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The Daily Dispatch: June 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Judge Parker's charge to the Grand Jury of Frederick county, Va. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of the county of Westmoreland, on the 20th of May last, a Negro Man, calling himself James Toliver. The said Negro is of a tawny complexion, and is about 5 feet 6 inches high, and about 36 years old; no scars of note about his person. The said Negro had on when committed a red flannel shirt, dark grey cost, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860,by Mr. John E. Wilson, to (he says) Mr. Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C., from which place he ranaway, but that Mr. Jenes lives now in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, else he will be dealt with as the law directs. Geo. W. Gold by, Acting Jailor je 26--2aw6w* Westmore and county, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway in jail. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of the county of Westmoreland, on the 20th of May last, a Negro Man, calling himself James Toliver. The said Negro is of a tawny complexion, and is about 5 feet 6 inches high; and about 36 years old; no scars of note about his person. The said Negro had on when committed a red fannel shirt, dark grey coat, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860, by Mr. John E. Wilson, to the says) Mr. Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C., from which place he ran away; but that Mr. Jones lives now in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, else he will be dealt with as the law directs. Geo. W. Goldsby, Acting Jailor je 26--2 w6w Westmore'and county, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], A tragedy in Missouri. (search)
n the day mentioned, as Mr. McNull, the murdered man, was plowing in his field, he was met by a Mr. Wilson, his wife, (Wilson's,) with their two sons and daughters. Wilson began abusing McNull, the wWilson's,) with their two sons and daughters. Wilson began abusing McNull, the whole family threatening him with annihilation, and finally told McNull that if he did not leave the county that night he would be mobbed and forced to leave. The latter replied that he would die firsWilson began abusing McNull, the whole family threatening him with annihilation, and finally told McNull that if he did not leave the county that night he would be mobbed and forced to leave. The latter replied that he would die first, upon which Mrs. Wilson snapped her fingers and said to the rest. "come on, boys, damn him, let's kill him." A gun was levelled at McNull, but failing to go off, he was struck on the back of the heMrs. Wilson snapped her fingers and said to the rest. "come on, boys, damn him, let's kill him." A gun was levelled at McNull, but failing to go off, he was struck on the back of the head and felled to the earth. Mrs. W. and her sons and daughters, with the old man, then fell upon him and beat him until life was extinct. The tragedy, however, did not stop here. Mrs, McNull, fromher house; seeing her husband thus brutally assaulted, ran out to assist him. She was met by old Wilson, who caughther by the hair of her head, pulled her down and stabbed her in the back. The Wilson
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Five hundred Dollars reward. (search)
Five hundred Dollars reward. --M. S. Hedrick, the agent in New Orleans of the Virginia Sewing Machine Company, offers five hundred dollars reward for the capture and delivery into his hands of the flag presented by the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine company, of New York, to Company D. Thirteenth Regiment New York State Militia.--This presents a fine opportunity for some of our gallant volunteers in Virginia of making a pile, when they come in contact with the New York Sepoys.
The Daily Dispatch: July 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway in jail. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of the county of Westmoreland, on the 20th of May last, a Negro Man, calling himself James Toliver. The said Negro is of a tanny complexion, and is about 5 feet 6 inches high, and about 36 years about his person. The said Negro head a red flannel shirt, dark green coat, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860, by Mr. John E. Wilson, to (he says) Mr. Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C. from which place he ran away, that Mr. Jones lives now in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, charges, and take him away, else he will be desiring the law directs. Geo. W. Cold by, acting Jailor je 26-- Westmore and County, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Notice to our Subscribers. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of the country of Westmoreland, on the 29th of May last, a Negro Man, calling himself James Toliver. The said Negro is of a tawny complexion, and is about 5 feet 6 inches high, and about 26 years old; no scars of note about his person. The said Negro had on when committed a red flannel shirt dark grey coat, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860 by Mr. John E. Wilson, to (he says) Mr. Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C. from which place he ran away; but that Mr. Jones lives now in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, else he will be dealth with as the law directs Geo. W. Goldsby, Acting Jailor je 26--2awew* Westmore and county. Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway in jail. (search)
Runaway in jail. --Was committed to the jail of the county of Westmoreland, on the 20th of May last, a Negro Man, calling himself James Toliver. The said Negro is of a tawny complexion, and faac at 5 feet 6 inches high, and about 20 years old; no scare of note about his person. The said Negro had on when committed a red flannel shirt, dark grey coat, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860. by Mr John E. Wilson, to (the says) Mr. Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C., from which place he ran away; but that Mr. Jones lives new in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, of charges, and take him away, else he will be a suit with as the law directs. Geo. W. Goldsey, Acting Jailor je 2d--2awsw* West more and county, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ranaway (search)
have intelligence here that Gen. Johnston seems disposed to make a stand at last. He is now directly in front of Gen. Patterson's army, and seven miles off only. His command consists to-day, we are assured, of 15,000 men, of which 600 are cavalry. Patterson must get up with him by sunrise to-morrow morning, unless he vamooses off again. Burnside's Rhode Island battery has joined Patterson. Northern war measures. The following is said to be the substance of the war bills of Wilson, of Mass., in the Federal Senate: The National Guard.--The bill for the organization of a National Guard provides for the enrollment of 240,000 men, between 21 and 35 years of age, to be divided into two hundred regiments, of twelve companies each, apportioned among the States pro rata, according to their representation in Congress. After 6 years service, those who enlist are entitled to an honorable discharge, and to exemption from service on the jury. Eighty thousand are to be enro
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway in jail. (search)
From Washington. Washington, July 7 --P. M.--There is very little news of general interest here. The Republican caucus have decided to push business rapidly through. The war appropriations will be made a once. Senator Wilson's bills to increase the Army and to ratify Lincoln's acts, have been referred to appropriate committees. It is rumored that Messrs. Crittenden and Wickliffe are preparing a compromise. There is no prospect that any measure of that sort will be received for discussion. Senator Breckinridge is a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Daily Dispatch: July 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Hay. (search)
Runaway in Jail. --Was committed to the jail of the county of Westmoreland, on the 20th of May last, a Negro black calling himself James Toliver The said Negro is of a tawny complexion, and is about 6 feet 6 inches high, and about years old; no scars of note about his person. The said Negro had on when committed a red flannel shirt, dark grey coat, and black pants. He was sold from this county in October, 1860. by Mr. John E. Wilson, to (he says) Mr Andrew Jones, of Wilmington, N. C., from which place he ranaway; but that Mr. Jones lives now in Richmond. The owner of said Negro will come forward, prove property, charges, and take him away, else he will be with as the law directs. Geo. W. Goldsby, Acting Jailor je 26--2aw6w* Westmore and county, Va.
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