Tag Archives: Winfield Scott

General Scott’s Monster

Posted on April 20, 2013 by SUMPTER

It had been about a year and a half since retired general Winfield Scott left Washington and headed for New York by train. 150 years ago today he presided over a grand Union meeting at Madison Square in New York … Continue reading →

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Train Ride in Stormy Weather

Posted on November 2, 2011 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today, while a severe Nor’easter ravaged the eastern seaboard, retired General Winfield Scott traveled by train from Washington to New York City. Despite the stormy weather Scott arrived at his son’s home safely that night. From The … Continue reading →

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An Important Sentence

Posted on August 26, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 27, 1861: The Great Rebellion … … DISPATCH TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. WASHINGTON, Monday, Aug. 26. … Capt. FOOTE has been ordered to the command of the United States naval forces on the Western waters … Continue reading →

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Orders from General Scott

Posted on August 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 2, 1861: THE GREAT REBELLION. … Important Orders Issued by General Scott. More Caution to be Observed in Searching for Arms and Making Arrests. The Rebels Desecrating Mount Vernon. … WASHINGTON, Thursday, Aug. 1. The … Continue reading →

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Holt Resists “Arsonists and Mutilators”

Posted on June 14, 2011 by SUMPTER

No Neutrality for This Kentuckian On June 13, 1861 The New-York Times published a very long letter from Joseph Holt, a Kentuckian who had most recently served as President Buchanan’s Secretary of War during the last couple months of that … Continue reading →

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“With Pockets Crammed”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

Williamsport, Pa – Wonderful Break from Mush and Machine Made Hash Since the end of April the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry has been organizing and drilling in Elmira, NY. There have been some challenges, but things are starting to look … Continue reading →

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“Pathfinder of the Seas” – Gone South!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

On May 4, 1861 The New-York Times published an article by its FEDERALIST correspondent, who opined about military matters: WASHINGTON, D.C., Wednesday, May 1, 1861. … The great advantage of the rebels is in their officers. Some of the best … Continue reading →

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Fervor in the Pulpit

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Inspires Enlistment After Church In Auburn [New York], an Irish company was enrolled by sturdy Owen Gavigan, one of the fighting captains of old Cayuga. It was obtained in one day, on that memorable Sunday, April 21st, That day Auburn … Continue reading →

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Buchanan Vacillates While Wise Burns

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 30, 1861: WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 29. The joint application of Gen. SCOTT and Secretary HOLT to the President, to permit three additional companies of artillery to be ordered to this city, was granted, but before … Continue reading →

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Doughface Convention in New York City

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

Ex-president Millard Fillmore was right – there was going to be another meeting of Southern sympathizers in New York State – specifically in New York City on Saturday, December 15th. Here are excerpts from a very long article in the … Continue reading →

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