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The Daily Dispatch: April 14, 1864., [Electronic resource], Stop the Runaways--$1600 reward (search)
uisville, Pittsburg, Mound City and Essex are iron-clads. The Lexington is one of the three wooden boats which were put in commission on the Mississippi. The Ouachita and Black Hawk are formidable wooden vessels, partially plated; the balance are denominated iron clads. The Autocrat, Maine, Battle, Diana, and hospital boot Woolford, of the marine brigade, accompany the expedition; also fifteen transports. Reward Wants more emigrants. Secretary Seward had addressed a letter to Mr. Washburne, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Emigration, recommending the passage of a law to encourage emigration. He proposes to advance to indigent emigrants sufficient money to cover the expense of ocean transit, and sends to the committee the draft of a bill to carry out the plan. The bill provides for the appointment of a Commissioner of Emigration, with three clerks, and pledges the labor of the emigrant for the repayment of the loan. It also authorizes a reduction of the
The Daily Dispatch: April 18, 1864., [Electronic resource], Yankee vessel Blown up by a Torpedo. (search)
the subject be postponed till Monday. This was agreed to unanimously, Mr Washburne. (Iii,) offered a resolution to expel Mr. Harris, of Maryland, for the utterint of order, contending that the resolution could not be entertained. Mr. Washburne replied, insisting that the rule had been specifically complied with. The Speaker pro tem, declared that Mr Washburne's resolution was in order. Mr. Washburne moved the previous question, which was seconded by the House. Mr. AnMr. Washburne moved the previous question, which was seconded by the House. Mr. Ancona, (Pa,) moved to lay Mr Washburne's resolution on the table. Not carried. Mr. Washburne's resolution to expel Mr. Harris was not adopted — yeas 81, nays 58Mr Washburne's resolution on the table. Not carried. Mr. Washburne's resolution to expel Mr. Harris was not adopted — yeas 81, nays 58--a two-thirds vote being necessary for that purpose. Mr. Schenck, (Ohio,) then offered a resolution declaring Mr Harris to be an unworthy member, and is hereby Mr. Washburne's resolution to expel Mr. Harris was not adopted — yeas 81, nays 58--a two-thirds vote being necessary for that purpose. Mr. Schenck, (Ohio,) then offered a resolution declaring Mr Harris to be an unworthy member, and is hereby censured. Mr Eldridge, (Tenn,) moved to lay the resolution on the table. Not agreed to — yeas 23, nays 80. The resolution of censure against Mr Harris was
The Daily Dispatch: May 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ay take a day or two more. They fight has devils. Our losses are heavy — can't say how many. If Augusta forces were here now we could finish them to day. Hancock captured Gen. Ned Johnson and two other Generals, besides lots of lower grades.--The old Republic is safe--but your pile on it. Grant is a giant and hero in war, but all our Generals are gallant, and our men-- the world never had better! Yours, Ingalls. Spotsylvania C H, May 12, 12 M. In Congress Mr. Washburne, of III, asked unanimous consent of the House to be given to Mr. Ashley, from Ohio, to make an announcement. Mr. Ashley then read the substance of an official dispatch from Gen Grant to the War Department, (the same as given above.) The cheering news was received with great cheering on the Union side of the House. The following is a press dispatch. It seems that though Hancock had finished up Johnson, he didn't find going into Early so comfortable. The day opened thi
The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The ancient boundaries of Virginia. (search)
aryland having violated the rule, can only proceed under it by unanimous consent. "For one I protest against say man using such language in this hall," says Washburne, in his dogged way. "You mean you're afraid of it"? exclaims Harris, leaning forward and putting on his most offensive sneer. Shouts of order from the Admiker commands him to take his scar.--As he does it, losing the self controlled scantness he has hitherto displayed, and quivering with rage, be shakes his fist at Washburne, and hisses "You G — d d — n villain, you! " The crowding and conclusion, however, prosecuted Washburne and most of the Unionisms from seeing or hearing. FeWashburne and most of the Unionisms from seeing or hearing. Fernando Wood, with his only face and pursuable way comes to the resene, Nobody has, in all this storm of attack on the estimable gentleman and worthy representative from Ohio, really stated what be did say. Mr. Wood proposes to show, and to make sure of accuracy he reads the original manuscript: "I now believe there are but two
The Daily Dispatch: July 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], From Memphis. (search)
From Memphis. --The Mobile Advertiser has the following reliable information from Memphis: It is believed that Washburne will command an expedition to reinforce Sherman, after whipping Forrest. It is his intention to swell his forces to 20,000. Troops are arriving by the river, and the railroad is being repaired. Gold is quoted in Memphis at 250. There are no cotton quotations. Confederate money twenty-one cents on the dollar and increasing. Officials in bad humor, indicating unfavorable news.
The Daily Dispatch: July 21, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
to day, to the admiration of every one. The 13th Indiana, returned veterans, are hourly expected from Virginia. Out of 1,200 they come back numbering 15. Miscellaneous. The result of the municipal election in Memphis shows that Gen. Washburne has little influence. --He publicly announced that Park should not, if elected, take his seat as Mayor again, and forced the voters to take the meanness of all oaths — Andy Johnston's. Park was re- elected by over 400 votes over Washburne's cWashburne's candidate. A majority of the aldermen belonged to the Democratic ticket headed by John Bullock. The obituary list of the New York Tribune, of the 23rd June, contains the names of Thomas Hyer, (the pugilist,) aged forty-five, and Joseph A. Scoville, (once private secretary of J. C. Cathoun,) aged fifty years. In the Federal House of Representatives a committee reported adversely on the memorial of citizens of Illinois, for a cessation of hostilities against the rebels.
The Daily Dispatch: August 9, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
g delivered an address last evening on "Peace and Reconciliation," at Cooper Institute, to a very small audience, including a sprinkling of ladies, and boys. The address consisted mainly of vituperation and personal abuse of the soldiers of the North fighting for the Union, characterizing the war as illegal, unjust and disgraceful. The South was held up as a much-abused people, and as certain to secure their independence. In his coarser and more unfeeling allusions to the North he was loudly applauded, and we must hope that only a certain class of our people were represented. Important military movements are being made by General Washburne in the Southwest. It is ascertained that our loss at the battle of Tupelo was one hundred killed and five hundred wounded. The rebel General Forrest is said to have died at Columbus, Mississippi, from lockjaw. Advices from Arkansas report that the rebel General Shelby is near Jacksonport, with three thousand or four thousand rebels.
The Daily Dispatch: August 25, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
to it. The news, however, in this instance, turns out to be true, as the following confirmatory dispatch, received yesterday at the War Department, will show: [by telegraph from Mobile, August 23, 1864.] "The following dispatch was received from General Forrest, dated Hernando, 21st: "I attacked Memphis at 4 o'clock this morning, driving the enemy to his fortifications. We killed and captured four hundred, capturing their entire camp, with about three hundred horses and mules Washburne escaped in the darkness of the morning, leaving his clothes behind. My loss is twenty killed and wounded. [signed] N. E. Forrest, "Major-General." D. H. Maury, major-general. We do not know that it was the object of General Forrest to capture Memphis, though we suppose he could have done so had he pushed his advantages.--Memphis is A. J. Smith's base of supplies, and the fact that it is menaced by a Confederate force may, perhaps, induce the Yankee column now in North Mississ
The Daily Dispatch: August 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ades of cavalry, about 3,000 strong. This force left General Smith's front, at Oxford, on the evening of the 18th instant, and made a rapid forced march to this city. They drove in our pickets, and dashed directly into the headquarters of General Washburne, who made a very narrow escape. They then made a rush into General Buckland's headquarters; but he also succeeded in making his escape. They then attacked the Irving prison, but were repulsed by the guard there. They next visited theh plunder. Our loss in killed and wounded is about the same as that of the rebels. Memphis, August 22.--The rebel raid on this city yesterday was a complete failure, and is so admitted by General Forrest. His intention was to capture General Washburne and other generals. Our troops being without leaders, the rebels carried off some plunder, and captured quite a number of prisoners, including two officers and several clerks and telegraph operators. Numerous acts of cruelty were perp
The Daily Dispatch: August 29, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
entered the latter city captured about two hundred and fifty prisoners, many of whom afterwards escaped. They remained in the city two hours, during which time they robbed the principal hotels and boarding-houses, and captured portions of General Washburne's and General Hurlbut's staffs. General Washburne escaped to the fort in tolerable good order. From Atlanta. A telegram, dated Nashville, 25th instant, says: Matters in Atlanta are unchanged. The army is engaged in advancingGeneral Washburne escaped to the fort in tolerable good order. From Atlanta. A telegram, dated Nashville, 25th instant, says: Matters in Atlanta are unchanged. The army is engaged in advancing parapets and strengthening works. On the 18th instant, Major-General Dodge was shot in the head by the enemy's sharpshooters, and it is reported that he had died of his wounds. General Lightburn, of Logan's corps, was wounded in the same way three or four days ago. The peace rumors. A semi-official telegram from Washington says; There are no grounds for the rumor, so assiduously reported, that the President proposes to send peace commissioners to the rebels. The rumors that an
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