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The Daily Dispatch: September 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], 100 dollars reward. (search)
fficers to receive all Confederate notes in payment of public dues. The following are some of the resolutions of inquiry offered: By Mr. Edwards: Of amending the existing laws with reference to auctioneers and commission merchants, and of imposing a tax on land agents. By Mr. Haymond, of Marion: Whether any of the railroad companies of the Commonwealth refuse to transport wood on their roads for private individuals. By Mr. Mathews: Of making provision for the extension of the Central railroad to Covington, and the completion of the Covington and Ohio railroad. By Mr. Buford: Of so amending existing laws on the subject as to authorize counties and corporations to provide for the support or relief of the indigent families of soldiers who have died in the military service, in like manner as is provided in regard to the families of soldiers now in such service. By Mr. Herndon: Of adopting such legislation as will render the transportation on railroads cheaper and more effectual.
The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
ve felt secure, as a sentry, being hailed, demanding a surrender, replied: "Hallo, Yank, are you there? Nary a surrender; you can't climb up here." Operations of the army of the Potomac. A dispatch from Washington, dated the 20th inst., says: From various sources we have the following reports of doings in front: The rebels tried to effect crossings at different points on the Rapidan on Wednesday, but only succeeded at Robinson Ford, and there they were speedily driven back. Buford, with his cavalry, made a reconnaissance, crossing at Germania Ford and driving in the rebel pickets. The rebels are fortifying Slaughter Mountain, and it is thought a battle will take place near Orange Court- House. Miscellaneous. The Baltimore American's special Fort Monroe correspondent says there is a rumor there, which obtains belief with many, that Richmond is being evacuated. Beast Butler is canvassing Pennsylvania in favor of Curtin for Governor. He made his first sp
The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from Europe. (search)
on Finance, reported a bill for the payment of losses of tobacco by the burning of the public warehouses in Richmond. Mr. Anderson, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported a resolution asking to be discharged from the further consideration of a resolution authorizing the Governor to call out all white males over the age of 16 years to repel invasion; and also to be discharged from further consideration of several other resolutions already provided for by bills reported. Mr. Buford, from the Committee on Banks, reported a bill to protect the currency of the Confederate States from depreciation by the suppression of its exchange at less than its nominal value, and the prohibition of the exportation of gold and silver. Mr. Haymond, of Marion, offered a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Committee of Courts of Justice to inquire into the expediency of authorizing the city of Richmond to impress coal pits and wood and wood land; and also to impress the f
The Daily Dispatch: September 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], Whipped. (search)
be discharged from the further consideration of the resolution for the removal of slaves from counties threatened by the enemy. The memorial of the working men and mechanics of Richmond was referred to a select committee. On motion of Mr. Buford the bill fixing the fees and charges for the storage of tobacco was laid upon the table. Mr. McCue offered a joint resolution for the protection and increase of sheep, and the encouragement of the growth of wool. Referred to the Committeeharges for the storage of tobacco was laid upon the table. Mr. McCue offered a joint resolution for the protection and increase of sheep, and the encouragement of the growth of wool. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Buford offered a resolution for securing the co-operation of capitalists in reducing the currency. Agreed to. The order of the day, the bill to reorganize the militia of the Commonwealth, was taken up, and considered the remainder of the day's session.
The Daily Dispatch: October 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ginia Volunteer Navy company to pay certain claims against the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, and to repeal the law establishing a pay department for the Virginia forces were read a second time and committed. Mr. Rutherfoord, from the Committee of Courts of Justice, made an adverse report upon the resolution to exclude from the rights of citizenship persons holding any office, or voluntarily containing under any usurped Government of the State. On motion the resolution was recommitted. Mr. Buford, from the Committee on Banks, submitted a report, which was laid on the table, asking to be discharged from the further consideration of a resolution as to the expediency of causing the banks to redeem their currency in Confederate notes. Mr. Anderson reported a bill from a special committee to whom was referred the memorial of the mechanics of Richmond, to regulate the prices of all products of the State, and all merchandize sold therein. Senate bill to increase the pay of certa
The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], 100 dollars reward. (search)
n (mounted,) 5; brass 12-pdr howitzer, (not mounted,) 1; brass (mounted) mountain howitzer, 3; iron 12-pdr cannon, (mounted,) 8; iron 6-pdr cannon, (mounted,) 26; iron 4-pdr cannon, (mounted,) 13; iron 6-pdr cannon, (without limbers,) 5; iron 4-pdr rifled cannon, (without limbers,) 1; iron 6-pdr cannon, (not mounted,) 12; iron 4-pdr rifled cannon, (not mounted,) 4; Williams guns, 10; caissons, 6-pdr, 6;muskets, altered percussion, in good order, 1,735; muskets, Springfield, 300; Reed's rifles, (cavalry,) 400; rifles, 220; rifles, Austria, 200; rifles, Mississippian, 20; carbines, (cavalry,) 103; sabres, (cavalry,) 225; muskets being repaired, 4,000; muskets without bayonets, 1,110. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Chas. Dimmock, Brev. Brig. Gen., Chief of Ordnance of Va. The message and accompanying documents were, on motion of Mr. Buford, laid upon the table and ordered to be printed. The Militia bill was then taken up and discussed until adjournment.
The Daily Dispatch: October 10, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
hat it was inexpedient to legislate upon the subject. Mr. Haymond, from the Committee on the Penitentiary, reported a bill to authorize the Governor to hire free negroes and slave convicts to work in coal pits. Mr. Crockett, from the Committee on Lunatic Asylums, to whom had been referred Senate bill to provide for the payment of certain claims against the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, reported back the same with amendments; and on motion of Mr. Crockett the bills was taken up. The amendments were agreed to and the bill read a third time and passed. Mr. Buford submitted a resolution, which lies over, rescinding the resolution for adjournment on the 12th inst. The bill for the relief of indigent soldiers and their families was taken up, and the ayes and noes being called, the bill was passed by the following vote — ayes 106, noes 2. The order of the day — the bill to reorganize the militia — was then taken up, and continued under discussion the remainder of the
The Daily Dispatch: October 14, 1863., [Electronic resource], Wanted (search)
From Gordonsville. Gordonsville, Oct. 13. --A small force of our cavalry engaged Kilpatrick yesterday evening near Culpeper C. H., and were driven back within a mile of the town, when they were reinforced and pushed the enemy beyond Brandy Station. Another portion of our cavalry surrounded a portion of Kilpatrick's force on Sunday near Brandy and captured nearly three hundred prisoners. Fourteen more prisoners were captured by our cavalry in a skirmish with Buford yesterday. These, with others picked up and captured between Robertson river and Brandy, amounting to three hundred and eighty, mostly cavalry, were brought here to-day. They were from over eighty different regiments. Dr. John A. Nelson and Lts. Lomax and Taloe, 2d Va. cavalry, were killed in a skirmish at Raccoon Ford on Sunday last. It is reported that the enemy burnt Rappahannock bridge on Sunday.
The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], For hire (search)
acked. From the Army of the Potomac--Apprehended Movements of the Confederate forces. A dispatch from Washington, dated the 11th inst., gives the following intelligence relative to the "southwardly retreat" of Gen. Lee's army: Intelligence of an authentic character did not reach Washington till late last night that the rebels had abandoned the line of the Rapidan and retreated in a southward direction. On the fact being known at Gen. Meade's headquarters yesterday morning, Gen. Buford's cavalry were sent across the Rapidan, and found the enemy's evacuation of the south bank had been completed. On proceeding inland they came upon a portion of Stuart's cavalry, evidently covering the retreat of the rebel infantry. A sharp skirmish ensued, but it did not result in our ascertaining whether the enemy had fallen back on Gordonsville, or whether it was attempting some flank movement to get between Meade's army and Washington, in a similar manner to Stonewall Jackson's movem
The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], Chas. Hallock. (search)
sylum was passed. The bill to enlarge the powers of the Common Council of the city of Petersburg, was also passed. In the House, a bill was reported by Mr. Ambers to regulate tolls on Mayo's bridge. From the Committee on Courts, Mr. Bouldin reported a bill providing for the preservation of the records of the county of Warren. The bill on forestalling, regrafting, &c., ordered to its engrossment yesterday, was reconsidered and recommitted to the Committee on Courts. Mr. Buford moved to take up the bill to protect State and Confederate currency from depreciation, by preventing the traffic in gold and foreign paper. The provisions of the bill create an absolute prohibition of the sale of gold and other funds, to the depreciation of the Confederate currency. It also prohibits the exportation of gold, State or Confederate currency, without a certificate from the Governor of the State or the Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States. An amendment was
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