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The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], The United States and Hayti. (search)
Cavalry service. --Lieut. Lewis J. Hawley, recruiting officer of Wise's Legion, is at present raising a cavalry company in this city. He is an experienced officer, and to persons desirons of serving their country, the opportunity presents more than ordinary inducements.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Yanner Oddicial Staterment of the killed and wounded at Mill Sprise (search)
history the heroic fortitude of our galiant troops. Nobly and well did Capt. O. Jennings Wise, of your city, stand up with his men to the fierce encounter, when, sudLynch. In the midst of this terrible struggle, it will be regretted that Gen. Wise was seriously indisposed at Nag's Head. Both he and his son are expected here to-day. I am sorry to say that but very few escaped from Capt. Wise's company. Large quantities of ammunition were saved by our troops. The women, children, and shall be driven back in disgrace to their in hospitable and barren soil. Gen. Wise, though still sick, is, I learn, on his way to this city. Captain O. Jeanings said to have been the case particularly with the Richmond Blues, under command of Capt. O. Jennings Wise. Capt. Wise, we learn, fell bravely, urging his men on. s said to have been the case particularly with the Richmond Blues, under command of Capt. O. Jennings Wise. Capt. Wise, we learn, fell bravely, urging his men on.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
," of the Legion,) date their organization as far back as the year 1793, and number among their honorary members many of our oldest and most venerated citizens. The history of the company is so well known that we need not repeat it here--Capt. O. Jennings Wise was elected commander a short time before the war broke out, and the corps was one of the first to respond to the call of the country. Captain Wise is reported badly wounded, and Lieutenants Fred. Carter and Charles P. Bigger, are taken Captain Wise is reported badly wounded, and Lieutenants Fred. Carter and Charles P. Bigger, are taken prisoners, with, it is presumed, a majority of the men. The Jackson Guard, and the Light Guard, both attached to the Legion, were enlisted here after the commencement of the war; Capt. Hiram B, Dickinson of the former, and Capt. Gus. Wallace, of the latter, reported captured by the enemy, are well known citizens of Richmond. Lieut. Miller, of the Jackson Guard, is said to be mortally wounded. Major Hugh W. Fry, who is among the prisoners, has many friends here, who regret his misfortune, but w
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Latest from Roanoke Island.burning of Elizabeth City by the inhabitants.Destruction of Com. Lynch's fleet.condition of Capt. O. Jennings Wise.&c., &c., &c. Norfolk, Feb. 10. --The latest news states that Capt. O. J. Wise was shot through the hip and disabled, though his wound was not mortal. Major Lawson and Lieut. Miller were mortally wounded. About 300 Confederates were killed. Our wounded numbers over one thousand. The number of Yankees wounded is about the same. Midshipman Camm had his arm shot off — The other casualties are unreported. A late arrival this morning says that Elizabeth City had been shelled and burned by the Yankees, and that the enemy was pushing on through to Edenton. [Second Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb. 10. --A rumor has prevailed that Commodore Lynch's fleet of gun-boats had been captured. It is not regarded true, but it is believed that all were turned by the Confederates to prevent their capture, with the exception of one, which