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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 87 (search)
of many brave and good officers and men. It will be hard to supply their places; but they fell on the field of honor, in defence of their homes, their people, their liberty, and all that makes life dear to man, and a grateful country and posterity will award them their meed of praise. Lieutenant-Colonel Curtis, commanding Twenty-third regiment Virginia volunteers, fell, mortally wounded, while gallantly leading his regiment into action. He came to the regiment in September, 1861, from Brooke County, Virginia, a private, and a refugee from the tyrants of the North-west, and, in the reorganization, he was called to the position he so gallantly filled — a fit testimonial by the officers to his gallantry and good conduct. He has fallen far from his home and friends, but will long be remembered by all associated with him in the cause of liberty. Colonel Williams, of the Thirty-seventh Virginia regiment, was slightly, and Colonel Sheffield, of the Forty-eighth Alabama regiment, was pai
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Colwell, Stephen 1800-1872 (search)
Colwell, Stephen 1800-1872 Author; born in Brooke county, Va., March 25, 1800; graduated at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, in 1819; admitted to the Virginia bar in 1821, and practised in Pittsburg and Philadelphia. After the Civil War he was appointed a commissioner to examine the national system of internal revenue. He gave much time to this work, and his conclusions largely determined the financial policy of the country. His publications include Letter to members of the legislature of Pennsylvania on the removal of deposits from the Bank of the United States by order of the President; The relative position in our industry of foreign commerce, domestic production, and internal trade; Position of Christianity in the United States, in its relation with our political system and religious instruction in the public schools; The South: a letter from a friend in the North with reference to the effects of disunion upon slavery, etc. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 15, 1872.
The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1860., [Electronic resource], "Thirty-Seven." (search)
Accidental Shooting. --P. Strong, in the Commissary Department of the United States army, was accidentally shot dead at Kearney City, R. T., on Sunday evening, the 11th, by Mr. Mount, a discharged sergeant of the United States Army, who was on his way East from Camp Floyd. The Vote in the Panhandle.--The vote in the Panhandle of Virginia, including Brooke, Hancock, Ohio and Marshall counties, stood Bell, 2,395; Breckinridge, 2,498; Lincoln, 1,396; Douglas, 984--total 7,273; an increase of 2,429 on the vote of '59.
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Financial condition of South Carolina. (search)
Virginia militia. --The standing army of the "Old Dominion" now consists of 5 Divisions, 28 Brigades, 5 Regiments of Cavalry, 5 of Artillery, 3 Regiments and 4 Battalions of volunteers, and 195 Regiments of the line.--All the Regiments of the line are now organized, except the 68th James City and part of York, the 94th Lee, the 161st Ohio, and the 163d Hancock, No return has been received from the 24th Brigade, Gen. B. W. Price, composed of the counties of Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Hancock, numbering 5 Regiments; and including these, there are in the whole State 5 Regiments of the line, not less than 10,000 men, from which no returns have been received. There are undoubtedly at least 200,000 men in the State subject to militia duty, yet the annual consolidated return gives nearly 60,000 short of that number. The volunteer force is increasing vastly.--There are now in commission 92 troops of Cavalry, 20 companies of Artillery, 111 companies of Light Infantry, and 113 compan
The Daily Dispatch: February 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
orating the Home Savings Bank and Aid Savings Bank, of the city of Richmond. Resolutions of Inquiry into Expediency.--By Mr. Dickinson, of amending the 4th section of chapter 141 of the Code, so as to allow a greater rate of interest than 6 per cent. by special contract; by Mr. Sager, of allowing to Henry Exall his claim for furnishing a plan of alteration in the Hall of the House of Delegates; by Mr. Davis, of changing existing law for the repair of bridges and roads in the counties of Brooke and Hancock; by Mr. Mallory, of refunding a certain sum of money to Jos. W. Harper, of Dinwiddie; by Mr. Nelson, of allowing commissions and remitting damages to the Sheriff of Fluvanna; by Mr. Friend, of amending the 29th section of chapter 184 of the Code of 1849; by Mr. Miller, of S., of refunding to David Kipps taxes erroneously paid; by Mr. Duckwall, of so changing the present law prescribing punishment for petit larceny, as to authorize Courts and juries to sentence such convicts to la
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Put in the chain-gang. (search)
Post-office Affairs. --On the railroad line from Augusta to Columbia, S. C., Mr. Perry Moses is appointed route agent, in place of F. J. Crum, deceased. At Wellsburg, Brooke county, Va., Thomas M. Lloyd is appointed postmaster, vice Wm. D. Camp. Thomas F. Kemble is appointed postmaster at Prunity Town, Taylor county, Va., vice Abraham Smith.
The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], The intended evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
The Convention. Hon.Geo. W. Summers concluded his speech yesterday on the Peace Conference propositions, which he urged as a basis of adjustment to be submitted by Virginia to the contemplated Conference of Border Slave States. The speech, as might have been expected from the distinguished orator, was marked by high ability, with an occasional burst of eloquence which thrilled his listeners, whatever might have been their difference of opinion upon the points presented. Ex-President Tyler has the floor for to-day. A series of anti-secession resolutions, offered by Mr. Tare of Brooke county; and proceedings of public meetings in Bedford and Smyth counties, offered by Messrs. Goodin and Shoffet, were referred to the Committee on Federal Relations.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
to correct the assessment of lands of A. S Wooldridge's estate, was taken up and rejected. Mr. Brannon moved that when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to meet at 7 o'clock to night Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Wickham, the Senate adjourned. Night session. The Senate was called to order at 7 ½ o'clock, Lt. Gov. Montague in the chair. Rills Passed.--House bill amending the act concerning the Berryville and Charlestown Turnpike Company, House bill to amend the road laws of Brooke and Hancock counties; House bill authorizing payment to Wm. S. Jackson certain coupons; House bill to refund to Wm. H. Morton a sum of money; House bill for payment of a sum of money to J. W. Jones, Jailor of Frederick county; House bill to provide for the payment to the Richmond branch of the Exchange Bank for interest on lost coupons. The joint resolution for the suspension of a judgment against William Striation and Henry Farley, of Logan county, was taken up and lost for want of a c
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
s of Assembly; House bills amending and re-enacting an act passed March 22d, 1860, entitled an act to incorporate the Knob Turnpike Company, in the county of Washington, and incorporating the Hayter's Gap and Washington Turnpike Company; authorizing the County Court of Powhatan to correct an erroneous assessment of A. S. Wooldridge's land; releasing schr. Pauline from payment of line for violation of inspection law; paying to the Exchange Bank interest on lost coupons; amending road laws of Brooke and Hancock counties. Increasing Pay of Contractors.--Mr. Caperton offered a preamble and joint resolution, authorizing the Board of Public Works to increase the pay of contractors on the Covington and Ohio Railroad; in an amount not exceeding ten per cent., for all work done prior toJan. 1st, 1862, on account of the present state of affairs. The resolution provides "that the said increase shall constitute a part of, and be paid out of existing appropriations." Adopted. The Speake
The Daily Dispatch: September 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ames C. McGrew, of the county of Preston; John S. Burdett, of the county of Taylor; James Burley, of the county of Marshall; John S. Carlile, of the county of Harrison; Marshall M. Dent, of the county of Monongalia; E. B. Hall, of the county of Marion; Chester D. Hubbard, of the county of Ohio; Jno. J. Jackson, of the county of Wood; Geo. McPorter, of the county of Hancock; Chapman J. Stuart, of the District composed of the counties of Doddridge and Tyler, and Campbell Tarr, of the county of Brooke: Therefore, the Sheriffs of the said counties and districts are hereby required to hold an election in each of said counties and districts, at the several places of voting prescribed by law for a member, or members, as the case may be, of the Convention for each of said counties and districts to supply the vacancies aforesaid. The election to be on the 24th of October next. Given under my hand as Governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond this 19th day of Septem
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