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The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Subtlety of Poisons. (search)
Midnight Cries. --The cry of "murder," or "fire," or even the wail of a disconsolate feline, at the hour of midnight, is calculated to startle the timid and make whole neighborhoods jump out of bed with fearful apprehensions. On Tuesday night last, the inhabitants of one portion of Broad street were aroused from their slumber by prolonged shouts, which by some were interpreted as a cry of murder, and the development of a bloody tragedy was naturally expected. It turns out, however, that a servant of Col. Bigger discovered a negro making his entrance into the Colonel's back lot, and forthwith gave chase, crying "robber!" with all the power of his lungs.--The intruder was pursued down Broad street almost to Shockoe Creek, when he descended the steps leading into the valley and made his escape. Col. B.'s servant hoped to attract the attention of some of the night-watch by his shouts, but did not succeed.
The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], English Opinions on the Fort Sumter affair. (search)
r spending the day at "Poplar Spring," a beautiful place about half a mile from the camp. But, as usual, the weather was unpropitious, and they had to remove "bag and baggage" to the Citizens' Hall, where a hasty, but sumptuous dinner was prepared, and punch, lemonade, and wit flowed freely for three or four hours. At half past 2 P. M., the line was formed, under command of Capt. O. Jennings Wise, attended by ex Captain Wm. L. Maule, Acting Adjutant for this command, and Lieuts. Carter, and Bigger. The line marched down the principal street leading into the city, to the front of Mr. John Scott's residence, where they came to a present, in honor of the ladies residing there, who had kindly presented the company with the magnificent bouquet that adorned the flag-staff; then to Col. Ruggles' house, and the house formerly owned by the "mother of Washington," at each of which places they came to a present. The column soon after returned to Citizens' Hall. After partaking of a hearty
The Daily Dispatch: February 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Death of Judge E. A. Palmer. (search)
Drop' letters. --The attention of our readers is called to an advertisement from Colonel Bigger, in another column, having reference to the subject of drop letters.
The Daily Dispatch: February 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Bomb Proof batteries. (search)
erday by an overwhelming force after two days hard fighting. Captains Coles and O. Jennings Wise, are severely wounded, and are reported killed. Major Lawson, of Col. Henningsen's regiment, is wounded and a prisoner. Lieut. Miller, of the Jackson Guard, is shot through the shoulder. Gen. Wise was confined to his bed from pneumonia at Nag's Head. He and his staff are safe. Col. Richardson is also safe. Major Fry, Capt. Wallace, Capt. Dickinson, Lieut. Carter and Lieut. Bigger are prisoners. Capt. Farish, and Burr and Levy, of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, are safe. Frank Johnson a prisoner, unhurt. Dr. W. O. Shepherdson, well known as "Bohemian," correspondent of the Dispatch, was captured. Col. Henningsen and his artillery are safe at Elizabeth City. All our guns in the batteries were spiked before surrendering to the Yankees. Our loss in killed is slight; that of the enemy is very heavy. J. H. Prance. Norfolk, Feb. 9--P. M.--
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], $10 reward. (search)
d from Roanoke Island with two or three companies, after the fight, in a battean. He says that Capt. Wise is certainly killed, and is the only one killed of his company, (the Richmond Blues;) that eight or ten of the men were wounded, but not seriously, and all taken prisoners. They fought until their ammunition gave out, and before surrendering broke their guns in pieces — This course was also adopted by the McCulloch Rangers, none of whom are reported killed, though some are wounded. Lieut Bigger, of the Blues, is a prisoner, and unhurt. With twenty-two others, he got into a small boat with a view to escape, but the enemy brought a gun to bear upon them, and ordered them back, and they were forced to return. There are conflicting reports about Lieut. Fred. Carter, though Metzler thinks he is not wounded. It is stated that Frank Johnston, of the Blues, received a flesh wound, but bravely fought on until he was taken prisoner. The Light Guard and Jackson Guard, of this city,
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], Death of an aged Negress. (search)
ace this morning. Fifty of the lofty old pines forming part of Howard's Grove were leveled to the ground. In their fall they performed the of fice of auctioneer to from four to six of the houses lately tenanted by Col. Armistead's 57th Virginia regiment. The extensive brick wall around Mrs. Catherine Wallace's residence, on Gamble's Hill, was blown down. The brick wall of Dr. Beale's yard, on 9th street, was blown down, rendering the side-walk impassable. The whole of Col. Bigger's garden fence, fronting on Broad street, was leveled to the ground. The tin roof of Mr. John Purcell's residence, on Clay street, was blown off. A scaffold erected around Trinity Church, on Broad, was blown down, narrowly missing two ladies who were passing at the time. The tin roof of Greanor's factory, on 18th street, was lifted from off its foundation and floated off. Several valuable sheds attached to Dunlop, Moncure & Co.'s mill, in Manchester, were blown down.
The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Doing of the Vandalism Nashville. (search)
m. Butler--In the town of Sidney. Misses Taylor — On Leigh street, from 10th to 4th, with cross streets to Clay; also, all north of Leigh. Mrs. Howison and Mrs. Dr. Gwathmey--On Ross street at the Clifion House, with Maro street, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th, north of Franklin. Mrs Bell and Mrs Breeden--On Main St., from 10th up, with he cross streets to Cary. Mrs. Dr. Waytand Mrs. James Wayt--On Marshall st., with cross streets to Broad. Miss Maria Gordon and Miss Hattlie Cooke--On Broad, from 7th street down to Mayo street; also, Capital, with the cross streets to Grace. Mrs. Purdoe-- Amongst her friends, for the Association. Misses Bigger — On Broad, from 7th st., with cross streets to Grace. Miss Macon and Miss Johnston — On Franklin, with Bank st., from 12th to the old Fair Grounds, with crosses's to Main. Miss Pissini and Miss Wallace — On Ross st., at the Cifton House, with Mayo st., 17th, 18th, and 19th, and 20th, north of Fra
The Daily Dispatch: July 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Exchange of prisons. (search)
Election of an officer. --Sergeant Zeph McGruder, of the Purcell battery, who was wounded twice in the recent battles before Richmond, has been elected a Lieutenant by his comrades. He was formerly a clerk in the Richmond Post Office. On hearing of his promotion, Col. Bigger presented him with a handsome sword.
The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Combination against Lincoln — a account Hartford Convention. (search)
from the Committee on Procuring an Adequate Supply of Salt, reported a bill to provide for the production, distribution, and sale, of salt in this Commonwealth. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed. On motion, the Senate took a recess until 1 o'clock. On re-assembling, Mr. Branuan introduced a bill providing indemnity for loyal citizens out of the property of disloyal citizens. Ordered to a second reading. On motion, the Senate adjourned. In the House, Thomas B, Bigger, the newly elected member from the city of Richmond, appeared and qualified as a Delegate from said city. The Senate joint resolution in relation to the character of the present session of the Legislature referring the subject to a joint committee, was agreed to. A bill was passed increasing jailors' compensation for the support of prisoners. Mr. Barbour, from the Committee on an Adequate Supply of Salt, reported a bill to provide for the purchase and distribution of the same.
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], Sales of Real Estate. (search)
Sales of Real Estate. --The following rates were made yesterday at auction by Messrs. Goddin & Apperson: Lot of nearly three acres, with brick dwelling, on Brock turnpike, $11,000; market farm of 40 acres, on the new road leading by the Fair Grounds, one mile from the city, with dwelling, etc., $16,400; dwelling on north side of Broad street, between 8th and 9th, with lot 127 feet deep, $9,500; lot west of Col. Bigger's, on Broad, 50 feet front, 137 feet depth, at $200 per foot--$10,000.
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