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William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, chapter 7 (search)
to find a practicable ford, which, by the way, I knew when I wrote the note I could find. The general replied that he did not think it advisable to occupy Fredericksburg until his communications were established, etc.—Report, p. 657. From the above it will be seen how erroneous is the statement of General Lee, who, in his official report, says: The advance of General Sumner reached Falmouth on the afternoon of the 17th, and attempted to cross the Rappahan nock, but was driven back by Colonel Ball, with the Fifteenth Virginia Cavalry, four companies of Mississippi infantry, and Lewis's light battery.—Report of Movements on the Rappahannock, p. 38. In point of fact, the only engagement was a brief artillery duel between the Confederate battery above mentioned and Petitt's battery of ten-pounder Parrotts. The writer stood beside this battery at the time, and can testify that Petitt in fifteen minutes, by his excellent shots, caused the Confederate gunners to leave their guns; and th
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: (search)
was rumored, was threatened with early attack. On May 24th, the day after the citizens of Virginia approved her ordinance of secession, about a dozen regiments of Federal infantry, with cavalry and artillery, at 2 a. m. crossed the Potomac by the aqueduct and the long bridge, and by steamer at Alexandria, and took possession of Arlington heights, Alexandria and the intermediate front of the Potomac, driving out the Confederates, some 500 men, from Alexandria, at half-past 4, and capturing Ball's company of cavalry. The Confederates fell back to Manassas and the Federals at once began fortifying their front, after advancing their pickets several miles on the roads leading into Virginia. The supposition of Colonel Terrett, who evacuated Alexandria, was that the Federals proposed to advance toward Leesburg. The next day Bonham reported to Lee that he then had at Manassas Junction but 500 infantry, four pieces of artillery and one troop of cavalry. Before the opening of the Manas
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 3, Virginia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 11: (search)
eastward of Leesburg, overlooking the fords at Conrad's and Edwards' ferries and Ball's bluff, Evans, at 6 a. m. on the 21st, found that the enemy of Stone's division had effected a crossing at Edwards' ferry and at Ball's bluff, 4 miles above. He promptly sent four companies from his Mississippi regiments and two companies of caColonel Jenifer immediately engaged the Federal advance and drove it back toward Ball's bluff. The force that had crossed at Harrison's island, about midnight of t shore. Convinced, at about o a. m., that the main Federal attack would be at Ball's bluff, 4 miles northeast of Leesburg, Evans ordered Colonel Hunton, with the ry, to make a demonstration on Evans' right, leaving Colonel Baker in command at Ball's bluff. Stone then telegraphed to McClellan: There has been sharp firing on thng his arms into the river. . . . At 8 p. m. the enemy surrendered his forces at Ball's bluff, and the prisoners were marched to Leesburg. During this action, Colo
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Official report of Colonel J. P. Simmes's operations from June 2d, 1864, to December, 1864. (search)
nt and flank; and in moving out amongst the confused masses of troops from other commands, our organizations also became confused, and it was impossible to reform the command in proper order. We moved back that night to Fisher's Hill, and next morning in the direction of New Market, which place we reached the same evening. In this battle the brigade had about five hundred and twenty arms-bearing men. Of four regimental commanders, three were wounded, two have since died of the wounds—Colonels Ball and Holt. Colonel McGlashan was wounded through both thighs. The loss of the brigade was heavy in officers and men—about two hundred killed and wounded-complete lists of which have been sent in prior to this time. I take pleasure in bearing testimony to the gallantry, and acknowledging my indebtedness to Captain C. C. Kibbee, Assistant Acting Adjutant-General, for his efficient services throughout the entire time which I have had the honor to command the brigade. After remaining a f
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Chinese news. (search)
rnia--massacre of emigrants. St. Josephs, Mo. Nov. 4. --The California mail to the 21st ult. has arrived. The steamship Cortez sailed the same day for Panama, with $1,622,556 in treasure. Of this $911,600 was destined for New York, $9,000 for England, and $20,000 for Panama. The Cortes also look silver are to the value of $60,000 and 260 passengers. The funeral of Brig. General Clark, on the 15th, was attended by all the military and a large concourse of citizens. Col. Ball, of the First Dragoons, has officially received the appointment of Commandant of the Military Department of California, in the place of Gen. Clarke, deceased. A bill pending in the Oregon Legislature, to nullify the late Senatorial election, had passed, and a Breckinridge Democrat had been chosen. There was a rumor of another emigrant train having been massacred by the Shoshone Indians. A great many emigrants were killed, including women and children, and many others captured.
The Daily Dispatch: November 27, 1860., [Electronic resource], Sad accident. (search)
Sad accident. --"Life is short," were the last words of Mr. Ball as he stepped on the train, with a friend, at Francisville, Iowa, last week. His foot slipped, and, the train being in motion, the next moment he was a mangled corpse.
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], The clerical suicide. (search)
oot and Shoe Manufacturing Company, with amendments; a bill to defray the expenses of a pedestal, setting up and transporting the Statue of Jefferson; a bill to amend the act concerning trespasses on the Potomac. Resolutions of Inquiry.--By Mr. Ball, of allowing compensation to the officers of the Hillsborough Border Guard for services rendered during the John Brown raid; by Mr. Watts, of amending chap. 134 of the Code of Virginia; by Mr. Kemper, of authorizing and requesting the Board of hrough their committee) to the General Assembly of Virginia, praying for the passage of an act authorizing the County Court of Orange to borrow money for the purchase of arms, &c., for the defence of the county, and providing means therefore; by Mr. Ball, the petition of citizens of the county of Loudon, praying that the volunteer companies of the border counties, and especially the Loudon Guard, may be forthwith furnished with the most improved arms and equipments now in use; by Mr. Carpenter,
The Daily Dispatch: February 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tour of Mr. Lincoln. (search)
Elliott, 71 strong, led by the drum corps and Regimental Band; next, Company F, Capt. Cary, 74 strong; next, Montgomery Guard, Capt. Dooley, 47 strong; next, the R. L. I. Blues, Capt. Wise, 30 strong; next, Company I, Captain Morriss, 40 strong, (nearly their whole strength;) next, Company G, Captain Gordon, 44 men; next, Virginia Rifles, (Co. K.) Capt. Miller, 44 men, rank and file. When the Regiment took up its line of march from the Square, it was joined by the Chesterfield Troop, Capt. Ball, 45 men, and the Governor's Mounted Guard, Capt. J. G. Cabell, 37 strong, who preceded it. The display was further augmented by the appearance with the Regiment of the Henrico Dragoons, Col. J. L. Davis, 40 men, and the Verina Troop from the same county, Captain Mills, numbering about 67 men, who mustered in undress uniform, and made a creditable display for a first appearance. The last named cavalry companies marched in the rear of the Regiment. After the usual parade through the princi
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
Committee on Enrolled Bills.--The Speaker announced the following Committee on Enrolled Bills; Messrs. Hackley; Orgain, Pritchard, Davis, Evans, Hoffman, Kyle, Sibert, Watts, Phelps, Pretlow, Smith of Taylor, Mong, Bisbie, Wilson, Nelson, Staples, Richardson, Welch, Booker, Saunders, West, Hunter, and Jett. Resolutions of Inquiry into Expediency.--The following resolutions were offered: By Mr. Rives, of amending the 3d and 4th sections of chapters 85 and 95 of the Code of Virginia; by Mr. Ball, of amending section 5th of chapter 178 of the Code of Virginia; by Mr. Nelson, of reporting a bill authorizing a company of volunteer Cavalry in the 47th Reg't. in Albemarle, to organize with not less than 40 nor more than 100 men rank and file; by Mr. Collier of authorizing the South Side Railroad Company to construct a line of steamers to run in connection with said road from City Point; by Mr. Watson of refunding a fine improperly imposed on Mr. Spencer Drummond, Jr., of the county of A
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
and Woolen Company; incorporating the Insurance Company of the State of Virginia at Richmond; authorizing the sale of certain church property in the town of Moorfield, Hardy county; incorporating the Home Mining and Manufacturing Company; amending the act incorporating the Springfield and Deep Run Coal Mining and Manufacturing Company; Senate bill in relation to the devise made by Joel Osborne, to the Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Railroad Company, were read three times, and on motion of Mr. Ball, passed — ayes 87, noes 16; Senate bill allowing compensation to P. A. & J. C. Fowlkes, for the arrest of three convicts,on motion of Mr. Crump, was taken up and passed — ayes 82, noes 24. Message from the Senate.--A message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Paxton, who informed the House of Delegates, that that body had passed a bill to incorporate the Southern Express Company. On motion of Mr. Haymond, the bill was laid on the table. Adverse Report.--Mr. Kemper, from th
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