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The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], Washington's Dying words. (search)
ll. The resolution met with some opposition on the ground of its exclusiveness, and the resolution was laid upon the table. Mr. Tomlin offered a resolution, which was agreed to instructing the Finance Committee to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the Public Guard of Richmond, and reporting a bill creating a substitute. Mr. Deane, of Campbell, introduced a resolution fixing the day of adjournment sine die on the 23d of February, which lies over under the rules. A resolution of thanks to Major-General William Mahone, of Virginia, his officers and men, for conspicuous gallantry during the war, were introduced, but objection being made, the resolution lies over under the rules. The bill to authorize the County Court of Southampton county to make an additional levy for the support of soldiers' families was passed. An one o'clock the House went into secret session for the consideration of the secret calendar, and when the doors re-opened, adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Virginia Legislature. [extra session.] Senate. Friday, February 10, 1865. The Senate was called to order at noon. Mr. Keen, of Pittsylvania, after an absence at home of a few days, re-appeared in his seat. A communication was received from the House of Delegates announcing that they had agreed to a resolution of thanks to Major-General William Mahone, and the soldiers under his command, for their conspicuous gallantry in defence of their country. The rules being suspended, the resolution was read a third time and passed unanimously. The House bill incorporating the Richmond and Rappahannock Railroad Company was taken up, read the second time and laid on the table. A communication was received from the Governor, announcing that he had received a communication from the Governor of North Carolina informing him that the Legislature of that State had agreed to a change of guage of the Piedmont railroad. On motion of Mr. Keen, the communication was refe
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
with Moccasin creek; but when Gordon's command arrived upon the field they had advanced some distance beyond them. Our line wavered soon after the engagement and fell back near a small creek, but again went forward with varying success. Three distinct charges were made, which were as often repulsed. Once a portion of their works was carried, but, not being supported either on the right or left, they were soon lost. The contest hung doubtful until about sunset, when, reinforced by Mahone's division, we drove them from the works across Moccasin creek. We held the field; and although the enemy had confronted us all day with two corps and a part of a third, it is sufficient to know that General Lee was in person on the field, and that his watchful eye, by the help of God, will detect any movement in time to be prepared to meet it with telling effect whenever and wherever they may see fit to advance. The papers of this date bring news which will inspire the soldiers with n
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Presentation of a sword to Major-General Mahone. --The sword, belt and sash, ordered by the citizens of Petersburg for Major General William Mahone, was presented to that brave and veteran officMajor General William Mahone, was presented to that brave and veteran officer on Saturday afternoon, near his headquarters, in Chesterfield county.--The presentation took place in the presence of a large assemblage of officers, soldiers, citizens and ladies, who gathered togto witness the pleasing event. The following figures from the official report of Major-General William Mahone, give the operations of his division during the campaign of 1864, from the time he asbeen taken, the losses in killed and wounded in those commands which, at different times, fought Mahone's division, sum up 11,000. By these figures, and for certain reasons, it is believed that the l underestimated. It will be seen that, during the spring and summer campaigns of last year, General Mahone inflicted upon the enemy a loss of 17,704 men. The loss of his own command, during this
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Returns of the State election. Below we publish some refugee votes cast in this city on Thursday last: Senate. James City, Williamsburg, &c.--Baker P. Leigh, 43; John Tyler, 31; Cyrus A. Branch, 13. Twenty-second District.--James B. Sener, 10; W. D. Quesenberry, 6. City of Norfolk.--General Wm. Mahone, 15; Dr. J. J. Simpkins, 1. House of Delegates. James City--Jas. W. Curtis, 23; W. R. Willis, 30; R. H. Armistead, 5; R. C. Apperson, 13. Norfolk County.--C. W. Murdaugh, 14; Wm. H. Stewart, 7; A. S. Watts, 12. Prince William.--C. W. C. Dunnington, 5; Colonel E. W. Berkeley, 3. City of Norfolk.--R. H. Baker, Jr., 19 Jefferson County.--Wm. Burnett, 39; W. H. Maseau, 10; J. J. Locke, 15; J. S. Melvin, 17; W. A. McDonald, 14; John Henderson, 1. Marion County.--J. S. Haymond, 8;--Arnett, 1. Alexandria--Morton Marye, 29; B. H. Berry, 33; D. L. Smoot, 2. The following is a statement of the polls at Chaffin's Bluff: Senate. Six
The Daily Dispatch: December 9, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 26 (search)
General William Mahone has been unanimously elected President of the Southside Railroad Company.
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Personal. --Among the arrivals at the Exchange Hotel yesterday were the following:--Hon. Emerson Etheridge, of Tennessee; Hons. J. R. Edmonds and Robert Ridgway, of Virginia and Major- General William Mahone of Petersburg. Hon. R. H. Whitfield, of Isle of Wight, Virginia, is stopping at the Powhatan Hotel.
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