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"Lord!" says Richard; "if Yeates and the Indian come alive out of that " But the outliers closed upon our first line in decent good order, firing as they could; and in less time than it takes to write it down the onsweeping wave of red was upon the Carolinians. We looked to see the militia fire and run, home-guard fashion; but these men of Pickens's were made of more soldierly stuff.
This occasioned still further delay, which enabled us to do much toward placing the fort in a better condition for defense. President Buchanan Aroused. Excitement in Charleston. The Situation at the Beginning of 1861. Governor Pickens's War Measures. "My heart was never in this War."
Foster fled to the city at the first intimation of danger, and Mrs. Seymour was already there. The New Quarters. Seizure of Castle Pinckney by Charleston Troops. Raising the Flag at Fort Sumter. The Sergeant's Daughter. Major Anderson's Position. The Charleston Troops take Fort Moultrie. A Military Problem. Condition of Fort Sumter. Governor Pickens's Commission. A New Outrage.
Many unfavorable comments having been made, even in the Southern States, more particularly in Kentucky, in relation to Governor Pickens's treatment of us, he relaxed his severity, and on the 21st sent us over some fresh beef and vegetables; as if we would consent to be fed by the charity of South Carolina. Anderson showed a good deal of proper spirit on this occasion.
A hundred and fifty paces in their front, partly screened in the open pine, oak and chestnut wooding of the ground, were Pickens's Carolinians and the Georgians; militiamen, it is true, but skilled riflemen, and every man of them burning hot to be avenged on Tarleton's pillagers.
The Vessel fired upon from Morris Island and Fort Moultrie. Major Anderson's Protest. Governor Pickens's Reply. About the close of the year a great fear fell upon Charleston, for they had received positive information that a United States naval vessel was on its way to the city. The President had indeed acted promptly.
However much I differed from him in regard to his pro-slavery sentiments, I take pleasure in stating that, aside from his political career, the graces of his private life were such as to win the esteem and regard of all who knew him. Promise of Succor; Fatal Delay. A Contumacious Chaplain. Visit from our Ladies. Governor Pickens's Cabinet. Appearance of the Star of the West.
Passage of the Secession Ordinance. Governor Pickens's Proclamation. Judge Petigru's Visit to Fort Moultrie. Floyd's Treachery. Yancey's Lectures in the North. The Removal to Fort Sumter. On the 17th a bill was passed to arm the militia of North Carolina.
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