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The Daily Dispatch: December 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], Turning around. (search)
Target practice. --Company "I," of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, Capt. Robert F. Morris, will celebrate its anniversary on the 14th inst., at which time the corps will contest for two prizes — the Company's medal for the best shot, and a silver goblet for the second best. At a recent meeting the following gentlemen were elected officers: Wm. O Taylor, (for several years a member of the R. L. I. B.) 1st Lieutenant; R. A. E. Dabney, Ensign, and James P. Matthews, Quartermaster. The Company, though yet in its infancy, has fifty odd uniformed members, and is in a flourishing condition.
The Daily Dispatch: December 7, 1860., [Electronic resource], Difficulty on board the Mail Boat. (search)
on of the President's Message to a special committee of thirteen was carried.--The committee will be appointed Monday. The same committee is to inquire into the expediency of further legislation to protect the Federal property, and also of the expediency of amending the Constitution, to insure protection for property in States and Territories. Mr. Latham introduced an inquiry to carry the whole California daily letter mail by Pony Express. Adjourned at 12 ¼ o'clock. House.--Mr. Morris, of Ill., gave notice that on Monday he should call up the resolution offered a few days since, looking to the perpetuity of the Union, and would ask a suspension of the rules for that purpose. Mr. Vallandigham, from the special committee appointed last session, on the Senate bill abolishing the franking privilege, made a report proposing several amendments to it.--Ordered to be pirated. On motion of Mr. Phelps, of Mo., it was ordered that when the House adjourn to-day, it be unt
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
For the Convention. --Robt. F. Morris will be voted for as one of the Delegates to the State Convention, from this city, by many voters, who appreciate his peculiar fitness for the position. ja 18--tde*
The Daily Dispatch: January 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
semi-abolition speech. He would, however, do something for the border States, but would not vote to re-establish the Missouri Compromise. Mr. Stevenson said if Mr. Conklin was a fair exponent of the Republican party, there was no chance for a compromise; but he still hoped border State Commissioners would be able to do something. Mr. Crittenden's proposition was offered as an equitable adjustment. Mr. Howard, of Ohio, made a conciliatory speech in favor of compromise. Mr. Morris, of Pa., wished to banish the agitating question of slavery from Congress.-- He favored the majority report of the Committee of Thirty-Three. If he could not get this, he would take the Border State resolutions, or submit the whole matter to the people. Adjourned. Senate.--The Philadelphia Working Men's memorial was presented by Mr. Bigler. Messrs. Cameron and Bigler endorsed it in a few brief remarks. The former said he was willing to make concessions for the sake of pence.
The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Movements in the army and Navy. (search)
City Council. --The following persons will be supported for the City Council in Monroe Ward: David J. Saunders, Robert F. Morris, Samuel D. Denoon. Fleming Griffin, L. Glazebrook, mh 26--tde
The Daily Dispatch: July 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], Mayor's Court. (search)
Mayor's Court. --The following is a summary of the proceedings before the Mayor yesterday: Catherine, slave of Mrs. Mary Voss, was charged with aiding and abetting in the escape of Zeborah, slave of Robert F. Morris, and receiving bed clothing, valued at fifty dollars. The evidence proved that the accused was cognizant of the intention of Zeborah to escape, and that she assisted in getting her bed clothing from Mr. Morris's residence. She was accordingly sent on for examination beforMr. Morris's residence. She was accordingly sent on for examination before the Hustings Court. Thomas W. Garrett was held to security to keep the peace on the charge of striking Frederick, slave of Jesse F. Keesee. Frederick, it appears, was indebted to Mr. Garrett in a considerable amount, for eggs and other country produce purchased at his store, and in his efforts to obtain the money he became very insolent to Mr. G. where upon that gentleman struck him once or twice over the shoulders. Mr. Garrett intimated that in the section of country which he came from
The Daily Dispatch: August 10, 1864., [Electronic resource], Foreign Miscellany. (search)
Hustings Court. --The magistrates again held their court yesterday. In the absence of the commonwealth's attorney, R. T. Daniel, the prosecution of criminals was conducted by A. Judson Cranc, Esq. We give below a summary of the proceedings: James H. Marshall, charged with stealing nine dollars in gold and forty-two dollars in Confederate notes from William Walsh, was examined, and sent on for final trial before Judge Lyons. Francis Craven, charged with assaulting with an iron bar, with intent to kill, Washington, slave of O. H. Chalkley, on the 30th of July, 1864, was also remanded for trial before Judge Lyons. The examination of Catharine, slave of Mary Voss, charged with aiding and conniving at the escape of Zipperah, slave of Robert F. Morris, resulted in her conviction, whereupon she was ordered to receive thirty-nine lashes, and then to be sold beyond the limits of the State of Virginia. The Court will meet again this morning at eleven o'clock.