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The Daily Dispatch: November 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Jere Clemens. (search)
k he presented was a forgery; that it was given him by a young man on the other side of the street, who asked him to get it cashed, promising him $2,000 for his trouble. Said the name of the young man was Tony Lumpkin. [This adusion is to Gilmer A. Lumpkin, who had been subpœnled as a witness in the case, and who was present in Court.] M. S. Quaries, a Teller in the bank, deposed that Samani presented the note, which was sealed with gum. He directed him to Sinton. G. A. Lumpkin was present, G. A. Lumpkin was present, apparently writing something, and professed to be anxious to make a $360 deposit. Witness informed Lumpkin that he would take any sized pile he would bring to bank. Samani had meanwhile "aroused his suspicions" by what had occurred. J. C. Davis, Traders' Bank clerk, testified to seeing S, stand at the counter with the check. His suspicions being also raised, when S. left he watched him; he went up the street, and was joined by Lumpkin. They proceeded to the corner of 13th street, when S. l
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], Movements of the enemy in North Carolina. (search)
iderable amount due various of them was also transferred to the pockets of the keen operators from the paymaster. We are informed that in these transactions Gilmer A. Lumpkin acted the part of nephew to Wyvill and — Tankersley the witness to prove his identity Lumpkin, it will be remembered, was sent a few days ago before the HustLumpkin, it will be remembered, was sent a few days ago before the Hustings Court for examination on the charge of forging S. H. Owens & Son's name to a check for $5,000, payable to the order of West & Johnston at the Traders' Bank.--Tankersley was some time since incarcerated for his connection with Wyvill. All of the above parties boarded at the Powhatan House, and the officers who arrested Wyvill larger and more daring than those he had formerly perpetrated. It is supposed that he and his associates cheated the Government out of at least $40,000. The man Tankersley, named above, was formerly an actor at the Varieties Theatre, Franklin street, under the name of Percival. Lumpkin was also employed there in some capacity.
The Daily Dispatch: November 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Gunpowder for the people. (search)
vidence of Mr. Hoeninger, the proprietor of the house. Peter Allen, charged with assaulting and beating Charles Madison and wise in their own domicil, was terminated by the defendant's being sent before Gen. Winder. A case against Gilmer A. Lumpkin, for forging the name of S. H. Owens & Son to a check for $700 and drawing the money on the same, was continued until this morning on account of the lateness of the hour at which it was called up and the business engagements of the Mayor. The witnesses were recognized to appear and testify against Lumpkin. Samuel H. Wyvill and John Tankersley altas Percival, were brought to the Court to be examined for forging soldiers' and officers' pay lists, drawing the money, and thereby defrauding the Government out of large sums of money. Prisoners were first arrested by order of the C. S. Government, but it being found that they might escape punishment by reason of the meagerness of the Confederate law on the subject of their offenc
The Daily Dispatch: November 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Proceedings in the courts. (search)
ers were embraced in the Act of General Assembly of Virginia relative to offences of that nature. He would lay the case over till next Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, when the respective counsel would have an opportunity to discuss its merits. Gilmer A. Lumpkin was arraigned for examination on the charge of forging a check for $700 on S. H. Owens & Son, and drawing the money thereon from the Traders' Bank, J. B. Owens sworn: Was junior partner in the firm of Owens & Son; October 28th was called on by Philip Epstin for the loan of $500; asked would a check answer; said yes; gave one; on settlement of bank account fund said check and a forged one for $700 had been paid on the same day; learned that they had been presented by G. A. Lumpkin. P. Epstin sworn: L. was quite intimate with me; acted gentlemanly; asked the loan of $500; got it from Owens and gave it to him. M. S. Quarles, Teller of Traders' Bank, sworn: Lumpkin presented both checks, and received the money therefore, October 29th
The Daily Dispatch: November 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Proceedings in the Courts. (search)
Proceedings in the Courts. Hustings Court, Tuesday, Nov. 11th. --Recorder James K Caskin, presiding.--Simon, slave of Mrs. Martha Denny, was tried for feloniously shooting at and wounding Mary Haley and Margaret Kennedy, two children, on Byrd street, a few days since. He was acquitted, no felonious intent being proved. Gilmer A. Lumpkin was examined and sent on for trial before Judge Lyons for forging S. H. Owens & Son's name to a check for $700, and drawing the money thereon. There is another charge of a similar character, only for a larger amount, ($6,000,) now pending against him. William, slave of S. D. Denoon, and Robert, slave of Sampson Jones, were tried for stealing bacon from the latter. William was ordered 39 lashes, and Robert acquitted. Roberta, slave of S. J. Rutherfoord, was tried for stealing sundry articles of wearing apparel from another darkey, and being found guilty, was ordered 20 lashes. The Grand Jury re-assembled (G. W. Smith forema
The Daily Dispatch: December 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], Proceedings of the Courts. (search)
Proceedings of the Courts. Hustings Court, Dec. 20 --Hon. Wm. H. Lyons, Judge, Presiding.--Gilmer A. Lumpkin was put on trial for forging the name of Sidney H. Owens & Son to a check for $700, on which he obtained the money at the Traders'bank. Wm. W. Crump appeared for the accused and Littleton Tazewell for the Commonwealth. The jury heard the evidence and remarks submitted by the respective counsel, and, the case being a plain one, so far as the evidence was concerned, after a brief consultation they returned a verdict of guilty of the charge, and ascertained the term of his imprisonment at five years in the Penitentiary. Prisoner is yet to be tried for forging the names of the same parties to another check for $6,000.
The Daily Dispatch: December 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], Gone over. (search)
Gone over. --The youth, Gilmer A. Lumpkin, convicted recently of forgery and sentenced to five years imprisonment in the penitentiary, was sent over on yesterday, his design of taking an appeal in the case having fallen through. He did not seem to care much as he passed through the streets, but on the contrary dashed along with his escort at uneasy get quite happy, apparently, at the idea of spending his Christmas in the State prison.