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The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ast with the pomp and pageantry that shone from the brilliant walls and marble pillars of the Old Mansion, "where all that the Devil would do if run stark road, was so often let loose." There can be no doubt that the greatest unity of feeling and fraternal co-operation will characterize all the proceedings of our Congress. The determination of its members, as derived from their private and public expressions, is to die before retreat from the insolent and menacing foe. Like Brutus, who slew Caesar because he dared to encroach upon the liberties of Rome, they have slain the old United States Government, because it sought to deprive a free people of their rights and despoil their property by chaining them to the car of an abolition and infamous dynasty; and now that their own sunny homes are sought to be dyed with their own blood, will fight as Kosciusko fought, and, if needs be, will fall as Kosciusko fell, fighting for his country — each showing the unconquerable spirit of a Marco Boz
The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
fatal lightnings. In the same paper in which it admonishes Jeff. Davis to "hasten and sue for mercy" at the throne of Lincoln, it devotes a furious column to the London Times and to England, declaring that after the war is over, the victorious half million will direct their attention to Canada, which they will proceed immediately to annex to Mr. Lincoln's domains, and, by way of punishing Spain for the invasion of St. Domingo, will appropriate Cuba. "Ye Gods! Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed, that he hath grown so great?" Is this a genuine voice from Olympus, or is it only the shrill squeal of that unscrupulous Sawney, who made his fortune out of the Life and Times of Helen Jewett? What a pitch of arrogance and craziness in this man, who is morally and socially one of the most contemptible of his race, to be thus aping the thunders of Jupiter! England and Spain will laugh to scorn the indignation of the North, even if it manifested itself through an Executive and official m
The Daily Dispatch: August 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Big talk. (search)
was Richmond before; it is to be the whole South this time. The New York Herald, the Big Gong of the Mandarin concern at Washington, almost sinks beneath the weight of this mighty subject. The army of the Celestial is to drink dry rivers as they pass. The cattle on a thousand hills are to be slain for their food. The primeval forests of the boundless West are to be felled for their fuel. The cowards of Bull Run are to be metamorphosed into grim warriors, to whom the Tenth Legion of Caesar and the Old Guard of Napoleon were mere Sunday soldiers. This mighty host is not to be in a hurry. It is to take its own time.--Bennett has allowed it until October. For a month or two, we are told, it will be as much as can be done by Scott, McClellan, Wool, Rosencranz, Anderson, Prentiss, Fremont, and the other Generals, so make the needful preparations, &c. We should suppose it would. At the end of that time all are to advance. A powerful naval armament is to move along our coast, ca
The Daily Dispatch: February 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], Land Operations of the Potomac Flotilla. (search)
Runaway--$50 Reward. --Ranaway on Friday morning, January 31st, 1862, from the subscriber, at Camp, four miles from Manassas, my Negro Man, Caesar — about six feet three inches high, dark, copper color, thick lips and open mouth, a little round-shouldered, and weighs about 195 lbs. Had on when he left a brown Petersham coat, gray pants, with black stripes on the sides; black slouched hat, with narrow brim; checked cassimere vest, and a pair of new pegged boots, No. 11. He has been serving me in camp as cook and waiting servant for the last eight months. He may be harbored by free negroes in the neighborhood of Bristol, Centreville, or Manassas, or has made his way to Richmond, where his mother lives. I will give the above reward for his delivery to me, or if lodged in any jail so that I can get him. Ro. S. Abernathy, Capt. "co. G," 19th Reg. Miss. Vols. fe 5--ts 5th Brigade, Gen. Wilcox Com'g.
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], The course of England and France. (search)
n, who made more use of artillery than any other General had ever done before him, and who was accused by his detractors of undue partiality to that limb of the service, tells us that the art of war cannot be learned by studying systems of war, (he was commenting on Jomini's book at the time, and a scathing commentary it is;) that the best school is the field — and that the next best is the campaigns of certain great Generals whom he enumerates, viz; Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar, in ancient times; in modern times Gustavus Adolphus, Marshal Turenne, Prince Eugene of Savoy, and the Duke of Marlborough, and Frederick the Great. He might have added himself and the Duke of Wellington. It is evident that he thought something more than a mare knowledge of the manner in which heavy artillery was to be managed was requisite to the constitution of a consummate General. He tells us, in another place, that he is the greatest commander who, "with the smallest number of men in
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], Federal Congress.Senate (search)
ng sprightly paragraphs? Is it fluency in conversation? All these may be evidences of talent, beyond a doubt, as unquestionably is, also, the successful conduct of affairs, either public or private either a man's own or those of his country.--But is the successful command of a great army no evidence of talent? We are aware that Lord Macsulay does not rank military talent very high; but we are still inclined to the opinion that the species of talent which won than passport to posterity for Caesar and Napoleon cannot at least-rank very low. Of all the man who have figured in this war, on either Jackson is the man who has shown himself most capable of conceiving and executing those combinations and evolutions which compensate in the field for the want of numbers, and frequently obtain advantages where nothing was rationally to have been expected but disaster. He is always on the alert, always ready to attack the enemy, and always prepared to repel any and every project which tha
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Late Northern News. (search)
was a Democrat. Then, it was for Gen. Burnside to consider how far he is to permit himself to be made an instrument in forwarding the placing an Abolitionist at the head of the army.--[Cheers.] Gen. Burnside had refused the command repeatedly as Caesar had. But, as Caesar finally, accepted and was assassinated in the Senate-house, so Gen. Burnside, if he should go on as McClellan had in success, might find himself destined to a similar fate. But it was said the draft had been indefinitely postCaesar finally, accepted and was assassinated in the Senate-house, so Gen. Burnside, if he should go on as McClellan had in success, might find himself destined to a similar fate. But it was said the draft had been indefinitely postponed. Perhaps this neglect to reinforce our army, and the removal of McClellan, would turn out all for the best — he could not say as to that; but he had his fears whether Gen. Burnside would be able to save his position and prevent Lee from occupying our capital. [Sensation.] In replying to the attacks of the Tribune, Mr. Van Buren said he was as profoundly ignorant of military matters as any Brigadier-General. [Great laughter] He would not state his incapacity in any stronger language
The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1864., [Electronic resource], The War news. (search)
heavy black beard and moustache. Haywood, about five feet eight inches high, brown skin, small moustache; has a down look when talked to. Hurbert, about six feet two inches high; very likely negroes dark marcon complexion; teeth defective and black. George, about five feet five inches, square built remarkably fine, open countenance quick in movements; came from near Gordonsville, Orange county. John, about five feet ten inches very likely, very able bodied and stout. Caesar, about five feet eight nine inches very likely; a light mulatto. Ellen, wife to Seasar, about five feet two inches; very black; very stout — a regular African. When she is not at her work she is very much given to whistling and singing. Albert, about five feet eight or nine inches high; very black and stout, and remarkably likely. Henry, or Patrick Henry, about five feet four or five inches high; very likely maroon color very much disposed to be stout and fat, and has a wife
The Daily Dispatch: June 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], What a pity! (search)
d black. George, about five feet five inches, square built remarkably fine, open countenance; quick in movements; came from near Gordonsville, Orange county. John about five feet ten inches, very likely, very able bodied and stout. Caesar, about five feet eight or nine inches, very likely; a light mulatto. Ellen, wife to Caesar, about five feet two inches, very black; very about — a regular African. When she is act at her work she is very much given to whistling and singing.Caesar, about five feet two inches, very black; very about — a regular African. When she is act at her work she is very much given to whistling and singing. Albert, about five feet eight or nine inches high; very black and stout, and remarkably likely. Henry, or Patrick Henry, about five feet four or five inches high; very likely; maroon color; very much disposed to be stout and fat, and has a wile it Richmond. Scouts and pickets will benefit themselves by keeping a look out for there negroes; and all constables, police officers and others are desired to address the undersigned at Fine Creek P O, Powhatan county, Va, or Mr Thomas H L
The Daily Dispatch: June 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
e upper part of a house on Second street, over Jones's store.] Louisa, slave of Mr. Holliston, charged with assaulting and beating Henry, a little son of Wm. M. Read, was ordered to be whipped. The little fellow is only, four years old, and when he was in the court room yesterday the marks inflicted on him by the negro girl could plainly he seen. A whipping was also given John, slave of Childrey & Jones, charged with stealing $22.50 from some person unknown. Barney McGwire, a watchman at Weisiger's Government Clothing Store, charged with being drunk and sleeping on his post, was discharged with an admonition. John and Ambrose, slaves of R D Early, Caesar, slave of R. C. Epperson, and William, slave of Wm. Lewis, were charged with stealing $335 and some valuable papers from Wm. E. Leffew. The evidence being insufficient to convict them they were discharged. A fine of five dollars was imposed upon Mr. George Anderson for his son throwing stones in the street.
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