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The Daily Dispatch: June 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], $10 reward (search)
From camp Wigfall.[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Camp Wigfall, Washington Wards, June 19, 1861. I address you from an encampment formed yesterday, some few miles from Camp Pickens, by Col. Kemper's Seventh Regiment, Virginia Volunteers, and named in honor of one of the finest orators and most brilliant men of the South, Hon. Lewis T. Wigfall, of Texas. We left Camp Pickens yesterday, marching by General Beauregard and Staff, and on our tramp hither gained our first experience in the beauties of marching under a broiling sun with knapsack, haversack, canteen, musket and all the paraphernalia of a soldier on the route. Arriving here, ground was staked off, tents raised as by magic, and in a few minutes the lonely field was a scene of busy life. We were soon pleased to receive a confirmation of the report that there had been another little affair at Fairfax, in which our boys, as usual, gained the day. It is said that some five hundred Yankees advanced toward
The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
, of Lancaster. Mr. Bassell supported his resolution. Mr. Yerby the substitute offered by Mr. Robertson. Mr. Seddon favored speedy action. Offered by Mr. Kemper, of Madison: Resolved, That a Committee of Fifteen be appointed with instructions to report at the earliest practicable time a bill providing for a Convent supposition that it was a mere resolution of inquiry as to the expediency of a Convention, not absolutely determining the question in this summary manner. Mr. Kemper detailed the circumstances connected with the passage of the resolution — thought that all members had been sufficiently warned of its introduction and purport empt on the part of the Federal Government, to coerce the same into re union or submission, and that we will resist the same by all the means in our power. Mr. Kemper sustained the resolutions, Mr. Watts moved to lay on the table and print.--Mr. Boreman opposed the adoption of the resolutions in an earnest, if not impressive
The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
Rev. J. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street M. E. Church. State Convention.--The Speaker announced the committee under Mr. Kemper's resolution, offered yesterday, who were instructed to report, at the earliest practicable time, a bill providing for a Convention of the people of Virginia, as follows: Messrs. Kemper, of Madison; Haymond, of Marion; Barbour, of Culpeper; Chapman, of Monroe; Rutherford, of Goochland; Christian, of Augusta; Gibson, of Hampshire; Jones, of Gloucester; Carpenter, of A Hoffman, of Harrison; Kyle, of Carroll; Baskerville, of Mecklenburg; Frost, of Jackson; Wilson, of Isle of Wight. Mr. Kemper moved that the committee have leave to sit during the session of the Legislature. Mr. Christian opposed the motioncted in the usual manner. The withdrawal of fifteen members from the House might retard the progress of business. Mr. Kemper sustained his motion. He thought the importance of the crisis in public affairs demanded speedy action, and was surpri
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Chronology of the day--battle of New Orleans. (search)
Bill.--The bill "to provide for electing members of a Convention, and to convene the same," being on its first reading, Mr. Kemper moved that the bill be read a second time, in order that it might be open to amendment — remarking that he did not himsestion; which, being ordered by the House, the Speaker put the main question, on which the ayes and nays were called by Mr. Kemper.--The voting resulted for second reading — ayes 108, nays 30. The bill was then read by sections. Mr. Jones, t the Governor be requested to send special messengers to his people to inform them what they were expected to do. Mr. Kemper again impressed on the House the necessity of the Convention being held at an early a day as possible. Mr. A. Knot Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, who made a personal explanation. He said, a remark that fell from the gentleman near him (Mr. Kemper) demanded a word of reply, lest his silence might seem to admit its justice. I appeal, said Mr. K., to this whole Hous
The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Excitement. (search)
s. Mr. Bisbie hoped that similar requests would be made of the Governors of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Mr. Kemper regarded the resolutions as containing the most important and momentous propositions that could be precipitated on the e objection to his resolutions arose from a disinclination to avert human strife, he could not sympathize with it. Mr. Kemper disclaimed, on the part of himself and the gentleman from Stafford, any purpose to precipitate the country into a civil, Anderson, Magrader of Albemarle, Smith of Taylor, Witten and Newton, with power to sit immediately. On motion of Mr. Kemper, the House then proceeded to the consideration of the Convention bill; the first section of which was variously amended and to each of the Governors of the Southern States. The adoption of the resolutions was opposed by Messrs. Seddon, Kemper and others, and supported by Messrs. Robertson, Newton and others, and carried in the affirmative by a large majority.
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
eid Richardson, Riddick, Windham, Robertson, Rivers, Saunders, Scott, Setar, Sherrard Sibert, James K. Smith, Isaac N. Smith, Staples, Walker, A. Watson, Watts, Welch, Wood and Yercy--77. Nays.--Messrs. Allen, Anderson, Barley, Ballard. Barbour, Baskerville. Bass. Bassell, Bell, Boisseau, Burks, Caperton, Carpenter, Carter, Chapman Childs, Claiborne, Duckwall, Edwards, Evans, Friend Garrett. J. T. Gibson, J. Gilmer, Graham, Gratten, Dunter James, C. H. Jones, Warner T. Jones. Kantman, Kemper, Kincheloe, Lundy, Lina, Mallory, McDowell, McGehee, Meddey, Miles, J. R. Miller, Mong, Montague, Montgomery, Morgan, Nelson, Newton, Orlain, R. K. Robinson, Rutherford, Seddon, Shannon, H Smith Thomas Temlis, Tyler, Ward, Wilson, Wingfield, Witten, Woolfolk and Mr. Speaker--62. After being debated pro and con, it was withdrawn by the mover. Mr. Collier offered and advocated a motion to recommit the whole bill to the committee, but withdrew the same prior to a vote. Mr. Haymon
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
he appropriation made at the last session, for more effectually arming the border counties; by Mr. Kemper, of raising the sum of one million of dollars for immediate purposes of defence; by Mr. Wallac. Gibson, J. Gilmer, Graham, Grattan, Haymond, Hunter, James, C. H. Jones, W. T. Jones, Kaufman, Kemper, Kincheloe, Lundy, Lynn, Mallory, J. G. McDowell, McGehee, Medley, Mong, Montague, Montgomery, Mead the third time and put on its passage. When the Speaker had stated the question, Mr. Kemper rose and said: Before the final vote of this House is recorded, I shall say a few words, almosw remarks in explanation of his vote, in which he was understood to coincide in sentiment with Mr. Kemper. Mr. Jones, of Gloucester, expressed his objections to the bill as it read, but would vot West, Wilson, Wilcox, Wingfield, Witten, Wood, Woolfolk, Yerby, and Mr. Speaker.--141. Gen. Kemper was requested to communicate the passage of the bill to the Senate.--[Note.--The document in
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
be converted into a military school, and asking an appropriation therefore; by Mr. McGruder, the remonstrance of one hundred and eleven citizens of Henrico county against the proposed extension of the corporation limits of the city of Richmond; by Mr. Witten, the petition of Rowland Fletcher, praying relief as contractor on the Raleigh and Grayson Turnpike road. Ordnance Department.--The following bill, entitled "a bill to create an Ordnance Department," was reported, and on motion of Mr. Kemper, was referred to the Committee on Military affairs. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That an Ordnance Department be, and is hereby created, to consist of one Colonel of Ordnance, to be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and such subordinate officers, not exceeding six in number, to be appointed in like manner; the said subordinates to hold such rank as may be prescribed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate. The pay and allowa
The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
ormed by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Subsistence Departments of the United States Army, and to be governed by the articles of war, was taken up on motion of Mr. Kemper, and, being amended by the addition of a section providing that "the duties heretofore assigned to the Commissioners of the Armory shall be performed by the officers whose appointment is authorized by this act," was read the requisite number of times and passed — ayes 130. State Defence.--On motion of Mr. Kemper, the bill appropriating one million of dollars for the defence of the State was taken up, and debated by Messrs. Haymond, Kemper, McKenzie and others. The bill authorizKemper, McKenzie and others. The bill authorizes and requires the Colonel of Ordnance to purchase, under the direction of the Governor, such arms, &c., including machinery, &c., for altering and improving cannon and small arms, and for manufacturing equipments and munitions, as may be required for the defence of the State, and appropriates $800,000 for that purpose. The bill
The Daily Dispatch: July 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Palmetto Button a sufficient pass. (search)
evidence I could give him of who I was, and that I was not an enemy, was my Palmetto buttons. He heartily and readily replied, "Oh! that will do, that will do! If you have on Palmetto buttons you can certainly pass." I encouraged him in the prompt and vigilant performance of his duty, and bade him a kind adieu. We then crossed the Run in Fairfax county, and proceeded several miles down to Union Mill, where we found a strong picket stationed. One entire company of Virginians, from Col. Kemper's (Virginia) Regiment encamped near by. The pickets were stationed near one mile thickly on both sides of the stream — This picket was really without the limits of our brigade. As I approached each picket I stated the object of my mission, but that there's no pass, and that the only evidence I could give or show of who I was or where I was from was my Palmetto buttons, which to every picket was a ready and current passport, with a pleasant smile and graceful salute from each one as we pa
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