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The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], By the Governor of Virginia. (search)
nwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim that the annexed is a true copy of the act aforesaid; and all officers affected by its provisions are required promptly and efficiently to execute the same, and the people generally are called upon to reader willing obedience to its provisions. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 21st day of January, 1864, and in the 88th year of the Commonwealth. William Smith. By the Governor: George W Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. an act, amendatory of the act passed October 27, 1863, entitled an act to authorize the arrest of deserters by the civil authorities. Passed Jan. 20, 1864. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That the first, second and third sections of the act passed October the twenty seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, entitled an act to authorize, the arrest of deserters by the civil authorities, be amended and re-enacted so as to read as fo
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], By the Governor of Virginia.--a Proclamation. (search)
caped therefrom on the morning of the 3d January, and are now going at large. Therefore, I do hereby offer a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall arrest the said Josiah and Toby Oliver, and deliver them into the jail of Charlotte county, or one hundred dollars for such arrest and delivery of either of them; and I do moreover require all officers of this Commonwealth, civil and military, and request the people generally, to use their best exertions to procure the arrest of the said Josiah and Toby Oliver, that they may be brought to justice. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 15th day of January, in the year 1864. Wm Smith. Teste: George W Munford, Secretary of Commonwealth. M. Dodson Moorefield represented himself to be about 18 or 19 years of age, is about 5 feet 2 or 2 inches high, has light hair and fair complexion, and weighs about 118 or 120 pounds. ja 19--sw3t
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], By the Governor of Virginia (search)
by the Executive that Pleasant, a slave, the property of The oderick Carter, Sr, who was confined in the jail of Appomattox county, under sentence of death for the murder of Wm V Motley, has made his escape from the said jail and is now going at large. Therefore, I do hereby offer a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall arrest the said slave Pleasant and deliver him into the jail of said county of Appomattox; and I do moreover require all officers of this commonwealth, civil and military, and request the people generally, to use their best exertions to procure the arrest of the said Pleasant, that he may be brought to justice. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 15th day of January, in the year 1864. Wm Smith. By the Governor Geo W Munford, Sec'y of the Commonwealth. Pleasant is a dark mulatto, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, and heavy built. ja 19--sw3t
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], By the Governor of Virginia. (search)
By the Governor of Virginia. --A Proclamation.--Whereas, by reason of the presence of the public enemy in the county of Nansemond, the regular terms of the County Court cannot be held at the Court House, therefore, by virtue of authority vested in the Executive by law, I, William Smith. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby require the Justices composing the County Court of Nansemond county to hold the sessions of said Court at South Quay Church, in the said county, as long as the reason for the change hereby authorized shall continue. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the lesser seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond, this 12th day of January. A D 1864, and in the 88th year of the Commonwealth. Wm Smith. By the Governor: George W Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. ja 15--c3t
The Daily Dispatch: February 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], Affairs in the Valley. (search)
onwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim that the annexed is a true copy of the act aforesaid and all officers affected by its provisions are required promptly and efficiently to execute the same, and the people generally are called upon to render willing obedience to its provisions. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 21st day of January, 1864, and in the 88th year of the Commonwealth. William Smith. By the Governor: George W Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. an act, amendatory of the act passed October 27, 1863. entitled an act to authorize the arrest of deserters by the civil authorities. Passed Jan. 20, 1864. 1. Be by the General Assembly, That the first, second and third sections of the act passed October the twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty three, entitled an act to authorize the arrest of deserters by the civil authorities, be amended and re-enacted so as to read as follows: Th
The Daily Dispatch: February 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States . (search)
0; G Heller. 10; G N Anders a 100 stel a, 5; A B Gwathmey; 100; Mrs. Edmond James, 25; Hon Wm C Rives, 100; young ladies of Pittsylvania Court House and vicinity proceeds of a tableau, 618 35; Chas E Kent, 20; a friend, 15; Rev--,100; Eliza and Mary Hall, proceeds of a fair, 200; Capt Jno Covert, 50; Peter V Daniel, 50; Dr O Fairfax, 25; Gen Carson, 20; Jno Randolph Tucker, Co.;--, through Post Office, 150; Jas Warwick, 50; L R Spliman, 100; Prof G E Dabney, 10; J B Wath, 30; D T Williams, 100; Robt A Lancaster, 200; Dr B, 20; R H Maury &Co, 500; Kent, Paine &Co, 200; Purcell, Ladd &Co, 200; Major W, 250; Samuel J Harrison, 100, Mitchell &Tyler, 100; Baldwin & Williams, 109, W F Isaacs, 50; Ellett, Breeden & Fox, 100. The Committee would earnestly appeal to our friends throughout the country for contributions of money and clothing for our soldiers and their families. Contributions may be sent to Roger Martin, Superintendent, or to Wm P Munford, Chairman of the Army Committee.
The Daily Dispatch: April 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Department of Henrico. (search)
t Robertson was halted at Rectort own, so as to be able to move to the support of either. Fitz Lee's brigade, moving on Aldie, was halted at Dover, and was driven back by the enemy's cavalry, which was advancing from Fairfax. Gen Fitz Lee took up position on a hill west of Aldie, commanding the Snickersville road. Simultaneously with this attack Gen Stuart was informed that the enemy was advancing on Middleburg, via the road from Hopewell. At Aldie Fitz Lee's brigade, commanded by Col. Munford, and W. H. F. Lee's brigade, commanded by Col (now General) john R. Chambiles, engaged the enemy, and fought them with great success for some time, until forced to fall back by the body of the enemy which was advanced by way of Middleburg. In this fight our cavalry was quite successful, capturing 134 prisoners, several stands of colors, including horses, arms, and equipments.-- The enemy left a large number of their dead on the field, including one colonel and one captain -- At Middlebur
The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Contraband — their Sad fate. (search)
enemy — their Approach to the City — fighting near the fortifications. The cavalry raid, numbering 4,000 men, under Gens. Custar and Merritt, which was first heard from at Beaver Dam, arrived at Ashland yesterday morning, where a fight occurred, the result of which is given in the following telegram from Gen. Stuart: Headqs, Ashland, May 11, 6.30 A M. To Gen. Bragg: General — The enemy reached this point just before us, but were promptly whipped out after a sharp fight by Col. Munford, (Fitz Lee's advance,) killing and capturing quite a number. Gen. Gordon is in the immediate rear of the enemy. I intersect the road the enemy is marching on, at Yellow Tavern, the head of the turnpike, six miles from Richmond. My men and horses are tired, hungry, and jaded, but all right. J. E. B. Stuart. About 9 o'clock Gen Stuart arrived in the enemy's rear on the Brook road, and Gen. Gordon in their rear on the Mountain road. The two roads join in the Brook t<
The Daily Dispatch: June 14, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
By the Governor of Virginia --A proclamation.--Whereas, the Court county of King and Queen has been the public enemy, and for that reason the holding the said court has heretofore been to be held at the house of Thomas Pace's Chapel, in said county, and the county having requested that for the gress of the people the place changed. Therefore, I, William Smith of the Commonwealth of Virginia, require the justices composing the county said county, hereafter to hold its session town of Stevensville, in said county, and wise required by law. Given under my hand of Government under the less seat of the Commonwealth at Richmond, this eighteenth day 1864, and in the 88th year of the Commonwealth Wm. Smith. By the Governor: Geo. W. Munford, Sec'y. of the Commonwealth. my 19--c3t
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
we feel that it is our duty to appeal to our fellow citizens throughout the Confederate States to forward, without delay, contributions of money and supplies to the Army Committee of this association, Since the commencement of the war this Committee has labored jealously and faithfully for the temporal and spiritual welfare of our soldiers and their families, and for the success of our glorious cause. Let those soldiers not be discouraged now, upon the eye of our severest, and, as we trust, our last and most glorious campaign, for want of the generous sympathy and support of their friends at home. Shipments made to Roger Martin, Superintendent, or Wm P Munford, Chairman of the Army Committee, will be promptly attended to. And in accordance with a special agreement made with the Superintendent of the Southern Express Company, all express charges will be paid by them at Richmond. Contributions of money should also be sent to there gentlemen. Wm Willis, Jr, Pres. A D E
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