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John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 2: (search)
ily increasing their number. School for officers is actively attended; battalion drill has its fixed days. The Louisiana Legion —with a past behind it—has returned to its old system of Sunday marches in order to make sure a full attendance. Among the new companies was one whose numbers were drawn from the greenroom. This company of twenty-four privates called itself the Varieties Volunteers. Actors of repute were the officers—John E. Owens, comedian of renown, being the captain, and George Jordan, handsomest of walking men, first-lieutenant. Nor shall Labor hold back for the convention. The Screwmen's benevolent association—sturdy workers along the levee, still populous with boats bringing cotton, rice and sugar—enjoys its annual parade. Business and confidence touch elbows. The 8th of January, representing that battle which has so strongly inspired the spirit of the soldier of Louisiana, is to be celebrated with a muster of the city's militia. Every historic city, lik
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: (search)
only surviving captain of that guard so famous in the past, and on either hand of Maunsel White Anthony Fernandez and M. M. Barnett, Sr., two of the oldest fighters of 1814-15, still hale and hearty. In front of the veterans could be noted their flag which Chalmette saw—or rather what remained of it—a bare pole with stripes of tattered silk. The white veterans were followed by their brethrenin-arms, the colored veterans of Chalmette. Jordan Noble, once drummer-boy at Chalmette—in 1861 old Jordan for the city and State—is among them. Upon these last the spectators gaze in that silence which, accorded to the worthy, is respect. They raise their hats as the latter pass. The parade of the troops on Washington's birthday was a triumph in the appearance and in the number of the men. The Picayune of the 23d placed the number at 8,000, observing in connection with the day: May the custom, now revived, of paying honor to the birthday of Washington, be one of everlasting observ
The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 28 (search)
the Opera House this season includes Mad. Berchart, Mad. Faure and Mad. Pretti, sopranos; Mlle. Lacombe, mezzo-soprano; Philippe, Methuen and Debrinay, tenors; Melchizedek and General, bassos. The Norma of last night was the best cast of that piece ever exhibited in New Orleans. In the theatres we have good companies.--At the Varieties, of which John Owen is manager, you may judge of the strength of the company by hearing that among the names are Chas. Bass, once of your theatre; George Jordan, of side-whisker memory; A. H. Davenport, and Mark Smith. Miss Charlotte Thompson is the leading woman, but the feminine attraction of the company is a Mrs. Leighton, the comedienne. She is an extraordinary actress. The Nixon &Co.'s "world-wide," &c., Circus is now at the St. Charles Theatre, Debar having taken his company in the meantime to Vicksburg. A live hippopotamus at Spalding's Museum is another attraction even more novel than anything in the theatrical way. Gov. Moore r
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ing in Alexandria, Va., Monday night, broke up in a row, with cheers for the Union and groans for South Carolina. The sum of $500 has been subscribed in Monroe county, Va., to arm the military. Col. Braxton Bragg, of a "little more grape" celebrity, and Capt. J. K. Duncan and J. M. Taylor have been selected by the Governor of Louisiana as his aids-de-camp. The Louisiana Legislature has instructed its delegates in Congress to retire. The theatrical corps at the Varieties theatre, in New Orleans, has formed itself into a military company. Jno. E. Owens is Captain; George Jordan, 1st Lieutenant; and Mark Smith, 2d Lieutenant. A. H. Davenport is 21 Sergeant. M'lle. Frances is the vivandiere of the Company. Joel E. Matthews, of Dallas county, Ala., has offered the services of 200 negroes to the Governor of Alabama. In addition to this, the same gentleman deposited in the Bank of Mobile on the 23d of January, $15,000 to the credit of Alabama for State defence.
The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.the military of Rock bridge — fine crops. &c. Lexington, Va., June 17, 1861. Rock bridge is still engaged in furnishing troops for the great struggle in which we are now engaged. On the 13th, a company of Rangers was organized, with Col. S. C D. vidson, the Colonel commandant of the 10th Regiment of Militia, as its Captain. George Jordan, (who served during the Mexican war as Texan Ranger,) Dr. Cameroa, and W. A. Ruff, as Lieutenants It is understood that this company will join General Wise's Brigade. On the 15th instant, a large company of Riflemen organized in the Fairfield District, with the Rev. John Miller, late of Philadelphia, as Captain, and other compared gentlemen as Lieutenants. When these two companies are mustered into service, which will be as speedily as possible, Rockbridge will have furnished ten companies Let other counties boast of what they can do, we have come fully up to the mark that was mered by the most act
The Daily Dispatch: October 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], American actors in England. (search)
gnes Robertson have returned to the Adelphi. Edwin Booth has played Shylock and Sir Giles Overreach at the Haymarket. --Lastly, John Brougham has produced his comedy of "Playing with Fire," at the Princess Theatre, himself as Dr. Savage, and George Jordan as Herbert Waverley. The play had unequivocal success. The criticism on the acting runs thus : "Mr. J. Brougham, as Dr. Savage, is exactly the cool, easy, business-like man, and his natural disposition does not quit him in the midst of his imself as Dr. Savage, and George Jordan as Herbert Waverley. The play had unequivocal success. The criticism on the acting runs thus : "Mr. J. Brougham, as Dr. Savage, is exactly the cool, easy, business-like man, and his natural disposition does not quit him in the midst of his ludicrous perplexities. Mr. G. Jordan, who plays Waverly, is newly arrived from America, and, with his handsome figure and good delivery, promises to stand well among the representatives of gentlemen on the stage."
The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], From, Fredericksburg. (search)
Mayor's Court, May 29th. --The accumulated business of two days was disposed of to-day. Edward Walsh, charged with assaulting George Jordan, a paroled Yankee prisoner, from Pennsylvania, and attempting to rob him, was arraigned for examination. Jordan was charged with being in the city, without any papers certifying his right to a residence. Both cases were continued for a further hearing. James Kershman, arrested for being a suspicious character, was committed in default of sJordan was charged with being in the city, without any papers certifying his right to a residence. Both cases were continued for a further hearing. James Kershman, arrested for being a suspicious character, was committed in default of security for his good behavior. James Riley was called up for examination on the charge of beating Wm. E. C. Rutherford. The case was postponed for a further examination. George Palmer, charged with entering the house of Geo. W. Hubbard and stealing a shirt, was required to give security to be of good behavior, and, failing, was sent to the chain gang for ninety days. Timothy Ryan was required to give $200 security for getting drunk and behaving disorderly at the 1st Market, on el
The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Gen. Jackson's successor. (search)
shire's back while drunk, and breaking the glass of the same.--Thomas Groghan having been complained of by his wife for a beating administered, failed to respond according to the conditions of his recognizance, and it was declared forfeited. George Jordan, a Pennsylvania free negro, was put in the chain-gang, failing to give security to be of good behavior. The same disposition was made of Edward Walsh, charged with assaulting George Jordan. Samuel Hill, a free negro, from Washington, D. C.,ania free negro, was put in the chain-gang, failing to give security to be of good behavior. The same disposition was made of Edward Walsh, charged with assaulting George Jordan. Samuel Hill, a free negro, from Washington, D. C., was committed to jail. John H. Hendren was required to give $150 security to keep the peace for interfering with citizens in the street while drunk. William Call was fined $1 for being drunk, and required to give $150 to keep the peace for resisting the officers.