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The Daily Dispatch: August 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
rain reached the depot at Palmyrs, stopped a very short time, and took only one passenger. He stated that a general fight, with pistols, guns, &c., had been going on for about fifteen minutes, and that women and children were running in every direction to save their lives. Nothing more is known, but those who have been instrumental in inaugurating this state of affairs have much to answer for. Miscellaneous. The New York papers publish a statement about Fort Darling, as they call Drewry's Bleff, and Richmond, furnished by Wm. J. Turner, of Portsmouth, Va, one of the Fort garrison, who deserted. The garrison at the bluff, according to this story, is only ninety men The New York Herald thinks the capture of Charleston will obviate all necessity for and fears of a war with Europe. Paymaster left Washington on the 4th to pay off the Army of the Potomac up to July 1st. Dr. Ewell, of the Northern Neck of Virginia, in the old Capitol prison at Washington for disloy
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], More New counterfeits. (search)
One hundred dollars reward. --Left the residence of Mr. Fore, on Clay street, Monday morning, 5th inst, my negro woman Julia, taking with her a male child between three and four years old. Said woman is about 21 years old, black, very stout, long bushy hair, and has naturally a pleasant countenance. She may probably try to make her way back to Lynchburg, as she says her husband lives there, or in the neighborhood. I will give the above reward if delivered to me at Mrs. E N Drewry's, on Grace street, between Foushes and Adams, or secured in any jail so that I get her again. Wm H Davis. [oc 7--ts]
The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], One hundred dollars reward. (search)
One hundred dollars reward. --Left the residence of Mr. Fore, on Clay street, Monday morning, 5th inst, my negro woman Julia, taking with her a male child between three and four years old. Said woman is about 21 years old, black, very stout, long bushy hair, and has naturally a pleasant countenance. She may probably try to make her way back to Lynchburg as she says her husband lives there, or in the neighborhood. I will give the above reward if delivered to me at Mrs. E N Drewry's, on Grace street, between Foushee and Adams, or secured in any jail so that I get her again. Wm H Davis. [oc 7--ts]
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1864., [Electronic resource], 500 Dollars Reward (search)
Boy for hire --I wish to hire out for the present year a servant Boy. He has been waiting in the house in this city for two years past. He is in his 15th year. Price, $150 and clothing. Inquire at Thos C C Drewry's on Main st, opposite the Exchange Bank, from 12 to 1 o'clock to-day. John H Boyd. ja 20--2t*
The Daily Dispatch: March 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], A Correction. (search)
President Davis, Gen. Lee, Gen. Bragg, Hon. Mr. Mallory, and others of the commission they found the steamer ordered to be ready was not yet under steam, but the "Drewry," another Government boat, just pushing out from the wharf. As time was of so much importance, the "Drewry" was ordered back, and the passengers landed again, beDrewry" was ordered back, and the passengers landed again, being told at the time the necessity which demanded the measure. It will be remembered that passengers are allowed on Government boats only by courtesy, and that no fare is charged, or any remuneration taken from them. In such a case as this, then, it would seem out of place for any to complain that, for once, necessity compelled o bundle on shore without loss of time," or of-leaving a disconsolate crowd standing of the wharf," Mr. Mallory explained the reasons which compelled him to the "Drewry," and at the same time orders "Hampton" to come down and ake the passengers on board. Furthermore, a naval officer was detailed to see that the arrangemen
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], A Voice from the North. (search)
Farm for rent, Negroes for hire, and sale of personal property — On Wednesday, the 23d inst, the farm whereon Mrs E A Gregory lately resided, in the county of Chesterfield, near Drewry's Bluff, will be rented at public auction, on the premises, for balance of the year. Immediately after which the servants thereon will be hired out for the unexpired portion of this year; and at the same time will be sold all of the household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, a good horse, cow, hogs, a lot of nice corn, sheaf oats, fodder and shucks, some cord wood, and contents of ice-house. A H Drewry, Guardian. The accessibility of this place to Richmond, both by the river and railroad several times per day, makes it desirable to a person who might wish to do business in Richmond and at the same time have his family enjoy the benefits of the country. A H D mh 17--Th, F, &Tull*
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1864., [Electronic resource], Twenty dollars reward. (search)
n Wednesday; the 23d just, the farm whereon Mrs. B A Gregory lately resided, in the county of Chesterfield, near Drewry's Bluff, will be rented at public action, on the for balance of the year. Immediately after which the servants thereon will be hired out for the unexpired portion of this year; and at the same time will be sold all of the household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, a good horse, cow, hogs, a lot of lies corn, sheaf cats, fodder and shucks, some cord wood, and contents of ice-house A H Drewry, Guardian. The accessibility of this place to Richmond, both by the river and railroad several times per day, makes it desirable to a person who might wish to do business in Richmond and at the same time have his family enjoy the benefits of the country. A H D. Postponement --The above sale has been postponed to Thursday, the 29th inst, when it will take place if the day is suitable if not, on the next fair day thereafter. A H D. [mh 25--3t*]
The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], Ranaway. (search)
; the 23d inst, the farm whereon Mrs. E A Gregory lately resided, in the country of Chesterfield, near Drewry's Bluff, will be rented at public auction, on the promises, for balance of the year. Immediately after which the servants thereon will be hired out for the unexpired portion of this year; and at the same time will be sold all of the household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, a good horse, cow, hogs, a lot of nice corn, sheaf oats, fodder and shucks, some cord wood, and contents of ice-house A H Drewry, Guardian. The accessibility of this place to Richmond, both by the river and railroad several times per day, makes it desirable to a person who might wish to do business in Richmond and at the some time have his family enjoy the benefits of the country. A H D. Postponement.--The above sale has been postponed to Tuesday, the 20th inst, when it will take place if the day is suitable it not, on the next fair day thereafter. A H D. [mh 25--2t*]
The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], Affairs in "West Virginia." (search)
ednesday; the 23d inst, the farm whereon Mrs. E A Gregory lately resided, in the county of Chesterfield, near Drewry's Bluff, will be rented at public auction, on the premises, for balance of the year. Immediately after which the servants thereon will be hired out for the unexpired portion of this year, and at the same time will be sold all of the household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, a good horse, cow, hogs, a lot of nice corn, sheaf cats, fodder and shucks, some cord wood, and contents of ice-house. A H Drewry, Guardian. The accessibility of this place to Richmond, both by the river and railroad several times per day, makes it desirable to a person who might wish to do business in Richmond and at the same time have his family enjoy the benefits of the country. A H D. Postponement.--The above sale has been postponed to Tuesday, the 29th inst, when it will take place if the day is suitable; if not, on the next fair day thereafter. A H D. [mh 25--3t*]
The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], The grand movement on Richmond. (search)
on. During the engagement we had one killed and twenty-two wounded, who were brought down by the Fredericksburg train yesterday evening. Among the latter was C. Powell Grady, Ass't Adj't General of Lomax's brigade. He was shot in the elbow during the charge. The wound, while painful, is not serious. The enemy on the Southside. The movements of the enemy on the Southside, under Gen. W. F. (Baldy) Smith, are as yet but little known, with the exception of a general intention to flank Drewry's kind. A gentleman who left City Point Thursday night about 8 o'clock says that on that afternoon, about 4 o'clock, the enemy landed a force of some 2,000 at City Point, capturing our picket guard of thirty men, under command of Lieut, Dugger. Our signal station was also captured, but the men made their escape. The main bulk of the enemy's force proceeded to Bermuda Hundreds, about three miles higher up James river, in Chesterfield county, where they landed a force variously estimated a
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