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The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
Life, fire and Marine Insurance.Richmond fire Association.Office no. 158 Main (N. E. Corner or 11th) St.,Richmond, Va.Chartered 29th March, 1837.
This old and reliable institution, with ample capital, and contingent fund carefully invested, continues to insure Slaves, Buildings, Merchandize, of every description; House hold Furniture and family Wearing Apparel, Vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates.
Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch.
Directors:
David Currie,
C. T. Wortham,
John H. Claiborne,
John J. Wilson,
Alex. Garrett,
Robert M. Burton,
Francis J. Barnes,
John T. Sublett,
Thos. A. Rust,
Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly
The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Late Southern news. (search)
Resignation of a State Senator
Dr. John H. Claiborne, of Petersburg, has tendered his resignation as State Senator from the 2d district, owing to the fact that he is in the military service of the Confederate States, and feels it impracticable to discharge fully the duties of both positions.
The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], A British Contraband. (search)
Released on parole.
Among those who reached Norfolk last week from Fortress Monroe, by flag of truce, were Midshipmen Cenas and Claiborne, of New Orleans, and Dalton, of Mississippi, released on parole.
Messrs. Cenas and Claiborne were on board the U. S. frigate Congress, and resigned on the arrival of that vessel at New York, when they were immediately arrested and confined in Fort Lafayette, and thence transferred to Fort Warren. Midshipman Dalton, serving in the Saratoga on the coast Claiborne were on board the U. S. frigate Congress, and resigned on the arrival of that vessel at New York, when they were immediately arrested and confined in Fort Lafayette, and thence transferred to Fort Warren. Midshipman Dalton, serving in the Saratoga on the coast of Africa, resigned in August last, and endeavored to return home by way of New York, where he was likewise arrested.
We believe these gentlemen have been commissioned as lieutenants in the C. S. Navy, but of course will not go into active service until regularly exchanged.
We had an interview yesterday with the Rev. Nathaniel Greene North, who arrived at Norfolk, on Friday, by the last flag of truce steamer.
This gentleman is a citizen of Charleston, Va., and was taken prisoner by Col.
The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Arrival of the ocean steamer Ella Wabley (search)
County Court.
--The monthly term of the County Court of Henrico commenced on Monday.
After disposing of a good deal of civil business, the Court proceeded to try a case of felony — viz: Matthew, slave of A. G. Wortham, and Claiborne, slave of Mrs. Mary Smith, charged with burglariously entering the house of Parker C. Westcott, in November last, and stealing therefrom two gold watches, chains and seal, valued at $150, and a lot of jewelry valued at $22. The trial was closed last evening, the Court finding the prisoners guilty and sentencing them to sale and transportation.
John B. Young for the Commonwealth, Luther R. Spilman for the defence.
The Court took time to consider upon the question of the valuation of the negroes.
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], The funeral of Prince Albert . (search)
Senatorial election. Petersburg, Jan. 14.
--Robert R. Collier is elected as State Senator, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Dr. John H. Claiborne, over Wm. T. Joynes.
Petersburg gave him 250 majority.
Prince George not heard from.
The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], The flour impressment case — decision of Judge Lyons --an injunction awarded. (search)
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The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], The late Yankee advance on the Rappahannock . (search)
The Daily Dispatch: February 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
300 dollars reward
--Will be paid for the apprehension and delivery so me of my boy Austin, who absconded from the residence of B W Hoxal, Esq. of this city, on the night of the 28th of January.
He is 20 years old, bright mulatto, spare built, height 5 feet 8 or 9 inches. John H. Claiborne, Commissary Depot, Dock and 17th sts. fe 2--3t