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The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Equinoctial — presentation — Scarcity of specie, &c. (search)
r: and, to prevent accident, the chain was cut, and minus anchor and small boats the steamer returned to the city. It was a very perilous adventure and at one time the danger of going ashore somewhere near Old Point and falling into the hands of the enemy was quite imminent. The presentation took place last night at the National Hotel. The flag, which is much admired for its beauty and design, was presented by Capt. Lyon, of Petersburg, to the Petersburg Ragland Greys, in behalf of Mrs. Ragland, of the Cockade City, the donor. The speeches were admirable — very eloquent and finely adapted to the interesting occasion. The entertainment was one of rare interest and enjoyment, the feasting, dancing, and congenial socialities continuing until a rare hour. The Federal steamer Octarara came up to Craney Island yesterday from Old Point, under a flag of truce, with several ladies and gentlemen going South. They have arrived here. Among the passengers are Southerners of high cha
The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Terms of the Dispatch. (search)
rderly and disturbing people in the streets. Samuel Mayo, claiming to be a free negro was arrested for having no pass or papers and for having a dick knife in his possession. Mary Jane Purcell, committed for want of surety for her good behavior, on the charge of trespassing upon the proprietor of the American Hotel. Edward F. Grant was required to give surety in $159 for his good behavior, upon conviction of having been drunk, and having fired a pistol in the streets. George Ragland, charged with assaulting a man in the streets, was held to bail in $200 to keep the peace hereafter. Lucien Q. Landrum was brought up on the charge of stabbing and wounding William L. Roach. Mr. Roach endeavored to acquit Mr. L. of intentional misconduct, but his Honor thought it best to continue the case for a further hearing this morning. Margaret Jones, a free negress, charged with having a $50 Confederate note in her possession, the property of the Confederate States, was d