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The Daily Dispatch: November 6, 1863., [Electronic resource], Hotel keepers and theatrical managers in New York. (search)
One hundred and seventy-five dollars reward. --Escaped from our Ferguson in Botetourt and Allegheny counties, the following named Convicts: 1. John Lester, sentenced July 28, 1862 from Chesterfield, black complexion, black hair and eyes, about 6 feet high, white spot on upper lip, scar or right shoulder, several little scars on right hand, and one on the left. 2. Wm Boone, free, sentenced in Southampton Nov. 13th, 1855, at the age of 24, brown complexion black hair and eyes, and 5 feet six inches in height. 3. Mat Young, sentenced in city of Richmond May 16th, 1859, at the age of 23, mulatto, black hair and eyes, about 6 feet 5½ inches high, one scar on left arm, just above elbow, and two scars on right arm just above elbow, one of which is produced by vaccination, and two scars on left leg just below the knee and one scar on right leg. 4. Manuel Taylor, free, sentenced from Lynchburg, April 1, 1862, age 26, black complexion, black hair and eyes, about 5 feet
Later from Europe. The steamship Nova Scotian, from London ferry; the Bavaria, from Southampton; and the Australasian and Sidon, from Queenstown, reached the ports of Portland, Me., and New York respectively on Tuesday last. The news by the Australasian is dated to the 28th of February, three days later. The London Post again refers in its city article to the rumors of negotiation between France and England for a recognition of the rebel States of the South by the French Emperor. The Post says that it believes "reliance can be placed" on the reports, but that "an official acknowledgment of the fact would at this moment be premature and undesirable." The rebel cotton loan had declined notwithstanding. Lord Derby, in the House of Lords, referred to the recent debate on the seizure of the Laird rams, and noticed that the Solicitor General stated that there was no objection to produce certain correspondence relating to the rams which had been refused by Earl Russell. Earl Ru
The Daily Dispatch: April 20, 1864., [Electronic resource], Later from Europe — the rebel rams building in France. (search)
the first before Dupfel. It is said that the Hungarians in the Austrian army retired from before federate in a sort of revolutionary or mutinous spirit. The negotiations for a conference were still going on. A bond a paper says that Napoleon will gain his end in having a Congress led by the very power which rejected the original proposition for such an . The British channel squadron had been ordered to make ready for sea. Garibaldi was to have a very grand reception in Southampton. The Liverpool cotton market was quiet, with unchanged rates, on the 3d of April. Breadstuffs inactive and looking downward. Provisions heavy, with a downward tendency. Consols closed in London on the 21 at 91½ . American securities closed that. The French papers publish an article from the Opinion National, of Paris, which includes official documents, and proves that the French Government is quietly conniving at the efforts of the rebel agents to have iron clad war vessels bu
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1864., [Electronic resource], Revelation of a Mammoth scheme of operations. (search)
le, and Sussex, stealing all the horses and negroes which could be found in his way, and again enter Grant's lines by way of Stony creek; and if this point proved impracticable, to come out where he entered, at Reams's Station.--Kantz was to proceed to Danville, from thence to Greensboro', then on to Raleigh, and thence along the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad to Weldon. At the latter place, the bridge was to be burned, and Kantz was then to make for the Black water, and come around through Southampton, Surry, Sussex, and Prince George to Grant's headquarters. This officer states that the combined forces numbered all of eight thousand; that they were splendidly armed and equipped; well mounted; had picked men, and that, in all respects, it was intended to have been the grandest raid of the war, far eclipsing all similar expeditions, either East or West not excepting Grierson's great tramp through Mississippi, and Sheridan's contemplated march to Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg
rom Paris, and who is acting in place of Capt. Semmes. We were yesterday paid off by M. Bonafile and Surgeon Galt. Most of the men belong to the original crew. There has never been any regular payment before, and on an average from a hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars apiece were due them. They have had liberty two or three times since the Alabama first went out and on these occasions have received a little liberty money. Captain Semmes's official report to Mr. Mason. Southampton, June 21, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with my intention, as previously announced to you, I steamed out of the harbor of Cherbourg between nine and ten o'clock on the morning of the 19th of June for the purpose of engaging the enemy's steamer Kearsarge, which had been lying off and on the port for several days previously. After clearing the harbor we descried the enemy, with his head off shore, at a distance of about seven miles. We were three quarte
Later from Europe. The steamship America, from Southampton on the 31st of August, arrived in New York on the 12th. Her nows is three days later than the report of the Scotia. The reports of General Grant's operations on the north side of the James river, when pushing to the Weldon railroad; of Sheridan's action with Longstreet at Front Royal; and of Farragut's victory at Fort Morgan, had been received in England, and produced an impression decidedly favorable to the Union cause. It was rumored in Paris that the Emperor Napoleon would soon make another effort to intervene in American affairs, with a view to the ultimate recognition of the South. The plan, it was said, would now meet with favor in France, as abolition was no longer an element in the Northern war policy, and as the Emperor had prudently waited for "questions to ripen. "
g relative to the capture of the steamer Florida: The Confederate authorities in London have received a telegraphic dispatch, dated Lisbon, from Captain Morris, commander of the Florida, stating that she was captured on the by the Federal steamer Wachusett in the harbor of Bahia, Brazil. At the time of the capture, the Florida was lying under the guns of the Brazilian forts and the Brazilian fleet, and Captain Morris was on shore. He is now on board the steamer Magdalena, bound for Southampton. The London Herald editorially denounces the capture of the Florida in the most indignant terms. The London Times says: "The capture of the Confederate steamer Florida in the harbor of a friendly State was an act of simple piracy. When within a neutral port she should have been perfectly safe from molestation. The London Herald says that if the Washington Government does not release the Florida all the maritime powers will have the right to interfere in the matter. Vice-
Later from Europe. The Australasian has arrived at New York with Liverpool dates of the 5th instant. The Morning Star admits that, if the facts are as stated, a great breach of international law was committed in the seizure of the Florida, but says the matter rests with the Brazilian Government. It is not a question that England can touch even with the longest possible diplomatic pole. The steamer Sacramento left Southampton on the 2d instant. Spain has sent an ultimatum to Peru, by Senor Pareja, that if full satisfaction is not given, the Spanish squadron is at once to seize the Republic and destroy the fleet. The success of the allies at Japan is confirmed. The Straits were opened after three days fighting. All the batteries were destroyed. The loss was slight. The Paris papers publish a telegram from Calcutta, giving the following details of the destruction caused by the late hurricane at Calcutta: One hundred and ten ships were wrecked and
By the Governor of Virginia.--a proclamation. --Whereas a vacancy has occurred in the representation of this State in the Congress of the Confederate States, occasioned by the resignation of the Hon. Robert H. Whitfield, late the representative from the district composed of the counties of Norfolk, Princess Anne, Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Sussex, Surry and Greensville, and the city of Norfolk: Therefore I, William Smith, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby proclaim and make know that elections will be held in the said counties and city on Monday, the 10th day of April next, to supply the said vacancy; and the sheriffs of the said counties and the sergeant of the said city are hereby required to cause elections to be held, each in his respective county or city, and officers commanding military encampments and posts are authorized to have such elections held on the said 10th day of April next for a representative to fill the vacancy aforesaid. Giv
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