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The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Washington. (search)
ped, but some are poorly clad and present a very unfavorable aspect. There are reports of an invasion of Alexandria, but they cannot be traced to any authentic source, and your correspondent believes they are without any foundation. The Washington Star, of Tuesday evening, says: The Government has dispatched a steaming and a sufficient force to re-capture the Smith's Point Light-House, on the Chesapeake. They have also stationed a vessel-of-war near Fort McHenry. Capt. G. W. Miller, captain of the company, a squad of which killed Cornelius Boyd, has been arrested in Washington, and held to ball in the sum of $2,000. He denies that he ordered the squad to bring Boyd, dead or alive. The prospect of a war has given new life and vigor to almost every department connected with our Navy-Yard. In the Ordnance department this is strikingly perceptible, and all hands are taxed to their utmost, making thirteen hours per day. About 2 o'clock P. M., Monday, the si
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Confederate Seal. (search)
e Southern heart? I remember, just after the close of the War of 1812, exulting, in conversation with a young friend who was himself distinguished in battle, at the brilliant fame of that same man, and expressing admiration of the gallant Col. Miller, who, when asked by the Commanding General if he could take the British battery which was mowing down the ranks of our little army, modestly replied, "I'll try, sir." My friend remarked, " Iknow the man, you do not, and this is the difference tinguished in battle, at the brilliant fame of that same man, and expressing admiration of the gallant Col. Miller, who, when asked by the Commanding General if he could take the British battery which was mowing down the ranks of our little army, modestly replied, "I'll try, sir." My friend remarked, " Iknow the man, you do not, and this is the difference between them — Scott fought for himself, Miller fought for his country." Alas, alas, that this should have proved too true! Old Virginia.