen of David W. Hughes.--The darkeys were punished, and David W. and Richard Hughes were held to ball for their appearance before the Mayor to-day — the latter for having fifteen counterfeit ten cent pieces in his possession.--Wm. C. Gay, arrested for drunkenness and lying on the sidewalk, was detained.--Yesterday. （Sunday.) Betsey Miller, white, was "tak<
The Daily Dispatch: September 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Major Terrill's official report of skirmishes near Alexandria. (search)
ham's battery, to be commanded by Captain Beckham in person, the entire force to be under my command, and proceed to Anondale and there join Col. J. E. B. Stuart, of the First Cavalry, who would give me farther instructions. Upon arriving at Anondale I joined Col. Stuart with his cavalry, who conducted my command, composed and officered as follows: Company A, Capt. Nalle; 1st Lieut. Cullen. Company B, 1st Lieut. Starke commanding. Company D, 1st Lieut. Winston commanding, 2d Lieut. Byrd, 3d Lieut. Hibbs. Company G, Capt. Hill, And one section of Beckham's battery, commanded by Capt. Beckham in person, to "Mason's Hill." an eminence six miles from Alexandria, commanding a view of the Federal Capitol and all the principal points along the Potomac. Almost immediately upon our arrival, a considerable force of Federal infantry and cavalry made their appearance in the road, about a quarter of a mile from the base of the hill. Col. Stuart directed me to attack th
The Daily Dispatch: October 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tender of thanks for aid to sick soldiers. (search)
have by no means been confined to pecuniary aid, though of this they have been unboundedly liberal; but they have bestowed their personal care, and have ever been ready and prompt to relieve distress and want in all its various phases, even at the sacrifice of their own comfort and property. Thus white we particularize the few comparatively as especially prominent in their exertions, we beg it to be distinctly understood that our list of benefactors is far from being limited to those designated. We quote: Mr. Augustine W. Robbins and lady; Mr. Coleman Robbins and lady; Dr. Carey, lady and daughters; Mr. Curtis, lady and daughters; Captain Garrett; Dr. Sewell and lady; Mr. Beyan; Mr. Solden; Col. Hayee; Dr. Byrd, and Mr. Kellum and family. (Signed) Mrs Alex. A. Bamsaure, President. Mrs Wm. Miceal, Vice President. Mrs John Phifer, Corres'ng Sec'ry. Mrs Wardy M. Bee, Treasurer. Mrs A. T. Farquar, Recording Sec'y. Lincolnton, N. C., Oct. 7, 1861.
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