Tag Archives: secession

Tex-Arkana

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

Twiggs Surrenders Federal Arsenal in San Antonio I’m a little confused about the dates, but according to the Texas State Historical Association General David E. Twiggs surrendered the San Antonio arsenal to Ben McCulloch on February 16, 1861: When secession … Continue reading →

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South and Souther

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

The Wise Constant: Keep Stirring Things UP The February 16, 1861 issue of The New-York Times reported some news from the Virginia Secession Convention, John Janney presiding: IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND.; PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRCINIA STATE CONVENTION. A DISCLAIMER FROM GOV. … Continue reading →

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Harriet Lane Gets Makeover

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

__________________________ The February 14, 1861 issue of The New-York Times included an overview of recent military events (The New York Times Archive): IMPORTANT MILITARY AND NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The United States revenue cutter Harriet Lane is to be temporarily converted into … Continue reading →

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“Coercion” – Another Take

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

As the Civil War Daily Gazette reports President-elect Abraham Lincoln Departed Springfield, Illinois 150 years ago today on his journey to Washington, D.C., where he will be inaugurated on March 4th. Lincoln stayed the first night in Indianapolis. The Civil … Continue reading →

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Three Options

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times February 11, 1861: EDWARD MANCHESTER, formerly of Bennington, Vt., arrived home from the Palmetto State a few days since. He says he had a choice between three things — to leave the State, to remain and … Continue reading →

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Bouligny Marches to Different Drum Beat

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin

By Staying Put One of the 150th themes that I think is interesting is the diverse political opinion on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. After Louisiana seceded from the Union all of its U.S. senators and representatives left Congress … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times February 6, 1861: GOV. SEWARD’S VIEWS ON SAVING THE UNION. — The Washington correspondent of the Boston Advertiser gives the following reply of Gov. SEWARD, to the urgent requests that he would assent to measures of … Continue reading →

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Senator Johnson Takes Aim

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

150 years ago today Senator Andrew Johnson from Tennessee made a fired-up speech in the U.S. Senate. His jumping off point was a response to Louisiana Senator Benjamin’s departing words as he left the Senate as a result of Louisiana’s … Continue reading →

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Convention Eve

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

On February 4, 1861 Virginia was sponsoring a peace convention in Washington, D.C. From The New York Times Archive: WASHINGTON, Sunday, Feb. 3. … The Virginia Commissioners are holding a Caucus at the Tyler Rooms to-night, and, rumor says, will … Continue reading →

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Bunker Hill Meeting for Union and Crittenden’s

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times February 4, 1861: UNION MEETING IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS. BOSTON, Saturday, Feb. 2. A great and enthusiastic meeting was held last evening in the City Hall at Charlestown, over which Hon. B.R. THOMPSON presided. The speakers included … Continue reading →

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