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The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Another speech of Vice President Stephens. (search)
mon appropriate to the occasion, which, in point of argument and lucid explanation, equalled any pulpit effort I have heard for some time. His charge to the candidates was peculiarly impressive, and doubtless made all feel an additional interest in the two who have devoted themselves to this noblest of callings. In the evening, the rite of confirmation was administered to some 20 persons at Grace Church, and to-day, to 15 more at St. Paul's. A large number of our citizens went to Chester to-day, to witness the raising of the Southern Confederacy flag. This event has been looked forward to with much interest and anticipation of enjoyment, and all who took the trip to-day, went with light hearts and joyful expectations. Mr. Uriah Wells, the proprietor of a very extensive foundry in this city, has just returned from a trip to South Carolina, where he has been, endeavoring to make contracts for furnishing balls and shells. He finds him self behind your energetic citizen,
The Daily Dispatch: March 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Virginia mails. (search)
ment of free negroes was passed. The House bill for the sale of the James River and Kanawha Canal was debated. In the House, a number of bills were passed. A bill was reported appropriating $25,000 to build the Northwestern Lunatic Asylum. A resolution was adopted giving further time to the securities of P. P. Winston, late Sheriff of Richmond, to pay their indebtedness. Mr. Martin offered a joint resolution, proposing to take the sense of the people at the May election as to whether they would remain in the Union, with proper constitutional guarantees, or go out any how. Laid on the table. A bill was passed appropriating $1,000 to remove the remains of Gen.Harry Lee, now in Georgia, to Virginia. Mr. McCue reported a bill for leasing out the State Penitentiary. The bill concerning the Potomac river pilot laws was passed, and the bill incorporating the Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company, at Chester, was also passed. The Appropriation bill was ordered to its engrossment.
The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Nice Situation. (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.things in Chester field. Chester field. Co., April 8 Notwithstanding the mist and rain, we had a hsing secession meeting to-day, at which strong resolutions were passed, condemning the vote of our delegate (J. H. Cox) against the reference of the Ordinance of Secession to the voters at the Spring elections — approving the course of our delegates in the Legislature; also that of Hon. D. O. Dejarnette in Congress. The change in this county from Union in Secession is immense, and is gaining ground hourly. The examining trial of Fore, for the murder of his slave, was deferred until the next term of the Court. He has retained Mr. M. Johnson and Gen.August as his counsel. A large number of licenses were granted. The wheat is growing finely now, and this rain will benefit the oats very much. Several of our largest planters leave here for the South, to look at and purchase lands, in a few days. E. W.
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Capitol Buildings, &c. (search)
Virginia Post-office appointments. --The following list of appointments is announced in the Baltimore Sun, of Monday last: Henry S. Van Wickle, postmaster at Ayr Hill, Fairfax county, vice Margaret Williams, removed. Vespasian Chancellor, postmaster at Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania county, vice S. S. Guy, resigned. Wm. Ruskell, postmaster at Chester, Chesterfield county, vice B. F. Lindsay, resigned. Alpheus T. King, postmaster at Lebanon White Sulphur Springs, Augusta county, vice Martin Evans, resigned. James T. Nottingham, postmaster at Sea View. Northampton county, vice Jas. B. Scott, resigned. James W. Magruder, postmaster at Union Mills, Fluvanna county, vice Thomas C. Morris, resigned. John W. Mackasay, postmaster at Boydton, Mecklenburg county, Va., vice R. A. Puryear, resigned. Charles Price, postmaster at Ivy Depot, Albemarle county, Va., vice Wm. H. Cosby, resigned. The post-office at Elbe Cottage, Alexandria county, Va., Mrs. Julia Brown, postmistress,
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gen. Butler to Gov. Hicks. (search)
Chester Artillery company --An Artillery company has been formed at Chester, in Chesterfield county, not far from this city, and we are requested to say to those preferring that arm of the service, and who may join the company, that they will have their uniforms furnished free of charge, and also their board paid at Chester, by applying to W. R. Howle, in Manchester. Our South Side neighbor, seem determined not to be outdone in patriotism by the people of any other section of the Commonwr Artillery company --An Artillery company has been formed at Chester, in Chesterfield county, not far from this city, and we are requested to say to those preferring that arm of the service, and who may join the company, that they will have their uniforms furnished free of charge, and also their board paid at Chester, by applying to W. R. Howle, in Manchester. Our South Side neighbor, seem determined not to be outdone in patriotism by the people of any other section of the Commonwealth.
The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Virginia. (search)
and fearless as can be mustered in the State, two of which have been offered to the Governor, but, as yet, have received no commissions; the other will be offered in a few days. Patrick has one company, and more are being raised. Henry has several.--These counties have been slow, but you may rest assured they will do their part, Private individuals here, one day last week, subscribed $3,000, and the Court made a levy of $10,000, to equip the volunteers of this county. From Chester, Chesterfield county, we have the following, under date of May 18: Company A of Cavalry, held a meeting to-day at the Court House, when Captain H. W. Cox tendered his resignation, which was accepted by the company with much reluctance, in view of his superior qualifications as an officer and of the many good traits of character possessed by Capt. Cox. It is understood that Capt. Cox designs entering the Army of the Confederation, and being a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, will no
The Daily Dispatch: December 20, 1860., [Electronic resource], Post-Office affairs. (search)
Wm. Lancaster appointed postmaster — on route from Fredericksburg to Orange C. H. A post-office is established at Rose Level, Mecklenburg county, Va., and George T. Gregory appointed postmaster — on the route from Willisburg to Boydton. Appointments.--Calvin C. Wooden, postmaster at Newburg, Preston county, Va., vice Dennis A. Litzinger, deceased. John C. Burdett, postmaster Second Creek, Greenbrier county, Va., vice John Burdett, resigned. Benjamin F. Lindsay, postmaster at Chester, Chesterfield county, Va., vice Edward C. Craig, resigned. David G. Pingit, postmaster at Pingitsville, Hampshire county, Va., vice Granville Pingit, resigned. Gill A. Cary, postmaster at Hampton, Elizabeth City co., Va., vice Wm. Massenburg, resigned. Virginia Offices Discontinued.--Leading Creek, Lewis county; Peaks of Otter, Bedford county; Mountain Falls, Frederick county; Bothwick, Dinwiddie county; White Chimneys, Caroline county; Griffithville, Cabell county; Spanish Oaks, Appomattox count
The Daily Dispatch: July 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
Fortunate Esenpe. --The four o'clock train from Petersburg, yesterday morning, was delayed about one hour and a half by the connecting rod of the engine breaking when about 7 miles this side of Petersburg. The cars ran about two hundred yards after it broke before it was discovered, tearing up a portion of the track. By the presence of mind of the engineer, he succeeded in stopping the engine before any serious damage was done, and managed to get as far as Chester, where another engine was procured when they proceeded to this city. Under the circumstances, this was a most fortunate escape.
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Battle of Roanoke Island. (search)
En route for the Penitentiary. --Thomas L. Angle, a stout-looking fellow, with a military overcoat, was brought before Aldermen Caskie, Bray, Anderson, and Clopton, stating as an examining court yesterday in the Sergeant's office, City Hall, charged with robbing Ambrose Barrett, a resident of Chester field, of his pocket book, containing $107 and seventy cents worth of portage stamps, on the 17th day of February. The evidence showed that the robbery was effected at Ford's drinking house, corner Cary and Virginia streets, in a very bold and audacious manner, the prisoner seizing the money of Barrett as that individual was counting it, though he was prevented from carrying it off by a prompt arrest. His only excuse was, that on the night previous to his own flagitious attempt on Barrett's funds he had been robbed, and he thought he might as well get even by robbing somebody himself. Mr. Daniel, the Commonwealth's Attorney, conducted the prosecution, and the accused was defended
The Daily Dispatch: March 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Battle of Roanoke island. (search)
Runaway. --$20 Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me corner of 5th and Cary sts., of my man Henry, sometimes calls himself John Henry Evans, who absconded about the 2d inst., He is about 21 year old, black no scars or marks recollected; very spare made about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high; a blacksmith by trade; a very good barber and, dining-room servant; has a wife, I am told, at Mr. Chas. Fridad's; in Chester field, where he may have gone, or he may be still in the city. fe 28--6t J. H. Word.
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