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The Yankees in King George.
The depredations of the Yankees in King George and the adjoining counties still continue, and many of the citizens have suffered severely, having their crope destroyed, their cattle stolen, and servants carried off. The following extracts are from a letter written by a lady of King George county giving some facts regarding matters in that section:
"When I last wrote to you we thought the Yankees were under good discipline, and that the officers would prevent maranding, but we soon found our mistake.
They grow bolder and bolder every day, finding no troops here to oppose them, entirely destroying some farms, and wantonly shooting all the stock, while the influence they exerted over the servante was almost beyond endurance.--The Lieutenant-Colonel of a regiment now here, with 200 men, rode through our quarters, telling the servants they were all free, and as good as their masters; that they must not do any work he had come to fight for their freedo
Catch the Runaway.--$20 reward.
--Ranaway from my farm on the Brook Turnpike four miles from Richmond, on yesterday morning, my man Matthew.
He is about 5 feet 8 inches high; rather thick set; has a brown skin; is some what hollow jawed; about 40 years of age, has a dull, sleepy look out of his eyes; had on blue cotton pantaloons, brown round jacket, and an old wool hat. He was raised in King George county, and may try to cross our line in that direction.
Pickets, officers and citizens are hereby requested to arrest him. Achilles D. Johnson.
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Catch the Runaway.--$20 reward.
--Ranaway from my farm, on the Brook Turnpike, four miles from Richmond, on yesterday morning, my man Matthew.
He is about 5 feet 8 inches high; rather thick set; has a brown skin; is some-what hollow-jawed; about 40 years of age; has a dull, sleepy look out of his eyes; had on blue cotton pantaloons, brown round-jacket, and an old wool hat. He was raised in King George county, and may try to cross our lines in that direction.--Pickets, officers and citizens are hereby requested to arrest him. Achilles D. Johnson.
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Catch the runaway.--$20 reward.
--Ranaway from my farm, on the Brook Turnpike, four miles from Richmond, on yesterday morning, my man Mathew.
He is about 5 feet 8 inches high; rather thick set; has a brown skin; is somewhat hollow jawed; about 40 years of age; has a dull, sleepy look out of his eyes; had on blue cotton pantaloons, brown round jacket, and an old wool hat. He was raised in King George county, and may try to cross our lines in that direction.--Pickets, officers and citizens are hereby requested to arrest him. Achilles D. Johnson.
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Ranaway
--On Monday night, the 25th inst., three Negro Men, Nim, Albert, and Henry.
The first a tall, spare, very black fellow, about 35 years old, and stammers a little in speaking.
Albert, a mulatto, about 21 years old, medium height, and matters much in speech.
Henry, an old negro man, about 55.
The two first, hired of P. M. Tabb, are from the Eastern Shore; the other, hired of — Cary, of this city.
Also, a Woman, named Ellen, and two Children, boys, about 10 and 3 years old, hired of Mr. Cocke last Friday; are from King George county, and I believe have been enticed away, with the expectation of calling to the Yankees.
The usual reward and mileage will be paid upon their delivery.
au 27--2t* Edw'd McCONNELL.
Ranaway.
--On Monday night, the 25th inst., three Negro Men, Nim, Albert, and Henry.
The first a tail, spare, very black fellow, about 35 years old, and stammers a little in speaking.
Albert, a mulatto, about 21 years old, medium freight, and stutters much in speech.
Henry, an old negro man, about 55.
The two first, hired of P. M. Tabb, from the Eastern Shore; the other, hired of — Cary, of this city.
Also, a Woman, named Ellen, and two Children, boys, about 10 and 3 years old, hired of Mr. Cocke last Friday; are from King George county, and I believe have been enticed away, with the expectation of ting to the Yankees.
The usual reward and mileage will be paid upon their delivery
au 27--2t* Edw'd McCONNELL.
The Daily Dispatch: October 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], The opinion of the Northern press on Lincoln
Proceedings in the Courts. Mayor's Court, October 21.
--John Miller, a man with curly hair, moustache and imperial, and subdued, meek look, was arraigned for committing a violent asssult on Mary Wolff, living in Jail Alley.
The woman being disabled by the attack of Miller, which consisted of a knock down, stamping, "c., was unable to appear.
The case was continued.
Cornelius, slave of Wm. Hoe, of King George county, came to town with his master to sell some wheat, and got lost.
He was a little nigger, and was arraigned as runaway or lost.
The latter appeared to be the most probable, and he was sent to jail to await the call of his master, who had advertised for him as a lost darkey.
The subject was both small and young.
Geo. Washington, a venerable Ethiopian, slave of Maria Bond, was committed for going at large.
Jas. McCabe, alias Johnson, arrested as one of the murderers of Kelley and Downes on the 9th of last.
May, on 17th street, was brought up for ex
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg — the movements of the enemy. (search)
The Daily Dispatch: December 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Another haul upon the Yankees . (search)
Wanted.
--Information wanted of my servant girl Frances, the property of Miss Shiens, of King George co., Va., and hired by me or Mr. Sagby about the end of August.
Said girl is about 5 feet high, light gingerbread color, short crisp hair, and slow in her movements.
For any information concerning her I will pay a liberal reward.
This girl left my premises on the 18th inst.
H. D. Callihan,
de 24--1t* Elm st., Sidney, near Flankroad.