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The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Equinoctial — presentation — Scarcity of specie, &c. (search)
the National Hotel. The flag, which is much admired for its beauty and design, was presented by Capt. Lyon, of Petersburg, to the Petersburg Ragland Greys, in behalf of Mrs. Ragland, of the Cockade City, the donor. The speeches were admirable — very eloquent and finely adapted to the interesting occasion. The entertainment was one of rare interest and enjoyment, the feasting, dancing, and congenial socialities continuing until a rare hour. The Federal steamer Octarara came up to Craney Island yesterday from Old Point, under a flag of truce, with several ladies and gentlemen going South. They have arrived here. Among the passengers are Southerners of high character and ample means, including an ex-member of Congress, his lady, and his beautiful daughters. The accomplished ladies tell of indignities, privations, and actual sufferings at the Federal Capital calculated to excite the wrath of every truehearted man, and which will increase the feeling of contempt for the vile cr
The Daily Dispatch: October 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
Freedom's little phalanx bade him a grateful welcome. With them he courted the battle's rage; with theirs his arm was lifted; with theirs his blood was shed," He came again, after fifty years had sped on, and a spontaneous burst of acclamation and rejoicing rang through the length and breadth of the land--"a long, loud, transporting shout, like the mingling of many winds, rolled on, undying, to freedom's farthest mountains." A flag of truce passed up yesterday from Fort Monroe to Craney Island, with three ladies--one of this city, one living in Wester Virginia, and one for New Orleans. Persons recently from the coast report nothing of special moment. A vigilant guard is maintained all along the beautiful and almost unbroken coast of Princess Anne county — the hard, smooth, and wave-beaten shore affording a splendid roadway (or broadway, if you choose) for the brave and watchful scouting parties of the Chesapeake and Princess Anne cavalry companies, stationed on the grand
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
d to have been the first man from our forces that stepped on board the Funny, and to have taken down the Federal flag and run up the "flag of the South," during the enthusiastic cheers of our brave men. The Hon. Secretary of the Navy has issued instructions, I learn, that the name of the Confederate steamer "Edwards" be changed to "Forrest"--a merited compliment to the gallant Commodore in charge of the Gosport Navy-Yard. The visits of ladies and others to the fortifications at Craney Island, depend now somewhat upon the tides, as the water at the shore of the island is not sufficiently deep at low-tide to allow of the approach of a steamer as large as the Wm. Selden, which makes the trip regularly twice a day. Until Wednesday next visitors will take passage in the morning, and for once a weed thereafter, in the afternoon. An affray occurred on Saturday night near the Market-House, in which five or six persons were engaged, several of whom were quite roughly handled; bu
The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway. (search)
Craney Island. --The defence of Craney Island, in the last war with England, was one of the most brilliant achievements of that contest. In view of the possibility that it may become again ereCraney Island, in the last war with England, was one of the most brilliant achievements of that contest. In view of the possibility that it may become again ere long the theatre of stirring events, we have examined with interest some records of the splendid and successful courage and constancy with which our interior forces repelled the British expeditions. Craney Island, as our readers are aware, lies near the month of Elizabeth river, and commands the approach from Hampton Roads to Norfolk. General Robert B. Taylor was the commanding officer of thets of the enemy's shipping lying near Newport News seemed to indicate an intention to attack Craney Island. On the 22d June, 1813, soon after these movements were observed, they landed two miles froing to reach the foe with their bullets. We are convinced that the present defenders of Craney Island, and of every fortification about Norfolk, will not permit the renown of 1813 to suffer in t
The Daily Dispatch: October 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The New popular currency of the United States. (search)
g, and consequently disposed to consider the things that make for their peace. The deepest feeling is often manifested; they listen to what I say, and read with great eagerness the tracts and books I give them." Rev. R. W. Cridlin, after having visited all the encampments between Aquia Creek and Matthias Point, has been transferred to Norfolk city, where he is selling some sixty dollars worth of books a month, besides giving away one-half that amount. Says he: "I visited Craney Island last Saturday; Col. Smith, who has charge of the forces there, is a pious man, and has prayers with his men every night. He seemed glad to have me labor among his command, and will doubtless render me any aid I may need." Mr. M. D. Anderson writes from Aquia Creek: "I have gone nearly through the regiments stationed between Fredericksburg and the Creek. The soldiers are eager for religious reading; and frequently, when they have seen me coming, they have even run to meet
The Daily Dispatch: October 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mr. Russell. (search)
, mostly gunboats. There are also several ships of very large size, the names of which I have given you. These, with many schooners of various sizes, make up a fleet of about 70 vessels, presenting an imposing appearance, and indicating an early attack somewhere, possibly upon our batteries at this location. Gov. Letcher arrived here on Saturday, and is comfortably quartered at the Atlantic. He has visited the various batteries in the vicinity, reviewed troops, &c. He went down to Craney Island yesterday, and was saluted by the heavy guns of the batteries. Yesterday a difficulty occurred at the toll-house of the Norfolk draw bridge, between Mr. Hughes, the keeper, and several persons who had crossed on the bridge and returned, during which Hughes, who is a large and powerful man, was knocked down and very roughly handled. Several arrests have been made. The weather is very rainy and stormy — wind blowing from the northeast. The tide is high. There are numbers o
The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Acknowledgment. (search)
warning. With my glass I scanned the coast line from abreast of Newport News Point down to Craney Island, and thence to Sewell's Point, where a series of telegraphic signals, formed by lights of different colors, were being made to Craney Island, and answers returned, by the same process. The telegraphing occupied my attention for some time, as I became interested, and felt desirous, if possi At about half-past 11 o'clock I saw the dim outlines of a large object in the direction of Craney Island. Could it be the Yorktown passed by the point? No: there was not enough water to float heruns are mounted, and from the present state of movements more will soon be put in place. At Craney island thirty-four from bulldogs show their ugly muzzles. This piece of work was built for the pur explained in one of my recent letters. They are plainly seen every night making signals to Craney Island, and to a point back of Hampton. I watch them for hours at a time. They have two large fis
The Daily Dispatch: November 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk (search)
Lard — Very scarce. No. 1, 22 Apple Brandy--Scarce, and ranging from $1.50a$3, according to quality. Whiskey — But little in market. Common $1a$1.25. Butter — Scarce, and selling at 40 Bagging — Sells at 28 Rope — None for sale. A flag of truce from old Point — list of Confederate prisoners released — probable postponement by the Lincolnites to attack Norfolk — the weather, &c., &c. Norfolk, 1st Nov., 1861. Yesterday afternoon a steamer went to Craney Island with a flag of truce from Old Point, having on board twenty paroled prisoners captured at Hatteras, and who have been at the Rip Raps for about a fortnight, having been prevented from leaving sooner on account of the fleet in the Roads. The following are the names of the prisoners and the companies to which they belong: Janesbono' Guards.--Wilson D. Williams, Thomas J. Ferrall, J. M. Whitehurst, Smith Mercer. Lenoir Branes--Logan Matts, Jas. A. Hines, W. B. Berton, Jo
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Prisoners. (search)
et has not made a safe port somewhere, we may reasonably expect to hear that some of the vessels, at least, have been driven ashore and lost. Should the storm overtake them south of Hatteras, they will, in all probability, be blown ashore near the Cape. There seems to be but little doubt that this storm will cause great disaster to vessels along the coast, and to those that encounter this tremendous gale, though some distance out to sea. A steamer came again yesterday afternoon to Craney Island, from Fort Monroe, with a flag of truce, bringing about twenty persons, mostly Southerners, who will shortly proceed on their journey homeward glad enough of a chance to get back to "Dixie Land." It was rumored that a member of the Polish Brigade would be executed yesterday, having been found guilty of a criminal offence, deserving the punishment of death. But the execution was postponed until next Friday.--The offence for which he was condemned to be executed was revolting to a hi
The Daily Dispatch: November 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Message of the Governor of Vermont. (search)
bama Volunteers, died on Friday night, at the Hospital of Saint de Paul, after a short illness. --Yesterday the remains were carried over to the depot of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad, to be conveyed to Montgomery. The deceased was held in high estimation by a large number of friends, and especially by the members of the regiment to which he was connected, and was noted for his gentlemanly qualities and superior military skill. A grand military and civic bail will take place at Craney Island on Wednesday night. A large number of persons will go down from Norfolk and Portsmouth to engage in the gay amusements of the evening. I learn also that A. G. Newton, Esq., the gentlemanly proprietor of the Atlantic Hotel, is engaged in liberal preparations for a similar entertainment, to come off on Thursday night next, in the capacious halls of his splendid establishment. A gay and happy assemblage will be there to participate in the agreeable and healthful exercises of the social an
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