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The Daily Dispatch: July 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The New York Tribune not to be believed. (search)
ilar fate as that of Cotton's wharf was evident, and what rendered matters worse, the firemen were comparatively powerless. The two powerful steam floating engines were compelled to be hauled away in consequence of the flaming matter which poured over the wharf walls and covered the surface of the river the whole length of the burning warehouses; as it was they had lost a large quantity of hose by the walls being blown down. The two steam land engines built for the brigade by Shand and Mason were working vigorously in Tooley street, but the overpowering heat prevented the men approaching the river near enough to be of any practical service. Indeed the duty was fraught with great danger, and they were very properly called off. The whole of the carriage way of Tooley street was ankle deep in hot oil and tallow, which flowed in all directions from the warehouse, and the fear was that it would by some misfortune be brought into contact with turpentine and get ignite. The Ameri
The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
or dear life. The men in Col. Blair's regiment were now ordered back and their position taken by the Iowa First. Gen. Lyon had previously had a poor opinion of the fighting qualities of these men, formed more from supposition than upon any real failure in duty, but now the time had come for him to reverse his judgment, which he did after their first repulse of the enemy. They fought like tigers, drove the enemy back, and followed up the advantage gained for a considerable distance. Captain Mason, Company C, was killed soon after his regiment was engaged. Lieutenant Purcell was mortally wounded. Major Porter and Colonel Merritt, gallantly cheering on their boys, escaped unharmed. The Kansas First and Second regiments were now ordered forward to support the right flank of the Iowas. Col. Green's Regiment of Tennessee Cavalry, bearing a Secession flag, now charged upon our wounded, who were partially guarded by one or two companies of infantry. Seeing the movement, Capt. T
The Daily Dispatch: September 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Five Dollars reward. (search)
ost when they fancy that the equanimity of the Confederation is at all disturbed by the efforts of Great Britain to open new channels of supply. The war is not a war for the sake of cotton — it is not a war for commercial interests. These are but incidental questions. It is a war of separation, final and eternal, from the infamously degraded associates to whom we have heretofore been chained. We are perfectly able to exist and to flourish, although another bale should never grow south of Mason and Dixon's line. It is amazing, nevertheless, to read Yankee speculations upon this subject. The New York Herald, for instance, stealing the thunder of the New York Times, gravely tells us, upon the faith of a paragraph in the London Times, that England, in obtaining her supplies hereafter, will entirely ignore the Southern States--that she will get an extra half million from India this year, and eventually more — that she will cultivate vast quantities in Australia — that she has obt<
The Daily Dispatch: September 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Two Bishops (search)
ed ticket to Orthopedic Institution, and been very thoroughly treated. However, I hope to avoid any unpleasant feeling by carefully conforming to customs of country — am conforming continually — consequence is, am becoming very popular — great number of distinguished persons already call me Jim — drink with every one; this morning took two "stone walls" and a "General Jackson" before breakfast. After breakfast met Judge King--invited me to "smile," and we smiled; presently joined by Deacon Mason, smiled again; (in this land you can smile and smile, and not be a villain,) result was, I drank three "brandy cocktails," two "gin slings," one "buttered rum," and a "moral suasion" by lunch time; obliged to do it in order to maintain social position. Find am getting very popular — met Governor Pickens to-day — offered me post of Judge of Supreme Court, "when things got fixed up a bit;" informed him I knew nothing of law; replied it was of "no consequence — had I common sense?" I
The Daily Dispatch: September 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
very much to do, and to pull down the "rebel" flag that is continually floating in his sight. One can very readily imagine that it must be an eye-sore to the fanatical Roundhead, and that it recalls unpleasant memories of Bethel, Bull Run, Stone Bridge and Springfield. The possession of Munson's hill is at this time of much more importance to the Federals than to us; and for this very reason it is desirable that it should not fall into their hands. With Upton's, Taylor's, Munson's and Mason's hills, a most admirable line of defence could be formed, which, with the field works that could be easily erected, would resist any force that McClellan can bring against it. Guns mounted on the redoubt on Mason's hill would sweep all the roads and approaches to Munson's hill, and could do admirable execution upon troops advancing by the Leesburg turnpike, certainly the most desirable avenue of approach for any considerable body of men. From Upton's, it is an easy matter to throw shell upo
The Daily Dispatch: September 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Forward to New Orleans. (search)
ent at Fairfax C. H. that there has been no regular engagement yet between our advanced forces, under Gen. Longstreet and the Yankees near them. Col. J. E. B. Stuart continues to command a considerable force of infantry at Munson's hill, supported by the Washington Artillery, Capt. Rosser, and Mason's hill is now occupied by Col. J. L. Kemper, with several regiments under his command. The Leesburg Artillery, Captain Rogers, have been stationed at this post for about two weeks. Munson's and Mason's hills mutually defend each other as military posts, being about two miles apart, equidistant from the Potomac, the latter nearer Alexandria, and both almost within range of the enemy's guns at Arlington Heights and Fort Ellsworth. There has been a good deal of skirmishing between the pickets of the two armies, but the Yankees are evidently backing into their entrenchments, and are afraid to venture far from their strongholds, though they are being constantly punched by "rebel" bayonets wh
The Daily Dispatch: September 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Army of the Potomac. (search)
r of medicine, and resided near his father. Their smothered abolitionism burst forth upon the suceess of Lincoln; and when the mighty uprising of the North, that followed the bombardment of Fort Sumter occurred, proclaimed themselves in favor of subjugation. Both would have fied after the battle of Manassa, but as large bodies of the Federals still hovered near, asserting their determination to hold the country as outposts, they remained. We attacked the enemy, driving him from beyond Mason's, which so precipitated their flight that everything was left including even their private letters and papers. The Doctor left a valuable and extensive library, which, to preserve for his future information, a squad of our soldiers kindly took possession of. Beck's Medical Jurisprudence and other valuable books have been presented to me Many besides the Barcrofts had the audacity to remain here until quite recently, but the clash of arms at their doors, and the invariable rout of their Nor
The Daily Dispatch: September 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Commander at Mason's Hill and his Aids — a deserter — the enemy's pickets want peace, and don't like to be shot. (search)
he distinguished John M. Patton, deceased, who is also a graduate in military science, and an officer of high courage and intelligence. The prisoners we have taken recently report that the Federals have been contemplating an attack upon both Mason's and Munson's Hills, and I have just learned that a Confederate soldier, belonging to a Maryland regiment, deserted to Washington city a few days ago, and informed the enemy of the condition of things at the latter place, which doubtless led to cked us with three pieces of artillery, which we forced them to withdraw fro the fire of a single piece belonging to the Washington Battery, without having a man killed or even injured. The enemy lost several. We have strong picket guards below Mason's, and from the most advanced posts numbers of Federal stragglers can be seen marching and watching upon the neighboring hills. Their officers have commanded them to cease the picket warfare, and, instead of the flash of the hidden musket, you n
The Daily Dispatch: September 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Walled Lake. (search)
, the largest and most important of all this line, which, as I have previously stated, is admirably calculated for making a defence against the advance of the enemy, and which can be fortifled until it becomes as impregnable as any position can be made. It is exactly opposite the fort on Shooter's Hill, and is, I think, within range of the heavy guns, although no serious damage could be done with them. The hill is covered by a beautiful oak grove, in the edge of which is the residence of Mr. Mason, from whom it takes its name. From this point Washington is plainly visible, and with a good pair of glasses many of its familiar spots can be distingnished. One can look down upon Munson's and Hall's hills, and it can be seen at a glance that this protects them both, and that guns here could be used to assist in the defence of them, or in rendering them untenable should fortune place the enemy in the positions now held by us. The view from this hill is very much finer than from Munson's
The Daily Dispatch: September 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Our correspondence. (search)
O'Donalaw, charged with being drunk and lying in the market, was discharged with the intimation that a second offence would not be treated so leniently. Matthew McLoy, for being drunk and disorderly and taking unlawful possession of the house of Catharine Vanderhelt, and drawing a bowie knife on a police officer, was required to give surety in $150 for his good behavior in future; failing to do which, he was committed to jail. William Grady, a slave, from Orange county, hired to Lieut. Mason, according to his own account, was committed to jail for future arraignment. James Clancey, suspected of being the murderer of Henry Crouin, was in court again, but was remanded to jail to be examined this morning. Edward Quinlin, who claimed to be a discharged soldier, was ordered to be kept in jail until he is ready to leave the city. James, a slave of Edward Watkins, was arrested Friday night without a pass. His owner became surety at the eage for James's appearance bef
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