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The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Virginia. (search)
cted in the face of every man and every boy — for boys were there, too, with guns on their shoulders, by their grandfathers' sides. An anxious half hour passed, and though eager eyes were strained to catch the first glimpse of the invader, no enemy was seen — and came not. The officer of the day soon rode up from the direction of the fort, and reported that a body of soldiers, commanded by Capt. Dimmick, in person, had taken possession of the bridge, and of a pump on the premises of Captain Clarke, a quiet citizen of Virginia, who has heretofore held his beautiful cottage, as his castle, under the protecting agis of the laws of the State. This intelligence relieved the apprehensions of our citizens, and the people went back to their homes, and laid their firelocks aside. Had the invasion been attempted, the Hampton bridge would have been classed in history with the bloody bridge of Lodi. No cost would have been counted — no odds would have been collated. I cannot close thi<
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
7. For House of Delegates--Newman, 136; Woolfolk, 56. Woolfolk is undoubtedly elected over Newman. Hanover--Official. For Secession, 1,240; against it, none. For amendment, 848; against it, 251. For Board of Public Works--A. R. Holladay, 1,006; Broun, 45. Newton is elected to the Legislature without opposition. Greensville--Official. For secession, 322; against it, none. For amendment, 119; against it, 178. House of Delegates--W. T. Londy, (no opposition,) 290. Clarke. For Ordinance of Secession, 553; against it, . For amendment, 475; against it, 50. House of Delegates--Dr. Wm. A. Bradford, 350; Jno. Morgan, 104. Jefferson. For secession, 813; against it, 365. For House of Delegates--A. Hunter, 722; A. R. Boteler, 701. R. W. Baylor, 272; A. E. Kennedy, 272. Amherst. The vote in this county is unanimous for ratification, so far as heard from; very few votes against the amendment to the Constitution. Nelson. We have returns from a
The Daily Dispatch: June 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Sunday a day of battles. (search)
The occupation of Romney. The Winchester Virginian, of the 14th inst., says : The news of the occupation of Romney, in the adjoining county of Hampshire, spread like wildfire amongst our people and the people of Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and other contiguous counties, and yesterday thousands flocked to our town armed with all kinds of deadly weapons, to meet at the threshold the assassin and thieving invader. Ploughs were left standing in the fields, and all, old and young, rushed at the first moment's warning to check the progress of the invading trash sent to make war on our lives and property, at our own homes and firesides. --We are proud of the spirit exhibited yesterday. We are, more than ever, convinced that this people cannot be conquered. We defy the miserable Kangaroo, who sits monkey like on the throne at Washington, and all his thieving canaille. In another article the Virginia says : Several of Lincoln's rabble, while on their march to Romney,
The Daily Dispatch: December 3, 1860., [Electronic resource], List of appointments by the Virginia annual Conference of the M. E. Church South. (search)
omac, Charles V. Bingley; Leesburg, Wm. W. Duncan, Jos. H. Riddick, sup; Loudoun, Robt. W. Watts, L. H. Crenshaw; Warrenton, Wm. M. Ward, James L. Shirley; Winchester, Peter F. August; Patterson Creek, James M. Anderson; Springfield, Wm. F. Bain; Clarke, James H. Crown, J. P. Woodward, sup; Prince William, Geo. S. May; Berlin, John P. Brock; Taylor's Island, Major S. Colenna; U. S. Navy, Chas. A. Davis, Chaplain. Charlottesville District--James D. Coulling, Presiding Elder. Charlottesville, Thomas H. Early; Albemarle, Joseph H. Davis; Nelson, Lloyd Moore; Scottsville, H. H. Gary; Fluvanna, James C Watson; Goochland, Andrew J. Beckwith; Hanover, John L Clarke; Louisa, Jas. R. Waggoner; Orange, Edgar H. Pritchett; Madison, to be supplied, Joseph W. Payne, Z. E. Harrison, sup; Piedmont, James F. Finnell; Blue Ridge Mission, James W. Grant; Harrisonburg. Samuel S. Lumbeth; E. K Ran, John J. Lafferty; University of Virginia, J. G. Granberry, Chaplain. Lynchburg District--Geo. W.
The Daily Dispatch: December 13, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
estly invite you, laying aside your several callings, to assemble at the State-House, at noon of Thursday next, that, with an honest sense of your responsibility as American citizens, you may counsel together to avert the danger which threatens our country, and that, relying upon threatens our country, and that, relying upon the favor of Almighty God, you may seek to perpetuate for yourselves and your children the blessings of constitutional liberty. The Pulpit and the country. Bishop Clarke, of Rhode island, preached a sermon on Sunday evening, at Providence, in behalf of the Union. The Boston Traveller of Monday has the following: Bishop Fitzpatrick (Catholic,) yesterday requested his congregation to offer up prayers to Almighty God to preserve the American Union, and in the course of his discourse he characterized our nation as the freest on earth. Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Bowdoin Street Church, also prayed for the Union. Other clergymen touched upon the condition
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1860., [Electronic resource], Attempt to murder a Clergyman. (search)
Congressional. Washington, Dec. 20. --Senate.--Mr. Morrill's Tariff bill was tabled. Mr. Clarke's resolution of inquiry into the condition of Fort Moultrie, its garrison, &c., was brought up. Mr. Hunter said the discussion of the question might lead to the presentation of facts that might result in a conflict between the troops and people of South Carolina, and thus precipitate results which all were anxious to avoid. Mr. Mason said it would be but a few days before events would take place which would enable Congress to act in the face of open facts, and thought action should be delayed until then. Mr. Davis opposed the resolution, which was laid over. Mr. Slidell, on a question of privilege, exonerated the reporter of the Associated Press in Washington from the charge, made yesterday, of sending a false dispatch, but said as the agents were dispersed over the country, and were a unit in action, he would introduce a resolution expelling the one in the
The Daily Dispatch: January 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
elected. The parties in their "talks" made no reference, as we understood, to anything they proposed to do themselves, the tenor of their information leading them to believe that all the arrangements necessary to accomplish their "freedom" would be perfected at the North. None of the negroes implicated belonged to Charles Rhodes, as stated yesterday. The following is a list of owners, names of negroes, and award of judgment in the case: Jim, slave of Samuel Harogrove, thirty-nine lashes; Phil, (Wm. Gray's,) thirty-nine; Warner and Leander, (Mrs. Clarke's,) thirty-nine each; Caroline, property of J. B. Vaughn, discharged; Martha and Lizzie, (same owner,) thirty-nine each; Armistead, (Mrs. Archer's,) discharged; George Howlett, (free,) thirty; Wilson Howlett, (free,) thirty-nine; Peter Howlett, (free,) twenty-five; Becky Howlett, Mink Howlett, and Sarah Howlett, (free,) discharged. A vigilant and efficient patrol has been operating in and around Manchester for several weeks past.
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Chronology of the day--battle of New Orleans. (search)
Congressional. Washington, Jan. 9. --Senate.--The President's Message was received and ordered to be printed. Mr. Hunter took the floor on the Message for Friday, and Mr. Seward for Saturday. Mr. Clarke, of Mo., introduced resolutions favoring the enforcement of the laws and the perpetuation of the Union. After the reading of the Message, Mr. Davis, of Miss., said the President had misrepresented the position of the South Carolina Commissioners, and then declined to receive a paper correctly defining their views. He endorsed the high standing of the Commissioners, and laid on the Clerk's table their rejoinder to the President which he had refused to receive. Mr. King, of New York, objected to its being read — and sharp words ensued. Messrs. Bigler and Trumbull urged its reading. Messrs. Fessenden and Bright objected, except as a part of Mr. Davis' speech. Under a decision of the Chair, the paper was read at length. Mr. Davis then resum
The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], The fallen brave. (search)
ge Stovall and Charles Norton were killed. Captain Cooper, of the Floyd (Ga.) Infantry, was severely wounded in the knee. These three last-mentioned Georgia companies are reported to have suffered severely, but no details have been obtained. Major Dunwoody was shot three times, but none of them were serious, and his horse was shot five times. Col. L. J. Gartrell, of Georgia, was slightly wounded, and his son severely, and it is believed the latter has since died. Captain Clarke, of Carroll county, Georgia, was severely wounded, and Captain Wilson, of the same State, slightly wounded in the heel. The Dawson (Greene county, Ga.,) Company was very slightly engaged in the fight. General reports state that the Eighth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers suffered very severely in killed and wounded. Lieut. Col. Montgomery Gardner (formerly of the U. S. Army, and attached to the First Independent Regiment of Ga., of which Gen. Bartow was previously Colonel,)
The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], The President's Return. (search)
Loss — Vague Rumors. Washington, July 22.--The Rhode Island Battery was captured at Bull's Run Bridge, when the Federal retreat took place. All the horses attached to the battery were killed. The 71st New York Regiment lost half their men. Killed.--Capt. Gordon, of a Massachusetts Regiment; Col. Slocum, of the 22d, and Lieut. Fowler, of the 14th N. Y. Regiments. Many other prominent officers were killed. Wounded.--Col. Tompkins and Col. Corcoran, of N. Y. Regiments; Col. Clarke, of 11th Massachusetts Regiment; Capt. Richetts, of U. S. Artillery; Col. Lawrence, of 5th Massachusetts Regiment; Capt. Ellis, of the 71st N. Y. Regiment, and Major Lester, of the New York Zouaves. The lowest estimate of the Federal loss, in killed and wounded, is from four to five thousand. Vague rumors are in circulation that Gen. Patterson arrived in the neighborhood of Manassas this morning and commenced an attack on the Confederates. The exhausted condition of his men pre
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