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Col. J. Stoddard Johnston, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 9.1, Kentucky (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 7: (search)
ntucky in the service as can be spared for the purpose with a due regard to other exigencies and interests, should be temporarily withdrawn from other duty and attached to the army entering that State. We would therefore respectfully suggest that Major-General Breckinridge, with his division generals, Buckner and Marshall, be sent to Kentucky. We have the honor to be very respectfully, Your obedient servants, John W. Crockett, Geo. W. Ewing, H. C. Burnett, R. J. Breckinridge, E. M. Bruce, Henry E. Read, W. E. Simms, W. B. Machen, Geo. B. Hodge, James S. Chrisman. President Davis, on receipt of this letter, renewed his order already given directing that General Breckinridge should accompany the movement. A few days later General Hardee sent him the following dispatch: Chattanooga, Tenn., August 23, 1862. Major-General Breckinridge: Come here if possible. I have a splendid division for you to lead into Kentucky, to which will be attached all the men Ge
Col. J. Stoddard Johnston, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 9.1, Kentucky (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Appendix A. (search)
ecutive council was chosen: Willis B. Machen, president; John W. Crockett, Philip B. Thompson, James P. Bates, James S. Chrisman, Elijah Burnside, H. W. Bruce, E. M. Bruce, James M. Thorn, and Geo. B. Hodge, who resigned and was succeeded by Samuel S. Scott. 1 The following were elected representatives in the Provisional Congre Ewing; Fifth district, James S. Chrisman; Sixth district, Theodore L. Burnett; Seventh district, H. W. Bruce; Eighth district, George B. Hodge; Ninth district, E. M. Bruce; Tenth district, James W. Moore; Eleventh district, Robert J. Breckinridge, Jr.; Twelfth district, John M. Elliott. These gentlemen served in the first regularEwing; Fifth district, Jas. S. Chrisman; Sixth district, Theodore L. Burnett; Seventh district, H. W. Bruce; Eighth district, Humphrey Marshall; Ninth district, E. M. Bruce; Tenth district, James W. Moore; Eleventh district, Ben. F. Bradley; Twelfth district, John M. Elliott. Mr. Bradley afterwards served as State senator. The l
The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], European News. (search)
as B. Hanly. Florida. 1. Jas. B. Dawkins. 2. Robt. B. Hilton. Georgia. 1. Julian Hartridge. 2. C. J. Munnerlyn. 3. Hines Holt. 4. Aug. H. Kenan. 5. David W. Lewis. 6. Wm. W. Clark. 7. Robt. P. Frippe. 8. L. J. Cartrell. 9. Hardy Strickland. 10. Aug. R. Wright. Kentucky. 1. Alfred Boyd. 2. John W. Crockett. 3. H. E. Read. 4. Geo. W. Ewing. 5. J. S. Chrisman. 6. T. L. Burnett. 7. H. W. Bruce. 8. S. S. Scott. 9. E. M. Bruce. 10. J. W. Moore. 11. R. J. Breckinridge. 12. John M. Elliottt. Louisiana. 1. Chas. J. Villegs. 2. Foran M. Conrad, 3. D. F. Robert. 4. 5. John F. Lewis. 6. Jno. Perkins, jr. Mississippi. 1. J. W. Clapp. 2. Reuben Davis. 3. Israel Welch. 4. H. C. Chambers. 5. O. R. Singleton. 6. E. Barksdale. 7. Jno. J. McRae. Dist. Missouri. 1. W. M. Cook. 2. Thos. A. Harris. 3. Casper W. Bell. 4. A. H. Conrow. 5. Geo G. Vest
The Daily Dispatch: August 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Precious Pet. (search)
A Precious Pet. --A letter from Atlanta, Ga. July 21st, says: Col. Forrest, since the capture of Murfreesboro, has (it is said,) retired to Cumberland Mountain, back of McMinnville a few miles. The captured commissioned officers passed Knoxville, yesterday, en route for Richmond, including Gen. Tom. Crittenden, the same who twelve months ago gave E. M. Bruce a letter of introduction to Preshlent Davis, in which he said, "my prayers are constantly ascending for your success." One month later he accepted a commission of Brigadier General, with a very large contract for cattle, from his majesty, Abraham the First.
The Daily Dispatch: September 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Confederate Congress. (search)
he consideration of the Exemption Bill was resumed, and Mr. Henry, of Tenn., having the floor, proceeded to respond to the arguments which had been made against the constitutionality of the amendment excepting Justices of the Peace from exemption from military duty. House of Representatives.--House met at 10 o'clock. Journal of yesterday read. The Chair announced that the first business in order was the bill reported from the Military Committee by the gentleman from Kentucky, (Mr. E. M. Bruce,) for the transfer of non commissioned officers and privates from regiments other than those from their own State to regiments organized from their own States. After some explanations the bill, with slight amendments, was adopted. The following is a copy of the bill as it passed the House: An Act to Provide for the Transfer of Troops: The Congress of the Confederate States do enact, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to transfer any private or non commissioned
The Daily Dispatch: September 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
the committee the bill to increase the pay of non-commissioned officers and privates of the Provisional Army. This bill provides for an increase of $4 per month for each non- commissioned officer and private. Mr. Foster, of Ala, moved to amend by striking out $4 and inserting $5. This motion was rejected. On the passage of the bill the vote was taken by ayes and noes, as follows: Ayes.--Messrs. Ashe, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Bonham, Boyee, Bridges, H. W. Bruce, E. M. Bruce, Chambliss, Chisman, Clapp, Clopton, Collier, Cook, Crockett, Curvin, Curry, Dargan, Davis, Dawkins, Dejarnett, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foater, Freeman, Gardenheir, Gartrell, Gentry, Graham, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Herbert, Hilton, Hoge, Holcomb, Holt, Johnson, Kenan of Ga., Kenan of N. C., Kenner, Lander, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McDowell, McLean, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Royston, Russell, Sexton, Smith of Ala., Smith of N. C., Strickland, Swann. Tibbs, Trippe, Vest,
The Daily Dispatch: January 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], Are the Yankees in possession of Montgomery? (search)
Confederate States Navy," in which it elaborately supports the resolution offered at the last session of Congress by Hon. E. M. Bruce, of Kentucky, for amending our law relating to privateering. --As the law now stands, any one applying for letters oand power of the vessel, and place of residence of each owner concerned therein, and the intended number of the crew."--Mr. Bruce desired so to amend the law that a duly commissioned officer shall be allowed to enlist a crew anywhere, and the crew to be covered by his commission. "I would," says Mr. Bruce, "so amend the law as to commission any man of character who desired to embark in the exciting enterprise of privateering, and allow him to put his commission in his pocket, and make his way blockade the registering the vessel is an insuperable difficulty, and refers with approval to a further preposition of Mr. Bruce, "to allow a privateer to destroy an enemy's property when it cannot be brought into port, and to receive payment there
The Daily Dispatch: December 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
sippi; and Mr. Brown, being entitled to the floor, addressed the Senate. Mr. Brown having concluded his remarks, which occupied two hours. On motion, the further consideration of the resolution was postponed. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, of Fla., it was resolved that when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn till Monday at 12 o'clock. The Senate then resolved into Executive session. The House was opened with prayer at 12 o'clock by Rev. Dr. Marshall, of Mississippi. Mr. E. M. Bruce stated that if he had been present yesterday he should have voted for the bill of Mr. Conrad in relation to substitutes. The bill to prohibit dealing in the paper currency of the enemy being the first on the calendar, was up and passed. The following is a copy of the bill as adopted by the House: Friday morning...December 26, 1863 Section 1: The of the Confederate States of America . That no broker, banker, or dealer in exchange, or person concerned in tr a merchant or v
The Daily Dispatch: February 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], Kentucky election. (search)
refugees vote was had in Augusta, Ga, on the 10th inst., for members of Congress from Kentucky. The following is the returns; 1st District--W. B. Macisen 56. 24 --C. W Triplett, 43; Mouris, 12. 3d--Held, 40; Cofer, 11. 4th--Ewing, 40; Darrick, 15. 5th--Chiseman, 31; Napler, 23. 6th--Burnett, 46; Thompson, 10. 7th--Bruce, 56. 8th--Humphrey Marshall, 31; Fickett, 24. 9th--E. M. Bruce, 53; Langborne, 2. 10th--Moore, 44; Johnson 10. 11th Bradley, 33; R. W. J. Breckenridge, 19. 12th--Elliott, 53. refugees vote was had in Augusta, Ga, on the 10th inst., for members of Congress from Kentucky. The following is the returns; 1st District--W. B. Macisen 56. 24 --C. W Triplett, 43; Mouris, 12. 3d--Held, 40; Cofer, 11. 4th--Ewing, 40; Darrick, 15. 5th--Chiseman, 31; Napler, 23. 6th--Burnett, 46; Thompson, 10. 7th--Bruce, 56. 8th--Humphrey Marshall, 31; Fickett, 24. 9th--E. M. Bruce, 53; Langborne, 2. 10th--Moore, 44; Johnson 10. 11th Bradley, 33; R. W. J. Breckenridge, 19. 12th--Elliott, 53.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], The importance of raising sorghum. (search)
ors of their advance being circulated among the inhabitants. A gentleman living in Monticello assures us that most of the Kentucky delegation representing the State in the rebel Congress at Richmond have returned and are inciting the people to revolt. He said that before he left Monticello he was told by a secessionist that if he would come to a certain place which he pointed out to him, he would there see G. W. Triplet, of Louisville, who had just come from Richmond, in company of E. M. Bruce, G. W. Ewing, T. L. Burnett, and other rebel Kentuckian. He was also told that these gentlemen had come for the purpose of preparing the people for the approaching arrival of Breckinridge and Buckner. The Louisville Journal of the 18th, in speaking of the expected rebel raid into Kentucky, says that not a few Kentucky rebels in the South have written within a short time to their rebel relations, friends, and sympathizers at home, to sell or in some way make secure their horses, mule
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