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The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of a Female dragoon. (search)
named Oliver Crossmore, who seemed to be master of ceremonies. One negro clambered up the chimney, and would, perhaps, have been suffocated had he not been discovered.--Various evidences of the lottery business were observed, and some taken possession of. The entire party were taken to the second station-house. Crossmore, who is charged with selling tickets and chances in a lottery, and associating with slaves in an unlawful assembly, was afterwards admitted to bail in $500, for his appearance before the Mayor this morning. The negroes arrested are: Reuben Pleasant, free; Henry, Tom and Edgar, slaves of Jas. A. Scott; Henry, slave of Geo. Timberlake; George, slave of John Freeland; Henly, slave of T. B. Grundy; Preston, slave of Jas. Pleasants; Clem, slave of Wm. H. Haxall; Phabious, slave of Edward Rawlings; Lewis, slave of L. Brander; Caleb, free; and William, slave of John Priddy. Part of these colored speculators were punished and discharged; the others were held for Court.
The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], The gallant dead. (search)
an cruiser, she shows her English sea letter, and before the man-of-war is out of sight she has overhauled some American vessel with her rebel flag flying. It is very well managed indeed. She was formerly the pilot-boat G. B. Lamar. If such proceedings are allowed by the United States Government, this place will be a nest for all the Southern vessels, to bring any bogus register — for I understand she had none from the United States--and take the British flag. I have been told that Mr. Edgar, the U. S. Consul, has protested and sent same to the English Consul and to the Governor, with copies to the Secretary of State. Since writing the above, I learn that the vessel was entered at the Custom-House under a register made here by the English Consul, and not under the register she brought; only the clearance was given to the Custom-House. Thus are things managed here. Yours, respectfully, Ludevic Reisner, Master of Steamer Feraira, of New York. From Washington — Saili
The Daily Dispatch: may 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], Late war News. (search)
Lewisburg and immediate vicinity on last Friday morning. The forces engaged on our side, about 1,800 in number, were the 22d, 45th, and 50th. Virginia regiments, Edgar's battalion one company of cavalry, two guns of the Otey battery, two guns of Lowry's battery, one gun of Chapman's battery, and two guns of Bryan's battery, from s by a circultous route to the bridge, with the design of destroying it, and thus cutting off our retreat — a plan to which, however, they signally failed. Major Edgar, of Monror a good man and gallant officer, was killed on the field. Captain Finney, A. A. General, of Powhatan county, was wounded in the side nor dangeroucavalry and 35 infantry, including some of the pickols who were sleeping on their posts. Among the cosualties reported on our side is Major Finney killed. Major Edgar and Capt C. G. Otey wounded. The enemy's less is supposed heavy. From the above, it would not appear that the defeat was so disastrous as at first reporte
The Daily Dispatch: May 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battle of Lewisburg. (search)
g on till they reached the farther edge of town, when the engagement became fierce and general. The Federals stood behind a fence and fired, while our men stood out on the open field. The forces engaged were the 22d Virginia, the 45th Virginia, Edgar's battalion, a portion of the 8th Virginia cavalry, dismounted, and a battalion of artillery. The dismounted cavalry was held in reserve; the 45th composed the centre. The battle lasted about an hour, being hottest on the flanks; our men gradually driving them, when, from some unknown cause, the 45th became panic stricken and fled. But yet the day was not irretrievably lost. Our men still fought courageously, when, unfortunately, brave Edgar was slain, and his men, being dispirited by his untimely fall, were no longer able to withstand the terrific fire of the enemy, and fled precipitately, and could not be rallied. We had sixteen pieces of artillery, though I understand all were not brought into action. It did good service,
The Daily Dispatch: June 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Shocking tragedy in New York. (search)
is certain, we under estimated the force of the enemy. They could not have had less than five thousand men, while from every source of information we could obtain before the fight, we were continually told that there were only two regiments in the town. We left on the field in dead, wounded, and misting, at least four hundred men. The enemy's loss was heavy, but much less than ours. Col. Finney, though he could have retreated, refused to turn his back upon the enemy, and was captured. Major Edgar was left dead, along with may others, who, on that dreadful day, offered themselves upon their country's altar. Perhaps in no battle of the war, of equal duration, was there more terrible fighting or greater carnage. It was all over before 8 o'clock. If the Southern Confederacy desires to hold the rich domain of Western Virginia, they must send more men for its defence. The enemy are sending their best regiments, armed with the most improved guns, to overrun these fertile fields,
The Daily Dispatch: June 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], The twenty-seventh Virginia regiment. (search)
Port Republic, June 9th, is not quite complete. Four or five slightly wounded are not reported: Field officers.--Wounded: Major Shriver. Company B.--Killed: Lieut Lenard, Privates Chilton and Joseph Sweet. Wounded: Alex Smith, Logan, Gowers, J P Chilton, and Nooderspard. Company C.--Wounded: Welcher, Porter, Purseley, and Baker. Company D.--Wounded: Captain F. C. Wilson, Privates R. W. Sands, F. H. Brown, and — Lotts. Company E.--Killed: Squire Johnson. Wounded: Lieut, Edgar, Privates Novinger, Harper, Holly, and H. Sanford. Company F.--Killed: Dick McClury, Andrew Martin, and — Carter, Wounded: Lieut. Showber, Privates Ackerley and Rowlison. Company G.--Killed:--Walton. Wounded: None. Company H.--Wounded: Privates Thomas, Hilbaner, Drumheller, Smith, Camden, and Mitchell, Killed 8, wounded 28. Total 36. The gentleman who furnishes the foregoing says: "When it is recollected that the 27th went into the fight with but 140 men, it will be seen a
The Daily Dispatch: August 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], A daring Feat. (search)
hich had participated in the hottest of the fight, took it into their heads to have a little private reconnaissance into the Yankee lines, on their own account. Their names are Hospital Stewart Palton, of Co. D; Color-bearer Powell, of Co. G; Lieut. Edgar, of Co. E; and Sergeant Davis, of Co. F. The enemy had been driven three miles and the 27th regiment was resting for the night on the remote line of the battle-field next to their rear column. After traveling cautiously for several hundred yur guns, and be prepared to fire at the word — steady, boys, steady! " "Hold on!" fairly shrieked the "Union pickets," "we are coming — don't fire, for God's sake?" "Come on then, at once, for we have no time to waste here in idle talk," broke in Edgar and Davis, simultaneously. Immediately afterwards, one by one, they came forward, throwing their muskets, side arms, &c., at the feet of Powell, who received them with dignity, but convulsive laughter concealed. One who seemed to be an offi
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], The enemy in Greenbrier county. (search)
The enemy in Greenbrier county. The enemy have recently made another raid into Greenbrier county, where they committed a number of depredations. Their number amounted to about one hundred and fifty. They ventured within one mile of Lewisburg, where they burned the barn of Joseph Feamster, jr., containing six horses, provender, &c. They also fired his dwelling, but the timely arrival of a company of Edgar's battalion saved it from destruction. They, also, burned the dwelling, barn, granary, and stable of Austin Hundley, Sheriff of the county, together with his furniture and grain. The snow was several inches deep, and his family were turned out in their night clothes — his wife barefooted.--Mr. H. was kept under guard until his house was so far consumed that he was unable to save anything.
The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], Yankees repulsed at Lewisburg. (search)
Yankees repulsed at Lewisburg. Information has been received that Col. Edgal's battalion, stationed at Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, were surprised by one thousand Yankee cavalry late on Friday night last, but with consummate skill he rallied his men and fought the enemy with determined bravery, beating them back, and killing and wounding a number. The enemy sent in a flag of truce, asking permission to bury their dead, which request Col. Edgar refused. His force was barely eight hundred men, and his loss resulting from the surprise was supposed to be heavy.
The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1863., [Electronic resource], Yankee fabrications. (search)
s for stealing two boxes of tobacco from Kent & Wilson, at their factory, in Rose alley. Defendant sold the tobacco to a man named Heckler, who testified to the fact. James A. Perdue and Harrison Balley were remanded for final trial, on the charge of stealing four hats from Powhatan Weisiger. John Doyle was sent on to be tried before Judge Lyons for stealing from George, slave of John C. Hughes, $51 by force and violence. Charles Johnson was examined for stealing a horse from Edgar R Ford, and sent on for trial before Judge Lyons. Robert Burch was examined for having, on the 11th inst., broke into John F. Dabney's shoe shop, and stolen a pair of boots and two pairs shoes. The shop was located west of Brook Avenue. The proof that the prisoner broke in and took the articles was clear, and he was sent on for trial before Judge Lyons. Officer Griffin told the Mayor that during the time the prisoner was in the upper station house he had nearly cut through the brick wa
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