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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Judge William Brockenbrough. (search)
n a judge of the Court of Appeals from 1834 until his death, in 1838. The Richmond Enquirer of December 1, 1838, made the following announcement: Died in the city of Richmond, yesterday morning, 10th inst., after a painful and protracted illness, Judge Wm. Brockenbrough, of the Court of Appeals, in the 61st year of his age. The funeral took place on December 1, from the residence of his brother, Dr. John Brockenbrough, and the remains were taken for interment to White Plains, in King William county. The day of his decease, the judge of the circuit court of Richmond and Henrico entered upon the records of that court a strong and feeling tribute to his memory, and adjourned. The next day there was a meeting, in the capitol, of the surviving judges of the Court of Appeals, the judge of the circuit court of Richmond and Henrico, the officers of both courts, and members of the bar. On motion of Judge Henry St. George Tucker, Judge Francis T. Brooke was called to the chair, and Sidn
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Twelfth Alabama Infantry, Confederate States Army. (search)
This sketch would be incomplete if I did not mention the gallant batteries which were associated with our regiment and brigade from the beginning to the close of the war, and to which we became greatly attached. Captain Thomas H. Carter, afterwards colonel of a battalion of artillery, commanded Carter's battery in the first part of the war, and was a gifted and gallant soldier. Since the war he has become very prominent in railroad circles, but has retired to his country home in King William county, Va. His accomplished brother, Captain William Page Carter, succeeded him in command of the battery, and won renown by his intrepid and patriotic conduct in field and camp. He is now a well known author, living at Boyce, Va., and has published a volume of poems called Echoes of the Glen. Soon after the battle of Seven Pines Captain Carter wrote a stirring poem, commemorative of that great battle, which I think is worthy of repetition in this connection, especially as he alludes in c
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Dahlgren raid. (search)
ghs be issued and the men with their horses be temporarily dispersed to various localities to recuperate. A number of men belonging to my company were from King William County, and hither Lieutenant Pollard, accompanied by some twenty men, the writer being among the number, proceeded. Thus it happened that this little band of shania, had fixed his headquarters in Essex County, about 60 miles northeast of Richmond, and Company H had been ordered to establish a line of pickets across King William County, from the Mattapony to the Pamunkey River. This had been carefully, yet expeditiously done, and our company late in February was quartered in King William King William County Courthouse, about thirty-five miles northeast of Richmond. The life of a soldier is a life of anxiety and of uncertainty. One must be prepared for any surprise at any time. But there are some surprises which astonish even a soldier. Such a surprise was in store for our company, when, on the 2nd day of March, it was an
The Daily Dispatch: November 10, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
d from the committee appointed last year to examine the condition and management of the company, which they say is very satisfactory, as far as they have the means of ascertaining. The report was received and the committee discharged from further duty. A resolution to combine the offices of President and General Superintendent, and a resolution to reduce the salary of the President to $1,200 were rejected. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn, it adjourn to meet on the 12th day of December next, at West Point, in the county of King William, and that the stockholders be urged to attend said meeting, with the view of electing a President for the company, and adopting such measures of retrenchment and reform as the condition of the same would seem to indicate. Dr. J. P. Tabb, a member of the Board of Directors, tendered his resignation, to take effect from and after the 12th of December next. The meeting then adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1860., [Electronic resource], Fight with Indians (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch. State of Feeling in the Country — High Price of Land — In Favor of Disunion — Religious Meetings — Anniversary Celebration, &c. King William County, Va., November 14th, 1860. I have recently traveled through several counties and find the masses generally aroused in reference to the present condition of the country. Some say, let us resist even unto death. One of the wealthiest and most intelligent gentlemen in this county said to me--"I have been in favor of disunion for thirty years. We ought not to suffer ourselves to be degraded by these miserable abolitionists. If they will come and ask me for a negro, I will give them as many as they will promise to take care of, for they are an expense to me; but they shall not steal my property and then denounce me." Others say, "let us wait until Lincoln does something. He has been duly elected by the people, and he may be better than our fears." I suppose the masses to be of this la
The Daily Dispatch: November 24, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Chicago Rescuers.--arrest of the Rescuers. (search)
Ordered to leave. --Three free negroes, Maria, Harriet and Wm. Hill, were before the Mayor yesterday, for remaining in the city improperly, and on promising to leave Richmond by Monday morning, were discharged. These negroes are all from King William county, and have once before been directed to return to the place of their nativity. The Mayor is of the opinion that there are not less than one thousand free negroes from other towns and counties in the State, now remaining in Richmond, contrary to law, and he has determined to have them ferreted out by the police, and punish them by the lash every day they remain here. The free negro population as a mass are regarded as indolent and dishonest; and to prevent them from roving about, to the injury of slaves, the laws are to be executed to the letter.
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
of bills were advanced a stage. Resolutions.--The following resolutions of inquiry were adopted and appropriately referred:--By Mr. Johnson, of prohibiting by law the sale of ardent spirits to free negroes; by Mr. Critcher, of refunding to John F. Hughlett certain expenses incurred by him in the service of the Commonwealth. On motion of Mr. August, the Senate adjourned. House of Delegates. Monday, Feb. 18th, 1861. The House was called to order by Mr. Tomlin, of King William county. Prayer by Rev. George Jacobs, of the Hebrew Church, as follows: Almighty God. Sovereign of the Universe, whose throne is the heaven, whose footstool is the earth — in whose presence we are as an atom of dust, like a single drop of the mighty ocean — we approach Thee this day in deep humility to supplicate Thy goodness and compassion. We acknowledge, oh Father, how weak and powerless we are; that without Thy aid, vain and futile would be all our endeavors. We beseech The
The Daily Dispatch: February 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
the table and made the order of the day for to-morrow, at 11 o'clock. Bills Passed.--The following bills were passed: Senate bill to incorporate the Baltimore and Fredericksburg Steamboat Company; Senate bill to authorize an issue of preferred stock by the Alexandria, Mount Vernon and Accotink Turnpike Company. On motion of Mr. Lynch, the Senate adjourned. House of Delegates. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1861. The House was called to order at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Tomlin, of king William county. Prayer by Rev. Geo. Jacobs, of the Jewish persuasion. Bills Passed.--For the relief of the securities of James R. Courtney, late Sheriff of Westmoreland county; incorporating the St. Paul's Church Home; to prevent injurious competition between railroad companies in which the State is interested, and make investments of the State more productive. Bills Reported.--The following bills were reported, viz: By Mr. Chapman, from the Committee on Roads and Internal Improvement
The Daily Dispatch: March 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
$25 reward --Ran away from the subscriber, about the middle of January, may Man "Manuel." Said negro is about five feet ten inches in height, bushy head of hair, and a very dark mulatto, and has a slight impediment in his speech when spoken to — Said negro is believed to be lurking about Atlee's Station, in Hanover county, or about Richmond.--The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me in Richmond, or Hanover Jail, or to D. R. Jones, in King William co., Va. Thos. Doswell, Junction P. O., Hanover co., Va. mh 1--1m
The Daily Dispatch: March 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], What Mr. Buchanan proposes to do after the fourth of March. (search)
$10 reward. --Ran away, in January last, a Negro Man named "Lemuel," belonging to Wm. Ellette, of King William county. The said Negro is about 25 years old, of good size, and of a light or ginger-bread color. The probability is that he may be lurking about Richmond, or in King William county, near West Point, where he has a wife.--I will give the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid, for his delivery to me in Richmond. Ro. B. Lyne. Metropolitan Hall. mh 1--dtf $10 reward. --Ran away, in January last, a Negro Man named "Lemuel," belonging to Wm. Ellette, of King William county. The said Negro is about 25 years old, of good size, and of a light or ginger-bread color. The probability is that he may be lurking about Richmond, or in King William county, near West Point, where he has a wife.--I will give the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid, for his delivery to me in Richmond. Ro. B. Lyne. Metropolitan Hall. mh 1--dtf
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