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The Daily Dispatch: October 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Wealth, pauperism, and crime in the North (search)
e for the old humdrum districts of rope, endowed, as it was thought, with a sort of Chinese exemption from change. Russia, Austria and Germany are heaving in the throes of underground convulsion, and the unforeseen is precisely what is most likely to ensue. People in Paris speculate to-day on the transfer of the Muscovite Capital back to Moscow, the severance of Finland, and its possible recovery by the Scandinavian Power, rendering a Court residence at St. Petersburg no longer tenable. Hungary is held to be by the last suicidal act of Franz Joseph already lost to the Hapsburgs, and the long desperate and desponding attitude of Poland is actually deemed now to be substantially formidable.--What the Agrarian law was of old, among the weapons of plebeian onslaught on patrician ascendancy, the nationality question is now become in the struggle against irresponsible government, while the part to be played by the Poles seems to warrant the otherwise absurd fancy, that one of the earnes
The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Special election. (search)
Special election. --All the precincts in Henrico county have been heard from, except Eacho's, and show the following vote for State Senator: Garnett.Davis. Court House11924 Evin Snades73 Alley's.251 Sweeney's120 Hughes's457 Hungary45 Dickman's3512 206102 Showing a majority thus far, in the county, for Dr. Garnett, of 104, and he is probably elected. Mr. John B. Young had no opposition for the State Convention.
The Daily Dispatch: October 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], determined woman. (search)
being issued to prepare a French squadron for the coast of Mexico. The Paris Bourse was dull. The steamship Anglo Saxon, from Quebec arrived at Liverpool on the 8th inst. George Vandenhoff, the actor, is dead. He was 72 years of age. The Bank of France has arranged for the relief of the financial pressure. The French Government has stated that the price of bread will not be further advanced. Garibaldi had left Caprara — destination unknown. The affairs of Hungary are unchanged. The American Minister at Berlin was negotiating with the Hanover Government for the ratification of the conditions for the abolition of the State dues. At the insurrection at Cyclyedy Leopona the Russian Eagle was torn from the public buildings, and the Polish substituted. The sales of cotton at Liverpool during the two days previous to the 9th amounted to 30,000 bales, the market closing with a firm feeling. Breadstuffs had an upward tendency. Flour clos
The Daily Dispatch: November 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Opinions of foreign powers. (search)
r side, and denunciatory of privateering. This was followed by a similar decree from the King of Portugal. "Thus." complains the Herald, "all of the principal European Power have deemed the efforts that are being made by this country to suppress rebellion, a fitting occasion to make an exception to the usual rules observed by diplomatists in relation to rebellion and civil war, and to present their opinions to the world. Insurrections have taken place in Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Bosnia, and Poland without a sign of approbation or disapprobation on the part of the statement of the various foreign material Observing events closely, they have nevertheless abstained from official comment, this events here have startled them from our reserve and caused them to break forth into manifestation which, in other cases, would have been considered indecorous." It is absurd to comment upon the wilful business which will not acknowledge the difference between the withdrawa
The Daily Dispatch: November 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], The reported burning of cotton. (search)
of the "Western Powers" will soon have enough to "confer" about, with out troubling themselves with the affairs of the United States. The political horizon of Eastern Europe is becoming exceedingly overcast. I have no disposition whatever to play the part of a prophet, but I have no hesitation in saying that everything announces a revolution, or at least an attempt to make one, in Poland, before many months — perhaps before many weeks-- pass away. The Russian Government is demented. Hungary, too, is on the point of revolution The double movements will probably be simultaneous. And then Italy will begin to move for the possession of Venitia. O, what times are coming! Certainly not the "good time" which some have expected. That will come, too, but later. I have ever believed that this world is governed by an infinitely wise Being, who knows full well to what end he is directing all events. Eastern Europe, I think, will be in a blaze before six months pass away. Garibaldi
The Daily Dispatch: November 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ran away.--$100 reward. (search)
nment as premature, indiscreet, and inconsiderate. It was reported that the American bankers were holding out liberal commissions to English financiers to place a portion of the Federal loan in London. Financial writers in the London journals point out the danger of touching it, and think the chances of success very remote. The other Continental news is generally unimportant. The demonstration by the French troops had attracted considerable attention. Switzerland had protested and demanded evacuation, and France had proposed a negotiation. A belief had gained ground that a large loan was urgently required by the French Government. It was reported that some negro children had been publicly sold as slaves, in the French establishments at Gaboow. The affairs at Hungary and Poland were unchanged. Count Lambert, Governor of Poland, had been replaced by General Ludias on account of ill health. A treaty had been concluded between Prussia and China.
The Daily Dispatch: November 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Letter from George N. Saunders to Louis Kossuth. (search)
ccupy Brunswick, Georgia. These were poorly defended points on our extensive Southern coast, but they were not of the slightest consequence commercially. The Yankee fleet may find tolerable anchorage, but not a bale of cotton or anything else material. The fact is there are but ten thousand bales of cotton in the city of New Orleans, which will be shipped up the river at any moment that city may be endangered. The Northern press asserts and would make us believe that Garibaldi contemplates coming to America. I cannot and will not believe it. Garibaldi, the Liberator of Italy, drawing his sword in behalf of the American Bombs, invading Virginia, the land of his great prototype, Washington, Pater Patriæ! Much a course would be a burning and devouring lie to all of his eventful and hitherto glorious career. I write in great haste, omitting many things that I would like to speak of. Your friend, George N. Sanders To Louis Kossuth, Patriot Leader of Hungary, Turin, Italy.
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Southward bound. (search)
has been recommended by the Minister of the Interior to be less positive and less peremptory in its articles against the temporal power of the Pope. Austria. The Emperor of Austria has addressed an autograph letter to the Chancellor of Hungary, declaring that the disloyalty of the Hungarian Principalities menaces police order in such a dangerous manner that public duty required the raising of strong batteries against such excess; that as the convocation of the Hungarian Diet, in a conon. All persons charged with crimes against the public safety shall be tried by the military tribunals. In conclusion, the Emperor expresses and earnest wish for there establishment of public order, in view of the concessions he has granted to Hungary. It is stated that ninety-two martello towers are to be erected around Vienna at a cost of £50,000 sterling. Italy. The finances of Italy are reputed to be in a very bad state, and a speedy system of economy is necessary to prevent
The Daily Dispatch: November 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway.--one hundred dollars reward. (search)
ur bays later than that throughout by the Asia. The Liverpool cotton market remained firm to the latest moment, with prices fending still up ward, afar having experienced an advance in some descriptions. mostly in Surate. Breadstuite were quiet. The English maintained their recent improvement. There was a slight Thoreau in the applications for discount in London, but the general market remained easy at 2 per cent. Censors rated on the inst., at noon, at $2-7-15. Poland and Hungary remained still disturbed. A slight modification of the French Cabinet has taken place. The reports the death of four distinguished men — the King of Pertugat, Sit How Douglas, Geoffrey Saint Hillaine and Major Von Arnim, one of the diddle officers in the Prussian army. Major Von Arm and night of the Prussian Order of the from Cross of the first class, which dissection he won as lender of a squadron of Prince William Dragoons at the battle of Waterloo, where he distinguished himself
The Daily Dispatch: December 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of R. M. T. Hunter, Jr. (search)
rig. Gen. Barry, of the U. S. volunteers; Brig. Gen. Barnard, U. S. volunteers; Col. Hunt, U. S. army; and Capt. Rodman, of the Ordnance Department. The board will meet in Washington at such time and place as may be designated by the senior officer, and the junior member will record the proceedings. Appointment. The Washington Star, of the 27th ult. says: Gov. Ladislaus Ujhazi, of Texas, has been appointed U. S. Consul at Ancona, Italy.--He was the exiled Governor of Comora, Hungary, it will be remembered. Shortly after reaching this country he settled down in western Texas, where his high personal character, great learning, and utility to those around him, soon made him one of the first men in the State. He established a large nursery of Hungarian grapes, and had succeeded in introducing wines of the finest quality and flavor, when the current troubles compelled him to abandon his property to save his life. In losing him Texas has lost the foundation for a succ
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