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Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1861. (search)
on our left. Some thought the enemy was retreating; others that our men had fallen back. It was an hour of painful interest. At eleven o'clock an aid-de-camp rode up in a gallop, and said our men were retiring — the cavalry was ordered to the left. We were temporarily attached to Radford's regiment-ours was the first company, and mine was the first platoon. On we dashed in a gallop, and as we passed within range of a battery of rifled cannon a ball was fired at us which passed between Wickham and myself, knocking up a cloud of dust. Without wavering in their ranks, the men and horses dashed forward at a gallop. As we reached the scene of action the sight was discouraging in the extreme. The enemy had at first the advantage of every attacking party. He had concentrated his forces for an attack upon one point. The First Louisiana Regiment and the Fourth Alabama, attacked in flank and centre by 30,000 men, were literally cut to pieces. They refused to surrender, but retired s
Judith White McGuire, Diary of a southern refugee during the war, by a lady of Virginia, 1864. (search)
p Moore, on the monument erected by his church; then, that of his daughter, the admirable Miss Christian; then the monument to Colonel Ambler, erected by his children. Mrs. Ambler lies by him. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Johnson, Judge and Mrs. Cabell, Mr. and Mrs. John Wickham, surrounded by their children, who were the companions of my youth; also, their lovely grand-daughter, Mrs. W. H F. Lee, who passed away last winter, at an early age, while her husband was prisoner of war. Near them is the grMrs. John Wickham, surrounded by their children, who were the companions of my youth; also, their lovely grand-daughter, Mrs. W. H F. Lee, who passed away last winter, at an early age, while her husband was prisoner of war. Near them is the grave of the Hon. Benjamin Watkins Leigh; of Judge and Mrs. Stanard, and of their gifted son; of dear Mrs. Henningham Lyons and her son James, from whose untimely end she never recovered; of our sweet friend, Mrs. Lucy Green. Then there is the handsome monument of Mrs. Abraham Warwick and the grave of her son, dear Clarence, who died so nobly at Gaines's Mill in 1862. His grave seems to be always covered with fresh flowers, a beautiful offering to one whose young life was so freely given to his
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Diplomatic correspondence. (search)
Attempted Incendiarism. --An attempt was made at an early hour yesterday morning, by some despicable wretch, to fire the tenement located next to the Bank of Richmond, on Cary street, owned by the estate of Mrs. John Wickham, dec'd. The property, which was undergoing repair and extension, had no basement on which to operate, and the parties concerned in creating the alarm, had to crawl by means of scantling to the second story, whence they ascended to the attic, and placed several bundles of straw under the eves of the house, which were fired and left. The falling embers attracted the notice of passing citizens, and an alarm being given, the fire was speedily extinguished, mostly by the exertions of the Montgomery Guards, lately arrived here from New Orleans — a number of whom were attracted to the spot. There are enough exciting causes now existing, without the creation of new ones, and we suggest that when any person is caught trying to add thereto, by means of the torch, th
The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
Hdq'rs 33d Reg't Va. Militia,December 11th, 1861. order No. oc.--the following order from General Headquarters has been received this day, viz: Adjutant General's office, Richmond, Dec. 9. 1861. The Commandant of the 33d Regiment will cause the officers and men of his regiment to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning, as it may be necessary to call them into service very soon. By command. W. H. Richardson, A. G. The officers of the 33d Regiment will take due notice of the above order, and bold themselves in readiness accordingly; and every commandant of a company will see that it is duty communicated to his company, and that the men are prepared to obey it. The field and staff officers and officers of the due will assemble at headquarters, on 9th street, on Monday next at 11 o'clock, A. M. By order of Col. Lyons. de 12--ts John Wickham, Adj't.
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], $10 reward. (search)
The rebellion is kept up by the continual any of abolitionism in the Southern States and the howl of Abolitionists in the Northern States. T. Crittenden, commander of the has so far recovered as to be able to rejoin his regiment at Munfordsville, Ky. The Government transports on the Mississippi are now easily engaged in taking troops and munitions of war from St. Louis to Cairo. Persons of the property of J. W. Wills, President of the mechanics' Bank; W. G. Clerk, and John Wickham, have beek levied upon in St. Louis to pay their respective shares of the charity fund for the benefit of the Union refugees. Rev. George B. Cheever, the abolitionist p her of this city, was to have delivered ture in Harrisburg on Wednesday night, a response to an invitation given by some of the members of the Pennsylvania Legislature, on "the necessity of immediate emanaration for the crushing of the rebellion and the salvation of the country." The representatives from Accomac
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
ed reputation. No doubt the torch of the incendiary had something to do with this fire also. The property was insured, and the fire department protected the surrounding tenements from destruction. The alarm of fire at half-past 2 o'clock on the same night, was caused by the partial destruction of Chas. Heisz's shoe store, (Broad street,) and the total destruction of the furniture store of Thos. T. Owens, the confectionery store of M. May, the store of S. Heller, confectioner, and of P. Chick, shoe dealer. E. Delarue's confectionery store, next to the corner store, occupied by M. Fleischer, was badly damaged. The fire is said to have originated in M. May's store, who was insured. The other parties who were burned out succeeded in removing the greater portion of their goods. The tenements were of wood, and of comparatively small value. They belonged to Wickham's estate, and were insured. All the property destroyed on Monday night, singular to say, was located on Broad street.
The Daily Dispatch: July 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Absconded Slave--$25 reward. --Left my place on James river, upper end of Henrico county, on Sunday last, June 29, 1862 without any cause, my Servant Man, Cornelius, commonly called Buck. He is about 25 years of age, rather small, well made, black, good, teeth, likely, and no marks; about 5 feet 7 inches high. He is no doubt lurking about Richmond or endeavoring to get employment as servant in some of the camps, having many acquaintances among the servants in Richmond, but in no other place. For his safe delivery to Blair & Chamberlayne, or placed in jail so they get him, they will pay the above reward. jy 4--6t John Wickham.
The Daily Dispatch: July 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], Retaliation for Northern Outrages. (search)
Absconded Slave--$25 reward. --Left my place on James river, upper end of Henrico county, on Sunday last, June, 1862, without any cause, my Servant Man, Cornelius, commonly called Duck. He is about 25 years of age, rather small well made, black, good teeth, likely, and no marks; about 5 feet 7 inches high. He is no doubt lurking about Richmond or endeavoring employment as servant in some of the camps, having many acquaintances among the servants in Richmond, out in no other place. For his safe delivery to Blair & Chamberlayne, or placed in jail so they get him, they will pay the above reward. jy 4--6t John Wickham.
The Daily Dispatch: July 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Absconded Slave--$25 reward. (search)
Absconded Slave--$25 reward. --Left my place on James river, upper end of Henrico county, on Sunday last, June 24, 1862. without any cause, my Servant Man, Cornelius, commonly called Buck. He is about 25 years of age, rather small, well made black, good teeth, likely, and no marks; about 5 feet 7 inches high. He is no doubt lurking about Richmond or endeavoring to get employment as servant in some of the camps, having many acquaintances among the servants in Richmond, but in no other place. For his safe delivery to Blair & Chamberlayne,or placed in jail so they get him, they will pay the above reward. jy 4--6t John Wickham,
The Daily Dispatch: December 9, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
inia, Mr. Franklin Stearns is commencing the construction of a splendid four-story building, iron front, to contain four tenements. On part of the spot formerly occupied by the American Hotel, the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company are about erecting a handsome four-story brick building, with iron front. On the opposite side of Main street, below the post-office, a fine building is in course of construction for the National Bank of Virginia, and, immediately adjoining, one for Mr. John Wickham. On the corner of Thirteenth and Main streets stands the magnificent four-story double tenement, with brownstone front, erected by C. W. Purcell--one tenement for himself and one for Messrs. Purcell, Ladd & Co. The rear tenement of this building is now occupied as the publication office of the Dispatch. On the southeast corner of Twelfth and Main streets, Mr. John Græme has a fine four-story building, of four spacious tenements, rapidly approaching completion. On the same square is th