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The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Invasion of a hen-house. (search)
Invasion of a hen-house. --On Friday night last, the hen-house of Capt. Martin M. Lipscomb, located on his premises, on Franklin street, near the western limits of the city, was burglariously entered by some miscreant, who stole seventeen hens and a rooster of that valiant and determined breed known as "game." Capt. L. says that the thief may thank his stars that he did not detect him in making the flagrant appropriation.
The Daily Dispatch: January 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
heard above the confusion, and Mr. O. Jennings Wise appeared upon the platform. He would have complied with the wishes of his friends, since he was attached to a very important branch of industry — the printing trade. But there was an evident desire to hear a speech from some practical working man, and Mr. Wise yields the floor. Mr. Jas. H. May called attention to the fact that this was a working men's meeting, and neither lawyers nor doctors ought to be allowed to speak. Mr. Martin M. Lipscomb then made some remarks, and moved that all speeches be limited to ten minutes. The motion was lost. Mr. Jas. H. May moved that a committee of three be appointed to wait on the Hon. John M. Botts, and invite him to address the meeting. Cries of "out of order," cheers and hisses. The Chair decided that the motion was in order. Mr. I. Schriver moved as a substitute that any gentleman present, disposed to address the meeting, be invited to do so. Lost. A motion t
The Daily Dispatch: January 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
instructions of the meeting, appointed a committee of fifteen to prepare business. While the committee were absent from the hall, brief speeches were made by Messrs. R. T. Sale. Marmaduke Johnson, Samuel Huffman, George D. Wotton, and Martin M. Lipscomb. The committee returned, and the following majority report was read by Mr. W. H. Swank. Whereas, the cause of the South is, in the opinion of this meeting, the cause of the Constitution and of the right; and, whereas, the period hf February: Messrs. Samuel Huffman, John Pritchard, George S. Young and George S. Lowndes. Capt Lowndes requested some one to suggest a plan for defraying the expenses of the delegation. He was willing to contribute his portion. Capt. M. M. Lipscomb said he would subscribe five dollars. On motion, the following committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions for the purpose: James Sherry, Jas. H. May, and Thos. Alvis. The Chair announced that the business of the meeting had
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
To the voters of the city of Richmond. --Some six weeks ago, having understood that the Mayor of the city had visited the city of New York to consult some pretended Northern men with Southern feelings, on the state of the country, I then announced myself a candidate for the office of Mayor, with a view of bringing out some one better qualified than myself, and more acceptable to the people than the present incumbent. As no one else has yet announced themselves, I now announce myself a Union candidate in opposition to the great I am — the Whig-Know-Nothing-Democratic-Union-Secession Candidate. Respectfully, Martin M. Lipscomb. mh 18--7t*
The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Complimentary Attentions to a Mail agent. (search)
to the people than the present incumbent. As no one else has yet announced themselves, I now announce myself a Union candidate in opposition to the great I am — the Whig-Know-Nothing- Democratic-Union-Secession Candidate. Respectfully, Martin M. Lipscomb. P. S.--A report is in circulation that I have withdrawn from the contest. I assure my fellow-citizens that such is not the fact, and that I shall be a candidate until sunset of the 3d inst. unless, before that time, the city shat I have withdrawn from the contest. I assure my fellow-citizens that such is not the fact, and that I shall be a candidate until sunset of the 3d inst. unless, before that time, the city shall be swallowed up by an earthquake. P. S. No. 2.--If I should be elected, and at this time I have no doubt of the result, I assure my friends that I will not go to New York, should a difficult case occur, but will be content with a hasty ride to Petersburg or Norfolk. M. M. Lipscomb. ap 1--3t*
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
Nevertheless, there was a manifest desire to hear somobody, and at length, after the benches had been thumped with so much vigor that if they had been endowed with vitality their contusions would have been of the most painful character, Capt. Martin M. Lipscomb got upon his feet and said if nobody else would speak he would. And he did. His harangue, we are informed, was a most vehement appeal in behalf of the Union. Capt. Lipscomb has of late years almost entirely withdrawn from public life; o much vigor that if they had been endowed with vitality their contusions would have been of the most painful character, Capt. Martin M. Lipscomb got upon his feet and said if nobody else would speak he would. And he did. His harangue, we are informed, was a most vehement appeal in behalf of the Union. Capt. Lipscomb has of late years almost entirely withdrawn from public life; yet, as he holds a commission under the seal of the State, his position at this time is not devoid of significance!
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
1861.--Negro Hiring for 1861.-- The undersigned offers his services to the public as a Hirer of Negroes for the ensuing year. His increased experience enables him confidently to promise those who engage his services, that their business will be attended to in the most satisfactory manner, and prompt returns made quarterly. References.--N. P. & T. C. Howard, Lee & Pleasants, L. R. Spillman, John H. Guy, Attorneys at Law, Alvey & Lipscomb, Porter, Harris & Horner, Merchants, Dr. Thomas Pollard, Rev. Philip B. Price, Richmond; Col. B Anderson. N. W. Miller, Dr. John Morris. Dr. G. W. Harris, C. F. Pope, Jno. S. Swift, Postmaster, John Woodson, Thos. J Perkins, Goochland Co., Va.; J. L. Crittenden, W. S. Embry; J. Joseph Downman, Fauquier Co., Va.; Geo. Hamilton, Culpeper Co, Va; W Lunsford, S. W. Skinker, James Forbes, Stafford Co., Va.; Douglas H Gordon, Fredericksburg, Va.; Col. M. M. Payne. U. S. A., Washington, D. C. Lucien Lewis. Office under Metropolitan Hall, Ric
The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from Mexico. (search)
ich the dear people, with singular perversity of will, never elect them. All the old officers are candidates for re-election, as a matter of course; for, as Jefferson said, the blandishments of official station are so great, that as a class but few office-holders did and none resign. But one of the worthy "servants of the people," our excellent and impartial Mayor, has an opponent, but, without detriment to the present incumbent, we may say that he is "a Forman worthy of his steel."--Martin M. Lipscomb, Esq., favorably known in the local annals of Richmond as former City Sergeant, is a candidate for the Mayoralty, and will no doubt be in the ring till about sundown to-night. L. M. Jude, J. B. Pleasants, L. M. Carter, and Richard Reins are candidates for the Captaincy of the Night Watch. Either one would do justice to the position. We cannot dismiss the subject of the Charter Election without advising the suffragans to vote early. It is a matter that should be attended to. No doub
The Daily Dispatch: April 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Notes of the War. (search)
day to fill the various municipal offices. It will be seen that most of the present incumbents were re-elected for the ensuing year, there being very little competition, except for the office of Captain of the Night Watch. The election was an exceedingly quiet one, and a far smaller vote was polled than on the same occasion last year, though the aggregate considerably exceeds what we supposed it would be. Mayor:Jefferson Ward.Madison Ward.Monroe Ward. Joseph Mavo202229316 Martin M. Lipscomb6438 City Sergcont Thos. U. Dudley229834375 Assessor: Dabney M. Miller228317371 City Collector: Jullus A. Horson228321369 Superintendent Water Works: James L. Davis225324372 Superintendent of Gas Works: John J. Fry224324365 Superintendent of Streets: Washington Gill224124176 G. H. Epps22410138 High Gonstable: Geo. A. Freeman218324366 City Ganger: Richard Fox221321363 Grain Measurer: Henry Davis221332368 Manager Poor-House: Jno Pearce223322364 Captain Night Watch: J. B. Pleas
The Daily Dispatch: October 20, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
d ere the firemen arrived on the spot, is was nothing but a mass of ruins leaving only the tall chimney, nearly a hundred feet in height, standing to mark its former site. The lower part of the west wing was occupied by William F. Sims, while above him were Messrs. Green & Allen's carpenter rooms. In the east end were A. T. Burr & Co.'s furniture establishment, Robert McNamee's dental instrument and cutlery manufactory, and J. Hardwicke's lock-smith shop; the western wing was used by Martin M. Lipscomb in the manufacture of J. W. Willett as a match factory, and Foster & Magne, manufacturers of glue. The building itself was owned by Messrs. Charles Phillips and William H. Woodward. East of this building the flames communicated to a large farm. building pred by Messrs. William h. West & Brother as a lumber-dressing establishment and stable, and a blacksmith shop owned by Ed. St. Carter, both of which were destroyed, with all they contained. As mentioned in our edition of y