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The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], The character of the war before us. (search)
The Hampton Canard. We observe that the Norfolk papers, as well as our own and Petersburg, were imposed upon by the same report which was telegraphed to us on Monday of the battle near Hampton. In addition, we have received half a dozen letters from Norfolk, which we have not published, giving the same statement, with great circumstantiality. A letter of the telegraphic correspondent, who sent us an account of the alleged battle, says: "My information was received from a gentleman who was present and witnessed the battle, one upon whom I can place the utmost reliance." We respectfully submit that a correspondent who makes a statement upon such authority, and in the midst of a community where the belief of it was universal, does not deserve unqualified condemnation. If statements thus supported turn out to be untrue, what kind and amount of testimony must be required, before making a publication? We may add that the telegraphic dispatches are rarely seen by the gentl
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], "Old Charley" arrived at camp. (search)
From Portsmouth. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch.] Portsmouth, Va., May 28, 1861. The rumor here yesterday was that the vessels of the Baboon stopped off Newport News to water, and then proceeded up James River. Four of the steamers were seen yesterday morning from the top of the Hospital steaming it in that direction. There were large volumes of smoke in the direction of Old Point and Hampton. Some say that the people of Hampton have set fire to their town; others that the outside buildings at Fort Monroe have been destroyed. Either needs confirmation. On the 24th, the Quaker City appeared off Cape Henry beach, and attempted to land — A portion of a cavalry company under Capt. Fentress, of Princess Anne, made their appearance. At this she fired several shots which passed within less than five feet of them, but no one was hurt. Now that cotton cannot be exported except through a Southern port, Yankee cupidity will experience deeper chagrin than ever, an
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], How a Minister's pocket was picked. (search)
From Norfolk. [special Correspondence of the Dispatch] Norfolk, Va., May 28th, 1861 I state, on the authority of a gentleman from Hampton, that no engagement whatever has taken place in that town, but the fact of the burning of the bridge he fully confirms.--This was done by the Hamptonians, to prevent the passage of Lincoln's troops. The report, also, of the burning of Hampton, is alike untrue. The rumor, for a time, created great excitement in our midst, but as soon as reliable faHampton, is alike untrue. The rumor, for a time, created great excitement in our midst, but as soon as reliable facts were known, the public mind was appeased. There are now four or five ships off Newport News. Men from some of these have been ashore, but as they were seen rolling barrels on the beach, it is supposed they were in quest of water. As all land communication has been cut off by the burning of the bridge, I think this probable. Their movements, I must say, are strongly suspected; although it is impossible for any landing to be made without the knowledge of our forces. The report of
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Harriet Martineau and the Tariff. (search)
a black eye with which to enter Williamsburg to-day. Our company is well and cheerful — some two or three complaining a little, but will soon be well again. We expect to reach Yorktown to-night, (passing through Williamsburg,) a distance of fifteen miles. Having to feed the Regiment, doctor the company, and play the Lieutenant, your correspondent has quite enough to do at present. I have been informed, upon what seems good authority, that 400 or 500 Yankees from Old Point entered Hampton a day or two ago, but returned very soon to the Fort. But I receive almost every report with some doubt. If I shall hereafter write you, I wish to say now that I shall not tell you "all I hear" Our men seem not to have suffered at all from their first night with the green earth for their sleeping place. I have moralized a good deal upon our new position, but will not trouble you with anything of this sort now. It is a noble sight to see men who have been raised as some of ours submi
The Daily Dispatch: may 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
and presented a fine appearance. The ladies turned out en masse, and passed many compliments upon the regiment. May we deserve them the more in future! After a short repose from the march, we were ordered to "fall in," and were soon snugly ensconced within the walls of William and Mary. We expect to leave to-morrow (Sunday evening) for some other locality. Where, I do not know. This evening we have a dress parade, which will be the only duty we have thus far performed. The people of Williamsburg are extremely hospitable, and I never saw more refinement in social life in the largest cities. I visited the parlor of a lady to-day which had been completely dismantled of its hangings and curtains. They were all securely boxed for transportation inland at any moment. The recent excitement at Hampton has created somewhat of a panic hereabouts. May the wretches that thus produce such unhappiness and confusion be brought to a speedy and terrible reckoning. More soon. C. B.