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The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], A gallant example. (search)
From Portsmouth.[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Portsmouth, Va., May 2d, 1861. We are now blockaded, as are the mouths of the James river, the York, the Rappahannock and the Potomac — so I am told. Yesterday morning the Baltimore boat — the steamer Adelaide -- was stopped by the minions of the Chimpanzee at Washington, and pressed into the service of the so-called Illinois baboon. The mail came up, however, in the afternoon, in the little steamer Coffee. Spies are said to be about. A man in petticoats, it is said, has been roaming about our city. If he is caught he will be stripped and turned over to the secular arm. The Young Guard, a company of 87 young and fine looking men, from Newton county, Ga., reached here at one o'clock last night, and were temporarily quartered in the courthouse. Sixteen thousand more from the same State are said to be on their way to old Virginia. Five companies came yesterday morning from the adjoining counties of Na
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
From Petersburg.[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Petersburg May 2d, 1861. While troops are pouring in from various parts of the State, it has been determined, as I learn, by the proper authorities, to form an encampment near this city. There are fine grounds for the purpose, both to the south and west; the Fair Grounds of the Union Agricultural Society, as affording refreshing shade and a cool, sparkling fountain, would be an admirable locality, as the warm weather is approaching. The encampment will be made up chiefly of the volunteers from the adjacent counties. A Columbiad of huge dimensions, and of 10-inch bore, cast in Richmond, was conveyed through Petersburg to-day, destined for North Carolina. Its weight is 16,000 lbs. Its formidable appearance excited a great deal of curiosity. The new company of Archer Volunteers, commanded by Capt. F. H. Archer, 100 strong, paraded through the streets to-day for the first time. They are fine, able bodied
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of Bishop Onderdonk. (search)
From Norfolk.[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, May 2d, 1861. Our port is entirely blockaded. Vessels cannot pass in or out through Hampton Roads or up James river. There are several vessels of war lying in and near the mouth of the Roads. The steamer Baltimore lies off Newport News, commanding the mouth of James river. The Baltimore steamers, heretofore plying regularly between this port and Baltimore, have been stopped. The mails brought down yesterday by theen sunk in ten minutes; but they had their reasons for not doing so, which, I think, were very good ones. She, or any other, however, had better not make the attempt too often hereafter, or they may repent it. Powder. Norfolk, Va., May 2, 1861. Troops continue to pour in here from various sections. Those here are assigned places, and are ready for service. I may say a word about the gallant Grays, of your city. They attract great attention, and compliments are unbounded.