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The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], "Old Charley" arrived at camp. (search)
From Portsmouth. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Portsmouth, Va., May 28, 1861. The rumor here yesterday was that the vessels of the Baboon stopped off Newport News to water, and then proceeded up James River. Four of the steamers were seen yesterday morning from the top of the Hospital steaming it in that direction. There were large volumes of smoke in the direction of Old Point and Hampton. Some say that the people of Hampton have set fire to their town; others that the outside buildings at Fort Monroe have been destroyed. Either needs confirmation. On the 24th, the Quaker City appeared off Cape Henry beach, and attempted to land — A portion of a cavalry company under Capt. Fentress, of Princess Anne, made their appearance. At this she fired several shots which passed within less than five feet of them, but no one was hurt. Now that cotton cannot be exported except through a Southern port, Yankee cupidity will experience deeper chagrin than ever, an
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], How a Minister's pocket was picked. (search)
From Norfolk. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch] Norfolk, Va., May 28th, 1861 I state, on the authority of a gentleman from Hampton, that no engagement whatever has taken place in that town, but the fact of the burning of the bridge he fully confirms.--This was done by the Hamptonians, to prevent the passage of Lincoln's troops. The report, also, of the burning of Hampton, is alike untrue. The rumor, for a time, created great excitement in our midst, but as soon as reliable facts were known, the public mind was appeased. There are now four or five ships off Newport News. Men from some of these have been ashore, but as they were seen rolling barrels on the beach, it is supposed they were in quest of water. As all land communication has been cut off by the burning of the bridge, I think this probable. Their movements, I must say, are strongly suspected; although it is impossible for any landing to be made without the knowledge of our forces. The report of t
The Daily Dispatch: may 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.comfortable Quarters — suspicious characters — Thanks, &c. Headquarters Company F.Near Acquia Creek, May 28th, 1861. Having seen no notice of our encampment here in your column of correspondence, I write a brief detail, thinking it may interest the friends of our company to know how we are faring. We are quartered in a comfortable old, long, low farm house, of wood, which, from style and condition, is apparently of date anterior to our revolutionary times. It is surrounded by fine shade trees, one of them a large old oak — a perfect monarch of the forest — several feet in diameter. The place is owned by Mr. Hedgeman, a wealthy gentleman, of old family, and of much intelligence and refinement, the kindness of whom and family has done much to mitigate the severity of camp life — his welcome board, too, possesses other attractions to those rightly appreciative. We have had several alarms; one last week caused by the appearance
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ressed the laws of my nativity, and no man will do more to aid Virginia than myself. I am no supporter of Lincoln, having in the Presidential election voted for John Bell. Besides, I am a native-born Virginian, and have never been North to be imbued with Northern principles; neither have I ever read the Black Republican platform. I know nothing of their politics. "By giving this a place in your columns, you will oblige, Yours respectfully, "Wm. Wakefield. "Portsmouth, May 28, 1861." There is nothing more of public interest occurring here. Old Dominion P. S.--I hear that a large number of mattresses and bedding have been seen floating about Old Point. It is supposed that there is a pestilence — probably the small-pox — in the Fort, as reported some time ago. This may in some measure account for the large number of troops (said to be 5,000) tented through the woods at Newport News, and for the occupation of Segar's farm. If the floating about of this bed
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.a monument to Jackson, &c. Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va., May 28, 1861. I returned form Camp Lee, in Berkeley county, within nine miles of the Pennsylvania line, and opposite Williamsport, Md.,) at a late hour yesterday evening. I had the pleasure of passing the first Sabbath of camp life, enjoyed by our noble regiment, in their company. Colonel Allen and Lieut. Colonel Luckland, I could almost say, are idolized by our boys, were it not that the devotions of that day, paid to the Most High, showed that there is One honored in their heart of hearts with an intensity of fervor still more ardent than their patriotism. A large number of these soldiers and officers are, in time of peace, foremost in our community as lay preachers of "the everlasting Gospel." At 11 A. M., the standing crowd, mingled with ladies, citizens, children and nurses, from all that Horse-Shoe peninsula at the toe of which the camp stands, in a dense forest,) wer
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.the war spirit in Mecklenburg-- barbecue --eloquent speeches — John S. Carlile, &c. Clarksville, Va. May 28, 1861. Having seen your request that your friends should furnish you with all important news, I will now endeavor to supply you with all news transpiring in Mecklenburg. The war spirit is very contagious throughout the entire county, and I believe it is more prevalent here than anything else. The formation of volunteer companies is now a prominent characteristic of Mecklenburg. On Saturday last I had the good pleasure of being present at a barbecue, given by the people of Blue Shore, for the purpose of forming a volunteer company. A large number of persons were present, and manifested a desire that the company should be immediately organized. As soon as dinner was served up, we had the exquisite gratification of listening to the stump eloquence of Messrs. Boswell and McPhail.--The substance of Mr. Boswell's speech was, t
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.affairs in Blacksburg. Blacksburg, Va., May 28th, 1861. The Giles company arrived at Blacksburg on the evening of the 27th inst. They were heartily received by the citizens of the town, and quartered at the Olni and Preston Institute or College. The town and neighborhood provided amply for the company. A handler set of men I never saw, and the way they can handle a rifle cannot be beat by any set of men in Southwestern Virginia. Old Montgomery and Giles forever! They will send men and money, and her boys and old men, to support the war; and ladies, too. God bless the ladies of Virginia! for they are steel to the heart in this cause. Blacksburg.
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Meeting of Railroad Super intendents. --Pursuant to a request made by the Governor of Virginia, a meeting of the Superintendents of the Railroads in the State was held in the Capitol on Tuesday, May 28th, 1861. Present — E. H. Gill, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad; H. D. Bird, South-Side Railroad; C. O. Sanford, Petersburg Railroad; Thos. Dodamead, Virginia Central Railroad; S. Ruth, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad; Charles G. Talcott, Richmond and Danville Railroad; R. H. Temple, Richmond and York River Railroad; John M. Robinson, Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad: and T. H. Wynne, Richmond and Petersburg Railroad. On motion, H. D. Bird was called to the Chair, and T. H. Wynne appointed Secretary. Mr. Sanford informed the meeting that by his invitation, Mr. S. L. Fremont, Superintendent of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, in North Carolina, was present, and on motion Mr. Fremont was invited to take a seat in the Convention. The Governor having b
The Daily Dispatch: may 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
take, At least an Edsworth they should pay. He loved his flag, and wished it saved, He prized the beauties that it wore; Near Vernon's sleeping Chief it waved-- His house the name of "Marshall" bore. But hark! the sound of fife and drum, In glittering files behold the foe; With shouts and cries they come, they come! They halt, menacing, at his door. "Down with your flag," the spoilers cry, O! how his brave pulsations bound! Did he obey? His shots reply, He brought his forman to the ground, But he fell too — for country's sake, He on her altar bleeding lies, He sleeps — in realms of bliss to wake, For God accepts the sacrifice. That blood will bless his Mother State-- He died obedient to her laws; And while in tears we mourn his fate, We joy he bled in freedom's cause, And though from earth thus rudely torn, The living shall enshrine his fame, And little children, yet unborn, Will learn to lisp the martyr's name. M. B. Wharton. Culpeper, Va., May 28, 1861.
The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Camp Pickens. (search)
From Camp Pickens. our journey — Attentions on the Route — bouquets from the ladies — alarm in Camp — Pruitlishes march in Search of the enemy — disappointment — magnificent sight, etc. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch] Camp Pickens, May 28th, 1861. Our journey to this place was very slow, owing to the prolonged stoppages at different stations to prevent a collision with other trains. It was made very pleasant, however, by the cheers from the honest hearted country people and the bouquets from the ladies, who seemed to stretch in a continuous line from Richmond to Gordonsville. In one place about haft-way on the road, every girl in the country seemed to have prepared a small package with something nice in it, tied up with a piece of paper containing an appropriate mo or exhortation, signed with her own names. As for bouquets, every man in the Regiment was smothered with them, and I doubt whether we will get over the hoarseness from constant cheeri
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