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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The last charge at Appomattox. (search)
The last charge at Appomattox. (see ante pages 69 to 70). [The following from the Baltimore Sun, of February 7, 1906, is published herein at the request of a correspondent.—editor.] The last fighting at Appomattox. Messrs. Editors. That the last blow was struck, the last shot fired in defense of the Confederacy at Appomattox by the First Maryland, as claimed by Ex-Confederate and Col. W. A. Morgan, of the First Virginia Cavalry, who that day was in command of Lomax's brigade, is not borne out by the facts that did occur on that day. If you will allow me space in your valuable paper I will tell the story as I saw it. On the morning of the 9th, at 7 o'clock, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's division of cavalry, commanded by Gen. T. T. Munford, made a detour to the right of our army, passing in the rear of Gen. Grant's forces until we reached the road leading from Appomattox to Lynchburg, our forces skirmishing with the enemy the entire route. When the Lynchburg road was reac
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 37. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), An incident of the battle of Winchester, or Opequon. (search)
at Winchester), Sheridan's force would still largely exceed Early's. From my observation of that command and from my knowledge of the numbers which Early encountered, my opinion has long been fixed that Lee had no lieutenant whose talents for war were more brilliant than those of Early. The records prove his achievements so clearly that they cannot either be rubbed out or diminised by the pretensions of rivals or the carpings of critics. Marylanders in the Confederate army. Messrs. Editors: How many Marylanders served in the Confederate Army is an inquiry that is periodically made. Maj.—Gen. Isaac R. Trimble, in a prepared address, delivered before the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in Maryland, on February 22, 1883, said: Gen. S. Cooper, Adjutant-General of our Government, told me in Richmond that over 21,000 Marylanders had entered the Southern armies. General Trimble was a man of unquestioned high character and integrity. It must be r
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 13., A curious record and recorder. (search)
A curious record and recorder. By Rev. Henry wood, Chaplain U. S. Navy. Messrs. Editors:—Passing the last summer, in consequence of ill-health, in the ancient town of Medford, half a dozen miles out of Boston, I was interested in visiting its noted residences and localities and studying its early Puritanic history. But what most of all interested and instructed me were four small manuscript volumes, written out in a neat and legible hand, and showing all the order, care, and accuracy of a counting-house ledger, though they were barely eight inches by four in size. A column was struck from top to bottom of each page on the left hand side, with the year at the head and the month and day below, while the texts were inclosed between this and another parallel column on the right, and the name of the preacher recorded still further on the right, with comments on the sermon and notices of the week's events beneath, and then, in business style, a horizontal line under the whole. The t
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Punished. (search)
Messrs. Editors, Among the many names mentioned by the people of this city as one of the delegates to represent us in the State Convention, is Mr. Wm. G. Dunbar, a young lawyer of this city, a gentleman of fine attainments, refined manners, sound sense, and correct, liberal and conservative views on all subjects. A life-long Democrat, though a supporter of Douglas in the late canvass, he could, perhaps, command as large a support as any one that could be named. But his politics should not be an objection. He would do justice to the position. He is a popular young man, and will be supported by the [ja 19--3t] people of Richmond.
The Daily Dispatch: January 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Citizens' State-rights ticket.-- Peachy R. Grattan, P. H. Aylett, Geo. W. Randolph. (search)
A card. --Messrs. Editors: In this morning's Dispatch we perceive our names affixed to a card calling on Messrs. Macfarland, Johnson, and Botts, to announce themselves as candidates for the State Convention.--When we signed this card we had no idea that we were calling on the Hon. John Minor Botts for his nomination. We have not the least objection to Messrs. Johnson and Macfarland, but we do not wish our names attached to any list calling on Mr. Botts to represent our feelings in this great cause of our State. Andrew Pizzini, F. McCARTHY, Juan Pizzini. Richmond, January 25, 1861. ja 23--1t
The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Convention of States at Washington. (search)
Cannot Vote for him. --Messrs. Editors: No man admires more than I do Mr. Wm. H. Macfarland. I think him a man to be relied upon and trusted. I would vote for him, with pleasure, for almost any position he desired, but I cannot vote for him standing among the Palmer nominees. I will illustrate my objection with an anecdote: A farmer, who had two sons, one half-witted and one who was very shrewd, left at his death his little estate, to be divided equally between them. Among the things thus to be divided was a flock of sheep, in which was a pet of the halfwitted heir. He and his sheep were constant companions and devoted friends. The smart brother, it was decided, should divide the sheep, and the other was to have the choice of lots after the division. The lots were accordingly divided, but the cunning divider put the pet sheep, "Billy," in with all the indifferent sheep, and the good sheep he put in another pen. When our halfwitted friend came to choose he at once det
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
of direct communication with the Southern country, will feel the breath of a new life. This city, the most beautiful and attractive in America, will at some future day become the most prosperous and flourishing in the Southern States: Messrs. Editors: Allow me to call your attention to a charter granted by the North Carolina Legislature during its late session, to connect by a short line of railroad, the North Carolina Central Railroad with the Richmond and Danville Railroad, at or near South and Southwest. Calculate the distances, and see, if this connection is ever once made, if we can not thus divert the through Southern travel from other and longer routes, over this line to your city? Your kind attention occasionally, Messrs. Editors, and a kind word now and then in your columns, and the serious and earnest attention of the citizens of Richmond, and all who have its interest at heart, is invited to this new enterprise. Is Richmond ready for it? Can it be carried throug
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
asuring height with some longshoreman," and then remarking, "he took me down"--talking of "meal tubs"--kissing some pert woman, who might or might not be of doubtful character — of telling a young man who wanted to play poodle, "I can't shake your hand, but if you had a sister here I'd shake her hand." And then for the dirty herd, the "rag-tag and bob-tail," to address him as "Abe." Mercy upon you, what a fall! The spirit of Washington defend you. Well, the best advice I can offer you, Messrs. Editors, is to do like thousands of your best citizens will do — get up your duds, gather up all your flocks and herds, your children and kindred, and make one general exodus into more genial and favored climes, where you will be at least from under the rule of the most unmitigated buffoon, clown, dandy Jim, that the United States ever produced. Our new Tariff has not yet got fully under way, though the officials here have plenty to do, as goods are pouring in from all quarters, by land an
The Daily Dispatch: March 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ough going haw-haw-haw went up with as great a gusto as if a veritable clown was performing tricks before us. His twaddle about the Union, the laws, and all that, we regard just as much as if a cur was to sit on his tail and bark at us. Messrs. Editors, do you, or the people of Virginia, really understand who the people composing this Southern Confederacy are?--Have you or your people fully understood us and our characters? I am sure you have not, nor can you do so without being with us. ince the formation of the United States, and one of these Collectors died soon after being appointed; so, you see, that Carolinians do not show the same fondness for the Government teat as is the wont of many of your United States. Now, Messrs. Editors, as you are the peculiar friends of Mr. President Lincoln, I beg that you will just let him know that we are looking out for his arrival here, and that of his Lieut. General. Ask them do come down; and, if not soon, to put it off till about
The Daily Dispatch: April 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
he public schools are conducted on the most perfect modern plan, and all citizens can educate every child, without paying a dollar, except a small tax indirectly. In the vicinity of Charleston, twenty miles on the South Carolina Railroad, is the delightful town of Summer ville, where men of business can reside, and go and return every morning and afternoon. Sullivan's Island is a grand summer resort, equal to your Cape Mays, or any other Cape. Then there is Mount Pleasant, in sight of the city, another healthy and pleasant sea-side village. One hundred miles on the South Carolina Railroad brings you to the renowned town of Aiken, with its health-giving atmosphere to consumptive invalids, and its numerous orchards and vineyards, and elegant society. These are a few of the good things in and around Charleston. Take them, Messrs. Editors, and deal them out to your readers, and if you or they wish a confirmation of what I say, come and see for yourselves. Virginius.
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