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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 7: Prisons and Hospitals. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), The provost-marshal and the citizen (search)
n in 1865. Aside from the soldiers, there is no indication that this was the penitentiary of the Confederacy. In it were confined Confederates under sentence of military court, deserters, and only rarely Union soldiers. The commander, Captain G. W. Alexander, was a disabled soldier, a man of great vigor and determination. He enforced discipline, but his motley crew sometimes required vigorous measures. The management of the prison was investigated in 1863 by a committee of the Confederate Congress. The majority of the committee acquitted Captain Alexander, though two minority reports were submitted. The most difficult prisoners with whom he had to deal were said to be plug-uglies, of Baltimore and the wharf-rats of New Orleans. Among his charges were many who thought nothing of murdering. Arbitrary arrests were less frequent in the South than in the North. President Davis did not assume the right to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, and this privilege was grudgingly grante
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 9: Poetry and Eloquence. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), Appendix: songs of the war days (search)
he booming cannon's roar Shall ring out merrily. Run up your bunting, caught a-peak, And swear, lads, to defend her: 'Gainst every foe, where'er we go, Our motto—‘No surrender.’ Chorus— Then sling the bowl, drink every soul A toast to the Alabama, Whate'er our lot, through storm or shot, Here's success to the Alabama. The Southern soldier boy Air: the boy with the Auburn hair. as sung by Miss Sallie Partington, in the Virginia Cavalier, Richmond, Va., 1863. composed by Captain G. W. Alexander. the sentiments of this song pleased the Confederate soldiers, and for more than a year, the New Richmond theater was nightly filled by blockade Rebels, who greeted with wild hurrahs, Miss Sallie the prima donna of the Confederacy. Bob Roebuck is my sweetheart's name, He's off to the wars and gone, He's fighting for his Nannie dear, His sword is buckled on; He's fighting for his own true love, His foes he does defy; He is the darling of my heart, My Southern soldier boy. Chorus-
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Book notices. (search)
agent, Rev. Aaron Jones. It purports to give the adventures of a woman who disguised herself as a man, fought gallantly in a number of battles, rendered most important services as a Confederate spy, and had various hair-breadth escapes, and most romantic and thrilling adventures. As to the reality of the existence of such a personage, there can be no reasonable doubt. The publishers' circular contains certificates from Drs. J. F. Hammond and M. D. L. McCleod, of Atlanta, Georgia; Major G. W. Alexander, of Washington, Georgia; Major John Newman, of New Orleans, and General George Anderson, of Atlanta, all testifying that Madame Velasquez and Lieutenant Harry T. Buford, Confederate States Army, were one and the same individual. Major Alexauder says that she was well known to him, and that she was particularly distinguished for her devotion to the cause, for which she made many sacrifices. She was also brave, noble, and generous in disposition, ready at all times to do anything in
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 2. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General A. P. Hill's report of battle of Gettysburg. (search)
enemy threw forward heavy reinforcements, and no support coming to these brigades, the ground so hardly won had to be given up, and the brigades reoccupied their former positions in line of battle. The three brigades lost heavily in this attack. On the morning of the 3d the divisions of my corps occupied the same positions as on the 2d. The reserve batteries were all brought up and put in position along the crest of the ridge facing the enemy's line. In addition the battalion of Colonel Alexander, of — Longstreet's corps, was put in position in front of the right wing of Anderson's division, and on the ground won by Wilcox and Wright. I was directed to hold my line with Anderson's division and the half of Pender's, now commanded by General Lane, and to order Heth's division, commanded by Pettigrew, and Lane's and Scale's brigades, of Pender's division, to report to Lieutenant-General Longstreet as a support to his corps in the assault on the enemy's lines. As the troops were
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), A (search)
, 199, 263, 296, 320, 322. Albemarle Sound, N. C., VI., 95, 115, 263, 268, 312. Albert Sidney Johnston, K. B. Sherwood, IX., 92. Alcorn, Lieut. I., 23; III., 177, 178. Alcott, L. M., VII., 285. Alden, J., I., 227, 229; VI., 189; 190, 310. Aldie, Va., II., 336; Confederate cavalrymen captured at, VII., 169. Alexander the great I., 124, 129. Alexander, B. S., V., 250. Alexander, E. P., II., 346; V., 61; V., 72; VIII., 313, 318, 340. Alexander, G. W., VII., 199; IX., 346. Alexander, J. W., VII., 139. Alexandria, La.: I., 74, 77; rapids at, I., 74; III., 318; VI., 225, 227. Alexandria, Tenn., IV., 144. Alexandria, Va.: I., 74, 77, 148, 167, 258 seq., 346, 351; II., 39; Federal troops in, II., 43; hay wharf at, IV., 65, 66, 93; engines stored in, IV., 97; Delaware Kemper's Artillery Company, V., 60, 85, 90; stockade in street, V., 91, 102; VI., 27, 91, 93, 94, 96, 98; Provost-Marshal destroying house at, VII
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Baron Ricasoli. (search)
Maryland volunteers. --The first company of Maryland Zouaves, 1st Regiment, held a meeting on the 4th of July, in this city, and elected the following officers: Wm. Walters, Esq., Baltimore, Captain; G. W. Alexander, 1st Lieutenant; John Forsoh, 2d Lieutenant; E. M. Parsons, Junior 2d Lieutenant; Chas. Simms, Orderly Sergeant; Chas Hemling, 2d Sergeant; F. Daffin, 3d Sergeant; J. L. Quinn, 4th Sergeant; John D, Mitchell, 1st Corporal; Wm. Uncle, 2d Corporal John H. Rusick, 3d Corporis city, and elected the following officers: Wm. Walters, Esq., Baltimore, Captain; G. W. Alexander, 1st Lieutenant; John Forsoh, 2d Lieutenant; E. M. Parsons, Junior 2d Lieutenant; Chas. Simms, Orderly Sergeant; Chas Hemling, 2d Sergeant; F. Daffin, 3d Sergeant; J. L. Quinn, 4th Sergeant; John D, Mitchell, 1st Corporal; Wm. Uncle, 2d Corporal John H. Rusick, 3d Corporal; Wm. A. Ryan, 4th Corporal. Lieut. G. W. Alexander, as heretofore mentioned, is Adjutant of the Zouave Regiment.
The Daily Dispatch: July 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Notice to our Subscribers. (search)
art of a party of eight men, who were traveling into Virginia with arms, and that one of them had a commission in the Southern army. The party were accompanied by a Mr. Robinson, who claimed to be a sort of civil authority, acting under the military. This is an exact and truthful report of what I was an eye and ear witness to, I being then a passenger on board the Pioneer. Friday, July 12, 1851. We learn from other sources that the prisoners brought up were Messrs. Lyon, G. W. Alexander, and two others, named Ousick and Murphy. Although they were arrested upon civil process, for "aiding and abetting Jefferson Davis, and levying war against the United States," they were treated with every indignity, and on applying to Gov. Hicks to be treated with decency, and not as felons, received from him the answer that they were in the hands of the military, and that he had nothing to do with the matter. From Portress Monroe. By the arrival of the Louisiana from Fortress
The Daily Dispatch: October 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Indiscretions of the press. (search)
The Federal pickets. --Adjutant G. W. Alexander, on his recent remarkable trip of adventures from Fort McHenry, recounts a good joke, as follows: Three Irishmen came to a house where the Adjutant lay concealed. They represented themselves as deserters from the Lincolnites army, and begged means to assist them home — not wishing to serve a despot any longer, &c., &c. They were closely questioned, and at last the following clincher was put; "How did you get by the pickets?" "And, by jabbers, weren't we the pickets — do you mind that?" This was sufficient; they received assistance, and went on their wa
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Northern religious intelligence. (search)
te, demands at the hands of every Marylander a fearful retribution, and we deem it the duty of every exile and refugee to take up arms in defence of our gallant but down trodden State. Resolved, That we tender our congratulations to Adjutant G. W. Alexander for his successful escape from Yankee clutches, and trust that on his next visit he will be accompanied by the Zarvona Zouaves. These resolutions were submitted by Capt. T. R. Loockerman. Capt. Dugan addressed the meeting in a very feeling manner, followed by Adjutant Alexander in a few home-telling remarks.--These gentlemen were kindly received and loudly cheered. The organization of the Zarvona Zouaves then was the order, and the roll opened, and from the result up to this time, they soon expect to be in their peculiar field. They will leave here Tuesday evening, at 4 o'clock, for Tappahannock, via Fredericksburg, meeting today and to-morrow, at 10 A. M., on 10th st., between Main and Cary, to get their outfit.
The Daily Dispatch: October 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Later from Europe. (search)
Zarvona Zonaves. Editors Dispatch: Permit me to acknowledge, through your columns, the receipt of a quantity of clothing for my Maryland men. I do not even know the name of some of the donors, but, oh! I feel so grateful I thank them all. Every article is acceptable, and I go back with a thankful heart. The "widow's mite" was received. God bless you, Madam I will try to merit your consideration. We will win this fight. Gratefully, G. W. Alexander.
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