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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 20 (search)
erts that Colonel John Travis (of pistol-shot notoriety) has discovered, if not the ancient, at least its counterpart and equal, the modern Greek fire. Its components are kept secret, but Colonel Travis tenders the use of his invention to the confederate States. The Register gives the following account of a test of this fire: On Thursday evening last, near the bay road, in the suburbs of this city, in the presence of several scientific professors, ordnance and artillery officers, Colonel Miller, commanding this volunteer and conscript bureau, other officers of the army and navy, a score of ladies, and at least one representative of the press, Captain Travis made two distinct experiments of his fire or composition; using on each occasion less than half a pint of the preparation, a fluid. Both were eminently successful, eliciting universal commendation. Instantaneously on being exposed to the air the fluid becomes a blaze of fire, with heat intense, resembling that of a liquid
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 22 (search)
9. Longstreet's visit to Knoxville. previous to the charge on Fort Sanders, Tennessee, Longstreet harangued his men, told them that the regiments before them were nine months men, and promised them an easy victory. But the reception the attacking party met with, soon convinced them that they had veterans to deal with, and their consternation was increased when they learned that this warm reception came from old antagonists — the tried battalions of the Ninth army corps. by J. W. Miller, twenty-Third Indiana Battery. air--Yankee Manufacture. Come, gather round, my Yankee boys, And listen to my ditty: I'll tell you all about old Longstreet's Visit to this city. And how the Rebs around him flocked While he made a long oration, Saying: “Boys, we'll drive the Yankees out, And run them like tarnation.” Chores.--So pass the grog, and drink unto The Union's preservation; Old Longstreet and his rebel crew Are running like tarnation. Says he: “My boys, on our success Our fate depends,
The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
Reamey, Henry, Va. 38. Wm. P. Campbell, Monroe, Va. 39. Thos. A. Bohanon, Madison, Va. 40. Henry E. Jennings, Halifax, Va. 41. R. Heber Goods, Bedford, Va. 42. J. McCabe Horner, Chesterfield. Va. 43. Cyrus Doggett. Jr., Gloucester, Va. 44. John B. Brumback, Page, Va. 45. H. H. Miller, Rockingham, Va. 46. J. Wilmer Tompkins, Albemarle, Va. 47. John W. Bruffy, Augusta, Va. 48. William M. Thomas, Tazewell, Va. 49. Virgil Weaver, Fauquier, Va. 50. Rev. J. W. Miller. Richmond city. 51. Thos. L. Ingram, Lunenburg, Va. 52. Wm. Z. Heggle, Rockingham, N. C. 53. B. F. Raines, Sussex, Va. 54. Mason G. Ellzey, Loudoun, Va. 55. Jos. H. Wade, Henry, Va. 56. Clayton G. Coleman, Jr., Louisa, Va. 57. James C. Balley, Pearson co., N. C. 58. Wm. C. Jones, Highland, Va. 59. Thos. J. Reid, Dallas co., Ark. Prof. McCaw then announced the names of the fortunate competitors for the Warren Prize, which had been divided into two parts,
The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Father vs. Son. (search)
appellees. Decree of the Circuit Court of Henrico county reversed. Spratley's executor and others vs. Spratley and others. Argued by Jas. Alfred Jones and Conway Robinson for the appellants. No counsel for appellees. Decree of the Circuit Court of Surry county reversed. Pemberton against the Justices of the Hustings Court of the city of Richmond on an appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond refusing a rule to the said Pemberton to be directed to the Court of Hustings to show cause why the Commonwealth's writ of mandamus should not be awarded him commanding the said Court of Hustings to grant a certificate that he is not a negro. Argued by John H. Gilmer for the plain tiff, and R. T. Daniel for the city of Richmond. Judgment of the Circuit Court of the city's of Richmond affirmed. Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company vs. Stebbins and Miller. Appeal from the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond.--Dismissed by consent of parties.
The Daily Dispatch: February 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
avannah, Ga., and, on arriving at the fort, permission was positively refused them to go on board the boat that left under flag of truce. No reason was named for the detention, and notwithstanding the earnest remonstrance of the officers, they were compelled to remain at Old Point. In addition to the names already mentioned of citizens of Norfolk county who have lost negroes within a few days past, are the following:--S. B. Tatem, 4; Mr. Jordan, 1; Calvin Jones, 3; Philip Biddle, 1; J. W. Miller, 3; Mr. Duke, 1. Those who have made their escape within the lines of the enemy are said to be valuable men. Although guard is constantly kept on the shore, some twenty or more succeeded in getting off in a large boat, and are doubtless at Fort Monroe. The workmen in the navy-yard deserve great praise for the patriotic and commendable spirit which they have recently manifested. Let it be said to their credit, now and henceforth, that for six or eight weeks they have worked industri