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Coleman (search for this): article 14
the execution of an alleged Confederate spy from the Pulaski Chanticleer, of December 1st, a paper edited by C. W. Hildreth, and devoted to the interest of the left wing of the 16th (Yankee) army corps: Last Friday the citizens and soldiers of Pulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in the service of their country expose themselves to every day. Samuel Davis, of General Coleman's scouts, having been found within the Federal lines with dispatches and malls, destined for the enemy, was tried on the charge of being a spy, and being found guilty was condemned to be hung between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. on Friday, November 27th, 1863.--The prisoner was apprised of his sentence by Captain Armstrong, local Provost Marshal and though somewhat surprised at the sentence of death, did not manifest any outward signs of agitation. Chaplain You
Samuel Davis (search for this): article 14
ollowing account of the execution of an alleged Confederate spy from the Pulaski Chanticleer, of December 1st, a paper edited by C. W. Hildreth, and devoted to the interest of the left wing of the 16th (Yankee) army corps: Last Friday the citizens and soldiers of Pulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in the service of their country expose themselves to every day. Samuel Davis, of General Coleman's scouts, having been found within the Federal lines with dispatches and malls, destined for the enemy, was tried on the charge of being a spy, and being found guilty was condemned to be hung between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. on Friday, November 27th, 1863.--The prisoner was apprised of his sentence by Captain Armstrong, local Provost Marshal and though somewhat surprised at the sentence of death, did not manifest any outward signs of agitation.
January, 12 AD (search for this): article 14
Execution of a "Rebel Spy" at Pulaski, Tenn. We take the following account of the execution of an alleged Confederate spy from the Pulaski Chanticleer, of December 1st, a paper edited by C. W. Hildreth, and devoted to the interest of the left wing of the 16th (Yankee) army corps: Last Friday the citizens and soldiers of Pulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in the service of their country expose themselves to every day. Samuel Davis, of General Coleman's scouts, having been found within the Federal lines with dispatches and malls, destined for the enemy, was tried on the charge of being a spy, and being found guilty was condemned to be hung between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. on Friday, November 27th, 1863.--The prisoner was apprised of his sentence by Captain Armstrong, local Provost Marshal and though somewhat surprised at the se
C. W. Hildreth (search for this): article 14
Execution of a "Rebel Spy" at Pulaski, Tenn. We take the following account of the execution of an alleged Confederate spy from the Pulaski Chanticleer, of December 1st, a paper edited by C. W. Hildreth, and devoted to the interest of the left wing of the 16th (Yankee) army corps: Last Friday the citizens and soldiers of Pulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in the service of their country expose themselves to every day. Samuel Davis, of General Coleman's scouts, having been found within the Federal lines with dispatches and malls, destined for the enemy, was tried on the charge of being a spy, and being found guilty was condemned to be hung between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. on Friday, November 27th, 1863.--The prisoner was apprised of his sentence by Captain Armstrong, local Provost Marshal and though somewhat surprised at the sen
Chickasaw (search for this): article 14
reat firmness — glancing casually at his coffin as it was taken from the wagon. Turning to Capt. Armstrong, he inquired how long he had to live; and was told that he had just fifteen minutes; he then remarked, "we would have to fight the rest of the battles alone." Captain Armstrong--"I am sorry to be compelled to perform this painful duty. " Prisoner — with a smile--"It does not hurt me, Captain; I am innocent, though I am prepared to die, and do not think hard of it." Captain Chickasaw then asked the prisoner if it would not have been better for him to have accepted the offer of life upon the disclosure of facts in his possession? When the prisoner answered, with much indignation: "Do yo suppose I would betray a friend? No, sir! I would die a thousand times, first! " He was then questioned upon other matters, but refused to give any information which could be of service. The prisoner then mounted the scaffold, accompanied, by the chaplain, James You
Pulaski, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 14
Execution of a "Rebel Spy" at Pulaski, Tenn. We take the following account of the execution of an alleged Confederate spy from the Pulaski Chanticleer, of December 1st, a paper edited by C. W. Hildreth, and devoted to the interest of the left wing of the 16th (Yankee) army corps: Last Friday the citizens and soldiers of Pulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in thePulaski witnessed one of those painful executions of stern justice, which makes war so terrible; and though sanctioned by the usages of war, is no more than men in the service of their country expose themselves to every day. Samuel Davis, of General Coleman's scouts, having been found within the Federal lines with dispatches and malls, destined for the enemy, was tried on the charge of being a spy, and being found guilty was condemned to be hung between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. on Friday, November 27th, 1863.--The prisoner was apprised of his sentence by Captain Armstrong, local Provost Marshal and though somewhat surprised at the se
Butler (search for this): article 15
embracing merchants, farmers, soldiers, citizens, women, and negroes. The "O. D." says it has leaked out the exact number of rebels now in the field is 190,000. Butler has appeared in a new character — that of founder of a Magdalene Asylum on Craney Island. The paper says: We are informed that Gen. Butler is contemplatingGen. Butler is contemplating, if he has not already accomplished, a grand reformatory, industrial, and charitable enterprise, whereby the "social evils," which are so numerous in these two cities, may be transformed into social blessings. It is said that the number of fallen women now in Norfolk and Portsmouth, who make a living by their shame, is not less td; This appears almost incredible; but the effect of war, it must be remembered, is "horribly demoralizing." Be that as it may, however, it is now reported that Gen. Butler intends transporting all these unhappy women to Craney Island, where they will be furnished with sewing to do for the soldiers in this department, and enabled t
Norfolk (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 15
Affairs in Norfolk. --The Norfolk (Va.) Old Dominion says that the "1st U. S. colored cavalry" is nearly enlisted in that city. The officers are taken from the 3d New York cavalry. There are about 160 prisoners in Fort Norfolk, embracing merchants, farmers, soldiers, citizens, women, and negroes. The "O. D." says it has leaked out the exact number of rebels now in the field is 190,000. Butler has appeared in a new character — that of founder of a Magdalene Asylum on Craney Island. The paper says: We are informed that Gen. Butler is contemplating, if he has not already accomplished, a grand reformatory, industrial, and charitable enterprise, whereby the "social evils," which are so numerous in these two cities, may be transformed into social blessings. It is said that the number of fallen women now in Norfolk and Portsmouth, who make a living by their shame, is not less than twenty-three hundred; This appears almost incredible; but the effect of war, it must be rememb
Craney Island (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 15
bracing merchants, farmers, soldiers, citizens, women, and negroes. The "O. D." says it has leaked out the exact number of rebels now in the field is 190,000. Butler has appeared in a new character — that of founder of a Magdalene Asylum on Craney Island. The paper says: We are informed that Gen. Butler is contemplating, if he has not already accomplished, a grand reformatory, industrial, and charitable enterprise, whereby the "social evils," which are so numerous in these two cities, n women now in Norfolk and Portsmouth, who make a living by their shame, is not less than twenty-three hundred; This appears almost incredible; but the effect of war, it must be remembered, is "horribly demoralizing." Be that as it may, however, it is now reported that Gen. Butler intends transporting all these unhappy women to Craney Island, where they will be furnished with sewing to do for the soldiers in this department, and enabled to earn a livelihood in a reputable and honest fashion.
Joe Johnston (search for this): article 16
Gen. Johnston's army. --The following is an extract from a private letter of Gen. Joe Johnston to a friend in Atlanta: I find the troops in general comfortably clothed. A few hundred, however, are without blankets, and as many without shoes. I fear that the Quartermaster's Department will not be able to furnish the blankets soon, but we are receiving and expecting regular supplies of shoes. Two benevolent ladies of Columbus--Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Law — brought us one hundred and fiGen. Joe Johnston to a friend in Atlanta: I find the troops in general comfortably clothed. A few hundred, however, are without blankets, and as many without shoes. I fear that the Quartermaster's Department will not be able to furnish the blankets soon, but we are receiving and expecting regular supplies of shoes. Two benevolent ladies of Columbus--Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Law — brought us one hundred and fifty blankets a few days ago, collected by them at that place.--Might not the same thing be done in and about Atlant
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