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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—Pennsylvania. (search)
still again, waiting for the sun to revive the energies of the combatants, a large number of whom were destined to see him rise for the last time. The critical hour had arrived. The battle was about to be fought under different conditions from any of those that had preceded it; and, if it should accrue to the advantage of the Confederates a new phase of the war would be inaugurated. For the first time the Federals found themselves reduced to play a purely defensive role north of the Potomac River. When, during the preceding year, the clashing of arms had been heard along this bank, it was McClellan attacking his adversary, already driven back to the river and ready to recross it. This time, on the contrary, the Army of the Potomac was the only barrier which still interposed obstacles between the large Northern cities and an invader stimulated by the hope of seizing so rich a prey. Everything seemed to conspire against it, even the government whose last hope it was. The chieftai
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Hessians Committing suicide. (search)
Arlington heights. --A rumor having reached Washington that a battery had been thrown up by Virginia troops on the heights at the White House, below Fort Washington, on the Potomac river, an actual examination was made of the ground there, and for a mile or two all around, and setting of the kind was anywhere discernible.
The Daily Dispatch: January 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
ten's report made to Congress a few years ago, giving the cost of each and the number of guns they severally mount: Table of Navy-yards and principal forts South of Mason and Dixon's line, showing the position, cost and strength of each: where Located.Cost.MenGuns Fort McHenry, Baltimore$146,00035074 Fort Carroll, Baltimore.135,000800159 Fort Delaware, Delaware river, Del.539,000750151 Fort Madison, Annapolis, Md.15,00015031 Fort Severna, Maryland6,0006014 Fort Washington, Potomac river575,00040088 Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort2,400,0002,450371 Fort Calhoun, Hamp'n R'ds, Norfolk1,664,0001,120224 Fort Macon, Beaufort. N. C.460,00030061 Fort Johnson, Cape Fear, Wilmington, N. C.5,0006010 Fort Caswell, Oak Island, N. C.571,00040081 Fort Sumter, Charleston, S C677,000650146 castle Pinckney, Charleston, S C44,00010025 Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S C75,00030054 Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Ga923,000800150 Fort Jackson, Savannah, Ga80,0007014 Fort Marion, St. Augustine,
The Daily Dispatch: August 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], $100 reward. (search)
and privates. Commander Porter, who was recently deprived of his command of the sloop-of-war St. Mary's, on suspicion of disloyalty to the Government, voluntarily returned to Washington, and to-day, it is understood, presented to the Navy Department an elaborate document with proofs in refutation of the charges, showing that forgery has been resorted to for the purpose of injuring and dishonoring him. All the large craft, schooners and sloops, small row-boats and skiffs on the Potomac river, have been taken possession of by Government authority. This may be a matter of precaution between the Maryland and Virginia shores. The State Department has been officially informed that the Mexican Government has proclaimed the port of Toula, in the State of Chiapas, on the Pacific coast, a port of entry which is opened to foreign and coastwise commerce. Mr. Russell's Denial. Washington, Aug. 24. To the Editor of the New York Tribune: Sir: There is no truth in the st
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Military movements. (search)
Lincoln presses, he has now 40,000 men under his command. This distinguished man is sometimes confounded with Thomas L. Price, of Mo., once a General in the militia, and many years ago Lieutenant Governor of the State, and now a supporter of the Lincoln Government.--They are antipodes in many respects, particularly in politics. More Federal depredations. The Charlestown (Va.) Free Press, of Thursday, says: We learn that some 60 or 100 of the Federal forces crossed the Potomac river at Harper's Ferry, late on Saturday night, and ventured as far this way as Halltown. Three of the Confederate pickets fired upon them, when they scampered in double-quick, dropping, in their flight, a number of chickens which they had stolen from Mr. Patrick Hagan, living about two miles from the Ferry. They also appropriated to themselves two of Mr. Hagan's horses, and one from Mr. Joseph Elchelberger. Tuesday morning they again crossed, and destroyed property in the drug store o
The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway--fifty dollars reward. (search)
From Washington. Memphis, Oct. 13. --Special dispatches appear in the Western papers received, with dates from Washington to the 9th inst. They state that the imbroglio between Fremont and Blair continues, and that two of the Blairs are still prisoners. The Potomac river is very full, preventing the passing of the Confederates. A Federal reconnaissance reports that the rebels are at least 100,000 strong, and are occupying their former positions. Gen. Smith has advanced from the Chain Bridge, and is now occupying Lewinsville.
The Daily Dispatch: November 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Unionism in the South. (search)
were compelled to abandon the fort and retire two miles up the beach. On Sunday five rebel gunboats made an attack upon the Union troops; but after firing three shots retired just as the steamer Belvidere hove in sight. It is presumed they thought the steamer was only in advance of the great naval expedition. The Navigation of the Lower Potomac — more rebel batteries. The steam ferry boat Stepping Stones, recently purchased by the Government in New York, ran the blockade of the Potomac river last night, and was not fired upon by the rebel batteries. The Stepping Stones is similar in construction to the rebel steamer George Page, and is about the same size. Drawing from three to three and a half feet of water only, she was enabled to hug the Maryland shore on passing the batteries. The contrabands report many more being on board the vessels of the lower division of the flotilla. The Stepping Stones passed a pudgy also bound up. The Stepping Stones brought hither six
The Daily Dispatch: November 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
companies of cavalry, under command of General Heinzelman, made a reconnaissance to day as for as Occoquan Creek, about 25 miles from Washington, or 18 miles from Alexandria. They started at four o'clock this morning and returned late this evening. The entire force first went to Pohick Church, and there divided, a portion taking the telegraph road to Surk's Station, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, the other a road to a point on the Occoquan Creek, about three miles from the Potomac river. The latter crossed Pohick and Accotirick creeks, and reached Occoquan without meeting with any opposition. Captain Todd's company of Lincoln Cavalry, which was with the party that went in the direction of Bark's Station, was sent out to make a reconnaissance in advance of the infantry, and when several miles from the other part of the division they were suddenly surrounded by a large number of rebels who had been concealed in the woods. Their only hope of escape, therefore, was b
The Daily Dispatch: December 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
gh increased business, a liberal compensation. The railroad connection between Washington and Baltimore has been lately much improved by additional sideings, and by extensions in this city. In order however, that abundant supplies may always be at the command of the Department, arrangements should be made for laying a double track between this city and Annapolis Junction, with improved sideings and facilities at Annapolis and along the branch road. Should the navigation of the Potomac river be interrupted by blockade, or the severities of winter, it would become absolutely necessary, for the proper supply of the troops in the District of Columbia and vicinity, and of the inhabitants of this city, to provide additional railroad connection between Washington and Baltimore. A responsible company, with a charter from the State of Maryland, have proposed to do this upon condition that the Government will endorse their bonds, they eluding themselves to set aside annually a suffi
The Daily Dispatch: December 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], "Squelching" the Blockaders (search)
Seventh brigade, army of the Potomac. This brigade, composed of the 13th, 17th, 18th and 21st Mississippi regiments, (and probably some others,) was organized shortly after the battle of Manassas, and posted near Leesburg, on the left wing of the Army of the Potomac, under the command of Gen. Evans. Its duty has been to guard a large portion of the Potomac river, from the upper edge of Loudoun county to the mouth of Goose creek; and though their labors have been very arduous, the men feel well repaid by the consciousness of having rendered their country essential service. On the 9th instant, Gen. Evans had the brigade called out for review, and made his farewell speech to the soldiers, presenting each regiment with a battle flag, which they promised never to dishonor. The occasion was enlivened by the splendid music of a brass band, as well as by the encouraging smiles of woman; and though the soldiers experienced a pang of regret on parting with their commander, they could n
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