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The Daily Dispatch: August 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], $100 reward (search)
e death, if Catholics were treated like human beings.--Wellington had thrown his great influence in the scale for emancipation; consequently, the mob determined to revenge what they considered their wrongs on him. The animas of a mob is more frequently a mistake than a wickedness. One morning in February I noticed threatening crowds near the Pall Mail gate, not far from the statue of Achilles. This statue was cast from cannons taken in the Iron Duke's various battles, and was dedicated "To Arthur, Duke of Wellington, by the Women of England." I determined to watch the Duke, and see what was going to be done. Punctual to the moment, he descended the steps of the Apsely House, his residence. His appearance was imposing. He was at the head of the Cabinet, Premier of England, and he was, par excellence, the first men in England. I was drizzy morning. He wore a blue flock coat, buttoned up to the chip, a military stock, and brown pan aloons. His falcon eye surveyed the excited g
The Daily Dispatch: August 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], Meeting of Alabamians. (search)
isplayed by Mrs. A. F. Hopkins, of Mobile in administering to the sick and wounded soldiers in Virginia, and especially to there from the State of Alabama, we, citizens of Alabama now in Richmond, deem this a fit occasion to express our grateful appreciation of her service: Therefore, Resolved, That in behalf of the sick and wounded soldiers from Alabama, who have received kind attentions at her hands, and in the name of their kindred and friends, and of all Alabamians, we tender to Mrs. Arthur F Hopkins our grateful acknowledgments for that sympathy and active charity which she has displayed in providing for our suffering soldiers; that we commend her plan of operation to our people at home, and that we will co-operate with her as far as may be in our power to do so. Resolved, That the Secretary of the meeting he instructed to communicate a copy of these proceedings to Mrs. Hopkins. The following was also offered: Resolved, That each member of this meeting will
The Daily Dispatch: October 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Trial Progressing. (search)
n Saturday, upon proof of hi being under 21 years of age, and of his having enlisted without the consent of his parents. Mrs. Rivers's boarding school, near Govanstown, was searched on Saturday for arms The search was made by a detachment of the Provost Marshal's police of this city. It does not appear that anything was found. Mr. Washington Shipter, formerly proprietor of the Maryland House. W. Baltimore street, died suddenly on Saturday, of apoplexy, aged about 60 years. Mr. Arthur J Pritchard, of this city, has been appointed an assistant paymaster in the U. S. Navy. instead of the army, as heretofore stated. Allegheny County.--The suit of the Cumber land Coal and Iron Company us. The Hoffman Steam Coal Company, is before the Allegheny (Md.) Circuit Court. This suit was instituted on the equity side of our court about three years ago, where and in the Court of Appeals, it has been pending ever since.--The case now presents itself to the court on a motion to d
The Daily Dispatch: November 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Affairs at the North. (search)
sustained during the war--Northwestern Virginia not yet Subjugated, &c. The following extracts are made up from late Northern papers received in this city.--Our contemporary of the Enquirer being more favored than any other of the city papers, received their Northern files in time for publication on Saturday last: Bill Wilsons official report. From the Baltimore Patriot, of Nov. 2d, we copy the following: Colonel ("Billy") Wilson, of the New York Zouaves, writes to Gen. Arthur that in the recent brush with the rebels on Santa Rosa Island, his loss was 20 killed, with 15 wounded and 20 prisoners. He adds: "Our new clothes are all destroyed, I have lost everything I had; my men also. They burned us out completely. Our papers and books are burned. My commission is safe. I sent it to the post-office the day before the fight. My men did well. They have smelt gunpowder — now they are all right. "They are exhibiting my hair and head in Pensacola; the r
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], The War on the coast. (search)
Runaway-- $25 reward. Run away from the subscriber, a negro Boy, named Arthur, about fifteen years old, very black, with pop eyes, bushy hair, and a scared, furtive look. The above reward will be paid on his apprehension and delivery to me. mh 18--2t* J. B. McCAW.
The Daily Dispatch: March 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], Affairs on the coast. (search)
Runaway--$25 reward Ran away from the subscriber, a negro boy, named Arthur, about fifteen years old, very black, with pop eyes, bushy hair, and a scared, furtive look. The above reward will be paid on his apprehension and delivery to me. mh 18--3t* J. B. McDAW.
The Daily Dispatch: July 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], Army Balleous. (search)
Runaways. --Absconded from the service of the James River and Kanawha Company, on Sunday last, two negro men, named Arthur and Edward. Arthur belongs to Mrs. Eilis, in Spotsylvania county. He is about thirty years of age, is of low stature, brown color, flat face, with a scar on it, and has one defective eye. Edward belongs to Mrs. Randolph, in Fauquier county. He is about sixty years of age, of low status and brown color. The company will pay what the law allows and ten dollaArthur belongs to Mrs. Eilis, in Spotsylvania county. He is about thirty years of age, is of low stature, brown color, flat face, with a scar on it, and has one defective eye. Edward belongs to Mrs. Randolph, in Fauquier county. He is about sixty years of age, of low status and brown color. The company will pay what the law allows and ten dollars besides on each of these men, if arrested and returned to Mr. Smith A. Thorp, Master Carpenter, near the first lock on the canal, three miles above this city. E. L. Chinn, jy 10--ts Sup't J. R. and K. Canal.
The Daily Dispatch: July 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Yankee Cavalry foray. (search)
One hundred and fifty dollars reward. --Ranaway from me on Sunday, July 20th, three Negro Boys, namely: James A. Carpenter, brown skin, about 24 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, reads and writes an indifferent hand. He was bought of Mr. R. A. Claybrook, of Westmoreland county. Arthur, also brown skin; has been in the employ of Mr. S. S. Cottrell for some months, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; was purchased of Mr. Wm. Bowen, of Fauquier county, Va. Ned Scott, of lighter complexion than the rest; about 5 feet 4 inches high. He was purchased of Mr. G. W. Royster. It is supposed they are trying to make their way to Fredericksburg. I will pay the above reward of $150 for all three, or $50 for each one, delivered to me or secured in some jail so that I can get them. jy 22--6t* John Frase
The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
ork Herald, of the 19th, contains the following account of another Federal disaster: Cincinnati, July 18--A man who came into Boyd's, on the Kentucky Central Railroad, this morning, reports that the town of Cynthiana. Ky., sixty-six miles from here, surrendered at 5 o'clock yesterday, after half an hour's fight. He saw Morgan and shook hands with him. Morgan's men number about 2,500. A soldier, who also came into Boyd's, says Morgan's men fired two rounds after the surrender. --Capt. Arthur's company, from Newport, Ky., were all killed or taken prisoners. The excitement at Newport and Covington is very high and increasing, and the citizens are organizing rapidly for defence. The Provost Marshal of Newport arrests all rebel sympathizers to-day. Louisville, July 18--The train has arrived from Lexington this evening. The railroad and telegraph have been repaired. Morgan's loss at Cynthiana greatly exceeded ours. Although most of Lieut. Col. Landrum's men were
The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], The enemy's movements. (search)
One hundred and fifty dollars reward. --Ranaway from me on July 20th, three negro boys, namely: James A. Carpenter, brown skin, about 24 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, reads and writes an indifferent hand. He was bought of Mr. R. A. Claybrook, of Westmoreland county. Arthur, also brown skin; has been in the employ of Mr. S. S. Cottrell for some months; about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; was purchased of Mr. Wm. Bowen, of Fauquier county, Va. Ned Scott, of lighter complexion than the rest; about 5 feet 4 inches high. He was purchased of Mr. G. W. Royster. It is supposed they are trying to make their way to Fredericksburg. I will pay the above reward of $150 for all three, or $50 for each one, delivered to me or secured in some jail so that I can get them. jy 22--6t* John Frase..
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