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Paris (search for this): article 1
ng from her wharf in Baltimore. Previous thereto Col. Thomas went aboard with 12 men — the latter a passengers, and their commander dressed as a French lady. The vessel get under way and stopped at Point Lookout, where, according to the plan previously agreed on, Lieut. Alexander, with another detachment of men, came on board and secured passage for Washington. By accident (!) Lieut. Alexander went into the cabin of the steamer and recognized the French lady (!) as an old acquantance from Paris. Both Thomas and Alexander speaking the language fluently, they found no difficulty in maturing their plan of operations. During the conversation that ensued between the French lady and her acquaintance, instructions were given as to how the party should proceed. The arms, which had previously been carefully baded and concealed, were made ready for instant possession. At one o'clock on Saturday morning, the time for striking the blow having arrived, Col. Thomas threw off his disguise, ap
George N. Hollins (search for this): article 1
usly been carefully baded and concealed, were made ready for instant possession. At one o'clock on Saturday morning, the time for striking the blow having arrived, Col. Thomas threw off his disguise, appeared in his uniform, and ordering his men to do their duty, the steamer in five minutes was a prize to the forces of the Confederate States. The Captain and crew surrendered without striking a blow, and were confined without trouble.--They appeared over whelmed with surprise. Captain Geo. N. Hollins, late United States Navy, who had gone aboard at Point Lookout, then assumed command of the steamer and ran her into Cone river, expecting to meet the Tennesses Regiment and jointly commence further operations against the enemy. The Tennessesans, however, did not arrive on the ground till late Saturday morning. It was then too late for any demonstration up the river as originally intended, and the steamer was headed down the stream. On her passage she captured two schooners and on
R. Thomas (search for this): article 1
It appears that the Zouaves Regiment has been for some time past in princess of formation by Col. R. Thomas, of Richard, Lieut. Alexander, (Adjutant,) Lieut. F. Gibson, and others, in Baltimore. A short time since, Col. Thomas went from Baltimore to Philadelphia in disguise and procured a supply of arms. Himself and comrades then conceived the project of capturing the St. Nicholas a large sboat started at four o'clock on Friday evening from her wharf in Baltimore. Previous thereto Col. Thomas went aboard with 12 men — the latter a passengers, and their commander dressed as a French la cabin of the steamer and recognized the French lady (!) as an old acquantance from Paris. Both Thomas and Alexander speaking the language fluently, they found no difficulty in maturing their plan ofssession. At one o'clock on Saturday morning, the time for striking the blow having arrived, Col. Thomas threw off his disguise, appeared in his uniform, and ordering his men to do their duty, the s
F. Gibson (search for this): article 1
Latest newscapture of prize vessels.daring Exploit of Maryland Zouaves! Lieut. Geo. V. Alexander, of the 1st Regiment of Maryland Zouaves, reached Richmond on yesterday morning, with forty odd Lincolnite prisoners-of-war, captured on the Potomac early Saturday morning. It appears that the Zouaves Regiment has been for some time past in princess of formation by Col. R. Thomas, of Richard, Lieut. Alexander, (Adjutant,) Lieut. F. Gibson, and others, in Baltimore. A short time since, Col. Thomas went from Baltimore to Philadelphia in disguise and procured a supply of arms. Himself and comrades then conceived the project of capturing the St. Nicholas a large steamer in the employ of the "General Government," running between Baltimore and Washington. The boat started at four o'clock on Friday evening from her wharf in Baltimore. Previous thereto Col. Thomas went aboard with 12 men — the latter a passengers, and their commander dressed as a French lady. The vessel get under way
George V. Alexander (search for this): article 1
Latest newscapture of prize vessels.daring Exploit of Maryland Zouaves! Lieut. Geo. V. Alexander, of the 1st Regiment of Maryland Zouaves, reached Richmond on yesterday morning, with forty odd Legiment has been for some time past in princess of formation by Col. R. Thomas, of Richard, Lieut. Alexander, (Adjutant,) Lieut. F. Gibson, and others, in Baltimore. A short time since, Col. Thom under way and stopped at Point Lookout, where, according to the plan previously agreed on, Lieut. Alexander, with another detachment of men, came on board and secured passage for Washington. By accident (!) Lieut. Alexander went into the cabin of the steamer and recognized the French lady (!) as an old acquantance from Paris. Both Thomas and Alexander speaking the language fluently, they found Alexander speaking the language fluently, they found no difficulty in maturing their plan of operations. During the conversation that ensued between the French lady and her acquaintance, instructions were given as to how the party should proceed. The
United States (United States) (search for this): article 1
ng the conversation that ensued between the French lady and her acquaintance, instructions were given as to how the party should proceed. The arms, which had previously been carefully baded and concealed, were made ready for instant possession. At one o'clock on Saturday morning, the time for striking the blow having arrived, Col. Thomas threw off his disguise, appeared in his uniform, and ordering his men to do their duty, the steamer in five minutes was a prize to the forces of the Confederate States. The Captain and crew surrendered without striking a blow, and were confined without trouble.--They appeared over whelmed with surprise. Captain Geo. N. Hollins, late United States Navy, who had gone aboard at Point Lookout, then assumed command of the steamer and ran her into Cone river, expecting to meet the Tennesses Regiment and jointly commence further operations against the enemy. The Tennessesans, however, did not arrive on the ground till late Saturday morning. It was th
Point Lookout, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 1
oat started at four o'clock on Friday evening from her wharf in Baltimore. Previous thereto Col. Thomas went aboard with 12 men — the latter a passengers, and their commander dressed as a French lady. The vessel get under way and stopped at Point Lookout, where, according to the plan previously agreed on, Lieut. Alexander, with another detachment of men, came on board and secured passage for Washington. By accident (!) Lieut. Alexander went into the cabin of the steamer and recognized the Fr of the Confederate States. The Captain and crew surrendered without striking a blow, and were confined without trouble.--They appeared over whelmed with surprise. Captain Geo. N. Hollins, late United States Navy, who had gone aboard at Point Lookout, then assumed command of the steamer and ran her into Cone river, expecting to meet the Tennesses Regiment and jointly commence further operations against the enemy. The Tennessesans, however, did not arrive on the ground till late Saturday
Cone River (California, United States) (search for this): article 1
iking the blow having arrived, Col. Thomas threw off his disguise, appeared in his uniform, and ordering his men to do their duty, the steamer in five minutes was a prize to the forces of the Confederate States. The Captain and crew surrendered without striking a blow, and were confined without trouble.--They appeared over whelmed with surprise. Captain Geo. N. Hollins, late United States Navy, who had gone aboard at Point Lookout, then assumed command of the steamer and ran her into Cone river, expecting to meet the Tennesses Regiment and jointly commence further operations against the enemy. The Tennessesans, however, did not arrive on the ground till late Saturday morning. It was then too late for any demonstration up the river as originally intended, and the steamer was headed down the stream. On her passage she captured two schooners and one brig. Each had a crew of about ten men, who were taken prisoners. One of the vessels was loaded with 3,500 bage of coffee, anoth
1750 AD (search for this): article 1
Southern markets. New Orlvans, June 28. --Cotton — The sales of the week were 100 bales. No quotations — Receipts 600. against 1750 same week last year Decrease, 54,300. At all the ports, 881,360.--Stock on hand, 8,500 Sugar 3¾@4¾ Provisions dull. Coffee — Sales of the week 320 bags at 18@20. Stock 6,000 bags, against 8,000 same time last year. Mobile, June 28--No sales of cotton this week Receipts 45, against 350 bales same week last year. Decrease at this port, 25,800 Stock 3,694, against 46,686 same time last year Sterling Exchange
June 28th (search for this): article 1
Southern markets. New Orlvans, June 28. --Cotton — The sales of the week were 100 bales. No quotations — Receipts 600. against 1750 same week last year Decrease, 54,300. At all the ports, 881,360.--Stock on hand, 8,500 Sugar 3¾@4¾ Provisions dull. Coffee — Sales of the week 320 bags at 18@20. Stock 6,000 bags, against 8,000 same time last year. Mobile, June 28--No sales of cotton this week Receipts 45, against 350 bales same week last year. Decrease at this port, 25,800 Stock of the week were 100 bales. No quotations — Receipts 600. against 1750 same week last year Decrease, 54,300. At all the ports, 881,360.--Stock on hand, 8,500 Sugar 3¾@4¾ Provisions dull. Coffee — Sales of the week 320 bags at 18@20. Stock 6,000 bags, against 8,000 same time last year. Mobile, June 28--No sales of cotton this week Receipts 45, against 350 bales same week last year. Decrease at this port, 25,800 Stock 3,694, against 46,686 same time last year Sterling Exc
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