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The Daily Dispatch: November 22, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
to "Don't Tread on Me." At the top the words "Republican Blues." The flag is handsomely painted by Mr. Thos. W. Shea. of Savannah. The steamship Augusta, from Savannah, arrived at New York, Tuesday morning, and carried back to that port about twenty steerage passengers, who were refused a residence by the authorities. They are mechanics and laborers. Three cabin passengers, who were advised to leave, also returned by the Augusta. Virginia. A meeting of the citizens of Culpeper county, Va., to consider the present aspect of Federal affairs and the state of the Union, was held at Culpeper Court-House on Monday last. Addresses were delivered by James w. Green, Dr. Stringfellow, George Parnell, Henry Shackleford, P. B. Smith, Horace Shackleford, C. P. Moncure, and others. A resolution requesting the Governor to call an extra session of the Legislature at an earlier date than it is called together in his proclamation, was introduced and laid on the table.-- Some of the sp
The Daily Dispatch: November 24, 1860., [Electronic resource], Political truth. (search)
Murder. --An inquest was held on the body of Geo. Green, an old resident of Culpeper co., Va., on Saturday last, and a verdict rendered that he came to his death from being beat and burnt by Catlett and Frank Turner, father and son, who have been committed to jail to await their trial for the homicide. Whiskey, and an old grudge, are said to have been the cause of the murder.
The Daily Dispatch: April 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], Culpeper county. (search)
Culpeper county. The Culpeper Observer says: The military spirit of Culpeper is fairly aroused, and almost every train bears away some of her gallant sons to join their companions in arms at Harper's Ferry. A cavalry company, the Little Fork Rangers, have been drilling here for some days past, getting ready to be called into active service. Another volunteer company has been formed, have elected officers, and are now only waiting the make-up of their uniforms previous to being mustered into active service. The Home Guard is ready at a moment's warning to protect the homes and firesides of those who have gone to the wars. The ladies, God bless them, are busy night and day making up clothes for the absent ones, and for those who are preparing to leave.
The Daily Dispatch: may 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
The remains of Washington. --A correspondent of the Lynchburg Republican, writing from Culpeper county, May 12th, says: "I was told to-day that a report having reached the Virginians that the tomb of Gen.Washington was going to be violated by the Republicans, his remains and those of his family were promptly removed to a more central spot in the State, where they will be out of harm's way. If this be true, what a commentary on the North !"
The Daily Dispatch: June 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Affairs in Culpeper. Mitchell's Station, Culpeper Co., June 3d, 1861. I forgot to mention, in my account of the volunteers from this county, the name of the Brandy Riflemen. This company is composed of intelligent and highly respectable gentlemen, from one of the most beautiful and wealthy districts of Culpeper, and is commanded by Stockton Heath, Esq., formerly of Richmond. R. H. Cunningham, Esq., an uncle of the Captain, who resides near Brandy Station, where the company was organized, and who possesses wealth and influence, has not only opened his heart to our cause, but his purse, too, to the amount, first and last, of over $1,000. He has not only furnished the Riflemen with external protection and comfort in the shape of uniforms, but has also contributed to the gratification of their "inner man" by the donation of edibles, both delicate and substantial. B. Jobuson Nalle, Esq., who formerly held a Government office in Wa
The Daily Dispatch: June 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Virginia woman. (search)
Police cases. --The Mayor, yesterday, ordered Peter, slave of John Blackwell, a whipping for breaking into J. W. Atkinson's carpenter shop, with intent to steal.--Erasmus Chase, arrested as a suspicious person and spy, was sent to jail.Lieut. Ashby, of the Hazlewood Volunteers, Culpeper county, Va., brought Chase to this city on Wednesday. He was arrested at Centreville last week, on the supposition that he was a Northern spy. When he first arrived here the prisoner was taken to the Governor's house. but His Excellency being absent, he was carried before the Mayor, who sent him to the police station for safekeeping. The prisoner, Chase, represents himself as being the captain of a vessel.--Michael Burns was held to bail to appear before Court and abide an investigation relative to a charge of unlawful paternity preferred against him by Bridget Starkie. alias McAleer.
The Daily Dispatch: June 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], $10 reward (search)
Look out--$5 reward --For the safe delivery to my office of a Negro Boy, named George, the property of William Skinner, of Culpeper county, Va. The said Negro is about 18 or 20 years old, and near 5 ½ feet high, stout built, yellow complexion, bushy hair; has a lazy look, and speaks slow.--George was hired last year in Petersburg, to a tobacconist; this year he was hired to J. W. At kinson, Esq., of this city. The said Boy was shipped, about three or four weeks ago, on the Central Railroad cars to Culpeper Court-House, to wait on Major Skinner.--He was put on the cars with the servants that accompanied Col. Kersbaw's or Gregg's regiment. Since that time he has not been seen or heard of. He had in his possession a free passport, which was left for him by Major Skinner; also, a pass to go to the Court-House. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received; and if apprehended and brought safe to my office, I will pay the above reward of Five Dollars. He may be lurk
The Daily Dispatch: June 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ten Dollars reward. (search)
inia, June 17th, 1861. A meeting of those students who propose raising a company at this place was held this evening, Mr. J. Parran Crane being called to the chair. Upon motion, it was resolved that the number present organize themselves into a company and abide by the decision of this meeting. It was then decided that we call the company "The University Volunteers."--Upon motion, the company then proceeded to the election of officers, whereupon the following were duly elected; Captain, J. Parran Crane, Maryland; 1st Lieut., Jas. Dinwiddie, Alb. co., Va.; 2nd Lieut., J. G. Wheatley, Culpeper co., Va.; 3rd Lieut, William W. Old, Pr. Anne co., Va.; Orderly Sgt., J. W. Harris, Alb. co., Va. Upon motion, it was resolved that these proceedings be published in three of the leading Virginia papers, and that old students of the University, who have not joined other companies, be invited to come and join us. On motion, the meeting adjourned. J. Parran Crane, Ch'n.
The Daily Dispatch: June 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Notice to our subscribers. (search)
Look out--$5 reward --For the safe delivery to my office of a Negro Boy, named George, the property of William Skinner, of Culpeper county, Va. The said Negro is about 18 or 20 years old, and near 5½ feet high, stout built, yellow complexion, bushy hair; has a lazy look, and speaks slow — George was hired last year in Petersburg, to a tobacconist; this year he was hired to J. W. At kinson, Esq., of this city. The said Boy was shipped, about three or four weeks ago, on the Central Railroad cars to Culpeper Court-House, to wait on Major Skinner.--He was put on the cars with the servants that accompanied Col. Kershaw's or Gregg's regiment. Since that time he has not been seen or heard of. He had in his possession a free passport, which was left for him by Major Skinner; also, a pass to go to the Court-House. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received; and if apprehended and brought safe to my office, I will pay the above reward of Five Dollars. He may be lurki
The Daily Dispatch: June 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Publishing houses in the South. (search)
Look out--$5 reward --For the sale delivery to my office of a Negro Boy, named George the property of Mrs. F. G. Skinner, of Culpeper county Va., The said Negro is about 18 or 20 years old, and near 5½ feet high, stout built, yellow complexion, bushy hair; has a lazy look, and speaks stow-- George was hired last year in Petersburg, to a tobacconist; this year he was hired to J. W. Atkinson, Esq., of this city. The said Boy was shipped, about three or four weeks ago, on the Central Railroad cars to Culpeper Court House, to wait on Major Skinner.--He was put on the cars with the servants that accompanied Col. Kershaw's or Gregg's regiment Since that time he has not been seen or heard of. He had in his possession a free passport, which was left for him by Major Skinner; go to the Court-House. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received; and if apprehended and brought safe to my office, I will pay the above reward of Five Dollars. He may be lurking in the city
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