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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, chapter 2 (search)
had just returned, and in which they had been under fire and had done very well. I said, pointing to his lame arm,-- Did you think that was more than you bargained for, my man? His answer came promptly and stoutly,-- I been a-tinking, Mas'r, dat's jess what I went for. I thought this did well enough for my very first interchange of dialogue with my recruits. November 27, 1862. Thanksgiving-Day; it is the first moment I have had for writing during these three days, which havm de dogs! [Immense applause, and one appreciating auditor says, chuckling, Dat was your arms, ole man, which brings down the house again.] Den he say de Yankee pickets was near by, and I must be very keerful. Den I say, Good Lord, Mas'r, am dey? Words cannot express the complete dissimulation with which these accents of terror were uttered,--this being precisely the piece of information he wished to obtain. Then he narrated his devices to get into the house at night an
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Army Life in a Black Regiment, Chapter 7: up the Edisto. (search)
teps to secure it. Captain Trowbridge, who had by this time landed at a different point, got quite into despair over the seeming deafness of the people to all questions. How many soldiers are there on the bluff? he asked of the first-comer. Mas'r, said the man, stuttering terribly, I c-c-c- Tell me how many soldiers there are! roared Trowbridge, in his mighty voice, and all but shaking the poor old thing, in his thirst for information. O mas'r, recommenced in terror the incapaci but my shirt and pantaloon; ole woman one single frock he hab on, and one handkerchief on he head; I leff all-two my blanket and run for de Rebel come, and den dey did n't come, did n't truss for come. Ise eighty-eight year old, mas'r. My ole Mas'r Lowndes keep all de ages in a big book, and when we come to age ob sense we mark em down ebry year, so I know. Too ole for come? Mas'r joking. Neber too ole for leave de land oa bondage. I old, but great good for chil'en, gib tousand tank eb
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 126 (search)
afford. My boy must be strongly altered in the few weeks since I saw him, if he can be induced to accept the property of his mother and sister, even if retained by order of your Excellency. In his previous life he has been upright and honorable, and never was known to appropriate the possessions of others; and I feel sure this generous attempt to supply him with the means of subsistence will be most indignantly rejected. If this is not the case, he has indeed degenerated. Respectfully, Mas. H. M. Bradford. U. S. Ship Ohio, Boston, June 1, 1861. To his Excellency Gov. Letcher--Sir: I have received from my wife copies of her correspondence with you. I had myself written several letters to former friends in Norfolk in relation to the property, but declined making any application to the State authorities; yet when informed by my wife that she had done so, I did not doubt that immediate restoration would be ordered ; for, while I have seen enough to destroy all confidence in the
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), M. (search)
. Segmental arch.Wool-brick. Semicircular arch.Worm. Ma′sons-lev′el. A plummet-level. Mas′si-cot. （Glass.) The manufacturer's name for the protoxide of lead used in making flintglasse timbers at the side of the mast-rooms that are left deep enough to receive the cross-chocks. Mas′ter-key. A key which commands many locks of a certain set, the keys of which are not interchaney No. 4 is master of the locks for which the keys Nos. 1, 2, and 3 are specially constructed. Mas′ter-tap. A tap-screw. Mas′ter-wheel. The main wheel in a machine which acts as a driver Mas′ter-wheel. The main wheel in a machine which acts as a driver of many parts. Such is the large cog-wheel in a horse-power which imparts motion to a circular system of pinions. See horsepower. Mast-hole. （Shipbuilding.) A hole in the deck to receive apartly of wood and partly of metal, the metallic portion being provided with friction rollers. Mas′ti-ca-tor. 1. A small machine to cut up meat for aged persons or those who have l
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 15. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Paroles of the Army of Northern Virginia. (search)
iment. Thos. D. Hawes, Capt. Co. G, 15th Ga. Regiment. Thos. H. Remson, 2d Lt. Co. G, 15th Ga. Regiment. A. J. Teezley, 2d Lt. Co. I, 15th Ga. Regiment. D Connel, Capt. Co. K, 15th Ga. Regiment. W. Robison, 1st Lt. Co. K, 15th Ga. Regiment. G. L. Alexander, Ensign, 15th Ga. Regiment. [75] Twentieth Georgia Volunteers. M. J. Marcus, courier. C. P. Albea, courier. O. D. Scott, clerk. R. I. Moses, Master C. S. Navy and a volunteer courier. Walter Stewart, Quar. Mas. Sergeant. W. B. Tanant, Com'y Sergeant. J. C. King, Ord. Sergeant. A. K. Wilson, Hos. Steward. Co. A. 1st Sergeant H. M. Tucker, 2d Sergeant J. G. Askew, 3d Sergeant B. H. Baggerly, 1st Corporal M. S. Kilpatrick, 2d Corporal E. J. Stewart. Private W. W. Baggerly, J. J. Craig, Robt. Craig, J. A. Caraway, J. W. Clark, W. P. Ghelston, B. H. Harris, Private L. D. Huff, Fred. Jordon, J. Plunkett, H. Rowsy, J. W. Stewart, Wm. Taylor, J. F. Murdock, J. R. Pl
The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch. (search)
om Salmon P. Chase, of Wirt memory, have acted upon the principle that "to the victors belong the spoils." But a day of reckoning will surely come, when those in Virginia who seek affiliation with the Black Republicans, and their "aiders and abettors," will be consigned to merited oblivion, if not obloquy. It is understood that there are other patriots who are willing to serve our masters in Washington, for a consideration. To reconcile us to this state of things, we have been told that"Mas abe" will be "conservative" in his administration; that he is going to evacuate Fort Sumter, (because he can't hold it any longer;) and that there has been a tremendous reaction in popular sentiment in some municipal elections in the Northern States. Among the various indications of pacific intentions, we recognize the appointment to the Premiership of that distinguished conservative, "Brother Seward," whose whole life, from the time of his controversy with Gov. Gilmer, in 1840, to the endor
The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Partition of territory in the Old Union. (search)
s certain of having made more than one of them bite the dust. The capture of a live Yankee by this old negro, was related by him in the most enthusiastic manner. He espied one of them somewhat separated from the rest, in the act of cutting stick for Washington, and immediately started in pursuit of him. On coming up with the brave Lincoln soldier, he brought his gun to bear on uncle "Dick; " but this, he said, he had no fear of, and did not halt until he had a fast hold on the Yankee's collar, and lost no time in conducting him where the prisoners had been confined. On asking the old negro if he intended returning to his army, he promptly answered that he should do so as soon as he transacted his business in this city, and that he expected in a short time to beat on his drum in the streets of Washington that good old tune, "Dixie." "Our pickets," he said, "were in two miles of Alexandria, and Mas. Beauregard would not be long in driving the d — d Yankees from Arlington."
The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gen. Sickles. (search)
Mas stabbed. --We are sorry to hear, from a passenger on last evening's train from Manassas, that a fatal affray took place in the hospital near the Junction; by which a member of one of the Mississippi regiments lost his life. The Mississippian had a friend in the hospital, and insisted on visiting him while under the influence of liquor. When inside he began to give directions to the servants how to treat the man, but was checked by the Surgeon, who told him he had no right to interfere with his instructions. The man then began abusing the Surgeon, insulting him grossly, and finally struck him in the face. The Surgeon then drew a knife and stabbed him through the heart. The unfortunate man died without a struggle. This is the report as it was furnished us; but we were unable to gain any further information, or even learn the names of the parties engaged in the reencounter.
The Daily Dispatch: February 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], The New York Herald of the 15th. (search)
unboats. Names.Commanders.Guns. BricknerAct. Mas. J C. Giddings1 CeresAct. Mas. S A McDermaid2Mas. S A McDermaid2 ChasseurLt. Com. John West.6 Com. BarneyLt. Com. R D Renshaw2 Com. PerryLt. Com. C H Finsser2 DelawareLt Com S P Quackenbush3 GraniteAct. Mas. E Soomer1 GrenadeCom. W B Avery3 Gen. PutnamAct Mas W J Hoskiss2 HuzzarAct Mas Fred Crocker4 HunchbackLt Com E R Calhoun4 HetzelLt Com H K Davenport2 J. N SeymourAct Mas F S Welles2 LouisianaActing Master Holker4 LockwoodAct Mas S L GraveMas S L Graves3 LancerAct Mas B Morley4 MorseAct Mas Peter Hayes2 PhiladelphiaAct Mas Silas Reynolds1 PioneeMas B Morley4 MorseAct Mas Peter Hayes2 PhiladelphiaAct Mas Silas Reynolds1 PioneerAct Mas Chas S Baker4 PicketAct Mas T P Ives4 RocketAct Mas Jas Lake3 RangerAct Mas J B Childs2Mas J B Childs2 Stars and StripesLt Com Werner8 SouthfieldLt Com Behm4 ShawaneseAct Mas T S Woodward2 ShrapnelMas T S Woodward2 ShrapnelLt Com Ed Staples3 UnderwriterLt Com Jeffers4 Valley CityLt Com J C Chaplin5 Vidette4 Whitehead J C Chaplin5 Vidette4 WhiteheadLt Com French1 Young RoverAct Mas I B Studley5 Total guns94 [1 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
Wanted-- young Ladies, to work on , also, an Irish Girl to do work. Apply at Mas. Cayce's. No. 25 Main street.
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