...— NO. 310. 18 that miserable winter, the voice of John A. Dix rises clear and strong : " If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." With characteristic modesty, General Dix said afterwards that he should be chiefly remembered by a...

...Treasury, elated them yet further by telegraphing to a Treasury official at New Orleans, "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." But Anderson remained without reinforcements or further provisions when Lincoln entered office; and...

...to State of Louisiana. 29. Secretary Dix's dispatch to Hemphill Jones at New Orleans, " If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." 31. South Carolina authorities offered to buy FoiJ, Sumter. 81. US branch mint and custom-house at...

...dishonor. One order was given which did not disgrace the government from which it issued. " IF ANY ONE ATTEMPTS TO HAUL DOWN THE AMERICAN FLAG SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT !" " When I read it," wrote General Butler to General Dix long after, "my heart bounded with joy. It...

...secure them, but he was too late. The telegraph dispatch whereby Gen. Dix directed him, " If any person attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot," sent an electric thrill through the loyal heart of the country. Finally, tidings reached Washington,...

...cutter, tell Lieutenant Caldwell to consider him as a mutineer, and treat him accordingly. If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot. • . JOHN A. DIX, • Secretary of the Treasury. WM. HEMPHILL JONES, New Orleans. The officers of...

...dishonor. One order was given which did not disgrace the government from which it issued. " IF ANT ONE ATTEMPTS TO HAUL DOWN THE AMERICAN FLAG SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT 1" " When I read it," wrote General Butler to General Dix long after, "my heart bounded with joy. It...

...Orleans, with orders to save, if possible, the revenue-cutters M'Clelland and Cass ; and "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot!" has since become one of the watchwords of our countrymen in their struggle with their rebellious brethren....

...will show a little better generalship on our side. LETTER XIV. DUTIES OP AN ARMY OFFICER. If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot. GEN. JOHN A. Dix. " The following strictures, by a Massachusetts officer of experience in the army...

...opposite the range of windows was a rudely-executed portrait of General Dix, with the legend, " Whoever attempts to haul down the American flag shoot him on the spot ! " This famous saying or telegram of General John A Dix has made him, next to General M'Clellan, the...