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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XIX. October, 1862 (search)
money at trade. In one of the rooms Aaron Burr once dined with Chief Justice Marshall, and Marshall was assailed for it afterward by Mr. Jefferson. It was during Burr's trial, and Marshall was his judge. Mr. Wickham, who was Burr's counsel, then occupied the house, and gave a dinner party. Marshall did not know Burr was to be Burr's counsel, then occupied the house, and gave a dinner party. Marshall did not know Burr was to be one of the guests. I got these facts from Mr. Foote, whom I met there the other evening. A letter from Gen. Bragg to the President, indicates but too clearly that the people of Kentucky hesitate to risk the loss of property by joining us. Only one brigade has been recruited so far. The general says 50,000 more men are requisBurr was to be one of the guests. I got these facts from Mr. Foote, whom I met there the other evening. A letter from Gen. Bragg to the President, indicates but too clearly that the people of Kentucky hesitate to risk the loss of property by joining us. Only one brigade has been recruited so far. The general says 50,000 more men are requisite. Can he have them? None! October 11 There are rumors of Abolition gun-boats in the York and James Rivers. A battery of long range guns was sent down yesterday. It is said that an army of raw Abolitionists, under Sigel, has marched from Alexandria toward Culpepper County. If this be so, we shall soon have more fig
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XLIX. April, 1865 (search)
ullen, J. P. Holcombe, Alexander Rives, B. Johnson Barbour, James Barbour, Wm. L. Goggin, J. B. Baldwin, Thomas S. Gholson, Waller Staples, S. D. Miller, Thomas J. Randolph, Wm T. Early, R. A. Claybrook, John Critcher, Wm. Towns, T. H. Eppes, and those other persons for whom passports have been procured and especially forwarded that we consider it to be unnecessary to mention. A. J. Marshall, Senator, Fauquier; James Neeson, Senator, Marion; James Venable, Senator elect, Petersburg; David I. Burr, of House of Delegates, Richmond City; David J. Saunders, of House of Delegates, Richmond City; L. S. Hall, of House of Delegates, Wetzel County; J. J. English, of House of Delegates, Henrico County; Wm. Ambers, of House of Delegates, Chesterfield County; A. M. Keily, of House of Delegates, Petersburg; H. W. Thomas, Second Auditor of Virginia; St. L. L. Moncure, Chief Clerk Second Auditor's office; Joseph Mayo, Mayor of City of Richmond; Robert Howard, Clerk of Hustings Court, Richmond C
The Daily Dispatch: December 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], The Press on the Message. (search)
Complimentary Dinner to the Bell and Everett Electors.--the Bell and Everett Club of this city gave a banquet to the Electors, on Wednesday night, at the Exchange Hotel. Wm. H. MacFARLANDarland, Esq., presided, assisted by the following vice Presidents: Wyatt M. Elliott. A. B. Guigon, Jas. McDonald, Thos. J. Evans, Thos. Vaiden, Dr. Z. S. McGruder and David I. Burr. Smith's Band furnished music for the occasion. after some time had been spent in discussing the luxuries on the tables, the President called the assemblage to order, and proceeded to announce the regular toasts: 1st. Washington — His praise is on the line of his children. They insult his memory who forget his parting advice. [Drank standing. Music-- "Washington's March."] 2d. The Fathers of the Republic--They have not "eaten sour grapes, but the children's teeth are set on edge." Let those rebellious children who betray the Constitution suffer alone the punishment of their own faults. (Music--
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
in the approaching State Convention." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Henry L. Brooke, on whose motion Mr. David I. Burr was elected presiding officer. On taking the chair, Mr. Burr made a brief address. After reading the call for theMr. Burr made a brief address. After reading the call for the meeting, he said he came, like others, in response to it, with no further information as to what was contemplated. He believed that the only course for the South to pursue was to act with firmness and unanimity. He denounced coercion, which would manfully insisted upon his rights.) Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins nominated John O. Steger. Mr. H. L. Brooke nominated David I. Burr, but Mr. Burr at once declined. Mr. J. H. Chamberlayne nominated J. Randolph Tucker. At this stage of the pMr. Burr at once declined. Mr. J. H. Chamberlayne nominated J. Randolph Tucker. At this stage of the proceedings, a row occurred in the eastern part of the house, but the Chairman finally succeeded in restoring order. Mr. Eddins nominated Geo. W. Munford. Mr. Edgar Macon moved that the meeting adjourn. (Shouts of "No! no!") Mr. Brook