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The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
xtreme Union men, headed by Mr. Carlile, to strike out a material portion of the resolution, but it secured only seventeen votes. A modification was made, however, drawing a distinction between forts, which Messrs. Summers, Baldwin, and their friends, maintain are of "national" importance, (such as Fort Jefferson on the Tortugas, and Fort Taylor at Key West,) and those which are situated inland. The resolution, as thus amended, was adopted. The 13th resolution was amended, on motion of Mr. Johnson, of Richmond, and passed in the following from: In the opinion of this Convention, the people of Virginia would regard any action of the Federal Government or of the Confederated States, tending to produce a collision of forces, pending efforts for the adjustment of existing difficulties, as unwise and injurious to the interests of both; and they would regard any such action on the part of either as leaving them free to determine their own future policy. The 14th resolution was
The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Returned. (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew. Sergeant City Norfolk. mh 16--6w
The Daily Dispatch: April 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Committed to jail as a runaway. (search)
Committed to jail as a runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one sear on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew, Sergeant City Norfolk. mh 16--
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861. Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 15 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had, on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew, mh 16--6w Sergeant City Norfolk.
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Effects of the storm. (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew, Sergeant City Norfolk. mh 16--6w
The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
— it is the Rifle cannon. There goes Moultrie again, and then the Floater. Anderson answers each manfully. Another shell bursts just over Sumter. All is enveloped in smoke, and I can see neither Sumter nor the Islands. Six o'clock arrives. Our batteries continue, but Anderson does not answer. Shells and balls fly thick and fast around him, but he answer, not. His flag still waves. What can the matter be Seven o'clock arrives.--He remains silent. They are pouring into him from Johnson, Stevens, the Howitzer Battery, Moultrie, the Floater, and two Mortar Batteries. A heavy shower of rain comes up, but it stops not the hoarse throats of the ordnance, nor drives away the thousands of spectators lining the wharves and housetops. Eight o'clock--Anderson opens his fire from his Columbiads in his casemates, his Barbettes being deserted on account of the shower of shell that falls around him. All the batteries are now fairly playing into him, and he playing upon Stevens', on t
The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Richmond vessel hoists the Confederate flag. (search)
Wanted --to Hire — For the balance of the year, a colored Girl, about ten or twelve years old, that has been used to attending to children. Apply at Johnson, Trueheart & Vaughan's, On corner 7th and Clay streets. ap 15--2t
The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Richmond vessel hoists the Confederate flag. (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew, Sergeant City Norfolk. mh 16--6w
The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Harper's Ferry to be Occupied. (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, gazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew. Sergeant City Norfolk. mh 16--6w
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Committed to jail as a Runaway. --Was committed to the jail of the corporation of the city of Norfolk, on the 2d day of January, 1861, Negro Man Wm. Johnson. The said negro man is five feet three inches high, and weighs about 135 pounds; has one scar on right arm above his elbow; light complexion; about thirty years old. Had on when committed to jail, black cloth coat, black pants, glazed cap, and says he was born free, in Baltimore, Maryland. Thos. J. Corprew, mh 15--6w Sergeant City Norfolk.
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