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The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], Important from Fredericksburg — the enemy Recrosses the Rappahannock. (search)
g — he advanced boldly in large force against our right wing. Gen. Jackson's corps occupied the right on our line, which rested on the railroad; Gen. Longstreet's the left, extending along the heights to the Rappahannock above Fredericksburg. Gen. Stuart, with two brigades of cavalry, was posted in the extensive plain on our extreme right. As soon as the advance of the enemy was discovered through the fog. Gen. Stuart, with his accustomed promptness, moved up a section of his horse artillGen. Stuart, with his accustomed promptness, moved up a section of his horse artillery, which opened with effect upon his flank, and drew upon the gallant Pelham a heavy fire, which he sustained unflinchingly for about two hours. In the meantime the enemy was fiercely encountered by Gen. A. P. Hill's division, forming Gen. Jackson's right, and, after an coordinate combat, repulsed. During this attack, which was protracted and hotly contested, two of Gen. Hill's brigades were driven back upon our second line. General Early, with part of his division, being ordered to his
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], Important rumor. (search)
The effect of Burnside's defeat Petersburg, Dec. 17. --A lady who left Norfolk Monday has arrived here. The information of Burnside's defeat produced a most stunning effect on the Yankees at Norfolk, while our people were greatly elated. Yankee accounts say they were permitted to occupy Fredericksburg with but little opposition, but as soon as a large force got across the rebel Lee opened upon them with 250 pieces of artillery, while Stuart got partly into their rear and poured a murderous fire into the Union ranks; that such havoc has not been seen since the war commenced. They report their loss in killed and wounded at 20,000.
The Daily Dispatch: December 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Georgian in Source of Salt-he visited the Lincolnites in East Tennessee. (search)
s ladies were cursed and threatened with if they refused to prepare food for them, A negro man was stopped in the road and fobbed of ten dollars; two gentlemen riding were fired upon, and a little boy, on way to school, was captured (I) and held a prisoner for some time. Mr. John T. Seawell, who represented in the State Convention, said Mr. Wm. Chapman, a merchant, were carried away at prisoners. Many a milar outrages were committed and the attempted to justify themselves by ding to Stuart's rail into We are told that the negroes were much at their conduct, and are now very bitter their expressions against the Yankees. They did not remain long at Court-House after their return. They left behind them of the cattle and sheep they had stolen, but they carried off the horses. It was apparent that they were alarmed for their own safety, from the manner in which they hurried off towards Gloucester Point. It is supposed that they have committed many depredations in the lo
The Daily Dispatch: December 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], Late Northern news. (search)
o drive the rebels from their strongholds in the rear of the city. The lines of the rebels, which extended in the form of a semi-circle from Port Royal to a point about six miles above Fredericksburg, were strongly fortified and protected by a range of high hills. Stonewall Jackson occupied the right wing, extending from Port Royal to Guinney's station, (a station on the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad,) Gen. Longstreet the centre, extending to the telegraph road, and Generals Lee and Stuart the left west of Massaponax creek, while General A P Hill's corps acted as a reserve. Lee's reason for occupying the left was because he could be on his guard against Sigel, who threatened to outflank him by way of Culpeper. The entire rebel force is estimated at 200,000 men, and occupied a front of not less than twenty miles. The troops were for the most part veterans who had fought through all the peninsular campaign, while the officers were the ablest that the South could produce. It w
The Daily Dispatch: December 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
ly the Grand inquest of this Commonwealth, and it will have work enough on hand. On it will devolve the duty to inquire into the conduct of this war, so far as Pennsylvania is concerned, and to know if her authorities have been faithful to their local trust.--The bitter cry of the Roman Emperor for his lost legions is echoed by Pennsylvania, asking why her gallant resources were sacrificed and cut to pieces on distant battle-fields, and her own frontier left open to invasion and insult. Gen. Stuart's unresented raid through two of the most po lous and loyal counties of Pennsylvania circling as he did in defiance near the capital of the State, is to the authorities the most disgraceful incident of this war. It was bloodless by mere accident. It was not the less discreditable because it was bloodless. But another outrage on the dignity and the sovereignty of the State demands inquiry and redress. On the 6th of August last a Federal military officer--General James Wadsworth--cla
The Daily Dispatch: December 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], A letter from Fredericksburg. (search)
bliged to acknowledge I was right. I had many newspapers given me by the Yankee officers several of whom offered to exchange cards, with which I was fortunately provided. I have rarely met a more pleasant fellow than the Yankee Major with whom I negotiated. I had a good deal of conversation with him and the correspondent of the Associated Press, who was of the party. They all offered to send me papers containing an account of the affair. The Yankee Major was a great friend of Major Gen. Stuart, who soon come down to see him, and hailed him very cordially as "Bob," the other in turn calling him "Jeb." Our time was now cut, and both sides withdrew; the men ceased their trading and went to their posts again, left then with the Major, took leave with the salutation of au re There were thirteen hundred and fifty dead Yankees in a two acre field. My horse could not make his way through them. I have seen battle-fields, but never anything to equal this. Our loss in th
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg. (search)
From Fredericksburg. The train last night brought us no interesting news from the army around Fredericksburg. Maticks remained in a state of quiet. By way of Gordonsvillis we have a report of a dash of Gen. Stuart upon a Yankee encampment in the vicinity of Dumfries, which resulted in the capture of nearly two hundred prisoners, a train of wagons, and a large supply of commissary and stores. Further particulars of the affair we were unable to learn.
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Later from Europe (search)
Captured by Gen. Stuart. --There were 150 Abolition prisoners under guard ast night at Gordonsville, the fruits of recent rases into London and the adjacent counties by Gen. Stuart and his men. They are expented in Richmond to day. Last night five Abolition prisoners were brought down by Liert. Robinson from a point beyond Gordonsville and ludged in the Libby prison. One of them belonged to Captain Mean's cavalry company, and came from Maryland. Captured by Gen. Stuart. --There were 150 Abolition prisoners under guard ast night at Gordonsville, the fruits of recent rases into London and the adjacent counties by Gen. Stuart and his men. They are expented in Richmond to day. Last night five Abolition prisoners were brought down by Liert. Robinson from a point beyond Gordonsville and ludged in the Libby prison. One of them belonged to Captain Mean's cavalry company, and came from Maryland.
The Daily Dispatch: July 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], The armies below Richmond. (search)
of the enemy, and it was not thought that his position was such as to render an attempt at escape entirely successful. He has either to offer a manly fight to the forces confronting him, or suffer severe loss in a further retreat. If he offers fight, he will meet with certain defeat; if he attempts to retreat, he will be closely pursued by an army that will disregard every inconvenience to make our triumph complete and the rout of the enemy effectual. It was reported yesterday that Gen. Stuart, with a thousand cavalry and one piece of artillery, had forced his way into the enemy's rear, on his right, and opened fire upon a Federal transport, with good effect, putting a number of shot through her. From the South side. [From the Petersburg Express of yesterday] The movements of the enemy about Berkeley continue to attract much attention from spectators on this side, who cannot but regard them with interest. They are busily employed down there about something, and the co
The Daily Dispatch: January 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
rch, Hanover, through Rev A B Smith, 89 85; Wm M Wathins, Charlotte 100; Mrs Janetta R Harrison and family, of Goochland, 67; Church in Gordonsville and others, through Rev D B Ewing 100 25; Jno Spears Powhatan, 10; Melton Kutley, Augusta, 40; W B Harris, Clarke co, 5 Citizens of Woodstock and its vicinity, through Mark Bird, 363.25; Salem Church Charlotte, Rev E W Roach, through Tn Harvey, 104,85; Spring Creek Church, Prince Edward, through same, 50; Gen'l Fitzhugh Lee's Brigade, of Maj-General Stuart's Divia Cavalry 5,406.25, Citizens of Fincastle, 107; Citizens of Lynchburg, (additional) 293; Hospital attendants at Gordonsville, through Rev D B Ewing, 137.50; Jas B Newman, Orange, 60; J G Lane, Rappahannock, 25; H C Dallam, Md, 30; Mrs Mary G Branton, Hanover, 10; Rev P F Berkeley, and family, An county, Chesterfield, 5; Raind Dickinson, Louise, 30; several Citizens of Amelia and Louise, 30; New Providence Church, Rev E D Junkin 397,30; Dr Wm F Bland, King and Queen, 20; Alex Dudle
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