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The Daily Dispatch: July 22, 1861.., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
alker Brook and J. T. Harrison. From South Carolina.--L. M. Keitt, C. G. Memminger and W. W. Boyce. From Texas--Louis T. Wigfall, John H. Reagan, John Hemphill, T. N. Naul and W. B. Ochiltree. From Virginia.--J. W. Brockenbrough and Walter R. Staples. On motion of Mr. Brockenbrough, the following named newly appointed delegates from Virginia came forward, presented their credentials, and took the oath of office: James A. Seddon, Wm. Ballard Preston. Wm H. McFarland, Charles W. Russell and Robert Johnson. Mr. Toombs.--I believe the members elect from the State of North Carolina, whose credentials have been filed are present. The President.--They will please come forward and take the oath of office. Accordingly the following named gentlemen, members elect from North Carolina, came forward and were sworn in — George Davis, W. W. Avery. W. N. H. Smith, A. W. Venable, J. M. Morehead, R. C. Puryear, and E. A. Davidson. Mr. Perkins, of Louisiana.--As th
The Daily Dispatch: July 22, 1861.., [Electronic resource], Fire near Orangeburg, S. C. (search)
Russell's Remance of New Orleans.[from the Charleston Courier.] Inquiries and investigations concerning Dr. Russell's (correspondent of the London Times) statements of violence and imprisonment in New Orleans, compel the conclusion that he designedly conveyed a false impression, grossly unjust to the city and the cause of theDr. Russell's (correspondent of the London Times) statements of violence and imprisonment in New Orleans, compel the conclusion that he designedly conveyed a false impression, grossly unjust to the city and the cause of the South. He was false not so much in alleged facts themselves, but in his statements and inferences and enlarged conclusions, just as he was grossly false in jumping to the conclusion that South Carolina desired a monarchy. The following is the concluding letter of the correspondence that has passed between Gov. Moore, of Loui of the dispatch sent by you to your Government. The British people and their Sovereign will learn therefrom how much credence to attach to the declarations of Dr. Russell, and will perceive that even in so important and interesting a subject as that of the enlistment of foreigners, he has applied for information to sources less r
The Daily Dispatch: July 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Funny incident (search)
hem were fine looking fellows. Colonel Beatty took out a detachment and arrested 60 men last night. Among the valuables captured from the rebels is the sum of $17,000 in money. One of the artillerymen had seven shots in him before he left his gun. He finally fell down, rolled towards a stable, and never got up again. Among the prisoners in a company of South Branch Riflemen from Hardy county. The writer saw Colonel Heck, of Morgantown, who is also a prisoner, who told him that Charles W. Russell laid behind the first barricade with a musket in his hands, but the day before the action took place he left and went towards Richmond. Captain William Thompson was at Laurel, in Colonel Jackson's Regiment. Heck says he felt three weeks ago that he was on the wrong side. --Many persons from the rebel army are giving themselves up, and the hills were full of them. They are scattered all over the country. Ex-Lieutenant Governor William L. Jackson, of Parkershurg, in the Rebel arm
The Daily Dispatch: July 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway Negro. (search)
hem were fine looking fellows. Colonel Beatty took out a detachment and arrested 60 men last night. Among the valuables captured from the rebels is the sum of $17,000 in money. One of the artillerymen had seven shots in him before he left his gun. He finally fell down, rolled towards a stable, and never got up again. Among the prisoners in a company of South Branch Riflemen from Hardy county. The writer saw Colonel Heck, of Morgantown, who is also a prisoner, who told him that Charles W. Russell laid behind the first barricade with a musket in his hands, but the day before the action took place he left and went towards Richmond. Captain William Thompson was at Laurel, in Colonel Jackson's Regiment. Heck says he felt three weeks ago that he was on the wrong side. --Many persons from the rebel army are giving themselves up, and the hills were full of them. They are scattered all over the country. Ex-Lieutenant Governor William L. Jackson, of Parkersburg, in the Rebel arm
The Daily Dispatch: July 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], $10 Reward. (search)
sburg Railroad Companies. On motion of Mr.Perkins, the letter was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Milrs, of South Carolina, presented the memorial and petition of Edgerton and Richards, of South Carolina, praying an amendment of the 49th section of the Patent Law, ratified May 21, 1861. Referred to the Committee on Patents. Mr. Scott, of Va., presented the memorial of Dr. Hale in relation to surgeons' fees. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Russell, of Va., offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Finance inquire into the expediency of providing for auditing and adjusting the claims of the respective States--against the Confederate States for expenditures and advances made and to be made for carrying on the war, so that the amounts may be ascertained while the evidence is accessible; and of providing for a time and mode of satisfying such claims. A Message from the President Was receiv
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], From camp Bartow. (search)
functus officia, should adjourn sine die Perfect your little before you improve your land. Drive invaders from Virginia's sacred soil before you annoy people with amendments to the judiciary, and other departments of the Government. Lieut Col. Jonathan M. Heck, captured by the enemy at Rich Mountain, and now a prisoner on parole, came to camp the day before the election and secured the entire vote of the Monongalians here assembled, to wit, just four o test--of course he is elected. Charles W. Russell and Robert Johnston. Esqrs, being already members of the Confederate Congress, will be re-elected by the army, though I understand both have opponents. Preparations are making to winter troops here. Already it is so cold as to require several blankets to keep a man moderately comfortable. The health of the army is improving. The Leesburg victory gave us joy. May God grant success to the righteous cause of the defenders of their homes and hearths. Soldier. P. S.--
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
derick, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Clarke, Jefferson, Shenandoah, and Hardy shall constitute the Tenth District. Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Penncon Highland, Bath, Pœcahontas, and Alatany shall constitute the Eleventh District. Botetourt, Roanoke, Montgomery, Floyd, Pulaski, Giles, Craig, Mercer, Monroe, Greenbrier Raleigh, and Fayette shall confederate the Twelfth District. Wythe, Smyth, Gravson, Washington, Scott, Lee, Wise, Bachanan, Mellowell, Hogewell, Bland, and Russell shall constitute the Thirteenth District. Kanawha, Legan, Boone, Wayne, Cabell, Putasm, Mason, Jackson, Roane, Clay, Scholng, Braxton, Wirt, and Wyoming shall constitute the Fourteenth District. Lewis, Wood, Pleasants, Tyler, Ritchie, Rockdridge, Upshur, Randolph, Webster, Bulger Barbour, Harrison, Taylor, Gilmer, and Calboun shall constitute the Fifteenth District. Ohio, Hancock, Brooke, Marshall, Wetzel, Marion, Monongalia, and Preston shall confederate the Sixteenth Distri
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Kentucky Finances. (search)
that New York was grandly illuminated to celebrate the capture of New Orleans, which feat, it was reported, had been accomplished without firing a gun. A meeting was held in Selma last week to consider the propriety of establishing a Chamber of Commerce in that city. The preliminary steps necessary for such an organization were taken. A project is on among some of the wealthy citizens of New Orleans to build a fleet of iron-clad vessels. The subscription proposed is $2,000,000. This sum, it is supposed, will put afloat ten efficient vessels. C. I. A. F. Rendricks, one of the most prominent and enterprising citizens of Russell, died at his residence in that county on Saturday, the 19th ult. The County Court of Washington, Virginia, on Monday, appropriated $5,000 for the benefit of her volunteers, which makes the county's subscription $20,000. Jas. Grant was shot in an affair with Capt. D. S. Dickinson, at Les Canpt-House, on Wednesday, . He died instantly.
The Daily Dispatch: November 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Affairs at the North. (search)
and they very rarely return without game. The Secesh in that county are very much enraged at the Captain's energy in bringing them to justice.--Wheeling Intelligencer, Nov. 1. The New York Timeshas the following: The property of Charles W. Russell, of Wheeling, has been confiscated. Mr. Russell has the reputation of being one of the most vigorous of the Virginia traitors. He was Chairman of the Virginia delegation in the Charleston and Baltimore Democratic National Conventions. nd they very rarely return without game. The Secesh in that county are very much enraged at the Captain's energy in bringing them to justice.--Wheeling Intelligencer, Nov. 1. The New York Timeshas the following: The property of Charles W. Russell, of Wheeling, has been confiscated. Mr. Russell has the reputation of being one of the most vigorous of the Virginia traitors. He was Chairman of the Virginia delegation in the Charleston and Baltimore Democratic National Conventions.
The Daily Dispatch: November 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Cotton-protected gun-boats. (search)
. Florida.--Jackson Morton,--Ward, J. B. Owens. Georgia.--Robert Toombs, Howell Cobb, Martin J. Crawford, Eugenius A. Nisbet, Benj. H. Hill, A. R. Wright, Augustus H. Kenan, Alex. H. Stephens. Louisiana.--John Perkins, Jr., Charles M. Conrad, D. F. Kenner, Edward Sparrow. Mississippi.--Wiley P. Harris, Walker Brooke, W. S. Barry, J. T. Harrison, J. A. P. Campbell. North Carolina.--Geo. Davis, W. W. Avery, W. N. H. Smith, Thomas Ruffin, T. McDowell, A. W. Venable, J. M. Morehead, Burton Craige, A. T. Davidson. South Carolina.--R. B. Rhett, Sr., C. G. Memminger, W. Porcher Miles, W. W. Boyce. Tennessee.--Messrs. House, Thomas, Jones, Caruthers, Atkins, De Witt, Currin. Texas.--John H. Reagan, John Hemphill. Virginia.--James A. Seddon, Wm. B. Preston, R. M. T. Hunter, John Tyler, W. H. McFarland, R. A. Pryor, Thomas S. Bocock, Wm. C. Rives, Robert E. Scott, Alex R. Boteler, J. W. Brockenbrough, Charles W. Russell, Robert Johnson, Waller R. Staples, Walter Preston.
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