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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Memoir of Jane Claudia Johnson. (search)
d the special control of Mr. Davis can be seen and interpreted from several small incidents which it may be well to rescue from the oblivion they justly deserve. Thus, Mr. Dana, Assistant Secretary of War, had in his orders to Miles mercifully, and possibly piously, permitted a Bible to be placed in the cells of both Davis and Clay. He was probably not familiar enough with its contents to know that it told of the disloyal effort of Moses to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt, or of David's revolt against the tyranny of Saul, else it would have been prohibited as dangerous literature. Be that as it may, the fact is he did permit a copy of the Bible to be left with each of the prisoners. In a few days they had the temerity to ask that their prayer-book and a little tobacco might be added to their scant comforts. Miles doubtless saw some occult treason in this request. He remembered the significance of Chops and Tomato Sauce in the famous case of Bardell v. Pickwick. The ma
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The trials and trial of Jefferson Davis. (search)
d the special control of Mr. Davis can be seen and interpreted from several small incidents which it may be well to rescue from the oblivion they justly deserve. Thus, Mr. Dana, Assistant Secretary of War, had in his orders to Miles mercifully, and possibly piously, permitted a Bible to be placed in the cells of both Davis and Clay. He was probably not familiar enough with its contents to know that it told of the disloyal effort of Moses to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt, or of David's revolt against the tyranny of Saul, else it would have been prohibited as dangerous literature. Be that as it may, the fact is he did permit a copy of the Bible to be left with each of the prisoners. In a few days they had the temerity to ask that their prayer-book and a little tobacco might be added to their scant comforts. Miles doubtless saw some occult treason in this request. He remembered the significance of Chops and Tomato Sauce in the famous case of Bardell v. Pickwick. The ma
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Our torpedo boat. [Cleveland plain dealer, August, 1901.] (search)
plans tested in its construction was built the David that immolated its own crew in destroying its career so disastrous and tragic as that of the David. Four crews went down with it in trial trips, ilt in Mobile in 1863 the famous and ill-fated David. This name was given to it because it was exple more than that of the displaced water. The David was submerged by filling, and possessed only al float to the top. It was vice versa with the David. The Holland is run by gasoline when on the sucity when beneath. The propeller wheel of the David was turned by eight men. The Holland lies stea destroyed and get a direct line upon her. The David dragged her torpedo after her under the keel o by the knock, when it struck. The original David was designed for coast and river work in the gis confidence. Then there came a day when the David went out and did not come back. Divers found wrecks off Charleston were being removed, the David was discovered at the bottom, not 100 feet awa[9 more...]
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.52 (search)
atrollers watched every by-road, or were in force on every suspected plantation. The rising was not as general as the leaders expected it to be. The most of the negroes remained loyal to their masters. But had it been more formidable, the white militia of the county alone would have been able to suppress it. C. M. Wallace. Roll of Dragoons. Allen, William. Apperson, James L.; dead. August, Thomas P., colonel; dead. Austin, John D. Austin, Isaac O., corporal. Baker, David, Jr.; died recently, aged 80. Blankenship, Radford. Beveridge. John W.; dead. Braxton, E. M. Brown, John, lieutenant. Binford, N. B. Cabell, Dr. J. Grattan, lieutenant; dead. Chevallie, John, of Chevallie's and Gallego Mills. Chevallie, Pierre, of Chevallie's and Gallego Mills. Cocke, Edward F. Cottrell, Samuel S., corporal; dead. Crenshaw, Lewis D.; dead. Crenshaw, Leroy A. Crump, W. W., lieutenant; Judge, dead. Crenshaw, William G. Crouch, Bunny.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
uy, Colonel John H, Roll of battery of, 311. Harper's Ferry, Capture of 134. Harper, General, Kenton, 163. Hatcher's Run, April 5, 1865, 291. Henderson, Hon Don E., 297; Colonel R. J 220. Hill, D. H., 207, 296. History Committee, Grand Camp, C. V., Report of, 99; members of, 131. Hobson Colonel E L., Tribute to 281. Hood's Texas Brigade, Deeds of, 297. Hoke, General R. F., Charge of, 218. Hooker, General, Joseph, 167. Housatonic, Sinking of the, 295. Hunter. General David, Infamous order of, 128; Hon. R. M. T., 346. Jackson, General T. J, Orders of, 133; prowess of, 135; at Chancellorsville, 167; killing of, 169, 331. Johnson, Mrs., Anna Hayes, 33; General B. T., Services of, 35, 227, 246; Mrs. Jane Claudia, Memoir of, and monument to, 33; Hon. Wm., 33. Johnston, General J E., Orders of, 133, 280. Jones, D. D., Rev. J. Wm., 127. Kennon's Landing, Attack on, 141. Lane's Brigade, General J. H., 333. Ledbetter, M. T., 354. Lee, General,