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The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
While Captain Tobias, was sent from the city early yesterday morning to bring up a schooner which a -inch Columbian had been and instead of doing so, the Captain boat over to Old po t and gave informs probably that our forces were evacus Sewell's Point. Tobins, we man, and has been in charge of ever since the war began. The White longed to the and Chesapeake nal Company. We learn from persons from Newell's P that the bombardment, as heavy as it was done the works there go harm ty Janson Grays, received a slight wound in ankle, and Private Cooper, of the same , was severely wounded in the ankle, and Private Cooper, of the same , was severely wounded in the Besides these, we learn that a young man who was on the Sewell's Point road probably a mile from the battery, received a slight wound on the neck from a piece shell which exploded in the vicinity. The New York Times, among its Southern Items, at announces th was ed out the enterprise of Southern as evid
The Daily Dispatch: may 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], Important naval operations. (search)
n which they are named, steamed up towards Sewell's Point, Captain Lardner, of the Susquechanna, in ached the channel and taken a position off Sewell's Point, and the Dacotah fired a shot towards Cran shot from the Dacotah struck the beaca at Sewell's Point. Half-past 12 O'clock.--The Susquehantah and Monitor approach Craney Island and Sewell's Point. The Dacotah fires every few minutes alternately at Sewells Point and Craney Island, the enemy making no reply, although all the balls reachahead of the other vessels. The guns from Sewell's Point fall short of the regular fleet, and many P. M.--The Monitor is now within a mile of Sewell's Point, moving slowly forward and firing. The ennse black smoke has commenced to rise from Sewell's Point, indicating that our incendiary shells thr almost shell for shell and shot for shot, Sewell's Point is almost enveloped in smoke from the conshe acene. She has just passed from behind Sewell's Point, and running down slowly towards the Feder[10 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: May 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], For hire (search)
rrival of President Lincoln here is most opportune. Notwithstanding his inexperience in naval masters, he at once saw the necessity of a little action among the immense fleet that has been rotting in these waters for several months pass. At a quarter past ten o'clock A. M., heavy cannonading was heard from the direction of the sames liver. Probably the Galena, and heccosorts may be attacking a large rebel work near Day's Point, twenty, miles from Newport's News. The rebels at Sewell's Point have been destroying powder for several hours during this forenoon. They also burst a large number of cannon to prevent them failing into our hands. Forts Jackson and St. Philip--terms of capitulation. The Northern papers are nearly filled with accounts of "the victory at New Orleans. " but we find in them very little that would interest the reader at this late day. We make a brief extract from a letter dated "Off the City of New Orleans, April 29th" On Monday, while the
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], $20 reward. (search)
The New Diorama. -- Lee Mallory's new exhibition, the Battle of Hampton Roads, is still on exhibition at Metropolitan Hall. The auditor enjoys views of Old Point Comfort, For tress Monroe, Rip Raps, Sewell's Point, New-port News, and the Federal ships destroyed by the gallant Virginia. One of the best things ever seen in its way, is an improvement on the ordinary stage-seas. The turbulent billows have an air of reality which gives one an impression that he is looking out upon a genuine sea of waters, through which the strange looking Virginia moves on and darts upon her victims.
The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], The destruction of the "Virginia." (search)
prevent the enemy's descending it. General Huger, commanding at Norfolk, on learning that I had received this order, called on me and declared that its execution would oblige him to abandon immediately his forts on "Craney Island" and "Sewell's Point" and their guns to the enemy. I informed him that, as the order was imperative, I must execute it, but suggested that he should telegraph you and state the consequences. He did so, and, on the 6th inst., you telegraphed me to endeavor to afgunshot, the enemy ceased firing and retailed with all speed under the protection of the guns of the Fortress, followed by the Virginia until the shells from the Rip Raps passed over her. The Virginia was then placed at her mornings near Sewell's Point, and I returned to Norfolk to hold the conference referred to. It was held on the 9th, and the officers present were Col. Anderson and Capt.--of the army, selected by Gen. Huger, who was too unwell to attend himself, and, of the navy, my
The Daily Dispatch: may 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 24 (search)
here. Capt. Byers is worthy of great praise and many thanks for the important news which he brought. It is well known here that, owing to his information, the important movements lately made took place. --The rebels had lightened the Merrimac with the intention of running her up the James river to Richmond. But finding their plans betrayed, they determined to come down into the Roads and cover their retreat, which was then going on at Norfolk and Craney Island. When our fleet shelled Sewell's Point, there were only two companies stationed there to keep up appearance. The Merrimac, according to arrangement, came down, not to fight, but to cover the retreat, which was then going on. The officers knew that the Galena, Aristook and Port Royal had gone up the James river there — for their project in that direction was decidedly impolitic. On Saturday night a consultation took place on board the Merrimac. The conference ended with the determination to blow her up and destroy one o
The Daily Dispatch: June 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Affairs at Norfolk. (search)
s, we hear, was attempted clandestinely, but the British Consul at Norfolk went down to the wharf and protested against the raising of the hatches of the first vessel which arrived. Her Majesty's Consul gave as his reasons for this protest, that the port of Norfolk had been declared in a state of blockade by Mr. Lincoln, and no proclamation from that quarter declaring it opened had come to his knowledge. It is stated that an other Yankee vessel, laden with provisions, was overhauled at Sewell's Point by a French frigate, and the commander sent Lincoln a message stating that if the Federal Government could not enforce the blockade France would help him. The meaning of this was, that if Norfolk was to be opened to Yankee trade it must also be opened to all neutrals the world over. Hence the revocation of Wool's authority over Norfolk, and the appointment of Dix as his successor. A proclamation, we presume, has already been issued, declaring the ports of Norfolk and Portsmouth open, a
The Daily Dispatch: June 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
we but perform the solemn duty of our position in urging that an immediate arrangement of the currency shall be made. Serenade. --We were the recipients of a serenade this morning by the brass band of the First Delaware regiment. This is a full band, and their performances cannot be excelled. The "Star Spangled Banner" and "Columbia, the Gem of the Occan," were played in fine style. Improvement. --The establishment of telegraphic communication between Suffolk and Sewell's Point, near this city is rapidly progressing. Many of the posts have already been planted with the wires attached. We expect to be able soon to give important news, by telegraph, to our readers. Here is military order: Notice.--The Provost Marshal is directed to cause the immediate arrest of any person who shall by word or act show any disrespect to the Government of the United States, or to the citizens of the same on account of their loyalty. By order of Brigadier-General
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate cavalry Raid in Gloucester. (search)
Confederate cavalry Raid in Gloucester. On the 30th ult., a dash was made by nine of the Clopton Rangers and three of the Gloucester cavalry, on a company of Yankees stationed at Seawell's Point, in Gloucester county, Va. The company was composed of 40 of the 100th California cavalry. Our men drew them from their position, fired upon them, and charged with the sabre. The enemy fled, leaving two killed and three wounded. One of the killed was a lieutenant.--Our cavalry harass the outposts of the enemy so much that they are afraid to go grand rounds without a very strong force to protect the officer of the day.
The Daily Dispatch: December 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Norfolk. (search)
ke Erie, will, in all probability, be transported here within a short time. The reasons which are the most potent for the use of Craney Island for this purpose are, that it is situated in a climate more congenial to the health of those confined; that it is easy of access in the forwarding of supplies, and that it is nearer the point of exchange for the delivery of prisoners. A whale of an enormous size has been, during the present week, observed sporting in the Elizabeth river, off Sewell's Point. Should some one succeed in capturing him they will secure a valuable prize during the present state of the oil market. The captain of the transport steamer C. P. Smith was before the Court this morning for using undue force upon a negro soldier in putting him from the after part of his boat to the front part, where he properly belonged. A petty fine was inflicted upon the captain, and he went on his way rejoicing. A negro was sentenced to two years confinement at Fort Norfolk, f
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