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The Daily Dispatch: November 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Moving South. (search)
s used. This the officer in charge said he would resort to, unless they yielded quietly, and the rebels deeming discretion the better part of valor, at once, without further trouble, surrendered and were taken on board the San Jacinto. The Trent then proceeded on her way to Europe, with the families and friends of the prisoners. The whole capture was made without the firing of a shot more than the one used to bring the vessel to.--Lieut. D. McN. Fairfax is a native of Virginia; also, Captain Taylor, who took the news of their capture to Washington.--Neither of these brave men have any sympathy with the detestable rebels. The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the Herald learns from an intelligent gentleman, who arrived from Norfolk by flag of truce of the 15th, that nothing but anarchy prevails, and the whole populace has to bow to Roger A. Pryor, Col. Milligan, and other drunken officers; their troops are half clothed, &c. Important Arrests on Board a California steamer — r
The Daily Dispatch: November 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway.--$20 reward (search)
[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, Nov. 22, 1861. The examination of witnesses in the case of young Hughes, on trial in the Circuit Court, was concluded yesterday, and the argument opened by Simon S. Stubbs, Esq., in an able and effective address to the jury in behalf of the Commonwealth. The strongest points in the ease were clearly stated, the law fully and plainly set forth, and the character of the offence elucidated in an eloquent and impressive manner. Tazewell Taylor and John E. Ford, Esqs., followed, as counsel for the prisoner, with strong and convincing argument, and stirring appeals, that seemed to reach the minds and hearts of the jurors. Hon. John S. Millson, also counsel for the accused, will speak this morning, and after the closing address by Mr. Stubbs, Commonwealth's Attorney, the case will be given to the jury. The prisoner at the bar manifests great interest in the proceedings of the Court.--Charged with a capital crime, and h
The Daily Dispatch: November 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
ustriously and efficiently in the discharge of his duties as signal officer, &c, at the same time keeping a vigilant look out upon the movements of the enemy's ships, and rendering himself highly useful to the Government by the faithful prosecution of any work committed to him by the General in command. The case of Claiborn Hughes, charged with killing Lieutenant Adams, was closed last evening in the Circuit Court. The prisoner was ably defend by his counsel--Hon. John S. Millson, Tazewell Taylor, and John E. Ford, Esqs. S. S. Stubbs, Esq., for the Commonwealth. Yesterday, General Millson addressed the jury in a speech of considerable length and with great ability; after which, Mr. Stubbs closed the argument, setting forth the law and the strong points in the case very clearly and strongly. The jury retired at 5 o'clock, and, after an absence of ten minutes, returned with a verdict of "not guilty." The young man thus liberated, after long confinement and terrible suspense
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], The oath or starvation in Norfolk. (search)
ockade runner, had been captured on his way to Richmond with packages for hospitals. Affairs are very gloomy at Norfolk: The order of the Beast, requiring all per fore engaging in any business whatever the oath of allegiance to the Lincoln Government coupled with another order prohibition of the fer or sale of any property on the part of any have not taken the oath, is producing great distress. Heretofore those true to the South have refused to engage in any business, preferring to sell their household goods, piece by piece, to obtain subsistence. But now this is denied them, and it is take the bated oath or suffer hunger and starvation. It is not, therefore, surprising that many heretofore prominent citizens have yielded to stern necessity and taken the oath. Among those who have recently yielded an unwilling compliance we have heard the names of Rev. Mr. Rodman, pastor of Christ's Church; Dr. Tunstall, Dr. John B, Whitehead, Tazewell Taylor, Thos, H. Eilis, and others.
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