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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.19 (search)
ch was stealthily approached, the sentinels being secured without noise, and General Dow captured. The escape was miraculous, for McKowen had penetrated far within the Federal lines, and only succeeded in making his escape by using the greatest precaution. General Neal Dow was safely brought to camp, and next day, under an escort, sent to Richmond, Va. Be it said to the credit of both governments that retaliatory measures at no stage of the war were resorted to. It was on the 6th day of July, 1863, that the news of the fall of Vicksburg reached Port Hudson. The gun-boats on the river announced their victory by firing a tremendous salute, which was reechoed from their land batteries, while the Federal infantry, who had worked their way close to the breastworks, shouted the news across the lines. On the 7th of July, General Gardner communicated with General Banks, asking for official assurance of the news. If Vicksburg had really been surrendered, he asked for a cessation of h
The Daily Dispatch: July 8, 1863., [Electronic resource], The battle of Gettysburg. (search)
rks. Generals Ewell and Longstreet flanked the enemy and gained the heights. A general fight ensued yesterday, in which the enemy were routed, and Lee captured forty thousand prisoners, according to all accounts. General Kemper was killed. There is fighting at Williamsport between Imboden's cavalry and several regiments of infantry and a division of Yankee cavalry under Pleasanton. The following dispatch was received this morning by Dr. Morris: Martinsburg, July 6th, 1863.--The latest, which seems to be reliable, is that the fight was continued on Sunday, and was the bloodiest of the war. General Hill fell back in the centre, causing the enemy to believe he was retreating. The enemy advanced, then Ewell and Longstreet advanced their light and left wings, surrounding the enemy. We then took the heights for which we have been contending, and captured Forty thousand They refused to be paroled. Gen. Pickett's division is now guarding the prisoners to Mart
The Daily Dispatch: July 10, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Brutality of the enemy while in Stafford — murder of a man and his mother. (search)
The Brutality of the enemy while in Stafford — murder of a man and his mother. [Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] Stafford Co., Va., July 6, 1863. During the last invasion of Stafford county, Va., by the vandal hordes of Burnside and Hooker, some of the deepest tragedies were enacted, which our Southern papers ought to hold up before the eyes of indignant humanity in their most glaring colors. Time and space will not allow me to mention all; but one or two instances I will notice to show what the poor, suffering people have had to endure. Some time about Christmas a poor, laboring man named Shackleford, with a large and helpless family dependent on his exertions, was working at a neighbor's, when, seeing some desperadoes pass in the direction of his home, he hurried there to protect his wife and helpless little ones. He found the villains busily engaged in searching and stealing everything valuable he owned. At first he expostulated; but they were deaf to ever
The Daily Dispatch: July 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Interesting correspondence. (search)
iral. Com'g North Atlantic Blockading Squard'n.Hon Alex'r H. Stephens, Military Com'r. [C]C. S. steamer Torpedo, Off Newport News, Va., 12 o'clock M., July 6th, 1863. Acting Rear Admiral S. P. Lee. U. S. Flag-Ship Minnesota. Sir --Will Admiral Lee inform me, if he can, how long it will probably be before an answer Col. Wm. H. Ludlow, United States Agent of Exchange? Most respectfully. Alexander H. Stephens. [D]U. S. flag Ship Minnesota Off Newport News, Va., July 6th, 1863. Sir --The request contained in your communication of the 4th instant is considered inadmissible. The customary agents and channels are adequate foyours, S. P. Lee, A. R. Admiral, Comd'g N. A. Block'g Sq'n. Hon. Alex'r H. Stephens. [E]Headq'rs department of Va., Seventh Army Corps, Fort Monroe, July 6th, 1863. Hon Alex. H. Stephens: Sir --In the temporary absence of Major Gen. John A. Dix, commanding this department, I have the honor to acknowledge the recei
The Daily Dispatch: July 29, 1863., [Electronic resource], The war. (search)
valry so that all his movements are immediately known and provided against." The as from Capt. Sawyer. The Philadelphia Press states that the Government at Washington has given assurance to friends of Capt. H. W. Sawyer that "it will adopt such a course as would possibly prevent the execution of Capts. Sawyer and Flynn, and at all events punish it fearlessly and promptly." The Press publishes the following letter from Capt. Sawyer to his wife. Provost General's office. Va. July 6, 1863. My Dear Wife: I am under the necessity of informing you that my prospect looks very dusk. Thin morning all the captains now prisoners at the Libby military prison drew lots for two to be executed. It fell in my lot. Myself and Captain Flynn, of the 31st instant. Infantry will be executed for two captains executed by Burnside. The Provost General, J. H. Winder, secures me that the Secretary of War of the Southern Confederacy will permit yourself and my dear children to v
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