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The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], The intercepted dispatches. (search)
e Confederate States of America, embracing historical and statistical narratives of the several parts enacted them by the respective Southern States, with sketches of the lives and characters of the principal heroes and actors in the drams. By T. W. Machishon, author of "Came and Contrast." III. War Songs of the South. A new, enlarged, and entirely revised and improved edition. By "Bohemian." IV. First Year of the War. By E. A. Pollard. Third edition; twentieth thousand. V. the Life of General Turner Ashby. By E. A. Pollard, author of the First Year of the War. VI. the Foundling. A Comedy, in two acts. Translated from the Swedish. Translated by C. A. Ericson. Adapted to the stage by C. H. Morton. VII. the Guerrillas. A Play, in three acts. By James D. McCabe, Jr. VIII. the Partisan Ranger; or, The Bushwhackers. A Drama, in one act. By R. D'Orsey Ogden. Address orders to. West & Johnston, Publishers, Booksellers, &c., 145 Main st., Richmond. Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Trans-Mississippi. (search)
Application for a discharge from military service. --Through his counsel, Hon. James Lyons and Gen. Geo. W. Randolph, R. D'Orsey Ogden, manager of the Richmond Theatre, made an application under a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Halyburton yesterday for a discharge from military service.--The ground upon which he claims exemption is that of being a British subject. It was ordered by the Judge that the writ be issued, returnable on Thursday.
The Daily Dispatch: July 19, 1864., [Electronic resource], C. S. District Court. (search)
C. S. District Court. --No business was transacted yesterday. Judge Halyburton failed to deliver his decision upon the application of R. D'Orsey Ogden, claiming exemption from the Confederate service on the ground of his being a British subject and never having become a domiciled resident. Next Monday has been set aside as the day for deciding the matter. The case of W. W. Weisiger vs E. C. Elmore, C. S. Treasurer, on a rule against the defendant, to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued against him, was also postponed till Monday. The Court will not convene till the 25th inst.
The Daily Dispatch: August 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
The Ogden Habeas Corpus case. --In the Confederate States District Court yesterday Hon. James Lyons delivered his argument in the case of R. D'Orsey Ogden, acting manager of the Richmond Theatre, who sues out for exemption from military service on the ground of his being a British subject. The honorable gentleman occupied tr of affidavits which were read was one from Mrs. Elizabeth Magill, the proprietress of the theatre and employer of the petitioner, who stated that in 1861, when Mr. Ogden came to this city, lie, orally as well as by certificates, claimed to be a British subject, and was then on his way to his native country; that having just at thus as an alien enemy, and he (Mr. L.) should like to know what nation ever had forced into its service a man who was avowed inimical to its success. Granting that Ogden had ever taken the oath of citizenship in Alabama, (which he very much doubted,) it was at a time when that State was one of the United States, and therefore by be
The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Interesting Habeas Corpus decision. --The decision in the case of R. D'Orsey Ogden was delivered yesterday by Judge Halyburton to a large audience, attracted by the importance of the rule of be established. It is sufficient to say that the decision was able and comprehensive, answering clearly all the points made in the case. Ogden was enrolled as a conscript, and the application was for a discharge, on the ground that he was an Englishman, even should be have acquired a domicil. The Jlude all residence, except temporary sojourners, and international laws cannot after that intention. It is admitted that Ogden is an Englishman by birth; at least, not positively denied; and our first enquiry is as to whether he is domiciled. [Here. The Judge consented that a re-hearing might be had on that point on Saturday next, as he had not considered the treaty referred to in making up his decision. Whereupon the rule remanding Ogden is suspended until the hearing of the point made.