PREFACE. IN the initial number of the REBELLION RECORD, it was stated that the work proposed to furnish, "in a digested and systematic shape, a comprehensive history of this struggle; sifting fact from fiction and rumor; presenting the poetical and picturesque aspects, the notable and characteristic incidents, separated from the graver and more important documents." It was observed that we did not aim either to "supersede or to keep pace with the newspapers, but to subject them, both North and South, to the crucible of time; following them at such distance as may be required to verify and classify all that is best worth preserving out of the immense mass of leaders, speeches, letters, and reports, which crowd the daily press; "every important document and extended narrative being given in consecutive order, and numbered, with references from the Diary." The editor, aiming at entire impartiality, has collected, from every quarter, whatever appeared to be of general interest, in any way connected with the great topics of the day, or likely to elucidate, in the slightest degree, the questions at issue, or the spirit and temper of the people, whether loyal or otherwise. Thus it will be found that a very considerable portion of the volume is occupied with "secession documents," or articles from the "secession" press, reprinted verbatim, without alteration, or comment. Every individual who has spoken or written with effect on either side, or "on the fence," has been placed "on record," and his utterances are here electrotyped for the benefit of future generations. The volume is paged in three divisions, viz., I. Diary of Events; II. Documents and Narratives; III. Poetry, Rumors, Incidents, etc. A full Index and a Table of Contents are added; and the whole is preceded by the able and comprehensive address by Mr. Edward Everett, discussing with even more than his accustomed vigor, eloquence, and force, the principles and conclusions involved in this great contest. The work will be continued during the rebellion, and will embrace its entire history. The concluding numbers will contain a comprehensive historical sketch, in which the whole story will be presented in a clear and connected narrative form. To do this properly at present, in the midst of the turmoil, and the conflicting reports and opinions of the day, is manifestly impossible. When the smoke of the battle shall be fairly cleared away; when the results shall be correctly ascertained; and when the nation is restored, as all faithful citizens believe it will be speedily, to a peaceful and prosperous Union, it will be time enough to trace accurately and consecutively the outline of the most extraordinary and unjustifiable conspiracy and rebellion which the world has ever witnessed. In closing this volume, the Editor acknowledges his obligations to the numerous individuals from whom he has received valuable assistance; and especially to the officers of the United States Army and Navy, and of the various State Governments, for the facility with which he has been enabled to make use of their valuable official collections. NEW YORK, October, 1861. The following omissions in the "Diary of Events" occurred during the progress of the work: April 18.-Four hundred Pennsylvania vol- | tilities, passed the legislature of that State. unteers, escorted by three hundred regular —N. Y. Herald, June 7. United States troops from Carlisle Barracks, May 8.-Jefferson Davis submitted to the (Pa.,) arrived at Washington this evening at Confederate Congress the correspondence beten o'clock, and bivouacked at the capitol.-tween Judge John A. Campbell and Secretary N. Y. Times, April 19. Seward, on the subject of the evacuation of May 8.-An act to prevent the collection Fort Sumter, and a "peaceful adjustment of of debts owing by citizens of Tennessee, to the pending difficulties" between the North citizens of non-slaveholding States during hos- and South. (Doc. 267.) 13. Charleston Mercury's Appeal to Florida,.... 16 14. Buchanan's Proclamation of a Fast Day,..... 17 49. Vessel fired into at Charleston,.. 50. U. S. Fleet at Charleston,..... 52. Fort Sumter Correspondence and Bombardment, 51 17. Gov. Ellis to Secretary Holt, and Reply,...... 18 53. First Defeat of the Rebels,.. 24. Sherrard Clemens' Speech,.... 25. London Times on Disunion Movement,. 103. Gov. Ellis' (North Carolina) Proclamation,...155 106. N. Y. 71st Regiment, Letters from,. 107. Washington-Oath of Allegiance,.. 108. Women of New York, Address to,........ 109. Gov. Hicks' Message to Maryland Legislature, 159 110. Blockade of Virginia and North Carolina,....161 111. Edward Everett's Speech, Boston, April 27,...161 112. Fort Pickens, Reinforcement of,.. .175 115. New Orleans, Review of Confederate Troops at, 164 116. N. Y. Firemen Zouaves, Departure of,.......165 117. Jefferson Davis' Message, April 29,.................. .166 122. 28th Regiment N. Y. S. M...,............ .131 138. President Lincoln's Letter to Marylanders,...193 139. Tilghman and Prentiss' Interview,...... .133 140. " 75. Pennsylvania-Gov. Curtin's Proclamation,..119 76. "Star of the West," Seizure of,......... 77. Gosport Navy Yard, Burning of,.. 78. Gen. Scott's Letter to Secretary Floyd,. 79. Baltimore-Mayor Brown's Statement,.. 80. Rhode Island Regiment; Gov. Sprague,. 81. Wendell Phillips' Speech, April 22,.. 82. Californians-Meeting in New York,.... 83. Liverpool Times-Article on the Conflict,. 84. Secretary Seward to Gov. Hicks,.... 85. Baltimore-Attack on Massachusetts Troops,.133| 141. Patriotic Fund Contributions,...... .....197 86. Baltimore, An Embargo at,. 142. 20th Regiment N. Y. S. M. (Ulster Co.),..... 198 143. Reverdy Johnson's Speech at Frederick, Md., 199 145. Edward Everett's Address at Roxbury, Mass., 205 ..137 146. Gen. Butler's Orders at Relay House,.. 208 94. Gov. Magoffin's (Kentucky) Proclamation,....144 95. Gen. Cass' Speech at Detroit, April 24,.. 145 96. Caleb Cushing's Speech, April 24,. 100. St. Louis Arsenal-How the Arms were Taken, 147 158. Apportionment of Troops to the States,......237 1972. Joseph Holt's Letter on the Pending Revo- 198. Exportation of Cotton-Confederate Act,.....292 .239 1981/2. Bishop A. Potter's Letter to a Secessionist,.292 201. Judge Thompson's Proclamation at Wheeling, 295 202. Col. Duryea's Proclamation at Hampton,.....296 203. New York Volunteers, 8th Regiment,.... 204. Western Virginia—Advance of Federal Troops, 296 2041/2. Senator Douglas' Last Speech,........ 210. Garibaldi Guard, New York City Regiment,.307 211. Meeting of Baptists at Brooklyn, May 29,....307 212. Military Departments, U. S. Army,..........310 213. To Volunteer Nurses—(War Department,)....310 214. Col. Mann's Regiment, (Pennsylvania,)......311 226. New York Militia, 79th Regiment,........ 227. Senator Rousseau's Speech in Ky. Senate,....329 2272. Gen. McDowell's Proclamation on Damages, 383 228. Battle at Phillippa-Official Reports, &c.,....335 229. Lord J. Russell's Letter on Neutrality,.......837 230. Gen. Patterson's Proclamation at Chambers- 281. New York-1st Regiment Scott Life Guard,..337 232. Rector's Proclamation at Fort Smith,.........338 Replies, ..274 237. Gov. Letcher's Orders for Destroying Roads,..344 238. Maine 3d Regiment, (Col. Howard,)...... .274 239. J. M. Mason's Speech at Richmond, June 8,..346 193. New York Volunteers, 7th Regiment,. 196. New York Volunteers, 1st Regiment, |