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The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
lf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, an invitation is hereby extended to all such States, whether slaveholding or nonslaveholding, as are willing to unite with Virginia in an earnest effort to adjust the present unhappy controversies, in the spirit in which the Constitution was originally formed, and consistently with its principles, so as to afford to the people of the slaveholding States adequate guarantees for the security of their rights, to appoint Commissioners, to meet — on the 4th day of February next, in the city of Washington — similar Commissioners appointed by Virginia, to consider, and, if practicable, agree upon some suitable adjustment. 2. Resolved, That Ex-President John Tyler, Wm. C. Rives, Judge John W. Brockenbrough, George W. Summers, and James A. Seddon, be appointed Commissioners, whose duty it shall be to repair to the city of Washington, on the day designated in the foregoing resolution, to meet such Commissioners as may be appointed by any of the said State
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
which he exchanged, of Chilton, and that he did not know he had it till he got to Richmond.--Found a pistol and an opera glass on him. Reuben T. Seal, Police Officer, testified that when he was about to search Chilton, the latter remarked that had a good deal of the money about him, and pulled out a package of the notes; also found about $200 of it in a pocket-book, making in all some $1,500, and a small amount of good money. Godfrey Wemmell testified that on the night of the 4th of January the prisoners came to Thompson's hat store; Riddell bought two caps; paying a $10 South Carolina note, and witness gave back a $5 note. The next morning found the note was counterfeit, went to the Exchange Hotel, and Riddell refunded good money. The note paid for the caps is exactly like those exhibited. Wm. Ira Smith deposed that when he heard of the arrest of the parties, his attention was called to the fact that he had one of the notes described. One of his young men, Mr. Prit
The Daily Dispatch: January 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fast day in California. (search)
Fast day in California. --The proclamation of the President, setting apart the 4th of January for a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer, only reached San Francisco for publication on the day named; consequently, but little preparation was made for its observance. The congregation of Cavalry Church assembled in the evening and listened to addresses from the Rev. Drs. Colt, Buell and Williams. The Custom-House, Post-Office, and other public buildings were closed, and the Courts refrained from business.
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Northern Espionage in the South (search)
Remarkable Surgical case. --On the 4th of January, Cornelius Toohey, in a fit of mania a potu, made two incisions in his abdomen, and cut off, with his knife, two pieces, each about one foot in length, of the smaller intestine. He was taken in charge by Dr. J. McF. Gaston, who was assisted by Dr. W. C. Freeman. The haggled ends were clipped off, so that near three feet of the intestine were taken out. The two ends were brought together, and sewed with silver wire. The two incisions were opened into one by the surgeon, which, after the operation upon the intestine, was sewed up also, and the patient carried to the Poor-House. Little or no hope was entertained of his recovery, but, to the astonishment of all cognizant with the case, he did survive, and on the 28th of February walked from the Poor-House to the South Carolina Railroad Depot, and went off a well man.--Columbia South Carolinian.
The Daily Dispatch: March 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
Hustings Court. --The regular monthly term of this Court commenced yesterday. The following cases were disposed of: Frances Moore, a free negro, for stealing four dresses, of the value of $40, from Miss Sarah Mayhew, on the 4th of January, was sentenced to be sold into slavery. Simon, a slave, charged with stealing a silver bowl, valued at $30, and pitcher, valued at $10, from Nicholas Mills, was tried and sentenced to 39 lashes. John W. Chronister was examined for passing a counterfeit $5 note on Mr. Duval, and sent on. He was bailed in the sum of $300. Adelaide, a slave of Mr. Suttle, charged with setting fire to the dwelling house of Peter B. Law, was tried and acquitted. David, slave of L. T. Chandler, tried for going at large, was discharged on his master paying a fine of ten dollars and the cost of prosecution. James Butler, a free negro, charged with stealing a watch valued at twenty-five dollars, from Jack, slave to Thomas U. Dudley, was or
The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ople hurrying to and fro about their business. --Women and children work here. The sail-making is done here almost entirely by females, and, in fact, the most of the mechanical branches have women about them as saleswomen, or account keepers, &c. After a stay of seven days (to my regret) we left for Spezzia again; arrived, and lay there for twenty days, waiting for the store-ship Release to start for home, to take the prisoners and invalids, and letters we had to send home. On the 4th of January we started for this place. After a boisterous passage of eleven days we made haven. On our way here we touched in at Gaeta, where the Sardinians had the King of Naples penned up, they trenching and throwing bombshells at a wild rate. The Commodore, without casting anchor, learned the news through the visit of a French officer, and put us on our course again for this place. Since then, the Sardinians have taken "Gaeta." But the King of Naples made good his escape in a Spanish vessel.
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Presidents Message. (search)
am happy to observe, that, firmly relying upon the justice and good faith of these governments, there is no present danger that such a contingency will happen. Having discovered that my recommendations would not be sustained by Congress, the next alternative was to accomplish, in some degree, if possible, the same objects by treaty stipulations with the constitutional government. Such treaties were accordingly concluded by our late able and excellent minister to Mexico, and on the 4th of January last were submitted to the Senate for ratification. As these have not yet received the final action of that body, it would be improper for me to present a detailed statement of their provisions. Still I may be permitted to express the opinion in advance that they are calculated to promote the agricultural, manufacturing and commercial interests of the country, and to secure our just influence with an adjoining republic as to whose fortunes and fate we can never feel indifferent; whilst
The Daily Dispatch: December 24, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
on. A dispatch from the editor of the "Mississippian and State Gazette," published at Jackson — directed to the Mississippi Delegation in Congress — of Friday evening, states that the State of Mississippi has elected delegates to the Convention in favor of separate State secession, by a very large majority — say, 70 in a Convention of 100 delegates, and a popular majority of 30,000 votes. Fasting and prayer. Gov. Buckingham, of Connecticut, has recommended to that State the 4th of January, the day fixed by the President, as a day for fasting and prayer. Among the things to be prayed for, he gives the following: Also, that they implore Him to give courage to magistrates to enforce all laws for the protection of the obedient and the punishment of the disobedient; that He will incline this whole people to abide by and perform their constitutional obligations; that He will cause all questions which now disturb our peace and threaten our prosperity to be adjusted upon t<
The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Philadelphia military preparing for service. (search)
Friday next, January the 4th, is the day recommended by the President to the people as one of fasting, humiliation and prayer. --Though the greater proportion of the people will no doubt "last" on the occasion only between meats, yet a majority of church communicants will pay it due regard by religious observances. There will be preaching on that day in Trinity Church, and, no doubt, most of the other Churches.
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
Fast day. --The President of the United States having recommended Friday, Friday, January 4th, as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, the occasion will be generally observed in this city, by holding religious services in the different churches. Richmond, to-morrow, will no doubt present the usual aspect of a Sabbath day, so far as most departments of business are concerned.
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