The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern Rebellion: From Its Incipient Stages to Its Close. Comprehending, Also, All Important State Papers, Ordinances of Secession, Proclamations, Proceedings of Congress, Official Reports of Commanders, Etc., Etc, Volume 2J.D. Torrey, 1861 - United States |
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... soon after daylight . -The bombardment of Fort Sumter . The bar- racks in the fort on fire three times . Flames sup- pressed . Firing is furious on both sides . -Walker , Secretary of War , in reply to a sere- nade in honor of the ...
... soon after daylight . -The bombardment of Fort Sumter . The bar- racks in the fort on fire three times . Flames sup- pressed . Firing is furious on both sides . -Walker , Secretary of War , in reply to a sere- nade in honor of the ...
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... soon lose , the that she would not consort with the Confed - glorious mediatorial privilege of deciding whether erates , and threatened to keep them from her Disunion shall be peaceable or forceful . They will soil , was sufficient to ...
... soon lose , the that she would not consort with the Confed - glorious mediatorial privilege of deciding whether erates , and threatened to keep them from her Disunion shall be peaceable or forceful . They will soil , was sufficient to ...
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... soon strip the populace of a right to rule . Douglas was extremely democratic in his sympathies , and took pride in being a people's exponent . Breckenridge , scorning the popular voice , was as arrogant in will as he was exclusive in ...
... soon strip the populace of a right to rule . Douglas was extremely democratic in his sympathies , and took pride in being a people's exponent . Breckenridge , scorning the popular voice , was as arrogant in will as he was exclusive in ...
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... soon be evacuated . What course will be pursued toward Fort Pickens and the other forts on the Gulf , is not so well understood . It is to be greatly desired that all of them should be surrendered . Our object is peace , not only with ...
... soon be evacuated . What course will be pursued toward Fort Pickens and the other forts on the Gulf , is not so well understood . It is to be greatly desired that all of them should be surrendered . Our object is peace , not only with ...
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... Soon the barracks and quarters were in flames , past all control . The men were then withdrawn from the guns , to avert the now impending danger to the magazine . The powder must be emptied into the sea . Ninety barrels were rolled over ...
... Soon the barracks and quarters were in flames , past all control . The men were then withdrawn from the guns , to avert the now impending danger to the magazine . The powder must be emptied into the sea . Ninety barrels were rolled over ...
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