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Lydia Maria Child, Letters of Lydia Maria Child (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier, Wendell Phillips, Harriet Winslow Sewall), To John G. Whittier. (search)
eply, but motioned to the slave who was driving his barouche to deliver the paper to the soldier. The slave dismounted and gave the sentinel the required pass. The sentinel seized him, and by a quick motion set him twirling down the hill, at the bottom of which were marshalled the United States forces. Now you can turn back, said the sentinel. But I obtained an order allowing me to pass. How dare you hinder me? Where is your order? My servant just gave it to you. Oh, that was an order to pass only one, and he has already gone with it. The Virginian swore roundly, and called vociferously to his slave to come back. The bewildered slave attempted to do so, but the mischievous sentinel put his musket across the path. Show the paper! shouted the master. The slave did so. The sentinel read it, and coolly replied, This is a pass from Norfolk. You must obtain another to go to Norfolk. And so the haughty Southerner was obliged to guide his own horses back again whence he came.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 3 (search)
body so as to put it between the wounded General and the men who were firing on him. As to the toast, he could say, in the words of Carlyle, who was not a parson, that a man's religion is his chief part and turns all the rest. The Doctor said that in point of service he was the oldest man in the regiment, and that counting by seniority he was entitled to ride five yards in front of Colonel Jones. Referring to the governor's fifty-year prophecy, he said that at the end of that time Norfolk would be a Liverpool, Lynchburg an Edinboroa, Richmond a Paris, and Farmville a London. The Doctor concluded by comparing Lee's memory to the brightly-shining morning star. After this Judge F. R. Farrar (Johnnie Reb.) and others spoke. At Barton Heights. The Lee-birthday ball, which took place at Barton Heights at night, was one of the most brilliant social events that has ever enlivened the pretty little suburban town. The dance took place in the Wigwam, which was handsomely
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.35 (search)
on May 8th, an incident occurred that hastened matters and brought about results that were far-reaching in their importance. Captain James Byers, of the tug J. B. White, had been instructed to proceed to Sewell's Point early on the morning of the 8th, and tow to Norfolk a barge containing the most valuable gun at that place, an 1-inch Columbiad. He certainly made an early start, as the records show that he reached Old Point before eight o'clock. By this desertion General Wool learned that Norfolk was being evacuated, and shortly after 12 o'clock the same day a squadron, composed of the ironclads Monitor and Naugatuck, gunboats Seminole and Dakotah and sloops-of-war Susquehanna and San Jacinto commenced to bombard the batteries at Sewell's Point, which were being dismantled. The Virginia at that time was taking in stores at the navyyard, but as soon as the bombardment commenced she started for the Roads to give battle to the bombarding squadron. When she reached the neighborhood
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Capitol Buildings, &c. (search)
n of an error in a communication in yesterday's paper: To the Editors of the Dispatch:--I desire to correct a statement that appeared in your paper of this morning. On Sunday, 20th April, my family were aroused by a servant crying out that Norfolk was in flames. In the excitement of the moment, two of my daughters determined to go over to Fortress Monroe and demand the reason for so gross an act of vandalism being perpetrated on defenceless women and children, and to say to the officers so unholy a warfare. They then went into the garrison, but had no pistols. Met Col. Dimmick and Capt.Dyer, and were treated with the characteristic courtesy and kindness that always distinguishes those officers, and by them were informed that Norfolk was not burned. They did ask if the ladies of Mill Creek and Hampton would be permitted to throw up batteries without being fired on; but this assurance was not given. I also feel it a duty to mention in this communication the mistakes wit
The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Carroll, Floyd, Patrick, Henry, Franklin. At Abingdon, the counties of Washington, Russell, Scott and Lee. At Fredericksburg, the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and the town of Fredericksburg. At King George C. H., the counties of King George, Westmoreland. At Gloucester Point, the counties of Gloucester, King & Queen. At West Point, the counties of King William and New Kent. At Norfolk, the countess of Princess Anne, Norfolk, Nansemond, Southampton, Greeneville, and the cities of Petersburg and Norfolk. At Smithfield, the counties of Isle of Wight, Surry and Sussex. At Petersburg, the counties of Pr. George, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie. At Buffalo, Putnam County, the counties of Mason, Jackson and Putnam. At Barboursville, Cabell County, the counties of Cabell, Wayne and Logan. At Charleston, the counties of Kanawha, Boone, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas and Clay. At Parkersbur
The Daily Dispatch: may 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], France and the Confederacy. (search)
Wythe, Putaski, Montgomery, Carroll, Floyd, Patrick, Henry, Franklin. At Abingdon, the counties of Washington, Russell, Scott and Lee. At Fredericksburg, the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and the town of Fredericksburg. At King George C. H., the counties of King George, Westmoreland. At Gloucester point, the counties of Gloucester, King & Queen. At West point, the counties of King William and New Kent. At Norfolk, the countess of Princess Aune, Norfolk, Nausemond, Southampton, Greenesville, and the cities of Petersburg and Norfolk. At Smithfield, the counties of Isle of Wight, Surry and Sussex. At Petersburg, the counties of Pr. George, Chesterfield and Dinwiddle. At Buffalo, Putnam County, the counties of Mason, Jackson and Putnam. At Barboursville,Cabell County, the counties of Cabell, Wayne and Logan. At Charleston, the counties of Kanawha, Boone, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas and Clay. At Parkersbur
The Daily Dispatch: December 20, 1860., [Electronic resource], Sent off. (search)
Convention of Minute Men. Norfolk, Va., Dec. 19. --A Convention of Minute Men, from Princess Anne, Norfolk county and city, and Portsmouth, assembled at Ashland Hall, to-day, at 12 o'clock, and was largely attended. Col. Herbert, of Princess Anne, was appointed President, and Charles Harris, of Norfolk, and R. C. McAlpine, of Portsmouth, Vice Presidents. The President on taking the chair, made a strong secession speech, saying the day had passed for compromise, and Virginia should unite with the Southern States against the aggressions of the North. (Loud applause.) Strong resolutions, favoring the right of secession and scorning coercion were passed, each resolution being loudly applauded. Several strong speeches, favoring secession and urging immediate action were made. The speakers referred to Wade's late speech in the Senate, as showing that no concessions are to be expected from the North. The Convention adjourned at 4 o'clock.
The Daily Dispatch: July 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Accidentally shot. (search)
Accidentally shot. --A little girl was accidentally shot, on Sunday evening last, at the camp near Princess Anne Rend, Norfolk county, by the discharge of a pistol in the hands of one of the men stationed there. The wound was in the foot — not serious.
The Daily Dispatch: September 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
From Norfolk. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, September 3, 1861. Various reports are in circulation here this morning about formidable iron batteries at Fort Monroe, officers killed at Hatteras, &c.; but these flying rumors are probably without the least foundation. A beautiful Southern flag will be presented to-morrow morning by the ladies of Princess Anne and Norfolk counties, to the Chesapeake Light Cavalry, Captain Burroughs. The ceremonies will take place at Camp Lee, on the Pleasure-House beach, near the village of Kampsville, about 12 miles from this city.--The flag will be presented in behalf of the company, by Miss Emily Garrison, a beautiful and accomplished daughter of James S. Garrison, Esq., formerly representative of Princess Anne in the House of Delegates. The Cavalry company mentioned above has done hard and effective service along the coast. The men are first-rate horsemen, are well acquainted with the country, the roads, swamp
The Daily Dispatch: September 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 11 (search)
dress of Miss Garrison was exceedingly appropriate to the interesting occasion, and was delivered in a clear, distinct voice, and in a style that elicited much commendation from the large assemblage Capt. Burroughs, on receiving the beautiful ensign, responded in eloquent and patriotic terms, highly commendatory of the noble sentiments uttered by the fair and youthful speaker, and of the patriotic spirit and whole-souled generosity of the ladies of the Seaboard counties of Princess Anne and Norfolk. After the presentation ceremonies, feasting, dancing, singing, rambling upon the sea shore — the voice of the "breeze-ridden waves," mingling with the music of a band of practiced performers, combined to render the occasion very agreeable and delightful to all present. One accident, however, marred for a while the joyousness and hilarity of the occasion — a young lady having received a wound on the arm by an unmanageable horse. While the happy pleasure party were assembled, the Fede
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