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The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The production of saltpetre — something for every man to do. (search)
From Norfolk. Heney rains — Martial law appointments — Affairs in the city — Richmond Grays, &c. [Special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, March 4, 1862. As a matter of general information, I will state that it ceased raining last night, after one of the heaviest showers that everfell in this section of the country. Lieut. Col. Cantwell, of the 2d North Carolina regiment, has been appointed Military Governor for this place, and Capt. Parham, of Sussex county, holds the position of Provost Marshal of the city. Notwithstanding the presence of a number of soldiers, good order continues in our city. Excepting a few cases of disturbance, in which knives were used, without inflicting serious injury, I have heard recently of but very few instances of disorderly conduct. The b -rooms, and other places where intoxicating liquors were sold, are closed both day and night — a requirement that meets with the approval of the community, and which, dou
The Daily Dispatch: August 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Movements of the enemy on the South side of James river. (search)
o the recent demonstrations in that quarter, some believing that an advance on Petersburg is contemplated, while others adhere to the opinion that it is a reconnaissance in force, covering operations on the immediate South bank of the river. It is positively asserted that the Federal have been entrenching at Coggin's Point and at Maycock's since Sunday last. The Petersburg Express announces the arrest of Mr. Gen. N. Hatch, a prominent citizen of Prince George. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, at his residence near Garysville, because he refused to pilot the enemy to the rear of "Disputanta," a station on the Norfolk and Petersburg railroad, where they hoped to capture the train which has been running to Wakefield, in the county of Sussex. Mr. Hatch boldly maintains his loyalty to the South, and is by no means intimidated by the threats of his captors. The Yankees are now using Capt. Edmond kuffin. Jr's, carriage driver, a negro, to pilot their forces through Prince George.
The Daily Dispatch: August 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Dead (search)
Dead --Capt. C. A. Newton, of the Confederate States Navy, formerly of Fairfax county, Virginia, died recently in Sussex county, Virginia, aged 52 years.
The Daily Dispatch: November 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg.--the surrender of the town Demanded. (search)
Drowned men found. --It having been reported during last week that several persons had lost their lives by stepping into the canal at the foot of 8th street, where the bridge leading to the Petersburg Depot crosses it, the water was drawn from the basin at an early hour yesterday morning, soon after which a search revealed, near the spot alluded to, the body of Mr. Joseph Ladd, a respectable and well known resident of Sussex county, Va., whose remains, after being viewed by the Coroner, were enclosed in a neat coffin and delivered to his friends. It appears that Mr. Ladd had been to Culpeper county to carry some supplies to soldiers hauling from his vicinity, and returning to this city on Thursday last, had started early Friday morning for the Petersburg Depot, and not knowing the way between his hotel and the depot very well, had stopped into the canal at the foot of the bridge, on 8th street, and, being unable to swim, sunk before assistance could reach him. About 1 o'clock ye
The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate currency and credit. (search)
Two hundred dollars reward. --The above reward will be paid for the arrest and delivery to me (or delivery in any jail, so that I may get them,) of my two negro boys, George and Stephen who left my place in Halifax county, Va. on Tuesday, 2d inst. George is about twenty years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, black, well formed, large nose, and pleasant countenances. Stephen is about 5 feet 2 inches high, dark copper color, very short legs, and long bodied for his height; moves well, and is about nineteen or twenty years of age. They were purchased from Sussex and Southampton counties and may try to make their way to those places. One hundred dollars each will be paid for their apprehension and delivery as above stated. T H Hambleton, Jr., Box 979 Richmond P. O. Or, Wolf Trap Depot, Halifax co. je 11--6t*
The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1863., [Electronic resource], One hundred and seventy-five dollars reward. (search)
r on right leg. 4. Manuel Taylor, free, sentenced from Lynchburg, April 1, 1862, age 26, black complexion, black hair and eyes, about 5 feet 3 inches high, one scar on calf of left leg, also two small scars on left leg, also one small scar on forehead, and one over left eye, above the outer corner. Wyatt Johnson, free, sentenced from Lynchburg November 16th, 1862, for grand larceny, for two years, is 22 years old, black complexion, hair and eyes, 5 feet 6¾ inches high; was born in Sussex Co., Va., has one small scar over the left eye, and one on the right arm, between the wrist and elbow, and the point of the left-hand thumb cut off. 6. Allen Gowen, free, sentenced from Pittsylvania Nov. 20, 1862, for grand larceny, for three years, is 40 years old, black complexion, hair and eyes; was born in Halifax county, Va., is 5 feet 7¾ inches high, has one scar on the outside of the right leg, just below the knee, and one on the outside of the left leg, half way between the ankle and
The Daily Dispatch: October 29, 1863., [Electronic resource], One hundred and Seventy-five dollars reward. (search)
ar on right leg. 4. Manuel Taylor, free, sentenced from Lynchburg, April 1, 1862, age 26, black complexion, black hair and eyes, about 5 feet 3 inches high, one scar on calf of left leg, also two small scars on left leg, also one small scar on forehead, and one over left eye, above the outer corner. Wyatt Johnson, free, sentenced from Lynchburg November 16th, 1862, for grand larceny, for two years, is 22 years old, black complexion, hair and eyes, 5 feet 6¾ inches high; was born in Sussex Co., Va; has one small scar over the left eye, and one on the right arm, between the wrist and elbow, and the point of the left-hand thumb cut off. 6. Allen Gowen, free, sentenced from Pittsylvania Nov. 20, 1862, for grand larceny, for three years, in 40 years old, black complexion, hair and eyes; was born in Halifax county, Va, is 5 feet 7¾ inches high; has one scar on the outside of the right leg, just below the knee, and one on the outside of the left leg, half way between the ankle and
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
The Legislature. Several bills were introduced from committees in the Senate yesterday. The first, to increase the capital stock of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad. Second, for the relief of Wm. E. Prince, of Sussex county, and the third to commute the pay of members of the General Assembly. Wm. E. Taylor, Esq., of Norfolk city, tendered his resignation as Senator from said city, which was read and laid on the table. Mr. Frazier submitted a joint resolution providing for an adjournment of both Houses on Monday next, to meet again on the 6th January, 1864. Lies over. A large number of resolutions of inquiry were adopted. On motion of Mr. Randolph, it was Resolved, That the Governor be requested to communicate to the Senate whether the officers who resigned their commissions in the United States army or navy upon notice of the secession of Virginia, and whose services were accepted by the State, and who were subsequently transferred to the Confederate
The Daily Dispatch: December 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
, by long trial, to be heartily devoted to the cause of the South, so that none but such shall be trusted to take charge and be in command of posts of danger or of control, especially in the military serve, for the reason that we had already suffered enough from departures from that course," &c., and recommending the repeal of the tithing and impressment acts. The rules were suspended and the resolutions voted down — ayes1, noes 33. A bill amendatory of an act providing for the arrest of deserters, &c., by the civil authorities, was passed. Also, a bill for the relief of Wm. E. Prince, of Sussex county. Adjourned. In the House of Delegates there was no business transacted beyond the introduction of resolutions of inquiry into the expediency of certain measures. [After the adjournment of the House a meeting of the members was organized, the object of which was to tender a complimentary dinner to Governor Letcher upon his retiring from the Gubernatorial chair.]
The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Contraband — their Sad fate. (search)
e following officers: Lt. Col. Joseph Jones, 59th Va., in leg; Capt J. W. Maddux, co K, 59th Va, in breast; Lt Bryant, co K, 59th Va, in the breast; Lieut Talley, co G, 59th, in the shoulder. Part of the papers and books belonging to the Sussex county clerk's office, which was burnt on Saturday, were left by the enemy at Stony Creek, and thereby saved. The enemy also burnt Sussex C. H. It is now believed that Spears is on his return to Suffolk or Norfolk, to make report of his brilliant operations to headquarters. On Monday, at 12 o'clock, Spears and his command were at the farm of Major B. W. Belsches's, in Sussex county, about 12 or 14 miles from Stony Creek. They had destroyed Major B.'s handsome dwelling, his mill, all his our-house, and committed many other depredations. It is also stated that Spears's ire was particularly excited against Maj. B. because he had heard that it was through the latter's instrumentality his movements had been reported. At Jarra
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