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The Daily Dispatch: November 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], C. S. District Court. (search)
evoted to the service of his country; whose efforts have been directed to uphold our honor at the smallest sacrifice of life; a warrior who scorned the selfish glories of the battle-field when his great qualities as a statesman could be employed more profitably for his country, a citizen whom his declining years has given to the world the most shining instances of loyalty in disregarding all ties of birth and clinging still to the cause of truth and honor. Such has been the character of Winfield Scott, whom it has long been the delight of his nation to honor, both as a man and a soldier. Where we regret his loss, there is one thing we cannot regret — he bright example he has left for our emulation. Let us all hope and pray that his declining years may be passed in peace and happiness, and that they may be cheered by the success of the country, and the cause he has fought for and loved so well. Beyond all that, let us do nothing that can cause him to blush for us; Lenno defeat of th
The Daily Dispatch: November 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Army of the Potomac. (search)
o Fernandina. On account of the inclemency of the weather, but few people came out to the polls to vote for President and members of congress. This precinct has its box at the Medical Director's Office, formerly known as Carmon's Store. One hundred and fifty-two votes were cast for President and Vice President, and all for Davis and Stephens. The soldiers voted at their regiments, and the result has not yet been given. At this precinct the vote for member of Congress stood: Smith 93; Scott 26. From a gentleman who came from Fairfax this evening, I learn a box was opened there, and that Smith received a majority of the votes cost for Congressman. Of course the Presidential vote was a unanimous thing. There has been none of the usual excitement and electioneering, every one taking it for granted that Davis and Stephens were the unanimous choice of the people of the Confederate states. The only other box open in this vicinity was at the 49th Virginia, but I am unable to give
The Daily Dispatch: November 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], A remarkable accident. (search)
Gls. Scott's pay. --The current monthly ley, subsistence, and allowance of Lieutenant-General Scott were, and by order of the President continue to be, while he is upon the retired list, as follows: Pay, per month$270 Retions, per month360 Allowance for servants, per month90 Allowance for horses, per month50 Total monthly pay$770 Which makes an annual income of $9,240. Gls. Scott's pay. --The current monthly ley, subsistence, and allowance of Lieutenant-General Scott were, and by order of the President continue to be, while he is upon the retired list, as follows: Pay, per month$270 Retions, per month360 Allowance for servants, per month90 Allowance for horses, per month50 Total monthly pay$770 Which makes an annual income of $9,240.