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The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Southern intelligence. (search)
o men, and placed them in their ranks as Federal soldiers. Gen. Bonham's resignation. The Charleston Mercury, of February 1st, says: We learn from Richmond that Gen. Bonham has resigned his office as General of the Confederate States. The reason of his resignation we understand to be as follows: Gen. Bonham was Major General of the forces of South Carolina when he received an appointment of Brigadieattle of Manassas, whilst there were four other regiments under General Bonham. Gen. Bonham remained in command of the four other regiments, aGen. Bonham remained in command of the four other regiments, and commanded them at the battle of Manassas. He remained in command of them as his brigade until October. At that time he was informed by teorgia, was superseded by Col. Taylor, another near connection. Gen. Bonham consulted all the general officers in the Army of the Potomac, a him was a wrong and an outrage. The following letter from Gen. Bonham on this subject has been published: Near Centreville, Nov
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
he slightest doubt it will have the hearty co-operation of the other Departments of the Government in everything that will tend to promote the public welfare. Mr. Speaker Bocock announced the appointment of committees, a list of which we subjoin: Committee en Elections--Messrs. Smith of N. C., Vest of Mo., Staples of Va., Crockett of Ky, Gardenhire of Tenn., Curry of Ala., Clapp of Miss., Dawkins of Fla., and Tripp of Ga. Ways and Moons.--Messrs. Kenner of La., Jones of Tenn., Bonham of S. C., Garnett of Va., McRae of Miss., Lyon of Ala., Machen of Ky., Holt of Ga., and Graham of Texas. Military Affairs.--Messrs. Miles of S. C., Kenan of Ga., Pugh of Ala., Davis of Miss., Harris of Mo., Swann of Tenn., Bridges of N. G., and Batson of Ark. Foreign Affairs.--Messrs. Foote of Tenn., Perkins of La., Smith of Ala., Dejarnette of Va., Barksdale of Miss, McQueen of S. C., Breckinridge of Ky., Preston of Va., and McLean of N. C. Naval Affairs.--Messrs. Conrad of L
The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The spirit of the South. (search)
recommendation that they do pass. They express the sense of Congress in regard to rennion with the United States, absolutely and emphatically declaring against such reunion. The preamble and resolutions were unanimously agreed to by the Senate. Several reports and resolutions were presented, but they were generally referred to the different committees. In the House of Representatives, a resolution pledging the Government to maintain its territorial integrity, was, on motion of Mr. Bonham, of South Carolina, taken up and adopted. Mr. Royston, of Arkansas, offered a resolution adopting rules for the House, as reported by the committee, without debats, which was agreed to. The remainder of the day was taken up by a lengthy and spirited debate on the bills introduced by Mr. Miles, of S. C., on the part of the Military Committee, and Mr. Foote, of Tenn., providing for the destruction of cotton and tobacco, and other property useful to the enemy, by our military comman
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
roduced a bill entitled an act to encourage the manufacture of saltpetre and small arms. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Barksdale, of Miss., submitted a design for the Confederate flag, which was referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal. Mr. Davis, of Miss., offered a resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to the regimental and company officers and men who so gallantly defended Fort Donelson. The resolution was supported by Mr. Davis, and opposed by Messrs. Bonham and Footh, on the ground that it indirectly censured two of the general officers--Buckner and Bushrod Johnson. On motion of Mr. Smith, of Va., the resolution was referred to the special committee for the investigation of the surrender of Fort Donelson. Mr. Davis, of Miss., offered a resolution instructing the military committee to inquire into the expediency of appropriating $500,000 for the support of the families of prisoners taken at Fort Donelson, and for the comfort of the
The Daily Dispatch: March 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
Wednesday, March 19. House met at 18 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Hon. John V. Wright appeared and took the oath of office. A message was received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate had disagreed to the 1st, 2d, and 3d amendments of the House to the Senate bill regulating the pay of members of Congress, and that the Senate concurred in the 4th and 5th amendments of the House. Mr. Bonham moved for a suspension of the rule for the call of the States, with a view to take up the bill as it came from the Senate; and also moved that the House recede from its amendment, striking out $3,000 in the Senate bill, and inserting $2,500 in lieu thereof. He thought it would be graceful in the House at once to concur with the Senate. He was sure if this Congress adopted vigorous measures for the prosecution of the war, the people would not complain that the Senate bill allowed too much
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], The captured at Kernstown. (search)
The captured at Kernstown. The following is understood to be a correct list of our men captured in the engagement on the 23d, near Winchester: First Lieut G. G. Junkin, Aide-de-camp to Gen. Jackson; First Lieut S. C. Williams, Aide-de-camp to Gen Garnett. Second Regiment--Nath Lawser, Samuel Nolan, B. C Washington, John W Addison, Jas W Overton, Wm Herfoot, George W Henson, Park Wooddey, George Miracle, Wm Barton, J B Bonham, C. E Bell, John W Legg, J. W. Dugan, R S Burwell. Fourth Regiment--John T McKee, Elliott Willis, E R Davis, John S Lvle, Benj Allen, Peter S Harris, J A Lucas, Jos McMurran, S S Caddell, S S Walthal, Sergeant T C Craig, J T Sowinger, M T Saunders, A B Ramsey, J W Woods, H & Paxton, Adjutant J H Lang Horne, 1st Lieut T J Boyd, Sergeant J D Gracam, Capt H K Morrison, 2d Lieut William Wade, 2d Lieut E C Barkins. Fifth Regiment--J W Matthews, Co H. Twenty first Regiment--W H Patterson, Second Lieutenant John B Witcher, D W Hawkins.
The Daily Dispatch: July 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], List of casualties in the recent battles before Richmond. (search)
Company E. (Washington Light Infantry.)--Killed: J S Foley, Leo Goldsmith, g F Bowers. Wounded. Sergt J C Turner, Corpl M Boullemef, A W Foster, J Y Gilmore J. C Lesy, T J McLangidin, Capt J W Chester, Sergt Stephenson, Corpl J M Coleman,--Bridges, Jno Burton, W Hamaling. T A McDonald, W Shearer, Geo Taggerl, C F Westfell, Missing: T W Cocks. W G Cocke, E McVoy. Company F, (Metropolitan Guards.)--Killed, Chas Powell. Wounded: Sgt H Myer, privates Cahon Toomer, Bergen, Arrington, Bonham, Durden, Hausman, Henley, Lorre, Keating, McDaniel, Pringle. Missing: Privates Cohn, Dreyfox. Company G, (Sharpshooters.)--Willed: None — Wounded: N M Cowling, J Stubbs, P Giduce, A Sodler. Company H. Cownder Beanregards.--Killed: Sgt. Reese, Sgt. Shelby; Brivittes Myley. Wounded. Corpl Dunklin; Privates J Stanley. S Farris, Sharp, Sharp, Stone, W Stanley, W H Turner. Missing privates Pierce, W H Alexander, W Alexander, B H Dudley, Lerer, Broadiway, Scofield. Co. I, (Wetum
The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
t speech of considerable length, in which he expressed the most decided unwillingness to connect the name of Gen. Huger with the other brave officers and men to whom we were indented for the successes which have attended our arms. He did not question the courage of Gen. Huger, but that officer owed it to himself, and to the historic name he bore, to vindicate himself from the charges which rested against him. The resolution, as originally offered, was supported by Messrs. Lyons, Miles, Bonham, and others, but they disclaimed that they participated in the discussion as the apologists of the conduct of Gen. Huger. The question being called, a yea and any vote was had on the amendment of Mr. Foote, which resulted as follows: year 23, nays 44. The resolution of Mr. Lyons was then passed to its engrossment and, after a third reading adopted. Mr. Boteler, of Va., presented joint resolutions tendering the thanks of Congress to Gen. T. J. Jackson, and the officers and man
The Daily Dispatch: August 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
em, and commended the conciliatory language of the former in recommending, as he had done in his message, the adoption of some measure of compromise which would reconcile discordant opinions and rmonize public sentiment. Messrs. Singleton, Miles, Dargan, and Bonham, also addressed the House in speeches pertaining to the question. At the conclusion of Mr. Bonham's remarks, the Committee rose and the House went into secret session on the message sent in this morning by the President. em, and commended the conciliatory language of the former in recommending, as he had done in his message, the adoption of some measure of compromise which would reconcile discordant opinions and rmonize public sentiment. Messrs. Singleton, Miles, Dargan, and Bonham, also addressed the House in speeches pertaining to the question. At the conclusion of Mr. Bonham's remarks, the Committee rose and the House went into secret session on the message sent in this morning by the President.
The Daily Dispatch: August 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
s a reward for courage and good conduct on the field of battle. Also, a bill to change the organization of the engineer corps of the Provisional Army. Also, an act to authorize the appointment of additional officers of artillery for ordnance duties. Also, a bill concerning partisan rangers. Also, an act to regulate promotions in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States, and to amend the act entitled an act to provide further for the public defence, approved April 16th, 1862. Mr. Bonham offered a resolution of thanks to Col. Thomas G. Lamar and the officers and soldiers of his command for their brilliant victory over the enemy at Secessionville. Agreed to. Mr. Villers offered a resolution requesting the President to take some steps to secure the exchange of Pierre Soule, now a prisoner at Fort Warren.--Resolution adopted. On motion of Mr. Jones, of Tenn, the House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the President's message and accompanying docum
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