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Thomas C. DeLeon, Four years in Rebel capitals: an inside view of life in the southern confederacy, from birth to death. 1 1 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.39 (search)
i and Alabama had followed, and on January 19, 1861, the legislature of Georgia, in session at Milledgeville, severed its connection with the Union, and it became a sovereign and independent State. On the 21st the official hand and seal of Governor Joe Brown war fixed to the proclamation, and on the 22nd the Chief Executive reached Augusta. There was a hurrying to and fro of the military officers of the city and a gathering of the forces. Waynesboro was also communicated with, and up from Burke came two companies to take part in the first victory against the Federal troops, which, however, was without conflict, and the first flag was not born with a baptism of blood. On the 23rd Governor Brown made a formal demand on Captain Arnold Elzey, of the 2nd United States Artillery, in command of the arsenal, that the post be turned over to him. In his demand he stated that Georgia was no longer a part of the general government, and, while she desired to be on good terms with the Unite
The Daily Dispatch: January 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], Latest European news. (search)
The Southern coast. [our own correspondent.] the Yankees yet Undemonstrative — visit of Gov. Brown--the Sall question — Provisions,&c.--Tatnall's fleet Described. Savannah, Ga., Jan. 21, 1862. I take the first leisure moments to write you the occurrences of the past few days, that have been allowed me sinceumber of these being inadequate for any service more than a few rounds. On Saturday, the city was visited by the distinguished Governor, familiarly known as Joe Brown, and he still remains. I understand his Excellency had expected that the Burnside fleet woul assail during this week his eminent domain of Georgia, and had reso foolish and vain act of legislation to impose restriction upon exports. But the benefit of a good example is not to be lost and Florida has fallen in love with Joe Brown as well as the up-country people. On Saturday night the Federals landed and fired upon a picket on Skiddaway Island; the fire was returned, when the party,
The Daily Dispatch: January 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Kentucky. (search)
t; calf skins waxed, $48a55 per dozen. Lime — Mountain unslacked, $1.75 to $2.25 per bbl.; according to quantity. Molasses — New Orleans, 90a95 cents; golden syrups (Richmond) 85 cents. Nails — Old Dominion, 9½ cents. Offal (mill)--Bran, 20 cents; shorts, 25 cents. Brownstuffs, 30 cents; shipstuffs, 70 cents. Oil — Tanners', $1.12a1.50; machine, $1.50a$2 per gallon. Oats — We quote 80a85 cents per bushel, and scarce. Rye — 90a$1.10 per bushel. Sugars — Brown, 12½a14 cents per lb.; coffee, 15½a19 cents; crushed, 23 to 25 cts. salt — Sales by the sack at $30 for ground alum; fine, $37.50a$40 per sack. Seeds — There are no stocks of clover or timothy. Soda — Best English, 35a40 cents per lb. Tobacco — Sales of the week show that there is considerable animation in the market, and prices higher and firm. We quote lugs at $2.75a$4; common leaf, $4.50a$5.50; good leaf, $6.50a$7.75. No prime offering. All now sold
The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Our army Correspondence. (search)
A List of Negroes now Confined in the Military Prisons, in Richmond, Va. J. A. Emery, free, Salem. Mass. E Boyen, free, Maryland. E. B. Williams free Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. Washington, free, Baltimore. Daniel Carter, slave of T McCormick, Clarke co, Va. Andrew Williams, free, New York. Joe Brown, slave of Z. Alles, Miss. Alfred Jounes, slave of Newton Ladd, Charles City co. Isaac Webster, free, Washington, D. C. Joe James, free, Henrico co. Va. L. McCoy, free, New York city. Ben Daugerfield, slave of James Riley, Jefferson co. Va. J Johnson, slave of Wm. Crump, New Kent co. Jas Kranty, slave of Wm. Kranty, Loudoun co. Nathan, slave of Chas Berley, Loudoun co. Jim Johnson, free, Connecticut. Leans Johnson, woman, slave of Mrs M Howard, Fairfax co. Wm Norris, slave of Robt Allison, Fairfax co. Wm Hensby, free, Annapolis, Md. Robert--, free, Maryland. Charles. L Hawkins, slav
The Daily Dispatch: October 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Runaways. (search)
Runaways. --The following named Slaves left the Piedmont Railroad at Danville, on the 28th August: Davy--3 feet 2½feet 2½ inches high, yellow, hazel eyes right arm has been broken, about 30 years old — Bought of Wm. Roraban of Southampton county, Va. Tom--5 feet 6 inches high, yellow, black eyes, scar over the right eye, smiles when spoken to, about 2d years old. Bought of Peter Burchett, Prince George county. Thacker — Hired of Jesses Brown, Griffin co., N. C. A reward of $25 each for Davy and Tom will be paid, if taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, and delivered to me at Danville; and the legal reward for Tharken. E. R. Welburn, Superintendent First Division Piedmont se 2--ts Railroad at Danv
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Further Northern news. (search)
a List of negroes now Confined the Military Prisons, in Richmond, Va. J A Emery, free, Salem, Mass. E Boyen, free, Maryland. E B Williams, free, Philadelphia, Pa. Geo Washington, free, Baltimore. Daniel Carter, slave of T McCormick, Charke- Va. Andrew Williams, free, New York. Joe Brown, slave of Z Alies, Miss. Alfred Jounes, slave of Newton Ladd Chari- City co. Isaac Webster, free, Washington, D C. Joe James, free, Henrico co, Va. L McCoy, free, New York city. Ben Daingerfield, slave of James Riley, Jefferson co, Va. J Johnson, slave of Wm Crump, New Kent co. Jas Kranty, slave of Wm Kranty, Loudoun co. Nathan, slave of Chas Barley, Loudoun co. Jim Johnson, free, Connecticut. Leana Johnson, woman, of Mrs. M. H- Fairfax co. Wm Norris, slave of Robt A- co. Wm Hensby, tree, Annapoller Robert--, free, Maryland. Charles. L Hawkins, slave of John Milchail Maryland. R. B. Wilson, free, Ohio. Wm Jos Burk, fre
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