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The Daily Dispatch: September 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Cold-blooded murder. (search)
ng. On Friday night last the quarrel was renewed. On Saturday morning, while Cleveland was in the garden gathering vegetables to be prepared for breakfast, Crawford took a double-barrel shot gun; which he had loaded with twelve buck-shot to each barrel, and going to the corner of the house, took deliberate aim and fired, the shot entering Cleveland's side, killing him instantly. It is supposed that Cleveland's wife, hearing the report of the gun, ran out to her husband, when Crawford fired on her, the shot taking effect in the back, killing her instantly. Crawford then covered the body with weeds, and in the evening came to Prentiss and gave hie, killing him instantly. It is supposed that Cleveland's wife, hearing the report of the gun, ran out to her husband, when Crawford fired on her, the shot taking effect in the back, killing her instantly. Crawford then covered the body with weeds, and in the evening came to Prentiss and gave himself up to the authorities.
The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wanted — Blacksmiths. (search)
once, becomes fatigued, excited and desperate. Mr. Sloane being slain, his friends break the ropes and rush to the rescue. The champion goes it miscellaneously, thus: Of the same rabid type was the sermon of Mr. Thompson, of the Tabernacle, who said "it is necessary to wipe out slavery from the South. While slavery exists our dearest rights are imperilled. It is preying upon our vitals, and must be cut out with the sharp edge of the sword." To similar effect is the language of Rev. Mr. Crawford, Rev. Dr. Vinton, and Rev. Dr. Tying the most violent of all, who describes slavery as "the most unrelenting, most bloody tyranny that ever cursed the earth," and insists that "we must press forward, in the name of God and humanity, to the utter extermination of the cause of the war." It was no wonder that a portion of the congregation arose and walked out in the middle of this tirade, shaking off their feet the very dust of the church. Close of the "Mill" --Bennett and his bottle
The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Historical Society (search)
rship. Mr. Bradish then announced that a collection of statuary just from Rome, the last works of the late sculptor Crawford, which have been deposited with the Society by his widow, through the agency of Mr. John Ward, was on exhibition in the meeting of artists had been held in Rome, at which Mr. Gibson, a leading English artist, proposed that the last work of Crawford, the Indian, should be cast in bronze and erected in one of the leading squares of Rome. The idea was warmly seconded, resolutions were passed highly complimentary to Crawford, and subscriptions begun. This testimonial of artists to an artist was, he said, more than empty compliment. In the speaker's opinion, Crawford's Indian surpassed in bold originality all otheCrawford's Indian surpassed in bold originality all other works of the kind. Unfortunately, the committee of artists could not find a place to be given them by the present dynasty that would in any manner be suitable to the work. The statues on exhibition are the Indian lamenting the downfall of his
The Daily Dispatch: November 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 17 (search)
pport Mr. Crittenden's propositions of last winter. Very probable. It is reported that a single discharge from the 128-pounder, mounted in the batteries at Columbus, Kentucky, killed twenty of the enemy and one horse. Shipe, who killed Anderson at Winchester a few months since, has been sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years. Miller, who shot Capt. Henderson a month or two since in Jefferson county, has been sentenced to be shot. Major Slemmer is quite sick at Putlinville, Va. His wife has been telegraphed for and has left to join her husband. It is stated that the Rev. Mr. Mitchell, arrested on Sunday at Elkton, Md., has been released. Two hogsheads of tobacco, of the new crop, were sold in Louisville, Ky., on Monday last, at $10.50. The Louisville Democrat says that Kentucky has now 26,000 men in the Federal army. A negro man, a slave of ex-Governor Crawford, of Georgia, lately died in that State at the advanced age of ninety-five years.
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 23 (search)
he ladies of Murfreesboro, Tenn.--18 quilts, 11 blankets. From Mrs. Julia Lany, Greensville, Tenn.--17 blankets, 6 pillows. From Mrs. L. Bradford, Mrs. W. J. Moore, Mrs. N. Hood and other ladies of Dandridge, Tenn.--16 bed quilts, 37 blankets. From ladies of New Providence, Tenn.--13 blankets, 5 comforts. From ladies of Cleavland, Tenn.--4 sheets, 1 pillow-case, 11 bed-quilts, 2 pillows. From ladies of Boone Creek, Washington county, Tenn.--34 blankets. From Mrs. Crawford and other ladies of Cleavland, Tenn.--8 comforts, 3 blankets, 4 sheets, 2 pillows, 4 towels. From ladies of Cooke county, Tenn.--6 bed-quilts, 8 comforts, 4 blankets, 2 pillows. From Mrs. Stringfield, Mrs. Butler, and Mrs. Hynes, Strawberry Plains, Tenn.--5 blankets, 4 bed-quilts, 5 pillows. From ladies of Hawkins county, Tennessee--28 blankets, 10 bed quilts, 10 pillows. From Mrs. E. Moore, Mrs. Denton, and Mrs. Sally Mee, Bradley county, Tennessee--7 pillow, 7 sheet
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 26 (search)
A private letter from Fort McRee says that on the 30th inst., a soldier named Crawford, a member of the Vicksburg Artillery, fell down the stairway, and was so severely injured that he died the next day. A soldier, by the name of Crawford, a member of the Vicksburg (Miss. Artillery, was severely injured by a fall, a few days ago, in Fort McRae, and died the next day. A friend, on hearing of the result of the election for Senators, said: Well, that will do very well. We have gonjured that he died the next day. A soldier, by the name of Crawford, a member of the Vicksburg (Miss. Artillery, was severely injured by a fall, a few days ago, in Fort McRae, and died the next day. A friend, on hearing of the result of the election for Senators, said: Well, that will do very well. We have got a hill to kill 'em on, and tombs to bury 'em in.--Atlanta (Ga. ) Confederacy. Thirty-two traitors, captured in Cocke county, Tenn. arrived at Knoxville on the 8th inst.
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Calumnies of Liberated prisoners. (search)
was agreed to: Resolved, That the communication just read be spread upon the journals of Congress, and that the Committee of Arrangements of this body be directed to invite the co- operation of the Committee of the General Assembly of the State of Virginia in arranging for the funeral of the deceased. The President then appointed the following Committee of Arrangements: Mr. Bocock, of Virginia. Mr. Curry, of Alabama. Mr. Johnson, of Arkansas. Mr. Ward, of Florida. Mr. Crawford, of Georgia. Mr. Burnett, of Kentucky. Mr. Conrad, of Louisiana. Mr. Harris, of Mississippi. Mr. Bell, of Missouri. Mr. Smith, of North Carolina. Mr. Boyce, of South Carolina. Mr. Atkins, of Tennessee. Mr. Oldham, of Texas. Congress then adjourned, to meet again to-day at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of attending the funeral. The procession In honor of Ex-President Tyler will proceed from the Hall of Congress at 12 o'clock to-day, under the direction of Col.
The Daily Dispatch: January 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 21 (search)
that the order for the Rhode Island to go to Boston has been countermanded upon the representation that the workmen are willing to resume work. News from Kansas--trouble between the Jayhawkers. Leavenworth, Jan. 20. --In the case of Crawford vs. Robinson, contesting the right to the Governorship of Kansas, the Supreme Court has refused to grant the writ of mandamus applied for by the contestant, Crawford. Under this decision, Robinson, the present incumbent, holds over for a yeCrawford. Under this decision, Robinson, the present incumbent, holds over for a year longer. Considerable excitement exists at Atchison to-day, owing to a collision between the citizens and a band of Jayhawkers. Some arrests have been made, and more trouble is expected. Affairs on the Upper Potomac. Frederick, Md., Jan. 19. --Private, but usually reliable advices from Hancock, state that Gen. Jackson's retirement from Hancock, and his pretended retreat towards Winchester, were a ruse and that, without retiring to the latter place, he returned with 12,000 me
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Sanguinary Carpenter. (search)
Rally, to your country's call! The undersigned having the assurance of a Light Battery, offer great inducements to persons wishing to join this arm of service. We will receive Fifty Recruits to complete the company to one hundred men, volunteers. Also, substitutes for persons liable to be drafted will be received, and proper discharges procured. The bounty of Fifty Dollars will be paid to each recruit as soon as mustered into service. Uniforms and good quarters furnished. Apply immediately at the Recruiting office, on Tenth street, between Main and Cary, opposite Crawford's Saloon. J. E. Dickinson, 3d Company Richmond Howitzers. N. B. Dickinson, Formerly Legion Battery. R. L. Dickinson, fe 21--6t* 78 Main street.
The Daily Dispatch: March 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], Important from the coast. (search)
Sword presentation. --A fine sword of domestic manufacture was presented on Saturday night, at Crawford's Saloon, to Captain Wm. J. Dabney of the "Game-Point Battery," by several members of his own company. The present was an impromtu one, and took the recipient entirely by surprise. The sword was presented by Sergeant G. A. Lyon, in a few felicitous remarks, which were appropriately responded to by Captain Dabney. The latter was formerly 1st Lieutenant in the Purcell battery, but resigned to raise a company.--The occasion of a complimentary supper to Capt. Dabney, prior to the departure of his company, was availed of to offer the above acceptable present to one who has heretofore proved himself entirely worthy of the honor.
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