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The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], The great fraud. (search)
city, (witness Coleman,)50,000 George Smith, Chicago, (A. Campbell witness,)21,000 Thomas Swann, Baltimore, (Wm. Mckim witness,)10,000 R. D. Gaither, Balt., (W. Fisher witness,)3,000 B. Atkinson, Balt., (W. Fisher witness,)1,000 Townshend Scott, Balt. (W. Fisher witness,)5,000 Lownds, Thompson & Co., Baltimore, (witness MartW. Fisher witness,)1,000 Townshend Scott, Balt. (W. Fisher witness,)5,000 Lownds, Thompson & Co., Baltimore, (witness Martin Lewis,)5,000 Total$134,000 A few other bonds were ascertained to have been purchased by Riggs & Co., bankers, of Washington, for other parties, and by other individuals, which are not included in the above statement. More than $6,000,000 of acceptances issued. In relation to the acceptances issued unconditionallyW. Fisher witness,)5,000 Lownds, Thompson & Co., Baltimore, (witness Martin Lewis,)5,000 Total$134,000 A few other bonds were ascertained to have been purchased by Riggs & Co., bankers, of Washington, for other parties, and by other individuals, which are not included in the above statement. More than $6,000,000 of acceptances issued. In relation to the acceptances issued unconditionally by the late Secretary of War, your Committee deem it their duty to state all the facts they have been able to discover, as fully as possible. They amount, in the aggregate, to the enormous sum of $6,179,395. Add thereto the conditional acceptances which have already been thrown back upon the Government through the agency of Mr. B
The Daily Dispatch: June 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
special committees ordered yesterday to be raised. The most important is the committee of seven, appointed to confer with the authorities of the Confederate States, on the general subject of the relations existing between them and the State of Virginia James Bigbock is the chairman of this important committee. The other special committees filled by the Chair have in charge matters connected with the public works and internal improvements, looking to the better defence of the State. Mr. Fisher is chairman of the committee to whom was referred the ordinance abolishing the Board of Public Works. Some little sensation was excited throughout the Hall by a statement from Mr. Tredway to the effect that a member whose name I gave was announced as a member of a special committee, while it is generally understood that that member is now in the ranks of the enemies of Virginia. The matter was laid over for consideration in secret session, and a report received from the Committee
The Daily Dispatch: June 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The vote on the Ordinance of Secession. (search)
, John A. Campbell, Robert L. Montegue, Allen T. Caperton, Edmund T. Morris, William P Jeremiah Morton, John R. Cham lise, William J. Seblett, Mantings Chairman, Johnson Cr k, Samuel A. Coffman, William C Parks, Raphael M. Conn, Wm. Ballard reston, James H. Cox, Geo. W. Randolph, Richard H. Cox, Geo. W. Richardson, John Cri Timothy Rives, Havey Deskins, Robert E. Scott, James B. Dorman, William C. Scott, John Echols, John T. Sowell, ler W. Fisher, James W. Sheffey, Thomas S. Flournoy, Charles R. Slaughter, William W. Forbes, Valentine W. Southall, Napoleon B. French, John M. Speed, Samuel M. Garland, Samuel G. Staples, H. L. Gillespie, James M. Strange, Samuel Graham, William T. Suthorlin, Ferdall Gregory, Jr, George P. Layle, William L. Goggin, John T. Th nion, John Goods, Jr., William M. Tredway, Thomas F. Goode, Robert H. Turner, F. L. Hale, Franklin P. Turner, Cyrus H John Tr,
The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Watermelon pickles. (search)
in the neighborhood of Sum Depot, New Kent county, met at Provided Church, on Tuesday, the 6th of August, formed themselves into a society called Providence Soldiers' Aid Society, for the promotion of comfort of the soldiers of the Confederate army. The society was organized by electing following officers; Mrs. Ann S. Savage, Pr dent; Miss Lizzie Royster, Treasurer; Mr. George W. Fisher, Secretary; Mrs. Minor, Mrs. Dr. Crump, Mrs. S. M. M dy, Mrs. Jane P. Morgan, and Miss Higgins, Managers. Resolved, That each member of this shall solicit contributions in money, work articles of food, to be sent to such places the society shall deem most convenient. Resolved, also, That we offer our service the President of the Soldiers' Working city in Richmond, to do any work for soldiers. Whereupon, the society adjourned, to weekly to receive work and report accordingly. By order of the President, Mrs. Gro. W. Fisher, Secretary New Kent, August 16, 1861.
The Daily Dispatch: April 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], Attorneys qualified. (search)
Attorneys qualified. --Messrs. W. Fisher and John T. Francis, Esqs., qualified yesterday to practice law at the bar of the Confederate District Court, Judge Halyburton, by taking the several oaths required by law.
The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1864., [Electronic resource], Two hundred dollars Rewards. (search)
he Losses in the city Battalion. Camp 25th Va. Bat'n,Brooke Turnpike, May 13. To the Editor of the Dispatch: Please publish the following correct list of the casualties in this command in the fight yesterday. Oscar R. Hough, Adjutant. Company D, Capt J F C Potts.--Killed: Lieut N R Motley. Wounded: Privates G S Baker, knee; E S Coleman, slight; W G Anderson, hip. Company C, Capt W W Harrison.--Killed: 1st Sergt L S Aynes; 2d Sergt J T Thaxton, Corp'l A H Brown, private B C Morris.--Wounded: Lieut John Randolph, thigh and hand; Sergt R H Spencer, hand and leg; privates E T Coleman, arm; Thos Harris, breast; R J Oliver, neck; Wm M Parr, side; Wm Heushall, hand; R C Richardson, leg; M , thigh. Company B, Capt. J W. Fisher.--Killed: Corp'l John G Taylor; private Jno Layne. Wounded: Privates Chas Ashfond, severely; W W McCraw, thigh; Geo W M, hip and arm; C W Norris, breast; J A Tileman, neck, W R Patterson, knee; R L Wilkins on, hand, David Obnins, Knee, Slight.