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The Daily Dispatch: August 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Young Oxford on the war. (search)
General Henningsen. --We understand this distinguished soldier leaves Richmond to-day to join the Legion of General Wise, in northwest Virginia. General Henningsen, as is well known, is a professional soldier of high attainments, and we arGeneral Henningsen, as is well known, is a professional soldier of high attainments, and we are well assured he will signalize himself, when opportunity is given, as an officer of no ordinary military genius. He is not only thoroughly acquainted with the theory of the art of war, (evinced in his writings on this subject,) but has had considerable experience in the field. A distinguishing characteristic of General Henningsen is his sympathy for nations struggling for their liberty and independence, and he is marked by admirable traits of character peculiar to few military men. It would be no compliment to speak of his bravery and gallantry were he not as gentle and modest as he is brave. General Henningsen is scarcely to be looked upon as a foreigner, although not a native of America, having resided in the South for many years, an
The Daily Dispatch: August 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mr. Phillips day's third letters. (search)
s past Possibly there are grave considerations which have justified President Davis in urging the acceptance of such a post upon the distinguished divine, and in inducing his concurrence. The circumstance, however, must sound somewhat strange in both hemispheres, as savoring too much of the chivalric spirit of the middle ages, when the cowl of the priest was combined with the armor of the warrior, and the hand that held the crozier did not disdain to wield the sword. One day I said to Gen. Henningsen, who was commander-in chief during the Nicaraguan war. "Tell me, General, what post are you about to fill during the present war?" "I am going, " replied the brave General, "to apply for a chaplaincy." The moral was obvious, the irony rather keen. Operations of the Imperial tobacco agent of Napoleon. The course that England and France intend pursuing with reference to the Southern Confederacy is a question constantly on the tapis. The fact that M. Luel, the agent of Messrs. Hu
The Daily Dispatch: September 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway (search)
w encamped within two miles of the enemy, and are expecting a warm time of it every day. The men are anxious for the fray, and officers and all hands are in fine spirits. Trusting in the God of battles, we have no fears as to the issue of an engagement. In a notice in the Dispatch of the skirmish with the Yankees at the "Hawk's Nest," it was stated that we lost one man killed. That is a mistake; one was badly wounded and supposed at the time mortally, but is recovering and now out of danger. As for the account of this affair taken from a Cincinnati paper, it is all false from beginning to end. The health of our troops is improving. Gen. Wise is exerting every energy of body and mind, to carry forward this campaign to a victorious consummation. Gen. Henningsen is deservedly popular in the Legion and with the indomitable energy and gallantry of Gen. Wise, sided by the experience and skill of Gen. H. We have every reason to anticipate a brilliant career for the Legion."
The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Terms of the Dispatch. (search)
ain; but whether Rosencranz or Cox be in command, Gen. Wise is sanguine that Gen. Lee will whip the enemy and drive him back. The position at Big Sewell is a very strong one, and seems to have been well chosen by Gen. Wise as a stand point. The most intense anxiety prevails to hear additional news from the West, but the bridges on the two railroads. beyond Lynchburg and Staunton, having been damaged by the heavy rains, some delay must be occasioned in the transmission of dispatches.--Gen. Henningsen, who has been attached to Gen. Wise's staff, also arrived in Richmond on Saturday. Most exaggerated rumors were in circulation yesterday respecting affairs on the Potomac. We have reliable information that our forces have fallen back to Fairfax Court-House from Falls Church, the object of which will doubtless be made apparent hereafter. With the exception of the ordinary picket skirmishing, no fight has lately taken place in that vicinity. The enemy will not show himself in forc
The Daily Dispatch: October 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wanted. (search)
next morning the summit of the Big Sewell was whitened with his tents, and skirmishing commenced and continued till the evening. On our side two gun detachments of the artillery and three companies of the 2d Regiment of the Legion, of which Col. Henningsen is Colonel, (but in consequence of his having charge of the infantry and artillery under the immediate command of Lieut.-Col. Frank Anderson, who distinguished himself by the daring exploit of capturing Castillo in Nicaragua, with 45 men, afd. On the evening of the 24th, Gen. Lee arrived with four regiments and two pieces of cannon. Late on the 25th Gen. Wise received a communication from the Secretary of War requiring him to report immediately in Richmond, Having ordered Col. Henningsen to accompany him, he left camp Defiance for that city the same evening, with Majors Duffield and Standard, Captains Farish and Snead, and Lieut. Wise, of his staff. The position at camp Defiance, when Gen. Wise left, was defended by abo
The Daily Dispatch: February 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Bomb Proof batteries. (search)
e 4th Brigade of this department, were captured on Roanoke Island yesterday by an overwhelming force after two days hard fighting. Captains Coles and O. Jennings Wise, are severely wounded, and are reported killed. Major Lawson, of Col. Henningsen's regiment, is wounded and a prisoner. Lieut. Miller, of the Jackson Guard, is shot through the shoulder. Gen. Wise was confined to his bed from pneumonia at Nag's Head. He and his staff are safe. Col. Richardson is also safeigger are prisoners. Capt. Farish, and Burr and Levy, of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, are safe. Frank Johnson a prisoner, unhurt. Dr. W. O. Shepherdson, well known as "Bohemian," correspondent of the Dispatch, was captured. Col. Henningsen and his artillery are safe at Elizabeth City. All our guns in the batteries were spiked before surrendering to the Yankees. Our loss in killed is slight; that of the enemy is very heavy. J. H. Prance. Norfolk, Feb. 9--P. M.--A
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 19 (search)
attacked by a whole regiment of Zouaves, and though completely overpowered they stood their ground bravely, nor did they yield a root until all the command save seven fell bleeding to the ground. There is good reason to believe that had Col. Henningsen, with his artillery, been on the island, we should not have been forced to surrender it. The lack of field pieces was very sadly felt, and bad they been at hand, the enemy, perhaps, would never have been able to have landed their forces Col.Col. Henningsen had orders, we understand, to report at Roanoke Island, but by some misunderstanding by miss K. Elizabeth City for his destination. It is to be deeply regretted that this error should have been made, as the Colonel is a brave and efficient officer, and we are satisfied that had he been present the foe would have been compelled to acknowledge his prowess. Captain Taylor, of this city, in represented as distinguishing himself for his coolness and bravery. He fought the enemy li
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Sequel. (search)
nd. As the reports of casualties and particulars of the battle are almost exclusively in the possession of the enemy. It is impossible to furnish anything reliable, and we must wait for reports from Northern sources. I send you a few additional rumors. It is reported that Commodore Lynch is a prisoner. The Federal landed at two points on Roanoke Island, and at one of the points they waded up to their waists to effect a landing. Gen. Wise is expected to reach Norfolk this evening. Gen. Henningsen is at Edenton. All of the little fleet under Com. Lynch has been captured by the Yankees. [second Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb. 11.--(Received at 10 o'clock.)--Intelligence has been received tonight of a fight on yesterday between the Confederate deet and the Federal gun-boats. The conflict was short and active. Com. Lynch was dangerously wounded and taken prisoner. Three of our gun-boats were saved, but the loss of life is not reported. Large Confederate forces are at all exp
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], Fire in the county. (search)
put all the ammunition and fuel which could be obtained on board the Seabird and Appomattox, these two steamers were sent forward to Roanoke Island. On arriving at the mouth of the river they met a boat and learned from it that the island had been surrendered, and shortly afterward discovered five of the enemy's gunboats standing for Pasquotank river. They returned immediately to the battery at Cobb's Point, about a mile and a half below Elizabeth City, and after sending an express to Gen. Henningsen, distributed all the ammunition among four steamers and a schooner and formed a line just above the battery. A company had been detailed the day previous for duty at this battery, and the object of the fleet was to co-operate with them. Shortly after daylight the enemy appeared in sight and a messenger was sent from the fleet to ascertain the condition of the battery. Finding only seven men there and supposing that the enemy would first attack the battery, the officers and crew o
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Kentucky. (search)
The latest from Roanoke Island. Captain O. Jennings Wise--General Wise--a North Carolina Lincolnite shot--Gen. Henningsen, &c. [special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.] Norfolk, Feb. 13. --A Mr. Wallace, belonging to one of the North Carolina regiments, engaged in the Roanoke fight, says he helped to carry Ca more sons left to sacrifice in defence of the Southern Confederacy and her noble cause; that he himself yet lives "to fight on and fight ever." One of General Henningsen's men called at a house near Elizabeth City, N. C., and asked for a drink of water, when the man of the house called him "a d — d rebel," and fired at him, the shot striking him in the forehead. Henningsen's men opened fire on him, killing him in his house, and then burnt the house and him in it. General H. is said to be in Edenton. It is believed the mortar fleet is intended for this place. Accomac. [Associated Press Dispatches.] later. Norfolk, Feb. 13. --In
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