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The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], War movements. (search)
A noble Deed. --Maynadier Mason, Esq., of Rose Hill, Fairfax county, has presented his entire stock of horses to Captain E. B. Powell, of the Washington Home Guard, for the use of that company. This is a generous action, and well deserves many followers.
The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Army Appointments. (search)
Gifts to the State. --Capt Murray Mason, of the Virginia Navy, late of the U S. Navy, has presented to Capt. E. B. Powell, of the Washington's Home Guard, his fine pair of carriage horses and a saddle horse, for the use of his company.--Alex. Gaz.
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], What does it Mean? (search)
In the distribution of subscriptions for the benefit of the Alexandria soldiers, it should not be forgotten that there is a company from that city not attached to the 17th regiment, yet equally deserving. It is a cavalry company, usually called "Powell's Roughs," commanded by that brave and gallant man, Capt. E. B. Powell, of Alexandria. This company has done good service since its organization, first as picket guard at the Long Bridge, and giving notice of the approach of the Federals on the Capt. E. B. Powell, of Alexandria. This company has done good service since its organization, first as picket guard at the Long Bridge, and giving notice of the approach of the Federals on the 24th of May last; and, in that retreat, burning the bridges in the rear. Then, in the great battle of Manassas, the men displayed such bravery as to attract the especial attention of General Johnston, who has since taken them for his body guard. This heroic band of refugees should not be excluded from the benefits which the kind-hearted people of the South are bestowing on others.
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of R. M. T. Hunter, Jr. (search)
to be the French, of Baltimore. There were four vessels opposite the batteries that night besides the Delaware. One of them, an oyster boat, has not yet come up. The Meeting of Congress--Hon. Caleb Cushing. A telegraphic dispatch from Washington to the New York Herald, dated 30th ult., furnishes the following item: There is evidently less excitement than heretofore on the eye of the re-assembling of Congress, and comparatively fewer arrivals of members — among whom is Senator Powell of Kentucky. Senator Green, of Missouri, turned up in Washington to-day, to the surprise of every loyal citizen. It is said he is on parole. Vice-President Hamlin and family arrived this morning. A strong effort has been made by the political friends of Caleb Cushing to induce the President to appoint that erratic statesman to the position of Brigadier General in the army, but it has not and probably will not be done. Caleb's record is not sufficiently clean, it is thoug