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The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gentle Stimulants. (search)
ivates of his company discovering his mental condition, consented to accompany him to Suffolk, and there intended to persuade him to return home. They left their camp on Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and in about four hours were in one mile of Suffolk, when the Captain drew his pistol and shot himself twice through the body — fell from his horse, ran a short distance, and then shot himself through the head. He never spoke afterwards, dying in a few minutes. An inquest was held by Mayor Riddick on Thursday morning, and a verdict rendered according to the above testimony. Capt. Fisher was about 45 years old — was a man of high social position at home — was Cashier of the Exchange Bank of Petersburg, and a very pious member of the Baptist Church. We learn that he leaves a wife and several children. His friends were telegraphed, and came down to receive his body, which went up on the afternoon train, nearly all his company going up with it. It is believed that the great int<
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
nove Delegate for Alexandria. Pittsylvania. Danville, May 23. --For secession, 407; against, none. For amendment, 348; against, 6. For House of Delegates--Gilmer, 362, Buford, 348; Finney, 28; Miller, 31. Pittsylvania Court House, 3 o'clock.--For secession, 210; Gilmer, 210; Buford, 144. Gilmer and Buford are probably elected. Norfolk county. Portsmouth, May 23.10½ A. M. --For Secession 659; against 70. For House of Delegates, Murdaugh and Wilson 930, Watts 122, Martin 112. [Second Dispatch.] Portsmouth, May 23. --The poll closed with 901 for Secession, and 74 for Union. Murdaugh and Wilson are elected to the Legislature. There is some talk of tar and feathers being used on three obnoxious Union-loving men here. Nansemond. Suffolk, May 23. --Riddick is re-elected to the Legislature. Day is re-elected to the Senate. There is not a "Union" man to be found in the town. Ad valorem had 27 majority at this precinct.
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gentle Stimulants. (search)
ivates of his company discovering his mental condition, consented to accompany him to Suffolk, and there intended to persuade him to return home. They left their camp on Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and in about four hours were in one mile of Suffolk, when the Captain drew his pistol and shot himself twice through the body — fell from his horse, ran a short distance, and then shot himself through the head. He never spoke afterwards, dying in a few minutes. An inquest was held by Mayor Riddick on Thursday morning, and a verdict rendered according to the above testimony. Capt. Fisher was about 45 years old — was a man of high social position at home — was Cashier of the Exchange Bank of Petersburg, and a very pious member of the Baptist Church. We learn that he leaves a wife and several children. His friends were telegraphed, and came down to receive his body, which went up on the afternoon train, nearly all his company going up with it. It is believed that the great int<
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
nove Delegate for Alexandria. Pittsylvania. Danville, May 23. --For secession, 407; against, none. For amendment, 348; against, 6. For House of Delegates--Gilmer, 362, Buford, 348; Finney, 28; Miller, 31. Pittsylvania Court House, 3 o'clock.--For secession, 210; Gilmer, 210; Buford, 144. Gilmer and Buford are probably elected. Norfolk county. Portsmouth, May 23.10½ A. M. --For Secession 659; against 70. For House of Delegates, Murdaugh and Wilson 930, Watts 122, Martin 112. [Second Dispatch.] Portsmouth, May 23. --The poll closed with 901 for Secession, and 74 for Union. Murdaugh and Wilson are elected to the Legislature. There is some talk of tar and feathers being used on three obnoxious Union-loving men here. Nansemond. Suffolk, May 23. --Riddick is re-elected to the Legislature. Day is re-elected to the Senate. There is not a "Union" man to be found in the town. Ad valorem had 27 majority at this precinct.
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gentle Stimulants. (search)
ivates of his company discovering his mental condition, consented to accompany him to Suffolk, and there intended to persuade him to return home. They left their camp on Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and in about four hours were in one mile of Suffolk, when the Captain drew his pistol and shot himself twice through the body — fell from his horse, ran a short distance, and then shot himself through the head. He never spoke afterwards, dying in a few minutes. An inquest was held by Mayor Riddick on Thursday morning, and a verdict rendered according to the above testimony. Capt. Fisher was about 45 years old — was a man of high social position at home — was Cashier of the Exchange Bank of Petersburg, and a very pious member of the Baptist Church. We learn that he leaves a wife and several children. His friends were telegraphed, and came down to receive his body, which went up on the afternoon train, nearly all his company going up with it. It is believed that the great int<
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
nove Delegate for Alexandria. Pittsylvania. Danville, May 23. --For secession, 407; against, none. For amendment, 348; against, 6. For House of Delegates--Gilmer, 362, Buford, 348; Finney, 28; Miller, 31. Pittsylvania Court House, 3 o'clock.--For secession, 210; Gilmer, 210; Buford, 144. Gilmer and Buford are probably elected. Norfolk county. Portsmouth, May 23.10½ A. M. --For Secession 659; against 70. For House of Delegates, Murdaugh and Wilson 930, Watts 122, Martin 112. [Second Dispatch.] Portsmouth, May 23. --The poll closed with 901 for Secession, and 74 for Union. Murdaugh and Wilson are elected to the Legislature. There is some talk of tar and feathers being used on three obnoxious Union-loving men here. Nansemond. Suffolk, May 23. --Riddick is re-elected to the Legislature. Day is re-elected to the Senate. There is not a "Union" man to be found in the town. Ad valorem had 27 majority at this precinct.
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gentle Stimulants. (search)
ivates of his company discovering his mental condition, consented to accompany him to Suffolk, and there intended to persuade him to return home. They left their camp on Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and in about four hours were in one mile of Suffolk, when the Captain drew his pistol and shot himself twice through the body — fell from his horse, ran a short distance, and then shot himself through the head. He never spoke afterwards, dying in a few minutes. An inquest was held by Mayor Riddick on Thursday morning, and a verdict rendered according to the above testimony. Capt. Fisher was about 45 years old — was a man of high social position at home — was Cashier of the Exchange Bank of Petersburg, and a very pious member of the Baptist Church. We learn that he leaves a wife and several children. His friends were telegraphed, and came down to receive his body, which went up on the afternoon train, nearly all his company going up with it. It is believed that the great int<
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
nove Delegate for Alexandria. Pittsylvania. Danville, May 23. --For secession, 407; against, none. For amendment, 348; against, 6. For House of Delegates--Gilmer, 362, Buford, 348; Finney, 28; Miller, 31. Pittsylvania Court House, 3 o'clock.--For secession, 210; Gilmer, 210; Buford, 144. Gilmer and Buford are probably elected. Norfolk county. Portsmouth, May 23.10½ A. M. --For Secession 659; against 70. For House of Delegates, Murdaugh and Wilson 930, Watts 122, Martin 112. [Second Dispatch.] Portsmouth, May 23. --The poll closed with 901 for Secession, and 74 for Union. Murdaugh and Wilson are elected to the Legislature. There is some talk of tar and feathers being used on three obnoxious Union-loving men here. Nansemond. Suffolk, May 23. --Riddick is re-elected to the Legislature. Day is re-elected to the Senate. There is not a "Union" man to be found in the town. Ad valorem had 27 majority at this precinct.