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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.20 (search)
little spirit went out with the tide one sad summer night, all contributed to the reality of this romantic life. When Porter's fleet appeared off Fort Fisher, December, 1864, it was storm bound for several days, and the little family with their household goods were sent across the river to Orton, before Butler's powder-ship blew up. After the Christmas victory over Porter and Butler, the little heroine insisted upon coming back to her cottage, although her husband had procured a home of refuan awful but magnificent sight. I kept up very bravely (for you know I am brave, and would, if I thought I could, whip Porter and Butler myself), until the last gun had ceased and it began to get dark and still. I was overcome at last and laid m. Butler's gallant troops came right under one side of the fort, but our grape and canister soon drove them off, and not Porter's shell, which did not happen to be falling that way at that time; they left their traces sufficiently next morning. T
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
9. Owen, Col., W. Miller, 33. Page, Hon. R. M., 46. Palmer, Col., Win. H., 184, 202, 356. Palmer, George S., 211. Parish councils proposed, 343. Parker, C. S. Navy, Capt. W. H., 10. Patterson, Captain John R., 76, 93. Patton, Col. L. W. T., 308. Pegram Battalion Association, 184; gallant deeds of, 185,362. Pegram, Capt. R. B., 75. Penn, Gen. D. B., 309. Perry, Col. H. H., 56. Perry, Capt. Leslie J., 108. Petersburg, Defence of, 382. Pillow, Capture of Fort, 330. Porter, U. S. Navy, Constructor J. L., 2. Private Infantryman, The, the typical hero of the South, 311. Private soldier, Valor of the, 374. Pryor, Gen. Roger A., 61. Pucci, W. F., Death of, 76. Putnam, Col. H. S., 179. Ramsey, Major mortally wounded, 182. Randolph, The freed slaves of John, persecuted in Ohio, 276. Randolph, Norman V., 316, 323, 356. Richmond a city of Monuments, 352 Richmond Howitzers, Unveiling of the monument to; ceremonies of, 259. Rion, Capt. W. H.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Confederate States Navy and a brief history of what became of it. [from the Richmond, Va. Times December 30, 1900.] (search)
The Confederate States Navy and a brief history of what became of it. [from the Richmond, Va. Times December 30, 1900.] Interesting data carefully Compiled from the memoranda of John L. Porter, the distinguished Chief Constructor of the Confederate States Navy. By John W. H. Porter. The following interesting and instructive article was prepared for the Times by Mr. John W. H. Porter, of Portsmouth, Va., from memoranda left by John L. Porter, Chief Constructor of the Confederate StateJohn L. Porter, Chief Constructor of the Confederate States Navy. The article contains much valuable historical information, and will doubtless be widely read. It gives a list of the vessels in commission in the Confederate States Navy; tells where and when most of them were built; what became of them, and gives brief data about their movements and service: Alabama—Wooden steam cruiser, eighty-nine guns, built at Liverpool in 1862, sailed from that port July 29th, 1862, and was sunk in action with the United States ship Kearsaege off Cherbourg, Ju
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A confederation of Southern Memorial Associations. (search)
lmer, D. D., Rev. B M., 228. Palmer, Colonel, Wm. H, 149 Pegram's Battalion, organization of, 342. Pegram, General, John, killed, 369. Pegram, General, Wm. R Johnson, killed, 342 373. Pendleton, Colonel A. S., 70. Pendleton, General, Wm. N., 69. Petersburg, Evacuation of hospitals in, 20; battles around, 21, 330, 331. Phi Gamma, The, in the war, 309. Phillips, Wendell, 187. Pickering, Timothy, 175. Pollard, Captain, Thos. P., 216. Porter, General, Fitz John, 96. Porter, John L., 125. Porter, John W. H., 125 Randolph Major N. ., 281. Ransom, General, 325. Rawlings, Lieutenant E. G., killed, 365. Rebel, was the Confederate soldier a, 247. Resolutions of 1798, 162 Richardson, Sergeant and Thos. E., 217. Richardson, Captain V. V. 1. Riddick, Captain, captured, 31. Rodgers, Judge Robert L, 222, 316. Rogers, Major, Arthur Lee, 89. Rogers, Colonel George T., 211. Rosser's Laurel Brigade, 101. Ruff, Lieutenant-Colonel, 300. Sage,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.22 (search)
loat a machine worthy a trial, it gave vigor and strength to the undertaking. It is impossible to say how he obtained the necessary bolts and nuts, besides the iron, to plate her. He prosecuted the work with great caution and secrecy. If the enemy ascertained his purpose an effort would be made to thwart it. Howbeit, he was master of every situation, and by April 10, 1864, the ram was ready for service, and was christened Albemarle. She was built according to the plans of Constructor John L. Porter, Confederate States Navy. She was made of pine timber, 8x10 inches thick, dovetailed together and sheathed with four layers of plank. She was 122 feet long, 45 feet beam, and drew 8 feet. Her shield, octagonal in form, was 60 feet long, and was protected by two layers of 2-inch iron plating. The ram, or the prow, was of solid oak, also plated with 2-inch iron, and tapered like a wedge. She had two engines of 200 horsepower, and when one considers the circumstances and difficu
Yesterday evening H. Matthews, a worthy and peaceable citizen of the place, was shot in the head by Stephen Pace, who was subsequently arrested, The wound is not regarded dangerous. The affair will be examined into by the authorities. John L. Porter, formerly the Naval Constructor at Pensacola, but who relieved Mr. Peck the former incumbent here, has received telegram to repair to Montgomery. Mr. Porter a native of this city, and received the appointment of Naval Constructor a few year Mr. Porter a native of this city, and received the appointment of Naval Constructor a few year ago. He left in the train this morning. It is not one of the steamers under the Ape's automation of the Cumberland — who obey orders — took off from the Bay shore seven negroes, fishermen, casting their nets.--what honorable men can consent to serve with freedom, fervency and zeal," such a robber band — such a piratical and outlaw Government? I must allude to a policy inaugurated in the city of Richmond which has the tendency, it by interested functionaries, to operate unjustfy toward<
Southern Transports stopped by Federal war vessels. --A telegraphic dispatch from Mobile, dated May 8th, says: The transports Dick Keyes and Henry Lewis left here yesterday, laden with provisions for Pensacola. They arrived off Pensacola bar about 5 P. M., where they were stopped and boarded by the Powhatan — their papers and cargo examined. Com. Porter then granted them permission to proceed to Pensacola, remarking he thought Bragg wished the use of the boats for the purpose of conveying troops to Santa Rosa Island, and that they would be badly whipped after Bragg got them there. While the Keyes and Lewis were rounding to and getting under way the Brooklyn came up and orderd them to follow her to the Sabine? Through some misunderstanding the Keyes had got under way for the bar. The Powhatan and Brooklyn both fired across her bow, when she again rounded to. A boat's crew of armed men were put aboard her. The two transports were compelled to jay under the guns
A Big gun for the "Virginia." --The Norfolk Fay Book, of yesterday, makes the following announcement: We are gratified to learn that the large gun, recently cast in Richmond for the Virginia, has been placed in its position on board of that vessel. It throws a solid shot, we understand, weighing 860 pounds. The shot is long, and has a steel point This, together with her two Armstrong guns, put on board since her return from Newport Nows, gives her one of the most formidable batteries in the world, in addition to her being perfectly shot and shell proof. We would like to give our readers a description of this new gun and shot, but fear we have already stated more than is prudent, lest it should get to the ears of those the information is not intended for. The iron employed in covering the Virginia was rolled at the "Tredegar Iron Works" at Richmond, according to drawings furnished by Constructor John L. Porter.
entlemen who originated the plan upon which the "Virginia" was built: To Messrs. Williamson, Chief Engineer, and John L. Porter, Naval Constructor, belong the credit of originating, devising, and carrying out the plan by which the unsightly, blaarried out — it having received the approval of the Department Mr. Williamson designed the alterations of machinery and Mr. Porter had charge of the reconstruction of the bail of the vessel. During the long time necessarily consumed, with our lio existence at their instance, has, by her success, fully proved the correctness their plans. Messrs. Williamson and Porter are both natives of Virginia — the one a resident of Norfolk, the other of Portsmouth. They both belonged to the old navnemy was comparatively insignificant. The Petersburg Express publishes an extract from a private letter written by Mr. Porter, the naval constructor, which we append; I received but little encouragement from any one while the Virginia was p
for the approval of the Department. We are, with much respect, Your obedient servants, Wm. P. Williamson, Chief Engineer, John M. Brooke, Lieutenant. John L. Porter, Naval Constructor The concluding part of the report states that the whole arrangements were to be made in accordance with the plan submitted. The the changes in the form of the Merrimac, and to build, equip, and fit her, in all respects, according to the design and plans of the constructor and engineer, Messrs. Porter and Williamson. As time is of the first importance in the matter, you will see that the work progresses without delay to completion. S. R. Mallory, Secreturgent necessity of her speedy completion, induces me to call upon you to push forward the work with the utmost dispatch. Chief Engineer Williamson and Constructor Porter, severally in charge of the two branches of this great work, and for which they will be held specially responsible, will receive, therefore, every possible