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The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1863., [Electronic resource], From the Northwest. (search)
Arrival of Yankees. --Two Yankee deserters belonging to the 5th U. S. Regulars, were received at the Libby Prison on the 27th ult., and on Saturday 15 I were received from Gordonsville. The latter were captured by Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry, on the 25th of February, five or six miles from Falmouth, near Hartford Church, in Stafford county. The prisoners represent seven different regiments, viz: the 3d, 4th, 12th, and 16th Pa. cavalry; 1st R. I and 4th N. Y. do., and 32d Mass. infantry. In the skirmish preceding the capture some forty add Hessians were killed and wounded. One of our men was killed and a number wounded. The following commissioned officers were with the prisoners captured, who, by the way, were mostly of Teutonic origin, viz: B. F. Blood, co, G, 4th Pa cav'ry; W. E. Warren, 2d Lt co C, 3d Pa cav; S. B. Shurtieff 1st Lt co A. Let R I cav; 1st Lt F. C Davis, co D, 3d Pa cav; F. D. Weatherall, 1st Lt co K 3d Pa cav. A flag of truce will no doubt convey these par
The Daily Dispatch: March 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest Northern and European news. (search)
s. Gov. Gamble, in a message to the Legislature of Missouri, denounces the Delaware peace resolutions, and recommends that they be passed over in silence. A Washington dispatch to the New York Tribune says: The revolutionary and treasonable attitude assumed by the copperheads of Connecticut, in their recent Convention, is attracting, as it should, the special attention of the Government. There is a limit to the forbearance of the Administration. A Nashville dispatch, Feb. 25th, says: Gen. Wheeler's whole force of four brigades of rebel cavalry are this side of Columbia, Tenn., and reported to be carrying off all able-bodied contrabands South. A portion of this force are within four miles of Franklin. Last night the Federal lines were at Franklin, and a large force under Col. Gilbert was at that place, No. fears were entertained of an attack by the rebels. It is asserted that Vice President Hamlin has gone Northward for the role purpose of obtaining o
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
e well cared for by the rebel surgeon in charge, Dr. John Wilkins. The many delicacies sent by the New York Sanitary Commission have all been received, and properly distributed among the sick and wounded. The only exception to the general rule of good treatment was in the rude and insulting conduct of Captain T. P. Turner, the Commandant of the Libby Prison, who regarded neither officers nor privates with any feelings of humanity. The only Union officers that were released on the 25th of February (by the last flag of truce) were those captured at Fredericksburg, so that many who were captured more than eight months before are yet in confinement. Capt. Swearingen represents business in Richmond as being very dull. Every thought, every word, every action of the people seemed to have reference to the state of the country. Although a dark pall, as it were, seemed to have been thrown over the city, men everywhere being disappointed and melancholy in appearance, yet it was but
The Daily Dispatch: March 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Norfolk. (search)
Hustings Court, Tuesday, March 10. --Present: Recorder Caskie and others Arthur C. Douglas, a Lieutenant in Rodgers's cavalry company, was arraigned for stealing, on the 20th of February, a $300 gray mare, belonging to Maj John Wilder Atkinson. The testimony was of such a nature as to warrant his being committed for final trial before Judge Lyons. Thomas Harris a free negro was tried for having, on the 25th of February, stolen one overcoat, worth $5 from Henry Steam, and acquitted, the proof not warranting a conviction. Thomas Dillshaw was examined for having on the 28th February, stolen a cloth coat worth $75, from George W. Davis. The defendant was committed for final trial before Judge Lyons. Margaret, slave of George Williams, was tried for stealing a $100 C. S. Treasury note from John W. Davics, her employer, found guilty, and ordered 25 lashes. Wm. H. Murphy was examined on the charge of feloniously conspiring with Peter Cullen to defraud Ezekiel Whi
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
acco. She ran the blockade at Wilmington and was making for Nassau. Gen. Hunter's quarrel with Foster is still unsettled. Hunter has ordered Gen. Neglee to New York, and in his farewell to his division he predicts that "truth is mighty, and will prevail." The prize steamers Adela and Virginia and bark Moblen Williamson and brig J. W. Sawyer, with prize cargoes of twenty-seven vessels, are on the way from Key West. The steamship Peter Hoff, with a valuable cargo, was captured February 25th, off St. Thomas, by the Vanderbilt. Three prize schooners have also arrived at Key West. The Florida is reported to have been at several places at the same time. The Anglo Saxon arrived on the 12th. The London Times says the conservative States, (Illinois, &c.,) are taking steps which prove their object is peace, and finding a Federal Government unwilling to give effect to their desire, have superseded its action, and thus commenced "the second stage of this tremendous America
The Daily Dispatch: March 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], The cavalry engagement on the Upper Rappahannock. (search)
took the bread out of the months even of babes, and the Southern people could never be expected to return to their allegiance so long as those laws were unrepealed" "The war could never restore the Union." "It should be stopped," &c. Admiral Porter's Narration of the construction and Career of his "Dummy Monster." A private letter, says a Washington correspondent of the New York Herald, creates much amusement in Cabinet circles. It seems that Porter was surprised to learn on the 25th February, that the ram Queen of the West was at Warrenton, seven miles below Vicksburg, with steam up, and the rebel flag flying. The account Porter had received from Eliott led him to suppose that the Queen was in such condition that she could not be repaired for some time. "I knew," says Porter. "that Brown could take care of the Webb by himself but I have no idea that he could take care of the Queen and the Webb, both amusing him at the same time. The Indianola is a weak vessel, and the only
The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], Particulars of Van-Dorn's recent victory. (search)
we make up the following summary of intelligence. The Baltimore Sun, of the 15th, says that several valuable prizes are now on their way to New York. The prize steamer Adela has arrived at Fortress Monroe from Key West, bound to New York. The prize steamer Virginia, bark Moblen Williamson, and brig J W. Samper, with prize engross of several vessels, left Key West for New York on the same day. The steamship Peter Hoff, Captain Jamran, R. N., with a valuable cargo, was captured on the 25th of February off St. Thomas by the United States gunboat Vanderbilt, and arrived at Key West, where she was sent for adjudication. The Hoff was bound from London to Metamores, via St. Thomas. The prize schooners Aven Alligotor and Anne Hortens have also arrived at the same place. The war in Virginia. The New York World, of Thursday, has the following editorial article on "the war in Virginia:" Just about a year ago the radical prers clamored without ceasing against Gen. McClellan, bec
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1863., [Electronic resource], Cattle dying for want of salt. (search)
A Big gathering of Nobs. --At the levee of the Prince of Wales, on the 25th of February, the nobility and gentry were in swarms. Here is an estimate. The levee yesterday was attended by about one thousand seven hundred of the nobility and gentry. There were present nineteen Dukes, one hundred and thirty five Peers, and two Queen's Counsels, thirty-four Admirals and sixty-eight other naval officers eighty-three Generals and four hundred and eighty four officers of the army, and about fifty clergyman.
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
as badly wounded in the breast. Col. McCollock was wounded in the head. We have captured four or five pieces of artillery. Gen. Gholson came up this evening, and will follow after them and drive them as far as possible. The fight commenced near Okolona late this evening and was obstinate, as the enemy work forced to make repeated stands to hold us in check and to save their pack mules, etc., from a stampede. The fight closed with a grand cavalry charge of the enemy's whole force. We repulsed them with heavy loss and completely routed them. (Signed) S. D. Lee Leonidas Polk, Lieut. Gen. [Press Dispatch] Montgomery, Feb. 25. --The latest from the West indicates that the enemy has certainly withdrawn towards Memphis and Vicksburg. They laid waste the country as far as possible. It is reported that they destroyed large quantities of tithe corn along the railroads. The people are better satisfied with the currency bill as they understand it.
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
From the Rapidan. Orange C. H., Feb. 25. --Deserters who have recently entered our lines report that the enemy is sending his sick back to Washington, preparatory to a forward movement. They also report, on the contrary, that the enemy is fortifying, as if expecting an attack. The enemy has received no reinforcements recently.
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