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The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], By the Governor of Virginia — a proclamation. (search)
n his day. He served with great distinction with Gen. Jackson in the war with the Creeks and other Indian tribes, and was highly esteemed by that illustrious warrior. We believe, though we are not sure, that he enjoyed the rank of Brigadier General in the service of the United States. He was a man of great natural capacity, a powerful orator, and the best Indian warrior of his time, Tecumseh not excepted. He was on a mission to Washington, in the winter of 1824-25, at the extreme end of Mr. Monroe's Administration, when he was taken sick, and died. The newspapers of the day were filled with remarks upon his character, services, and the incidents attending his death. Among other things, it was said that he expressed a great desire to see his old commander once more before he died. Unfortunately, Gen, Jackson, who was in Washington as a Senator from Tennessee, heard nothing of his, illness until The heard of his death. Upon learning the anxiety to see him which he had manifested,
The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], Retaliation. (search)
Miscellaneous Offences. --The utter inability of mankind to sustain even a decent part in an encounter with Richmond whiskey was painfully illustrated at the Mayor's Court, yesterday. Michael O' Bryan, charged with being drink and breaking in the house of Charles Palmer, was remanded for trial.--Michael Kennedy and James Broderick, arrested for fighting in the street, were committed in default of surety for their good behavior.--John Monroe, charged with assaulting William Anderson, was required to give security to keep the peace.--Daniel Workman, charged with cutting Daniel Sullivan, was arraigned, and Sullivan testified that they were going about drinking whiskey, and that he (Sullivan) was very drunk; and that, without provocation, Workman drew a knife and cut him on the head and throat. Contradictory testimony in regard to the circumstances was introduced, and the Mayor determined to deliver the prisoner up to the officers of his company, now under marching orders.--Some o