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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 34 (search)
ion will be. I can't describe to you for want of time the enthusiastic reception we met with yesterday at Frederick. I was nearly overwhelmed and pulled to pieces. I enclose with this a little flag that some enthusiastic lady thrust into or upon Dan's bridle. As to flowers — they came in crowds! In truth, I was seldom more affected than by the scenes I saw yesterday and the reception I met with; it would have gratified you very much . . . . Chapter 35: Entering Frederick theould jump up (if at a rest) and begin cheering in a way that regulars are not wont to do. Poor fellows! Our reception at Frederick was wonderful. Men, women, and children crowded around us, weeping, shouting, and praying; they clung around old Dan's neck and almost suffocated the old fellow, decking him out with flags. The houses were all decorated with flags, and it was a general scene of joy. The secession expedition had been an entire failure in that quarter; they received no recruits o
Henry Morton Stanley, Dorothy Stanley, The Autobiography of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, part 1.4, chapter 1.11 (search)
ord or act of my neighbour became as perilous to my spiritual feelings as a gust of east wind is to a sufferer from Influenza. Every hour brought its obstacle; but I came, by degrees, to realise that, just as one must concentrate his reasoning faculties for the solution of a problem, I must, if I hoped to win in the great fight, summon every good thought to my assistance, and resolutely banish all false pride. But these were not my worst faults. Tomasson's mad humour was as infectious as Dan's dissertations upon Southern chivalry. Indoors he was jestive, amusing, vulgarly-entertaining; outdoors, he made us all join him in uproarious laughter. The prank of a mule, the sight of a tall hat, the apparition of a black coat, a child, a woman, a duel between two cocks, a culprit undergoing penance, it mattered not what, tickled his humorous nerve, and instigated him to bawl, and yell, and break out into explosions of laughter; and whether we laughed at him, or at that which had caught
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 2, Chapter 32: (search)
Dinwiddie advance of Pickett repulse of rebels on Chamberlain's creek Pickett pierces Sheridan's centre Sheridan attacks in return Sheridan forced back to Dinwiddie Sheridan holds Dinwiddie generalship of Sheridan situation, March 31st Sheridan not dismayed Grant determines to reinforce Sheridan Warren ordered to Sheridan's support Urgency of Grant and Meade inexcusable delay of Warren chagrin of Grant Disarrangement of Sheridan's plan advance of Sheridan without Warren Sheri-Dan's new plan of battle battle of Five Forks dispositions of Sheridan further obstructiveness of Warren advance of cavalry assault by Ayres gallantry of Sheridan movements of MacKENZIEenzie deflection of Crawford inefficiency of Warren Second advance of Ayres splendid success of Ayres movement of Griffin and Crawford simultaneous advance of cavalry complete victory of Sheridan rout of rebels-pursuit of rebels Warren relieved from command results of battle-grant's endorsement of
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Chapter 32: (search)
Dinwiddie advance of Pickett repulse of rebels on Chamberlain's creek Pickett pierces Sheridan's centre Sheridan attacks in return Sheridan forced back to Dinwiddie Sheridan holds Dinwiddie generalship of Sheridan situation, March 31st Sheridan not dismayed Grant determines to reinforce Sheridan Warren ordered to Sheridan's support Urgency of Grant and Meade inexcusable delay of Warren chagrin of Grant Disarrangement of Sheridan's plan advance of Sheridan without Warren Sheri-Dan's new plan of battle battle of Five Forks dispositions of Sheridan further obstructiveness of Warren advance of cavalry assault by Ayres gallantry of Sheridan movements of MacKENZIEenzie deflection of Crawford inefficiency of Warren Second advance of Ayres splendid success of Ayres movement of Griffin and Crawford simultaneous advance of cavalry complete victory of Sheridan rout of rebels-pursuit of rebels Warren relieved from command results of battle-grant's endorsement of
The Daily Dispatch: November 3, 1860., [Electronic resource], English view of the late Royal visit. (search)
Minor T F Mann V Madden T Morrison W H. Matthews W H 2 McKey W McFerren W R McEbiath Thos. McLary W O McCarrick Capt. P C McGowan A McCann D 2 McEvey Jno. McDonell Jas. McGowan J M McElheney J T McNamara J Nagle J P Newell J M Neff Geo. N Nance L F Nottingham W D Norment S & J Owens A O'Keef David O'Connell M O'Conners M Puarpree & Nicholson Percival W Phillips W H Perkins T P Peters S Patterson R Perkins R C Pro ettor Dan Power Dr F W Perry J B 2 Phillips J E Philips J T Russell Jas. Riddle & Mcllwaine Richeson W T Robertson W Reid Samuel V Ring Anderson Rich Geo. Smith T P 2 Smith T E F Sneed & Young Sunders T. D Scotton Stephen Sadler O Shipman Frank Stevenson-- Scruggs C C Sternwell E E Swank Frank Stratton Fred Swinger Geo. W Scott J A Strong Jno. Stanley Jas. Stevenson J R Scooler J W Shirler J R 2 Scott J L Schrabacher J Satfren Jos. Ste
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1860., [Electronic resource], Terrible Steam boiler explosion. (search)
Terrible Steam boiler explosion. --A terrible accident occurred at New Haven, Ct., Friday. The boiler of the factory of Dan & Brothers, makers of the hook works of carriages, exploded, tearing away a portion of the building and badly injuring several persons, One, a boy, named John Kane, will die from a fracture of the skull. Two others, G. G. Baldwin and George Dewolf, were badly scalded. Another boy named Johnson was badly injured. Another boy named Rice is supposed to be buried under the ruins. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The canal and railroad track are covered with the ruins. A dispatch from New Haven, Saturday, says: The boy Henry Rice, who was killed by the steam boiler explosion at Dan & Brothers' coach factory yesterday, was found under the ruins last night; nearly all his bones were crushed. The boy John Kane lives, but with no hope of his life; G. G. Baldwin and Geo. DeWolf are very low; Jos. Van Riper was badly scalded, but may live. The
The Daily Dispatch: February 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Port of Richmond,Feb. 23, 1861.High water this day (Friday) at 2½ o'clk. Arrived, Steamship Jamestown, Skinner, N. York, mdz. and passengers, Ludlam & Watson. Sailed, Schr. E. M. Perry, Sampson, Charleston, coal, W. D. Colquitt & Co. Schr. Julia Maine, Preston, Boston via Norfolk, mdz., W. D. Colquitt & Co. Schr. Judge Harrington, Shaw, Newport via Petersburg, mdz., W. D. Colquitt & Co. Schr. Andrew Armstrong, Matthews, down the river, light. Steamer Pocahon as, Travers, Baltimore, mdz. and passengers, D. & W. Currie. City Point, Feb. 20, 1861. Arrived, Steamer Yorktown, Parrish, Richmond. Steamer Geo. Peabody, Pritchard, Richmond. Steamer Virginia, Kelly, Richmond. Dan. ship Gustave & Marie, Capt. Johanneson, (60 days,) with cargo salt from Liverpool. Sailed, Steamer Yorktown, Parrish, New York. Steamer Geo. Peabody, Pritchard, Baltimore. Steamer Virginia, Kelly, Philadelphia.
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
The preparations began, and were completed; Russell was ready. "Are you quite ready?" asked Dan. "Quite ready." "Now, are you sure you're entirely ready?" "I am certain, sir. Yes." The crowd becoming excited and impatient, Dan said: "Now, 'pon my conscience, I won't begin the speech till the London gintleman is entirely ready." After waiting another moment or so, O'Connell advanced; eyes glistened; ears were all attention; and the reportorial pencil arose.--Dan gavnt, Dan said: "Now, 'pon my conscience, I won't begin the speech till the London gintleman is entirely ready." After waiting another moment or so, O'Connell advanced; eyes glistened; ears were all attention; and the reportorial pencil arose.--Dan gave one more benignant smile on the correspondent, winked at the auditors, and commenced his speech in the Irish language, to the irrepressible horror of the present editor of the Army and Navy Gazette, and to the infinite delight of all Kerry.
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Arrest of an Alleged spy. (search)
[for the Richmond Dispatch.]General Scott. Danville, May 1, 1861. Messrs. Editors: I have been a devoted friend of General Scott, but I must confess that I have been deceived, and his price was much less than I expected. I was one of those who thought $25,000 would not induce him to draw his sword against his native State. I am sorry to say that $17,000 has proved enough. I would suggest that the ladies of Richmond hold a public meeting, and appoint fifteen ladies to wait upon him, and request him to return the sword that Virginia gave him to the gallant Lee, who has proved himself above price. Dan.
The Daily Dispatch: may 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Maryland. (search)
ready sent to your city two companies of 100 men each, and Capt. L. Shumaker has another of 86 strong, and as fine looking, and nearly every one hard working men. They made their first appearance on the streets to day, and were very much admired. Our ladies deserve a great deal of praise, for, after doing all that could be done for our first companies, the uniforms of Capt. S's company were commenced on Tuesday at 12 o'clock and completed by Friday night--made entirely by the ladies of our town, who are still willing to do anything in their power to aid or comfort the soldiers. The town of Danville gives 350 votes and she sends 250 soldiers. If the remainder of the State contributes as liberally, Virginia will have upwards of 120,000 in the field. The boys of this place between the age of 12 and 10 years, commenced this morning to raise a company, and have upwards of fifty names on the list. They will elect officers on Monday. The company will be called the Young Guards. Dan.
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