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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), William Henry Chase Whiting, Major-General C. S. Army. (search)
and, to prepare for the attack upon Sumter, which was successful April 11, 1861. An Englishman, and an accomplished critic of military men and measures, speaks in exalted terms of praise of Major Whiting's operations there; and long after, General Gist writes of his ardent desire that Whiting should return to Charleston in complete command. Leaving Charleston now for the field, he remains in North Carolina long enough to advise as to the defences of the Cape Fear, at the following requestficers of the army writing of their own accord to entreat him not to decline the tardy recognition, but to accept and work on for the good of the cause. General Smith said, Accept, I beg you, what in justice should have been done long ago. General Gist wrote from Charleston: Knowing you will feel disposed to decline this promotion, from high and proper motives, I have concluded to intrude my advice, and beg you to accept. Although all acknowledge that you should have been promoted lo
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., [from the Richmond, Va., Dispatch, March 30, April 6, 27, and May 12, 1902.] (search)
rginia. Appointed at Large. 5. Lieutenant-Colonel, ordnance, December 5, 1862. Ordnance Bureau, Richmond, Va. James H. Hallonquist. 1803. Born South Carolina. Appointed South Carolina. 6. Lieutenant-Colonel Artillery, July 17, 1862. Staff of General Braxton Bragg, commanding Army of Tennessee; then commanding Reserve Artillery, Army of Tennessee, June 1o, 1864. Leroy Napier. 1807. Born Georgia. Appointed Georgia. 1o. Lieutenant-Colonel, Eighth Georgia Battalion, Gist's Brigade, Walker's Division, Army of Tennessee. Solomon Williams. 1808. Born North Carolina. Appointed North Carolina. 11. Colonel, commanding Twelfth North Carolina Infantry. Killed June 9, 1863, at Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia. Richard H. Brewer. 1809. Born Maryland. Appointed Maryland. 12. Major, Assistant Adjutant-General, staff of Lieutenant-General Polk (Army of Mississippi), Army of Tennessee. Died June 25, 1864, of wounds received June 5, at Piedmont, Va.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 15: (search)
enant-Colonel Webster, on the left by Lord Rawdon. A battalion with a six-pounder was posted behind each wing as a reserve. The cavalry were in the rear ready to charge or to pursue. On the American side, the second Maryland brigade, of which Gist was brigadier, and the men of Delaware, occupied the right under Kalb; the North Carolina division with Caswell, the cenatre; and Stevens with the newly arrived Virginia militia, the left: the best troops on the side strongest by nature, the worsttheir great loss, wrote Marion, is equal to a defeat. How many Americans perished on the field or surrendered is not accurately known. They saved none of their artillery, and little of their baggage. Except one hundred continental soldiers whom Gist conducted across the swamps, through which the cavalry could not follow, every corps was dispersed. The canes and underwood that hid them from their pursuers separated them from one another. Kalb lingered for three days; but before he closed h
The Daily Dispatch: November 10, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
ticing to infantry drill. On the Palmetto flag being hoisted at the "Mercury" office on Wednesday, a large crowd assembled and greeted it with vociferous cheering. An order for 10,000 bullets is being executed at a foundry in Charlotte, S. C. Gov. Gist has sent Gen. Gist on a mission of consultation to the Governors of the Southern States. The resignation of the Federal officers of the port has been noticed. On Wednesday the U. S. District Court assembled, and the Grand Jury being questioneGen. Gist on a mission of consultation to the Governors of the Southern States. The resignation of the Federal officers of the port has been noticed. On Wednesday the U. S. District Court assembled, and the Grand Jury being questioned as to whether it had presentments to make, replied as follows: The verdict of the Northern section of the Confederacy, solemnly announced to the country through the ballot-box on yesterday, has swept away the last hope for the permanence, for the stability of the Federal Government of these sovereign States; and the public mind is constrained to lift itself above the consideration of details in the administration of Law and Justice, up to the vast and solemn issues which have been force
The Daily Dispatch: November 17, 1860., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
procession, forming altogether a most brilliant display. The same paper says: An offer, from New York, of a club of fifty-seven young men, is made to Gov. Gist, if their services are needed. The writer concludes as follows: Among the letters to Gov. Gist, some are from mechanics and workmen, asking employment. We haveGov. Gist, some are from mechanics and workmen, asking employment. We have no doubt there will be many more such. The following is a dispatch from Senator Toombs to Hon. L. M. Keitt: Macon,Nov. 14, 1860 To Hon. L. M. Keitt:I will sustain South Carolina in secession. I have announced to the Legislature that I will not serve under Lincoln. If you have the power to act, act at once. We htide of gold flowing into their vaults is as full and continuous now as at any time since the first of the month. The letter from Gov. Perry, of Florida, to Gov. Gist, informs him that Florida is ready to call a Convention as soon as it is known that a majority of the electoral votes are for Lincoln. The following dispat
The Daily Dispatch: November 24, 1860., [Electronic resource], Political truth. (search)
Gov. Wise tenders his Services to South Carolina. Norfolk, Nov.23. --Gov. Wise has offered his services to Gov. Gist, of South Carolina, in case of an emergency, and if not required by Virginia.
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1860., [Electronic resource], Accepting an offer of assistance. (search)
Accepting an offer of assistance. --The Nashville (Tenn.) Union has seen a letter from Gov. Gist, of South Carolina, accepting the services of a gentleman of that city, who offered to raise a corps of volunteers, in case they should be needed by South Carolina, in defence of her rights and honor.
The Daily Dispatch: November 27, 1860., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
From the South. Our exchanges contain some interesting items from the South: The Charleston Courier states that the term of Gov. Gist will expire early in December and the office will be filled by the Legislature, which assembles on the 26th inst. It adds: "It is probable that one of our late Senators will be elected, but, at all events, a good and true man will be called to the post, in view of the present attitude and fixed determination of the State. Whenever men have been wanted, South Carolina has found them." The following is the resolution introduced into the Georgia Senate for a National Convention: Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly meet. That the Executive of this state be requested to give notice to the several States of this Union that have violated this Constitution, in their legislative capacities as States, that the contract, as to them is at an end; and also to th
The Daily Dispatch: November 28, 1860., [Electronic resource], The various styles of cockades. (search)
Message of the Governor of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C., Nov. 27.--The message of Gav, Gist, laid before the Legislature yesterday, devotes many pages to local and State affairs. He says this session of the Legislature is doubly important, as it will have to pave the way for direct trade with Europe, and advises that the State shall foster enterprises for such a purpose by guaranteeing the projectors 5 per cent, on investments they may make. Referring to postal matters, he says he is authorized by the Postmaster at Charleston to say that in case the State secedes he will cover his connection with the Federal Government, and offer his services to the State. This, with the resignation of the postmasters generally in the State, will enable the Common wealth to be unembarrassed in establishing for herself postal arrangements. He further suggests a probable arrangement between South Carolina and the Federal Government for a given time, or until the other States secede and a Sou
The Daily Dispatch: December 1, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
of my clerical position will call me repeatedly away from the State, and would otherwise prevent my attending the Convention. Hence I most respectfully beg to withdraw my name. "There is another sphere in which I can more appropriately, and, perhaps, with equal efficiency, serve our State. In that sphere I trust that I shall not be found wanting in my devotion to her interests, in weal and in woe." The Cadets of the Kentucky Military Institute have tendered their services to Governor Gist. The following is an extract from their letter, dated November 17: "The Cadets of the Kentucky Military. Institute have this day, with unanimous consent, tendered their services to the citizens of South Carolina, and hold themselves in readiness for any emergency. Should our services be needed, we do hope that you will not fail to let us know immediately; for we are anxious to render the gallant State of South Carolina our services. As we are sons of the noble South, we are anxio
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