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The Daily Dispatch: August 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Confederate Commissioners. (search)
. Covington, Va., July 25, 1861. An affray occurred here on the 23d inst., between Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, of this place, and Mr. Joice, of the Covington and Ohio Railroad, during which the latter received a severe wound in the abdomen, from which he died yesterday. After Dr. Rucker had dressed the wound, he sent for a Justice of the Peace and surrendered himself. The Justice, after hearing r further examination, and admitted him to ball. All the witnesses concurred in the fact that Dr. Rucker did everything he could to avoid a difficulty, and that Joice seemed determined to have one. , in the most bitter terms, as a d — d traitor, and struck him twice with a loaded cane before Dr. Rucker drew the knife, which proved fatal. Mr. Joice, before his death, exonerated Dr. Rucker from ar, and struck him twice with a loaded cane before Dr. Rucker drew the knife, which proved fatal. Mr. Joice, before his death, exonerated Dr. Rucker from all blame, and said it was his own fault. D.
The Daily Dispatch: August 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Escape of Dr. Rucker, the renegade. (search)
Escape of Dr. Rucker, the renegade. The notorious renegade, Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, who was captured at Nicholas Court-House a few day since, escaped from the guard at the Salt Sulphur Springs on Friday night, and up to the latest information from there had not been re-captured. The whole country was being scoured to secure his re-arrest, and it was thought the efforts being made to that end would be successful. Escape of Dr. Rucker, the renegade. The notorious renegade, Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, who was captured at Nicholas Court-House a few day since, escaped from the guard at the Salt Sulphur Springs on Friday night, and up to the latest information from there had not been re-captured. The whole country was being scoured to secure his re-arrest, and it was thought the efforts being made to that end would be successful.
The Daily Dispatch: August 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The last cavalry Dash. (search)
The last cavalry Dash. capture of Summerville — the seizure of prisoners — stores burned — capture of Rucker, &c., &c. [Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] The following may be relied on as embracing the material facts of the daring brilliant, and successful scout made by Major George Jackson's squadron of cavalry into the county of Nicholas, and forty-five miles in rear of the Yankee camp now at Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier county: The squadron was commanded by Major Rhe cavalry service, having served heretofore in infantry, where he was highly esteemed for his gentlemanly and soldierly qualities. In the same room with Col. Starr, at the time of his capture, was found secreted under a sofa the notorious Dr. Rucker, of Covington, Allegheny county, who was also taken, and a special guard placed over him for his safe-keeping. He is the same vile person who ran off to the Yankees in 1861, and who led them into his own county in their late raid in the month <
The Daily Dispatch: September 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], Personal. (search)
Secretary of War of the Confederate States in relation to the infraction of States rights by the Federal Government, and an exchange of prisoners with the said Government. In this correspondence the Governor recommends retaliation in certain instances, by lot, and the turning over to the State authorities for trial certain Federal prisoners for the violation of the laws of Virginia in the tampering with the slaves of citizens of this State. Also, requesting the body of the notorious Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, to answer the charges of murder, treason, and horse stealing. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Also, a communication in response to a resolution of the House, calling for information on the subject of General J. B. Floyd's command. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Also, a communication from the President of the Confederate States, enclosing a petition from citizens of Southwestern Virginia, asking relief from speculators in articles of prime neces
The Daily Dispatch: September 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], Dr. William P. Rucker, (search)
Dr. William P. Rucker, the notorious Western Virginia renegade, having recovered from his assumed or real indisposition, has been placed in close confinement at Castle Thunder, a guard being stationed night and day in close proximity to his person.
The Daily Dispatch: October 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Emancipation and the war. (search)
Habeas corpus case. --Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, of Allegheny county, confined in the military prison of this city, charged with treason, murder, arson, and various other offences, was yesterday carried before Judge Meredith, of the Circuit-Court, on habeas corpus, asking his discharge. The application was continued till four o'clock this evening. Rucker was conducted back to prison under guard. Habeas corpus case. --Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, of Allegheny county, confined in the military prison of this city, charged with treason, murder, arson, and various other offences, was yesterday carried before Judge Meredith, of the Circuit-Court, on habeas corpus, asking his discharge. The application was continued till four o'clock this evening. Rucker was conducted back to prison under guard.
The Daily Dispatch: October 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Transferred to Allegheny. (search)
Transferred to Allegheny. --Gov. Letcher has issued his warrant for the removal of Dr. Wm. P. Rucker to Allegheny county for trial.
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from Europe. (search)
roes captured by General Jackson be turned over to the State. In reply, the Secretary expresses a wish to consider the questions carefully, and requests the Governor to specify the persons, offences, time of their commission, and such other circumstances as will shew the precise character of the demand. The Governor says in reply that he has sufficient reasons for the belief that by means of grand juries of the counties he would be able to designate the guilty persons, and in the case of Dr. Rucker can designate the offences for which he will be tried. A letter from A. C. Kennedy., Esq., is also transmitted to the Legislature, giving an account of the initiation and treatment of two citizens of this Commonwealth, who, while acting under the military authority of Virginia, took possession of the town of Ripley, including the mails of the Federal Government, and were afterward captured by the Federal forces, confined in jail in Wheeling, indicted for robbing the mails, convicted
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Gen. Butler. (search)
Gone. --Dr. Wm. P. Rucker was yesterday carried to Allegheny county, for trial on sundry charges, for some time existing against him in that county. Before be started he was securely ironed hand and foot.
The Daily Dispatch: November 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], The traitor Rucker. (search)
The traitor Rucker. Dr. Wm. P. Rucker, the notorious Western Virginia traitor, was removed from Covington to Fincastle on Wednesday last. His presence at the latter place, and the proximity of the Yankees, says the Express, have caused an unusual excitement among the women and children, and in the minds of some of the brave men. He will no doubt be removed to some county in the interior for safe keeping until the day of his trial, which will be in December next.
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