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The Daily Dispatch: may 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], In Town. (search)
In Town. --Capt. Fairfax, of the Virginia Navy, and Hon. John S. Preston, of South Carolina, were in the city yesterday, stopping at the Spotswood House, Main street.
The Daily Dispatch: December 24, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
ncouragement and assistance of her entire people. And should the State of Georgia secede from the Union by the action of the Convention of her people on the 16th of January next, she asks the like sympathy and assistance from her Southern sisters which she hereby offers to them. Rejoicing in South Carolina. When the news of the passage of the Secession Ordinance was received at Columbia, S. C., the bells were rung and cannons fired, flags were hoisted from all points. The Hon. John S. Preston's carriage drove through the streets, having a richly constructed Palmetto banner on one side, and on the other a banner, with December 20th, 1860, inscribed there-upon. At night sky-rockets, bon-fires, bombs, &c., ruled the town. A band of music paraded the streets, and cheers and congratulatory addresses were heard on all sides. At Chester, S. C, sixteen guns were fired, and at Winsboro', cheering and cannon firing were the order of the day. The Minute Men of Norfolk fired
The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
So thickly flew the canister, grape and Minnie balls of the enemy, that we were compelled to lie flat upon the ground while the line of battle was being formed. It was whilst in this position we sustained a galling fire from the Fire Zouave Regiment, stationed behind a fence in our front. We also discovered at this time that there was a park of rifle cannon playing upon us from the right. At length the line of battle was formed, consisting of the 2d and 8th South Carolina Regiments and Preston's Virginia Regiment, all under command of Col. Kershaw. Riding to the front and right of his own regiment, Col Kershaw inquired of his men if they would follow him. Replying in the affirmative, he gave the order to charge, and with a shout they arose and broke the enemy's line. So sudden did we spring on them and pass them, that more than a hundred Zouaves were left in our rear, and were made prisoners of by our straggling soldiers. The right wing of the Second Regiment came square upon
The Daily Dispatch: August 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
Gen. Beauregard's Staff. --A letter from an officer in the Army of the Potomac to the editors of the Dispatch says: "Your correspondent, in mentioning the Staff of General Beauregard on the field of battle on the 21st of July, omitted the names of Col. John S. Preston and Col. A. G. Rice. When all were upon the same footing and acted with equal gallantry, I am sure it will be a pleasure to you, as well as just to the Staff, to correct the omission."
The Daily Dispatch: October 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 22 (search)
olor, while here and there were patches of white clouds, which seemed pendant from it like lichens from the old cypress of our Southern swamps. The escort consisted of several army officers, and of the Adam's Troops, of Natchez, Miss., Captain Martin. In the advance was the President, dressed in deep-gray citizen's clothes, and a beaver hat. Beside him, also in citizen's clothes, rode Brig. Gen. Smith. Immediately following were Generals Johnston and Beauregard, and after them came Col. John S. Preston, Col. Thomas Preston, Col. Davis, Col. Randal, Prince Polignac, Capt. Ferguson, of Gen. Beauregard's staff, Capt. Peyton, Lt. Lane, son of Jo. Lane, of Oregon, Lt. Twiggs, and "Your Own. " Following was the Adam's Troop, dressed in a neat grey uniform, and presenting a truly imposing appearance. The ride through the country, although an interesting one, showed few incidents that would bear recording. On every hand could be seen the regard and the respect the volunteers have for
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gun-shot wounds (search)
m Dr. Jackson that the wounded man was unable to appear at present, the investigation was postponed until the 15th inst., and the prisoner committed to jail. Nicholas Powers made his third appearance for drunkenness, and his bloated visage indicating that he could not stand this sort of thing much longer, the Magistrate benevolently committed him to jail in default of $100 surety, with the additional privilege of laboring for a period of sixty days on life streets of the city. Peter Steward and Christopher, negroes, had a personal collision at Johnson & Blankinship's stable, on Sunday night, and after butting each other gently for a few moments, were disturbed by the entrance of a watchman, who took them in custody. No great harm having been done, they were yesterday discharged, after an admonition on the impropriety of such Sunday amusement. Preston, slave of B. W. Green, was ordered the usual punishment for drunkenness and neglecting to provide himself with a pass.
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Charleston items. (search)
Personal. --Col. John S. Preston, of Gen. Beauregard's staff, arrived in Richmond from Manassas on Sunday last.
The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Can't go to Charleston. (search)
Can't go to Charleston. --Col. John S. Preston has published an order from General Beauregard, prohibiting women, children and non-combatants from entering the city of Charleston. A guard will be stationed at Branchville, whose duty it will be to prevent all such from coming nearer to the lines, unless they have passports from the General commanding.
The Daily Dispatch: July 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], Fire in Petersburg. (search)
Promotion. --Col. John S. Preston, the efficient and energetic Superintendent of the Bureau of Conscription, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
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