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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 11 (search)
Southern Sequestration.--Merchants and all other persons residing in Nansemond, Norfolk City, city of Portsmouth, Princess Anne, and Isle of Wright who owe debts to alien enemies, or have property of any kind in their possession, or under their control, belonging to any such alien enemies, and who have failed and neglected to make report thereof, are hereby notified that unless a report of the said debts and information of said property is rendered by them to the undersigned, Receiver of this District, on or before Saturday, the 30th (Nov.) inst., they will be reported as delinquents and subject to the fine of five thousand dollars imposed by law. John T. Francis, Receiver.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 265 (search)
72. a Southern song. The following Southern morceau was found at Winton, N. C., by an officer of the Union troops. It was sung by Madame Bonarita and Signor George, accompanied by a full band, at Oxford Hill, Portsmouth, Va., October 23, 1861: the Confederate flag. Bright banner of freedom, with pride I unfold thee; Fair flag of my country, with love I behold thee, Gleaming above us, in freshness and youth, Emblem of liberty — symbol of truth; For this flag of my country in triumph shall wave O'er the Southerner's home and the Southerner's grave. All bright are the stars that are beaming upon us, And bold are the bars that are gleaming above us. The one shall increase in their number and light, The other grow bolder in power and might; For this flag of my country in triumph shall wave O'er the Southerner's home or the Southerner's grave. Those bars of bright red show our firm resolution To die, if need be, shielding thee from pollution; For man in this hour must give all he
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 268 (search)
The Report of William H. Peters, Commissioner, appointed by the Governor of Virginia to make an inventory of property taken from the United States Government, at the Navy-Yard, Gosport, and in and near Portsmouth, Va., shows that the confederates made the following gains by getting possession of the yard: Territory,$288,000 Buildings and other improvements,3,998,480 Vessels,332,900 Engines, machinery, etc.,250,676   Total,$4,810,056