Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, Dec 1, 2020
At this time, when the attention of the whole country is centered upon the gallant State of South Carolina, in speculation as to the course she will pursue, it will be both seasonable and interesting to present some views in the city of Charleston, where the secession seems to be vigorous and demonstrative. We have selected a few sketches of the prominent buildings, in advance of other illustrations of these stirring times of more vivid interest.
The Government Arsenal in Charleston, S.C. — This extensive, handsome and important building, which we illustrate this week, is at the present time an object of peculiar interest. In the present state of popular excitement in Charleston, this great depot of arms and ammunition is watched with great care and peculiar jealousy. It was reported on the 10th, that an attempt had been to remove the arms, &c., to Fort Moultrie, but had been resisted by the people. A later report states that it had been seized by the people, but the report was entirely unfounded.
Secession Meeting at the Mills House. — We present in connection with the present secession movement in the South, a sketch of an enthusiastic meeting in favor of secession, held in front of the popular hotel, the Mills House. The speeches were decidedly in favor of immediate secession, and every Southern sentiment was cheered most vociferously.
