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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 22: prisoners.-benevolent operations during the War.--readjustment of National affairs.--conclusion. (search)
eral Hill, which General Butler took possession of at the beginning of the war; and to the right is fell's Point, projecting toward Chesapeake Bay, on the extremity of which is Fort McHenry. See page 308. and management, visited by the writer, was the Jarvis Hospital, on the verge of the city of Baltimore, situated upon high ground, overlooking the town and harbor, and blessed with salubrious air. It occupied the mansion, and about four acres of ground attached to it, which belonged to George Stuart, an enemy of the Republic, who was a general officer in the Confederate army. The Government took possession of the property, and used it until the close of the war. The hospital was arranged upon the general plan of all others, but had some advantages which to others were denied. It had a capacity for fifteen hundred beds, and was never lacking in force, for the Union women of Baltimore made it their special charge. The following notes, made by the writer on the occasion of a visit
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), U. S. S. Constitution, or old Ironsides, (search)
pe Verd Islands, where he arrived on March 10, 1815. The next day the Constitution and her prizes were in imminent peril by the appearance of English vessels of war coming portward in a thick fog. He knew they would have no respect for the neutrality of the port (Porto Praya), and so he cut the cables of the Constitution, and, with his prizes, put to sea. They were chased by the strangers, which were the British frigate Leander, fifty guns, Sir George Collier; Newcastle, fifty guns, Lord George Stuart; and Acasta, forty guns, Captain Kerr. They pressed hard upon the fugitives. the Cyane was falling astern, and must soon have been overtaken. Stewart ordered her commander to tack. He obeyed, and she escaped in the fog, reaching New York in April. The three ships continued to chase the Constitution, the Newcastle firing her chase guns without effect. Meanwhile the Levant fell far in the rear. Stewart signalled her to tack, which she did, when the three vessels gave up the chase
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 14., An early criticism of Medford history. (search)
An early criticism of Medford history. Referring to the visit of Lafayette to Medford, August 28, 1824, and his entertainment and dinner at Governor Brooks', the author wrote, of all the persons at that table, the writer of this alone survives. Attached to Mr. Swan's copy is the following in his handwriting: This is a remarkable error of the author, and shows a want of polite attention, to forget that Mrs. Col. Brooks, the Governor's daughter — in law who presided at the collation, is still living in Dedham. Mrs. Brooks says the following gentlemen who were present are also now living: General Sumner, Major Swett, Rev. Andrew Bigelow, who asked the blessing, [all] of Boston, Rev. Geo. Burnap of Baltimore, Dr. Swan [and] Mr. Dudley Hall of Medford. George Stuart, Canada, the Governor's grandson is also thought to have been present. (Letter from Mrs. P. Swan, Jan. 5, 1856
The Daily Dispatch: April 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
bled at Frederick on Friday, a quorum being present in both Houses. A motion to adjourn to Annapolis was made, but not acted on. Capt. Arnold Elsey and Capt. Geo. Stuart have been appointed Aids to Major General Stuart. Capt. Elzey lately resigned his position in the service of the Government. The staff of Gen. Stuart compriMajor General Stuart. Capt. Elzey lately resigned his position in the service of the Government. The staff of Gen. Stuart comprises several resigned officers of the U. S. Army. Affairs in Philadelphia. The revenue cutter Forward, Capt. J. H. Nones, arrived on Wednesday from Wilmington, where she has been stationed for some years. She was immediately supplied with stores and three howitzers, and sailed for the Chesapeake. The city ice-boat, pGen. Stuart comprises several resigned officers of the U. S. Army. Affairs in Philadelphia. The revenue cutter Forward, Capt. J. H. Nones, arrived on Wednesday from Wilmington, where she has been stationed for some years. She was immediately supplied with stores and three howitzers, and sailed for the Chesapeake. The city ice-boat, placed at the disposal of Capt. Dupont, on Tuesday, under the command of Capt. Marks, was immediately altered into a floating battery, by placing a defence of cotton bales with eight guns and two hundred United States artillerymen, and cleared on Wednesday morning. At the United States Arsenal, at Gray's Ferry, Col. Thomas has
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
part of the enemy. At this point the Herald says Stuart was worsted, though it also says he captured one gun, but was compelled to leave it. Stuart also had a brush with Col. Candy, at Occoquan, in which the Yankees sustained considerable loss. Stuart next made his way to Annandale, by way of Bull Run and Wolf Run; thence to Vienna, which place he passed through at midnight. The Herald says all he got was some sutlers' wagons and some ambulances. The Herald reports that Fort Hudson has beew of one hundred men, had succeeded in running out from Mobile in the darkness of night, unseen by the blockaders. The Herald says "four of these piratical crafts are now scouring the seas." The Washington Chronicle, of the 31st ult., says Stuart and his cavalry crossed the Potomac on Monday night, and Tuesday morning were twelve miles this side of Point of Rocks. The Chronicle supposes that he will burn the Monocracy bridge, dash into Frederick, destroy the stores there and move to the
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
Gen. Stuart's late raid. Geo. Stuart returned from his late raid on New Year's evening having been absent about ten days during which time be rested where he made the capture before mentioned, and then proceeded up the Potomac in the directioGeo. Stuart returned from his late raid on New Year's evening having been absent about ten days during which time be rested where he made the capture before mentioned, and then proceeded up the Potomac in the direction of Alexandria. Arriving at Relectman's Ford, on the Occoquan encountered a large force of the enemy's cavalry, which he routed, they scattering their blankets and overcoats in their confusion. The expedition then proceeded to the line of the Or then to within seven miles of Alexandria. There he destroyed a large quantity of the Federal stores. At this point Stuart's telegraph operator telegraphed to Gen. Meigs, at Washington, (the Yankee Quartermaster-General,) that, "if he could not furnish more and better transportation, he (Stuart) could not take the trouble to come after supplies, as it was too much trouble to haul them away."--Gen. S. then took the route for the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad. At Fairfax Court-House he was
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Palmerston. (search)
Arrival of Abolition prisoners. --The Central cars that arrived at 6 o'clock last night brought down 105 Abolition soldiers, belonging to the 17th and 2d. Pennsylvania cavalry, and 12th Illinois cavalry; also, 14 sutlers — being the last instalment of 2 9 captured at Dumfries, Va., on the 27th December, by Gen. Stuart's forces. One hundred and twenty of them were lodged in Castle Thunder for the night, there being no room in the Libby prison.--Eliza and Ann Edwards, wife and daughter of one of the sutlers, were also sent to Castle Thunder.
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], For hire (search)
A spy. --John Wright, a resident of Stafford co., has been arrested and brought to this city as a spy. The fellow pretends to be a Virginian, but this is a matter of doubt. He was taken up by order of Gen. Stuart, it being intimated in that commander, by loyal inhabitants of Stafford, that Wright had been in the enjoyment of familiar intercourse with the enemies of his country since they had thought proper to equal near Dumfries.