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Gen Burnside (search for this): article 1
ont, and has recrossed the Rappahannock. I presume he is meditating a passage at some other point. R. E. Lre, Gen. Com'g. Nothing further was learned until the arrival of the train late in the afternoon, which brought down a confirmation of the dispatch, and the additional statement that they had stolen their dead from the field under cover of the night. No better evidence need be desired of the completeness of the victory on Saturday than this sudden and unexpected withdrawal of Burnside from the south side of the Rappahannock. It is a frank admission of a defeat and, whatever his future movements may be, this "change of base." will be regarded as a confession of the inability of his own forces to meet successfully those of the Confederacy. A gentleman who came down on the cars last night says that great disappointment was felt among our troops when they learned that the enemy had withdrawn without a second time offering battle. The general desire among the men was t
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ees are loud in their praise of the determined valor of the men and all unite in declaring that they got the worst whipping at Fredericksburg they ever and received. When the result of the engagement becomes known this statement will no doubt be conceded to be true by everybody. The Yankees say that the battle at Fredericksburg will end the war. Gen. Lee's official report. The following official report of General Lee was received in this city on yesterday: Headquarters army Northern Va.,14th December, 1862. The Honorable Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. Sir — On the night of the 10th inst, the enemy commenced to throw three bridges over the Rappahannock--two at Fredericksburg and the third about a mile and a quarter below, near the month of Deep Run. The plain on which Fredericksburg stands is so completely commanded by the of Stafford, in possession of the enemy, that no effectual opposition could be offered to the construction of the bridges or the passage o
Deep Run (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
body. The Yankees say that the battle at Fredericksburg will end the war. Gen. Lee's official report. The following official report of General Lee was received in this city on yesterday: Headquarters army Northern Va.,14th December, 1862. The Honorable Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. Sir — On the night of the 10th inst, the enemy commenced to throw three bridges over the Rappahannock--two at Fredericksburg and the third about a mile and a quarter below, near the month of Deep Run. The plain on which Fredericksburg stands is so completely commanded by the of Stafford, in possession of the enemy, that no effectual opposition could be offered to the construction of the bridges or the passage of the river, without exposing our troops to the destructive fire of his numerous batteries. Positions were, therefore, selected to oppose his advance after crossing. The narrowness of the Rappahannock, its winding course, and deep bed, afforded opportunity for the construc
North (search for this): article 1
rbed by the military operations near Fredericksburg. Prices have undergone no change. --Confederate bonds (100 M's) are selling at par and interest. The action of the Legislatures of several States guaranteeing their respective quotas of the Confederate war debt, will strengthen the confidence in these bonds, and lead to an increased demand. We quote Virginia registered bonds at 108, flat; North Carolina sixes, old issue, 134@135 ½; eights, 120 and interest. Railroad bonds and stock, Insurance, and Bank stocks generally unchanged — transactions small. Gold and Bank Notes.--The business has been very light for several days. We quote gold, as before, at $90 to $2.25 premium — buying and selling rates; Virginia and North Carolina bank notes, 27½@35; South Carolina and Georgia do., 30@35. Real Estate.--There have been no important sales of real estate in the city for ten days, and until the new year "sets in" operations in this description of property will continue li
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 1
rbed by the military operations near Fredericksburg. Prices have undergone no change. --Confederate bonds (100 M's) are selling at par and interest. The action of the Legislatures of several States guaranteeing their respective quotas of the Confederate war debt, will strengthen the confidence in these bonds, and lead to an increased demand. We quote Virginia registered bonds at 108, flat; North Carolina sixes, old issue, 134@135 ½; eights, 120 and interest. Railroad bonds and stock, Insurance, and Bank stocks generally unchanged — transactions small. Gold and Bank Notes.--The business has been very light for several days. We quote gold, as before, at $90 to $2.25 premium — buying and selling rates; Virginia and North Carolina bank notes, 27½@35; South Carolina and Georgia do., 30@35. Real Estate.--There have been no important sales of real estate in the city for ten days, and until the new year "sets in" operations in this description of property will continue li
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
d stocks. --For several days past the stock market has been dull, public attention being absorbed by the military operations near Fredericksburg. Prices have undergone no change. --Confederate bonds (100 M's) are selling at par and interest. The action of the Legislatures of several States guaranteeing their respective quotas of the Confederate war debt, will strengthen the confidence in these bonds, and lead to an increased demand. We quote Virginia registered bonds at 108, flat; North Carolina sixes, old issue, 134@135 ½; eights, 120 and interest. Railroad bonds and stock, Insurance, and Bank stocks generally unchanged — transactions small. Gold and Bank Notes.--The business has been very light for several days. We quote gold, as before, at $90 to $2.25 premium — buying and selling rates; Virginia and North Carolina bank notes, 27½@35; South Carolina and Georgia do., 30@35. Real Estate.--There have been no important sales of real estate in the city for ten days, an<
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
orbed by the military operations near Fredericksburg. Prices have undergone no change. --Confederate bonds (100 M's) are selling at par and interest. The action of the Legislatures of several States guaranteeing their respective quotas of the Confederate war debt, will strengthen the confidence in these bonds, and lead to an increased demand. We quote Virginia registered bonds at 108, flat; North Carolina sixes, old issue, 134@135 ½; eights, 120 and interest. Railroad bonds and stock, Insurance, and Bank stocks generally unchanged — transactions small. Gold and Bank Notes.--The business has been very light for several days. We quote gold, as before, at $90 to $2.25 premium — buying and selling rates; Virginia and North Carolina bank notes, 27½@35; South Carolina and Georgia do., 30@35. Real Estate.--There have been no important sales of real estate in the city for ten days, and until the new year "sets in" operations in this description of property will continue li
Stewart (search for this): article 1
roner R. D. Sanxay, near Camp Lee, over the body of George Mylor, a private in the Whittington Light Artillery, stationed near the above camp, who was shot by private Stewart, of Captain Maule's company, City Battalion, on Monday night, at an early hour, while he (Stewart) was guard at the wood depot, on the Fredericksburg RailroaStewart) was guard at the wood depot, on the Fredericksburg Railroad, nearly opposite the Old Fair Grounds. The testimony elicited the following facts: On Monday night the deceased had left camp without permission, and visited the city for a spree, in company with a comrade. In returning, he first stopped in the shop of a shoemaker named Ratcliffe, on Broad street, and asked for whiskey; b — the dread of the men. It was believed, also, that he was a Yankee deserter. He has a family in Cincinnati, Ohio. The shoes stolen from Ratcliffe were found on his feet. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by a gun-shot wound, at the hands of Stewart, a sentinel, in the discharge of his duty.
Ratcliffe (search for this): article 1
nds. The testimony elicited the following facts: On Monday night the deceased had left camp without permission, and visited the city for a spree, in company with a comrade. In returning, he first stopped in the shop of a shoemaker named Ratcliffe, on Broad street, and asked for whiskey; but getting none, he slyly took possession of a pair of shoes, and, with his companion, left. Upon arriving at the depot, he went up to the sentinel and attempted to take his gun from him, but without s. His companion, who was standing near, fled precipitately. A Lieutenant of the Whittington Artillery testified that the deceased was a most desperate character — the dread of the men. It was believed, also, that he was a Yankee deserter. He has a family in Cincinnati, Ohio. The shoes stolen from Ratcliffe were found on his feet. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by a gun-shot wound, at the hands of Stewart, a sentinel, in the discharge of his duty.
Maule (search for this): article 1
Man killed by a sentinel. --An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner R. D. Sanxay, near Camp Lee, over the body of George Mylor, a private in the Whittington Light Artillery, stationed near the above camp, who was shot by private Stewart, of Captain Maule's company, City Battalion, on Monday night, at an early hour, while he (Stewart) was guard at the wood depot, on the Fredericksburg Railroad, nearly opposite the Old Fair Grounds. The testimony elicited the following facts: On Monday night the deceased had left camp without permission, and visited the city for a spree, in company with a comrade. In returning, he first stopped in the shop of a shoemaker named Ratcliffe, on Broad street, and asked for whiskey; but getting none, he slyly took possession of a pair of shoes, and, with his companion, left. Upon arriving at the depot, he went up to the sentinel and attempted to take his gun from him, but without success. The sentinel then warned him to let him alone and pas
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