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The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Arrival and departure of troops. (search)
n's Government, paid a visit to the waters of the Rappahannock, in the vicinity of Urbana, a few days ago. The weekly expense of the steamers thus far chartered as transports by the Washington Government is $13,000, exclusive of keeping them in commission. The presence of Ross Winans at the Relay, on Thursday, created a deep impression. The troops uncovered as he passed between the lines. Col. R. A. Pryor has superceded Colonel Hodges in the command of the Third Regiment at Portsmouth. Col. Hodges is raising a howitzer corps. There are two full nephews of Gen. Scott, the commander of the Northern army, in the 2d Mississippi Regiment, stationed near Lynchburg. The Charleston Courter says that rice is being shipped by railroad to Richmond, the Directors of the road taking it at half the usual rates. Upwards of five hundred women have applied at the State-House, in Boston, for permission to serve as nurses (?) at the seat of war. The Canadian steamers
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Shooting Affray. (search)
Leave to Withdraw. --Commander Hunter, of our Navy, publishes the following notice in the Norfolk papers of yesterday: On Monday, the 20th inst., a steamer will leave the Railroad wharf, Portsmouth, under a flag of truce, to visit the Federal fleet off Old Point, for the purpose of taking to that place all women and children who may wish to join their Northern friends.
The Daily Dispatch: may 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Bastards of New York. (search)
rd, himself aimed the shot which told upon the Monticello. The shell which the steamer tired yesterday evening fell near the battery without exploding-- the fuse having re fused, and thus thwarted the devilish designs of its operators. I saw yesterday the two fine-looking companies from New Orleans — the Light Guards, Captains Rawle and Girardi, of the First Regiment Louisina volunteers. They were uniformed in the Zouave style. After forming, they gave three cheers to the ladies of Portsmouth, some of whom were on the balcony of the Ocean House, and then marched into the cars to be conveyed to Manlove's, a farm about three miles distant, near the railroad, where they will pass the night. I saw Col Blanchard, Vincent, and Commander Harrison, at the Pinner's Point battery, which I visited yesterday evening. Col. Bins of the 1st Regiment Louisiana volunteers, and a graduate of West Point, having also served in the Mexican war. He now commands all the troops in this city and
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], North Carolina. (search)
From Portsmouth.[special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Portsmouth, Va., May 23, 1861. As I commence my brief note, the company of Capt. James Cann Choate is marching away from the Court-House, having just voted for the glorious cause in which they have engaged, and for which they have shouldered the musket. This company is composed of sterling country men, and they have called themselves the Deep Creek Rangers.--Their gallant and brave commander is a native of this city, a descendant of the family Cann, a name which leads our denizens back to old and better times. In contrast with the patriotic course of the Rangers, I am told that fifteen of the Newtown or Marion Riflemen have voted for what is called the Union ticket, thus verifying the Black Republican proclivities for which they have heretofore been suspected. Their Captain is now under arrest at the Hospital Station, under command of Col. Pryor, for disobedience of orders, of the nature of which I am not apprised.
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaway (search)
rtainly. There is a contest between Harman and Late. For Board of Public Works, Broun leads Holladay between 1,200 and 1,500. Botetourt and Roanoke. Bonsack's May 23. --A large vote was polled in Botetourt and Roanoke. Not a single vote against the Ordinance of Secession, so far as heard. Norfolk city. Norfolk, May 23. --McKenney is elected to the Senate, and Baker to the House. Six votes were cast against ratification in this city. The Marton Rifle Company of Portsmouth, voted in a body against Secession. They were disarmed and disbanded. [Second Dispatch.] Norfolk, May 23. --The polls closed here with 1172 votes for Secession to 5 for Union.--Everything quiet. Lynchburg. Lynchburg, May 23. --The vote for Secession was 1,496, and none against. Davis and Saunders are elected to the Legislature. For amendment of Constitution 1,385; against 69. Other points heard from show a similar result. Roanoke. Salem, May 23.
The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], More Victims. (search)
From Portsmouth.[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Portsmouth, Va. May 24, 1861. General Gwynn resigned yesterday, and went South on the cars this morning. It is understood here that he has been superseded by Col. Huger. Before this you have heard of the melancholy death of Capt. Fisher, of the Petersburg Cavalry company. His decease will cast a gloom over the city of his adoption, the gallant and generous Petersburg, where no man was perhaps more beloved or respected. The election here passed off quietly. As I told you in the letter of yesterday, the so-called Union, or rather anti-ratification, vote reached exactly 75--too many by all, indeed, but less than had been feared in this region of pap and plunder. The Secession candidates were elected by large majorities. I give you the vote in city and county combined, and then in this city: Murdaugh, (Secession)821 Wilson, (Secession)970 Watts.292 Martin243 For ratification1199 Against ratifi
The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fishing Extraordinary. (search)
at all. A man was arrested here Tuesday night, and on account of certain distasteful sentiments about North Carolina, was treated to a coat of tar and cotton. The trains of the past day or two have brought more troops. A splendid company from Lynchburg has arrived. Nothing further from Sewell's Point. A sloop was yesterday seen running about in various directions in that vicinity. It is believed she is acting in the capacity of a spy, and a strong watch is kept on her movements. Additional troops have lately arrived at Fort Monroe. A beautiful flag, by one of Portsmouth's fair daughters, was presented to the Old Dominion Guards, Capt. Kearns. The presentation speech was made by Miss Virginia Handy, daughter of a much respected minister of that place. The ladies of both cities are very much engaged in making articles for the soldiers here stationed; and it would surprise you to enumerate the amount of work on hand. All praise to their patriotism. Luna.
The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Norfolk, May 25, 1861. (search)
special from Sewell's Point. Gen. Huger arrived yesterday. He relieves Gen. Gwynn, who will be stationed elsewhere. Col. H. was for some time stationed at Fort Monroe, and, by his official conduct, has endeared to him many friends. He is a skillful officer, and a gentleman of the true type. In the many positions he has filled, many will recognize the signal discharge of his official duties. We greet him here with warm hearts and generous hands. The ladies hereabouts, among other things, are engaged in making cartridges for the soldiers. They turn out thousands of these death missiles per day, besides attending to other duties. Truly do they deserve our unbounded praise. The practicing of guns from the Hospital battery in Portsmouth, took place yesterday. It was truly a grand sight to witness the immense streams of water ejected, as the balls would strike and skip beautifully on the surface. The firing was witnessed by both ladies and gentleman. Luna.
The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Flag Presentation. (search)
Flag Presentation. --A Portsmouth correspondent furnishes the subjoined account of a ceremony which has been already noticed in our columns: On Wednesday afternoon. I found myself, in company with a large crowd, assembled at Camp Grice, a military post about three miles from the city, on the occasion of the presentation of a beautiful State flag to the Old Dominion Guards by the fair ones of Portsmouth. On arriving at the camp, I was particularly struck with the peculiar neatness with which it is kept, and with the good order which prevailed universally among the members of the company. At the appointed hour, the flag was presented to the Guards, in behalf of the ladies, by Miss Virginia P. Handy, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Handy, of this place, and was received, in a very patriotic manner, by Private J. F. Crocker, one of our most respectable lawyers. After this, Capt. Kearns made a few earnest remarks to his company, full of noble, patriotic sentiments. After an exc
The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
To correspondents. --We received, yesterday, letters from various correspondents in Norfolk and Portsmouth, which are omitted because their contents had been anticipated.--We must say again that we desire correspondents to confine themselves strictly to current news. If we were to publish entire every communication received at this office, we should have no space left, and consequently the editors would have nothing to do. We hope, therefore, that our letter-writing friends (from whom we are always happy to hear,) will not feel aggrieved at the omission of matters which properly pertain to the editorial department.
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