Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-02-05
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TIMES.

VerSary of the birthday of Gen. George Wash.
ington was celebrated with great pomp and
show in nearly all parts OF the country-Pres-
ident Lincoln's night journey from Harrisburg
TO w Washington, in order to prevent an antici-
pated outrage in Baltimore.
Z3d---Abra ham Lincoln, President elect ar
rived at Washingtou-The Secession ordi-
nance of Texas was voted on by the people ,and
adopted by $4,000 majority very small vote
was polled.
25th-News received of the surrender and
treason of Maj Gen. Twiggs in Texas.
26th--Capt. Hill refused to surrender Fort
Brown, Texas, under Twiggs' order
27th-Peace Congress submitted to the SEN
ate their Plan of Paciiication.
2Sth-Vote on Corwin's report from the
Committee of 33 the resolutions adopted by
vote of l36 to 53-Election in North Carroll
ma for delegates to State convention, and al
so to decide the question of holding conven-
ton the vote on the proposition was, against
convention, 46, ,6O3 for convention, 46 400.
MARCH, lst-Gen. Twiggs expelled from
the army.
the Rebels al Galveston.
4th-lnauguration of President Lincoln
Texas State convention declared that State out
of the Union.
5th-Gen. Beauregard ordered to take COM
mand of the rebels at Charleston-The Senate
of the Unitod States, in extra executive ses-
sion, confirmed the appointments to the Cabl-
net of President Lincoln.
6th-Fort Brown surrendered by special
agreement-The Congress of the Southern
Confederacy confirm JEFF Davis Cabinet.
7th-The Georgia State convention reassem-
bIed in Savannah.
15th-The State of Alabama ratified the
constitution of the Southern Confederacy, be-
ing the first State to do so.
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Southern Confederacy adjourned to meet in
NJ Montgomery, Ala, on the second Monday in
May.
1sth-Supplys cut off from Fort Pickens,
Pensacola.
19th-Two New York vessels which we're
seized and advertised to be sold at Savannah,
were released-The Philadelphia Banks re-
sumed specie payment.
20th--The Arkansas State convention ad :
journed after passing resolution to refer the
question OF secession to the people.
21st-The Alabama State convention ad-
journed sine die.
22d-Dr. Fox, of the Navy, visited Major
as special messenger of the Gov
25-Col. Lamon, Government messenger,
had an interview with Gov. Pickens and Gen.
Beauregard.
26th-The State convention of Texas passed
an ordinance, and the Legislature approved
the act, deposing Sam. Houston from the EX-
ectiye Chair, in consequence of his refusal to
take the the new oath of allegiance to the
Southern Confederacy.
2Sth-The extra session of the United States
Senate adjourned.
30th-Missssippi convention ratified the
Confederate constitution.
APRIL 1st-The new tariff act of the United
States went into operation.
3d-Long Cabinet meeting on Fort Sum ter
busineSs-Great activity in the Navy Depart
ment-Rebel battery on Morris Island fired in
to a schooner, nobody hurt-South Carolina
ratified the Confederate Constitu-
tion, ia to l6.
4th-The Legi stature of Kentucky ratified
the amendments to the Constitution of the
United States passed by Congress-Virginia
Convention rejected the ordinance of Seces-
sion, SO to As.
5th-The vote was taken by the South Car
Olina convention on the ratification of the per-
manent constitution of the Confederacy.
Ith-Gen. Beauregard notified Maj. Ander-
so n that intercourse between Fort Sumter and
the city would no longer be permitted Steam
transport Atlantic sailed from New York with
troops and supplies.
Sth--Othcial notification given that supplies
would be- sent to Major Anderson, by force, if
Department declined to re-
cognize the Confederate States commissioners
9th-Steamers Illinois and Baltic sailed
from New York with sealed orders.
10th-Floating battery of the rebels at
Charleston finished and mounted-Large num-
oers of troops sent to the various Notifications.
llth-Fcars of the seizure of Washington.
Troops posted in the Capitol-oath of fidelity
to the men-Confederate Com
nissioners left Washington, satisfied that no
of their government would take
place under President Lincoln-Beauregard
demands Of Major Anderson the surrender of
Fort Sumter. The Major declined-Number
IF men In Sumter, offic ers 9, band 15 artiller-
SITS 55, laborers 30, total l09-Bids for Treas
Try Notes opened; whole amount taken at
12th-.4ctuaL Commencement of War-Bom-
,ardment of Fort Sumter, beg an at 80 a. M,
md continued all day; partially suspended at
lightfal. The rebels had in action IL NOR
ars, and 30 large guns, mostly columbiads.
The rebels fired at intervals Ill night Sumter
vas silent-Pennsylvania Legislature voted
500 900 to arm the State-Fort Pickens re-
nforced.
13th-Fort Sumter opened fire about A.
4. at o'clock the officers quarters were
ired by shell. At 10 O'Clock a chance shot
truck down the flag. At noon most of the
woodwork Of the fort was on fire /; men rolled
tut 80 barrels of powder to prevent explosion.
sumter's fro almost silenced; the flames forced
be destruction of nearly all the powder; cart
idges wete gone, and none could be made.
\bout P. M. the flagstaff was shot away when
he flag was nailed to the piece, and displayed
rom the ramparts. Senator Wigfall now
ame with flag of truce, arrangements were
made for evacuating the fort, and at 55 P.
L. the short-riven flag was hauled down, the
'arrison departed upon honorable terms taking
heir flag, arms, and private property No
nan was hurt in the fort during action, and
he rebels say that none were killed on their
ide.
l4th-Major Anderson and his men left Fort
sumter, and sailed for New York.
15th-The Presidents proclamation issued,
alIinp for 7h 600 Voluufaers and command