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James Buchanan, Buchanan's administration on the eve of the rebellion, Chapter 7: (search)
ery reasonable hope of any compromise between the North and the South. It is proper for future reference that the names of those Senators who constituted the majority on this momentous question, should be placed upon record. Every vote given from the six New England States was in opposition to Mr. Crittenden's resolution. These consisted of Mr. Clark, of New Hampshire; Messrs. Sumner and Wilson, of Massachusetts; Mr. Anthony, of Rhodes Island; Messrs. Dixon and Foster, of Connecticut; Mr. Foot, of Vermont; and Mr. Fessenden, of Maine. The remaining twelve votes, in order to make up the 20, were given by Messrs. Bingham and Wade, of Ohio; Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois; Messrs. Bingham and Chandler, of Michigan; Messrs. Grimes and Harlan, of Iowa; Messrs. Doolittle and Durkee, of Wisconsin; Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota; Mr. King, of New York; and Mr. Ten Eyck, of New Jersey. It is also worthy of observation, that neither Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, Mr. Simmons, of Rhode Island, Mr. Co
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Fight between the batteries and gunboats at Fort Donelson. (search)
placed in the river for the purpose of preventing the passage of boats. This was done by anchoring full length trees by the roots and allowing the tops to float. In ordinary stages of water this might have offered some impediment, but at the time of the attack the river was very high and the boats passed over without the least halt or break in their line of approach. In all the accounts that I have seen from the Federal side, the armament of the water batteries is over-estimated. Flag-Officer Foot reports that there must have been about twenty heavy guns, and General Lew Wallace places it at seventeen. Admiral Walke, while correctly stating the number in the lower battery, is in error in claiming that the upper was about the same in strength. On the morning of the 12th of February the finishing touches were put to the Columbiad, and the batteries were pronounced ready for gunboats, whereupon Lieutenant Dixon proceeded to the assignment of the guns. Captain R. R. Ross, of the
The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Dispatch Correspondence. (search)
The military spirit pervades the community. In addition to the Home Guards, another company of young men is about formed. Then there is a company of boys, from perhaps' fifteen to eighteen years old; another of boys from about ten to fifteen; and last, though not least, a few days ago there was a company formed of middle-aged and rather elderly men, Mr. Peacock being Captain; John F. Johnston, Colonel; Jno. B. Walker and others being officers, and among the privates, Col. Rocas, Rev. Messrs. Foot and Crumley. I saw even Dr. Jones and Maj. Reese in the ranks. They are a fine looking company of men, nearly all of more than ordinary size, and, as I assure you, appear determined to carry out what they undertake. Business is quite dull here, as elsewhere.--Men are leaving their occupations and their families to enlist in the service of our country willing to peril their health, and even their lives in defence of our rights. I do not believe such a people can ever be conquer
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
cing the appearance of the Senators during the delivery of Seward's speech, says: During the delivery of this remarkable production, the Republican leaders presented a strange array of physiognomies. Senator Hale sat uneasily, seeming as though he argued himself into a condition not to expect anything, and yet was constantly rebelling against it, and inquiring of himself what was the use of all this talk. Senator Sumner caressed his head with an unpleasant air of dissatisfaction. Senator Foot, of Vermont, smiled a placid smile, as is his wont Senator Wilson--made of more partisan stuff — bit his lip to disguise his discontent. Senator Wade sat stiff, with rugged earnestness, and, with fingers intertwisted, twirled his thumbs; while Senator King preserved that equanimity which he rarely permits to be ruffled. He sat up straight, his hands in his pockets, his head embedded on the top of his paunchy protuberance, looking like Falstaff at the Boar's Head waiting for Bardolph and
The Daily Dispatch: February 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Bright's defence — his speech. (search)
on the principles of justice and right, in this, a judicial question, he could not change, he must, if needs be, fall into that grave. The storm may one day be succeeded by the calm of reason, but whether so or not, he must follow the dictates of conscience and the light of law. The question was then taken on the resolution of expulsion, (introduced by Mr. Wilkinson, of Minnesota,) by yeas and nays, and it was adopted — yeas 32, nays 14--just the requisite two-thirds vote, as follows: Yeas--Messrs Anthony, Browning, Chandler, Clark, Collamer, Davis, Dixon, Doolittle, Fessenden, Foot, Foster, Grimes, Hale, Harlan, Henderson, Howard, Howe, Johnson, King, Lane of Indiana, McDougall, Morrill, Pomeroy, Sherman, Simmons, Sumner, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkinson, Wilmot, Wilson of Massachusetts, and Wilson, of Missouri--32. Nays--Messrs. Bayard, Carlile, Harris Kennedy, Latham, Nesmith, Pearce, Powell, Rice, Saulsbury, Ten Eyck, Thompson, and Willey--14. The Senate adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
bill. When Mr. Saulsbury's name was called, he said he should vote on no such measure. The following is the vote on Mr. Doolittle's amendment: Yeas--Messrs Anthony, Browning Chandler, Clark, Collamer, Cowin, Davis. Dixon, Doolittle, Foot, Harian, Harris, Howard, Howe, Lane of ind., Lane of Kansas, Latham, Powell, Sherman, Tea Eyck, Trumbult, Wade, Wright--23. Nays--Messrs, Bayard, Carille, Fessenden, Hale, Grimes, Henderson, Kennedy. King, McDougal, Morrill, Stark, Sumner, Wowning, Collamer, Cowan, Davis, Doolittle, Harian, Harris, Henderson, Howe, Lane of Indians, Lane of Kansas, Latham, Powell, Sherman, Ten Kyck, Trumbull, Williamson of Mo., Flight--19. Nays--Messrs. Carlile, Chandler, Clark, Dixon, Fessenden, Foot, Gilmes, Hals, Howare, Kennedy, King, McDougall, Morrill, Stark, Sumner, Wad, Wilkis son, Wilmot, wilson of Mass--19. This being a tie, the Vice President gave the casting vote in the negative, and the amendment as amended was rejected.
The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
ments. Agreed to. Also, a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That the President be requested to direct the Secretary of War to respond to the interrogatories heretofore propounded by the House, so his immediate predecessor in office, touching the recent military disasters at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, and the surrender of the city of Nokesville into the hands of the enemy, if he shall deem it compatible with the public interest that said interrogatories shall be answered. Mr. Foot stated that it was now nearly three weeks since these interrogatories were propounded to the late Secretary of War, and no answer to them had been received. In the President knew of any reason why they should not be answered, of course the House was prepared to acquiesce. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. Foote also submitted the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the Speaker of this House to consist of five members, charged with the duty of inquir
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the War. (search)
Senators saw that the adoption of this amendment would render the bill nugatory, that this confession of allegiance to the Constitution would render it of no more effect than so much blank paper. The amendment was accordingly rejected by eleven ayes against twenty-nine nays, as follows: Yeas--Messrs. Anthony, Bayard, Prowning, Carliste, Cowan, Harding, Powell, Sanisbury, Turple, Wall, and Wilson of Missouri--11. Nays--Messrs. Chandler, Clark, Collamer, Dixon, Doolittle, Fessenden, Foot, Foster, Grimen, Hale, Harian, Harris, Henderson, Howard, King, Lane of Indiana. Lane of Kansas, Merrill, Pomercy, Sherman, Sumner, Ten Eyek, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkinson, Willey, Wilmot, and Wilson of Massachusetts--29. By this stiff and brazen vote the Senate of the United States declared their determination to treat the Constitution, which they have sworn to support, and the guarantees it throws around the liberties of the people, as a nullity. The vote of these twenty nine Senators is
The Daily Dispatch: February 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], Debate in the Yankee Congress. (search)
pon the white race.--The people would never adopt that sentiment. He was glad that the Senator from Massachusetts had now plainly presented the issue before the country. Mr. Wilson said he had no desire to force equality on the Senator from Indiana. What he wanted was to let every man assume the station God intended him to attain. The yeas and nays were ordered, and resulted as follows: Yeas.--Messrs. Anthony, Brown, Chandler, Clark, Collamer, Conness, Cowan, Dixon, Fessenden, Foot, Foster, Grimes, Hale, Harland, Harris, Howard, Howe, Lane, (Ind.,) Lane, (Kansas,) Morgan, Morrill, Pomeroy, Ramsey, Sherman, Sprague, Sumner, Ten Eyck, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkinson, Willey, Wilson--34. Nays.--Messrs. Buckalew, Davis, Harding, Hendricks, Nesmith. Powell, Richardson, Riddle, Saulsbury, Van Winkle--12. The loyal member from Kentucky would like a few slaves to be Spared. Mr. Stevens offered an amendment to the Conscription bill, that persons of African descent, betwe
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate Congress. (search)
orned over to Monday. House of Representatives. The House met at 12 M. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Burrows. The Speaks laid before the House a communication from the President, transmitting one from the Secretary of the Treasury, in livor of W. B. Nott, an acting treasurer relative to the loss of certain vouchers transmission by mail, and recommending the passage of an act to cover the loss. Referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Atkins, of Tennessee, entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the House passed and amendment to the rules allowing debate upon a proposition to call the question. The House took to the special order, being a bill to provide for the sequestration of the property of citizens of the Confederate States liable to military duty who have left the country without permission. Postponed and made the order of the day for Monday next, during the morning hour. On motion of Mr. Foot of Tennessee, the House went into successions. Adjourned.
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