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The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Speech of U. S. Senator Benjamin on the Crisis. (search)
arner Clark, a slave, (and cripple) also expressed himself anxious to possess a crow-bar to pick out the eyes of some of the white folks; while Jim Wilson, one of Mr. Samuel Hardgrove's slaves, promised to bring a paper and read the news to them, if it proved to be true. All of the accused were allowed to testify, though not as witnesses, the object of the Justice being to get, if possible, at the proof of the matter.--Each one told a different tale, and nearly every one flatly contradicted Fanny. Old Phil entirely "seceded" from the remarks imputed to him, and had no knowledge of the "party," or the alleged conversation thereat. Of the negroes under arrest, Wm. Gray owns one, Samuel Hardgrove one, Chas. Rhodes two, and the widow Clarke one. The Howletts are freed negroes, having been set free by will. It is claimed that some of the plotting was done at their house, though the testimony did not make the fact specially apparent. At six o'clock last evening, the examinatio
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Warlike movement at Norfolk. (search)
Slavery in Kansas. --A case came up before Judge Pettit, yesterday, in the District Court for the Territory, which involved the constitutionality of the anti-slavery bill passed by the Legislature last winter. A negro woman, named Fanny, claimed by Horace Haley as a slave, left his custody some time ago, and went to live at the house of F. R. Foard.--Haley petitioned to recover possession of the "property," and Foard demurred, on the ground that Fanny was not a slave, as stated in the petition. The case was argued by Lecompte, Matthias and Burns, for the plaintiff; and J. O. Douglas, Esq., for the defendant.--Judge Pettit overruled the demurrer, and decided that the law prohibiting slavery in Kansas was not constitutional.--Leavenworth Times, Jan. 1.
The Daily Dispatch: September 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
en on Sunday last. Robert P. Cosby, free negro, was fined $20 for running a hack without license. Charles Wood, charged with petty larceny in stealing a bacon ham of the value of $3.50 from Charles Bates, was committed to jail for trail in the Hustings Courts, before which the witness was recognized to appear in November next. Patrick McQuade was fined $5 for unlawful huckstering. The cases of Fanny Robinson and Timothy Harris came up again, according to the continuance of the preceding day. Tim was required to give surety in $150 for his good behavior for twelve months. Fanny was discharged, it appearing that Tim stood in no fear of being hurt by her. Samuel Frayser, for assaulting and beating Moro B. Mann, was required to give bail for his appearance before the Hustings Court on the second Monday in November next to answer the said charge, and for his good behavior in the meantime. Mr. Mann was recognized to attend at the same time and place as a witness.
The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wanted (search)
lowing particulars: The steamer Junaluska, Capt. Slacum, arrived here early this morning from Roanoke Island. Capt. Slacum brings us a full confirmation of the news we published this morning in regard to the Chickonocomac expedition, and the breaking up of the enemy's camp at that place, together with additional particulars. The expedition for this purpose left Roanoke Island on Thursday, at midnight, and consisted of the steamers Curiew, the flagship of Commodore Lynch. Raleigh, Fanny, and Junaluska, and the transports Empire and Cotton Plant, with detachments of the Third Georgia and North Carolina Regiments. They arrived off Chickonocomac at 7 o'clk. in the morning and commenced landing the Georgia regiment, under cover of the guns of the fleet, which laid too far from the shores, and not in a position to prevent the Yankees from retreating. The 20th Indiana regiment was drawn up on shore, preparatory to giving our forces battle, probably to frighten them off
The Daily Dispatch: October 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], The charge of the Light Brigade (search)
Hatteras. One of the owners of the fugitives started with a flag of truce to get his negroes, and when pear Chickamacomico he saw one of Lincoln's steamers — the "Fanny"--and becabing alaymed, returned to Roanoke and gave information to Col. Wright of the steamer. The Colonel took with him three hundred men, and the steamer Curlew, with one or two Cannon, and on Tuesday, 2d inst., came in contuct with the steamer "Fanny," and after several shots from both steamers, succeeded in taking the "Fanny" and forty-nine prisoners, (Indianians,) besides a quanlity of provisions, 1,050 overcoats, 1,200 pairs of blankets, two large cases of brogan shoes, two , besidesFanny" and forty-nine prisoners, (Indianians,) besides a quanlity of provisions, 1,050 overcoats, 1,200 pairs of blankets, two large cases of brogan shoes, two , besides sundry articles of eatables and drinkables, such as cheese, jellies, cakes, wines, brandy, cigars, &c. &c. The whole prize is estimated to be worth some $70,000 or $80,000. There will, I think, be an attack made upon the Island by the Federals very shortly.
The Daily Dispatch: November 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
set on fire and abandoned. After everything that could be removed from the frigate was saved, she was set on fire by our men, and soon blew up with a loud report, and presenting a grand sight. The officers and crew of the Prony express themselves in terms of much thankfulness for the valuable and timely assistance rendered them. Our busy little fleet in the Old North State are, for the most part, as follows: Sea Bird--Flag-officer Lynch. Curlew--Captain Hunter. Fanny--Captain Taylor. Forrest--Captain Hoole. Ellis--Captain Cooke. Winslow--(Sunk and partially burned,) Captain McCarrick. The soldier who was recently found guilty by court-martial of a revolting crime, and condemned to be executed, suffered the penalty of death yesterday, in Norfolk county, seven miles from Portsmouth. Having been conducted out to the place of execution, the doomed man was shot. Thirty men aimed their guns at the culprit, and three bells passing through
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 19 (search)
, Feb, 11.] A courier arrived here yesterday afternoon, about three o'clock, from whom we gather the following information: The enemy in full force advanced upon Elizabeth City yesterday, about seven o'clock, and began an attack upon that place. The citizens finding resistance vain, evacuated the place, but before doing so set fire to the town, and when our informant left it was still in flames. We have also to record the capture by the enemy of all our little fleet except the "Fanny" or "Forrest," our informant was not certain which. This beat eluded the enemy and made up the Pasquotank river. She was, however, pursued, and fears are entertained that she, too, has been captured. It is said that before our boats were surrendered they were abandoned, and that the crews succeeded in making their escape. If this be so, we are at a loss to conjecture why they were not fired before being abandoned. The disaster to our little fleet is attributed to the fact that, havin
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 17 (search)
, the Sea Bird opened fire, followed by our other gunboats. The enemy replied briskly, at the same time steadily advancing. Finding the Sea Bird was the flag-ship of the squadron, the enemy directed his fire chiefly against her, and in a short time three or four well directed shots set her on fire and reduced her to a sinking condition.--By this time the enemy had succeeded in completely surrounding us, and the fight was now kept up between the enemy's shipping and the Sea Bird, Ellis, and Fanny, with muskets and pistols, interspersed with a few discharges of grape and canister, until our boats were boarded and such of their crews as remained overpowered by the swarms of Lincoln's hordes that crowded upon them on every side. The Sea Bird had not twenty effective men, and the steamer that boarded her had about one hundred and forty. The Fanny being very close in shore, succeeded in saving all her crew and the greater portion of the crew of the Ellis; the Sea Bird being farther out
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Battle of Roanoke Island. (search)
but fortunately doing no serious injury. One by one the gunboats came up and crowded around to receive the fire, all the time replying rapidly with their rifle guns, whose shells ricocheted into the enemy's ships. Immediately in front was the "Fanny," with the gallant Taylor, actively working his gun, and beyond the "Beaufort," Captain Parker, and the "Sea Bird," the flag-ship of Commodore Lynch, and the others whose names I could not distinguish at the time. All acted nobly. All fought li gunboats could not be silenced, and continued the fight as actively as in the morning. --At fifteen minutes past two, the Curlew received a shot which soon after sunk her. She was run up to the opposite shore and her ammunition taken off by the "Fanny," which boat immediately returned into the fight.--At 4 o'clock a small steamer was run ashore below the Pork Point battery, and the landing of troops begun. Only one gun in Fort Bartow could bear upon the point, and it was kept engaged by a gun
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
$15 reward --Ranaway from my residence, in Ashland, Hanover county, Va., on Thursday, 20th March, my servant woman, named Fanny, about 20 years old; low in stature; ginger-bread color; rather long hair, and when spoken to has a pleasant look. I purchased her from O. Cranz, trustee, in this city, last fall. She only be lurking about the city. I will pay the above reward of $15 if apprehended and delivered time in Ashland, or lodged in some jail, that he may procure her. Hiram James, Ashland. ap 1--6ts
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