THE WAR CLOUD: Probable Attack upon Fort Sumpter; Editorials: The Movement of Troops, The Policy of the Government, The Call for Light (4/8/1861)

New York Times archives – Times Machine ^ | 4/8/1861

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WASHINGTON, Sunday, April 7.

It is generally believed here to-night, that the greater portion of the armament of troops and supplies fitted out at New-York is destined for Texas. The howitzers, horses and Flying Artillery are of no available service except on land, and there is no point at the South except Texas, where they could be advantageously employed. The Flying Artillery would be sent to none of the Gulf Forts, where only simple artillerists, accustomed to manage heavy sea-coast guns, would be ordered. The mounted troops will go to Texas to replace the force now there, demoralized by TWIGGS' treason.

The rumor finds credence that Gov. HOUSTON, who is the only Governor of Texas recognized by the Federal Government, recently sent a confidential friend here to request either that the present troops be maintained in Texas or new ones sent.

The alleged fact that one of the transport steamers at New-York is fitting out with stalls for horses and provisions in the hold, indicates that her mission is to bring home the mounted troops now in Texas. Gov. HOUSTON's request for troops is based upon the necessity for protecting the frontier from the Indians. Of course once there these troops, in the event of domestic insurrection against the laws, would form a nucleus around which the Union forces could rally in defence of the Government. It is still supposed, however, that part of the embarking troops are destined for Fort Pickens.

At the meeting of the Cabinet on Friday, there was a long and earnest discussion upon our national difficulties. It is a settled fact that Mr. LINCOLN does not intend any offensive demonstration against the seceding States.

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April 8, take two. Those idiots in the delivery department gave us the the edition from two days ago. Heads will roll, you can count on that.

The War Cloud: Probable Attack upon Fort Sumpter – 2
Our Washington Dispatches – 2-3
Important from Charleston – 3
The Warlike Preparations: Important Military and Naval Movements – 3-5
A Visit to Fort Hamilton – 5-6
Activity at Charlestown Navy-Yard – 6
The Philadelphia Navy Yard – 6
Southern Troops for Pensacola – 6
The Warlike News at the South – 6
Important Proceedings of the Virginia State Convention – 6
Rumor of Pirates on the Coast – 6
More Southern Hospitality – 7
The Last Vessel Fired Into – 7
Editorial: The Movement of Troops – 7
Editorial: The Policy of the Government – 7-8
Editorial: The Call for Light – 8
A New Christianity – 8

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Since we are getting close the the outbreak of war, let’s unbox and set up the game...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkwe1dpAw1Q

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Also need rules...

And figures...