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The Daily Dispatch: July 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Gloucester Point. (search)
Mr. Crittenden supposes. She has "buffeted" the opposing stream with "lusty sinews," and in spite of those who stand indifferent upon the shore and others who are seeking to drown her, she will come safe to land. Nor do we believe that Mr. Crittenden will carry Kentucky with him. The Republicans declare that the time has come when she must take sides and be with the South or against it. Can she will she draw the sword against her own mother, Virginia? Will she bathe her bayonets in kindred blood? By every affinity on nature and interest, she is called upon to detach herself from the despotic North and join the Southern federation. We rejoice the thousands of her gallant sons are already arrayed under the Southern flag, and believe, are long, the will come gallantly to the column which is marching in victory under her own Davis, her own Johnston, the Louisiana Beauregard, and the Virginia Johnston and Lee--nanies which are destined to hallow and immortalize our age and country.
The Daily Dispatch: July 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], The bogus Governor well Answered. (search)
Arrests. --The polices arrested on Saturday night the following persons: Wm, Dunn, for drunkenness; Geo. W. Strom, for dittor; Alexander R. Abercrombie, for ditto. [A. had in his pocket a parchment commission from James K. Polk as a midshipman in the Navy, doing form 1843, and a like commission from James Buchanan as a Lieutenant in the revenue service, and sundry letters stating he had come on here to enter into the service of the Confederate States.] --Jos. Lowry and John Grant were also arrested Saturday night for drunkenness. Yesterday Opie Staite was arrested and caged by John W. Davis on the charge of forgery.
The Daily Dispatch: July 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Edward Everett. (search)
Escaped from my custody, in this city on the afternoon of 26th July, 1861 James'o. Davis, at present on trial at Louisa Court-House on a charge of defrauding Mrs. Mills of two slaves. Davis was brought to Richmond on a writ of habeas corpus. Davis was brought to Richmond on a writ of habeas corpus. He hails from Memphis Tenn. Said Davis is about 5 feet 10 inches, or 6 feet in height: dark complexion, with black hair and eyes; wears a goatee; very bad teeth. Had on when last seen, black cloth coat and pants, black satin vest, and a black slouDavis is about 5 feet 10 inches, or 6 feet in height: dark complexion, with black hair and eyes; wears a goatee; very bad teeth. Had on when last seen, black cloth coat and pants, black satin vest, and a black slouch hat. It is probable that Davis is yet in the city. A liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me at Louisa Court-House, or his confinement in any jail so that I can get him. Philip T. Hunt Jailer Louisa Court House. jis probable that Davis is yet in the city. A liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me at Louisa Court-House, or his confinement in any jail so that I can get him. Philip T. Hunt Jailer Louisa Court House. jy 22--ft*