- Page.
- 1. Introduction, [9]
- 2. The First Blood Shed in the War, [10]
- 3. The Supposed Plot to Assassinate the Incoming President, [11]
- 4. The Midnight Ride to Washington, [17]
CHAPTER II.
- 1. The Compromises of the Constitution in Regard to Slavery, [20]
- 2. A Divided House, [23]
- 3. The Broken Compact, [25]
- 4. The Right of Revolution, [27]
CHAPTER III.
- 1. Maryland's Desire for Peace, [30]
- 2. Events which Followed the Election of President Lincoln, [31]
- 3. His Proclamation Calling for Troops, [32]
- 4. The City Authorities and Police of Baltimore, [34]
- 5. Increasing Excitement in Baltimore, [39]
CHAPTER IV.
- 1. The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment in Baltimore, [42]
- 2. The Fight, [47]
- 3. The Departure for Washington, [52]
- 4. Correspondence in Regard to the Killed and Wounded, [54]
- 5. Public Meeting, [56]
- 6. Telegram to the President, [57]
- 7. No Reply, [58]
- 8. Burning of Bridges, [59]
- 1. April 20th—Increasing Excitement, [60]
- 2. Appropriation of $500,000 for Defense of the City, [60]
- 3. Correspondence with President and Governor, [61]
- 4. Men Enrolled, [63]
- 5. Apprehended Attack on Fort McHenry, [66]
- 6. Marshal Kane, [69]
- 7. Interview with President, Cabinet, and General Scott, [71]
- 8. General Butler, with the Eighth Massachusetts, Proceeds to Annapolis and Washington, [76]
- 9. Baltimore in a State of Armed Neutrality, [77]