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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.11 (search)
nged; that the distance between combatants must be greater than heretofore, and that we would have battles taking place where the distance between contending forces is a thousand yards or more. What would you think of a body of cavalry to-day, going out armed only with muzzle-loading shot guns and pistols and sabres, to contend against cavalry armed with Krag-Jorgensen or Mauser carbines? It must not be forgotten that in 1861 the Federal cavalry were armed with the Burnside carbine and Maynard carbine, and the Colt's repeating rifle, either of which was capable of killing a man more than a mile distant; and yet the majority of the Confederate cavalry, in the beginning, were armed only with muzzle-loading shot guns, only a very few of them having pistols and sabres in addition. Yet, with these crude weapons the Confederate cavalry did not hesitate to face the superbly equipped Federal cavalry. Knowing that they stood no chance whatever at long range they adopted at once the tact
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.14 (search)
mean time Colonel Shields established his artillery camp at a fine spring on the farm of the late John N. Shields, of Richmond, where he commenced his work. Troops had been at that location previously and it was known as Camp Jackson. Knowing that the artillery camp would soon be changed to Camp Lee, where were stores and staff officers, a temporary organization sufficed at Camp Jackson. On taking command at Camp Lee, December, 1861, Colonel Shields found Dr. Memminger, surgeon; Major John C. Maynard, quartermaster; Captain D. C. Meade, commissary; Lieutenant West, of Georgia, adjutant, and Rev. Dr. M. D. Hoge, chaplain. Companies reported very rapidly for instruction and equipment till about July, 1862, the conscription law having taken the place of replenishing the army by the assignment of those liable to service under that law. Some of the batteries: In all, there were seventy-five batteries trained and equipped and sent to the field from Camp Lee during the time w
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Good for them. (search)
Mounted Rifles. --The under signed are engaged in raising a company of Mounted Rifles, the services of which to be offered to the State as soon as the organization is effected. Such persons in the country who are used to the rifle who wish to join will apply to us, at the office of the Virginia Life Insurance Company, or by letter. Uniforms free. John C. Maynard, Geo. A. Barksdale, Edmund Harrison, Norman S. Walker, P. C. Warwick, J. B. McCAW, my 9--2w Blair Burwell, Jr.
The Daily Dispatch: may 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Maryland Legislature. (search)
Mounted Rifles. --The under signed are engaged in raising a company of Mounted Rifles, the services of which to be offered to the State as soon as the organization is effected. Such persons in the country who are used to the rifle who wish to join will apply to us, at the office of the Virginia Life Insurance Company, or by letter. Uniforms free. John C. Maynard, Geo.A. Barksdale, Edmund Harrison, Norman S. Walker, P. C. Warwick, J. B. McCAW, my 9--2w Blair Burwell. Jr.
The Daily Dispatch: August 29, 1863., [Electronic resource], Capture of three more vessels. (search)
Whipped --A negro slave, named Peter, the property of John C. Maynard, was caught last Thursday night with a lot of empty bags in his possession, which were supposed to be stolen, and in consequence was caged and brought up for examination yesterday morning. Peter in-his own defence, stated that he did not obtain sufficient salary to enable him to live, and therefore thought he was perfectly justifiable in resorting to that means to obtain a living. The Recorder took a different view of the matter, however, and ordered him to receive stripes.
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1864., [Electronic resource], 50 Dollars reward. (search)
50 Dollars reward. --The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery to me of a negro man named Ralph, the property of Mrs. F. R. McNeal, of Stafford. Said negro is about 5 feet 6 inches high, very black, and walks a little lame. When spoken to he has a grum appearance. He left the employment of Mr. John C. Maynard, Quartermaster, to whom he was hired about ten days since. E. D. Eacho, 14 st., near Exchange Hotel. ap 27--1w
The Daily Dispatch: October 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
Mayor's Court, yesterday. --Mary Collins, charged with assaulting and beating Elizabeth Winhold, was discharged, the complainant not appearing to testify against her. Calvin Henry, charged with cutting and stabbing Henry, a slave, was remanded back to jail to await the appearance of parties, witnesses to the transaction. A fine was imposed upon Samuel Mr. Baily, charged with interfering with the gas fixtures of the city by turning the gas on his premises, on Ninth street, beyond Leigh, after it was turned off by order of the proper authorities in consequence of failure to settle his gas bill. Two negro drivers, in the employ of John C. Maynard, named Moses and Tom, were ordered to be whipped for driving their teams faster than the ordinance allows.