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The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], A brave Boy. (search)
A brave Boy. --A correspondent of the Petersburg Express, giving an account of the engagement at Sewell's Point, says: The coolness and bravery of a young Georgian, about seventeen years of age, a member of the Columbus Light Guards, ought not to be passed over in silence. Something needing attention at the muzzle of one of the guns, then in position pointing through the embrasures, the little fellow, with the coolness and deliberation of a veteran, in the face of the shot and shell which were being poured upon the battery, walked out upon the gun, put in order what was wrong, and returned as coolly and deliberately as he went out. I regret being unable to record the name of one so brave.
The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fishing Extraordinary. (search)
city yesterday passed off quietly. Wm. N. McKenney is elected to the Senate and Richard H. Baker to the House.--Six votes for Union were polled during the day — a number declining to vote 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
The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], War Items. (search)
From Norfolk.the appointment of Gen. Huger--affairs at Sewell's Point, &c.[special Dispatch to Richmond Dispatch.] Norfolk May 24. --9 P. M.--The appointment of Gen. Huger to the command of this post, vice Gen. Gwynn resigned, gives great satisfaction to the citizens, and confidence to the volunteers. From Sewell's Point, this afternoon, I learn that six light draught steamers, loaded with troops, left Old Point, for an unknown destination. If it is intended to land about here, thHuger to the command of this post, vice Gen. Gwynn resigned, gives great satisfaction to the citizens, and confidence to the volunteers. From Sewell's Point, this afternoon, I learn that six light draught steamers, loaded with troops, left Old Point, for an unknown destination. If it is intended to land about here, they will meet with a warm reception. Our troops are well posted and fully prepared. The North Carolina troops are hourly expected, but have not yet arrived. Loadstone.