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The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Alexandria. (search)
From Alexandria. --A telegraphic dispatch to the Northern press, dated Alexandria, June 28, says: Information was received from the Zonave camp this morning, announcing the safe arrival of Lieut. Harrigan and the Captain of the Zonaves, whose absence last night gave rise to fears for their safety. Lieut. Hewitt's company returned at midnight, without meeting the Confederate cavairy, Private Murphy, of company E, U. S. cavalry, is still missing. The affair at Claud's Mills seems to have been only another attempt to harass our pickets, who are at present the only victims of their warfare, and to notify us of their presence. They made only two captures, neither of whom were prepared for resistance when pounced upon by about fifteen cavalry from a side road. Private Murphy, of the U. S. cavalry, was for the moment off his horse. The other, a Zonave, was engaged in picking cherries, and without his arms. Another portion of the Confederate cavalry, about forty strong, drov
The Daily Dispatch: September 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Moral epidemics. (search)
Five Dollars reward. --Left Mrs. Mosby's, corner of 9th and Franklin streets, on Tuesday, my Mulatto Boy Albert. He is about 14 years of age and rather small; is probably lurking about the camps, or is employed at some of the public houses in the city; had on when he left a suit of linen clothes and black cap. If delivered to Mrs. Mosby or myself, I will give the above reward. au 29--6t Th. Mar Hall Hewitt.
The Daily Dispatch: October 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
The Harmonious. --Messrs. Wells & Warwick's company continue to eater for the amusement of the public at Metropolitan Hall, and their popularity is in no wise diminished. A new patriotic song, by Professor Hewitt, has been brought out with excellent effect.
The Daily Dispatch: October 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Philharmonic Association. (search)
Philharmonic Association. --This association, whose pleasing rehearsals and concerts a year since are fresh in the memory of many of our readers, contemplate giving an entertainment shortly for the benefit of the Maryland volunteers. We learn that the use of the Theatre has been tendered by Prof. Hewitt, and that the Armory Band will contribute to the interest of the occasion.
The Daily Dispatch: October 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], The concert for the Benefit of the first Maryland regiment. (search)
nsiderable eclat, much to the credit of the Professors, who exerted themselves to yield the public a quid pro quo for their contributions to the fund raising for the gallant Marylanders now fighting on our soil. The ladies acquitted themselves with great ability, and won well merited applause. The lady who sang "The Soldier tired of War's Alarms," (a fine old English bravura,) acquitted herself handsomely. She has a superior voice, and, with proper cultivation, will become a Southern prima donna. The dnett by two soprano voices was handsomely rendered by two of our choicest lady teachers. The songs of "The heart bow'd down," and "Would I were a boy again," were finely sung by a gentleman amateur. Messrs. Rosier and Crouch deserve much credit for the manner in which they presided over the affair. Professor Hewitt, of this city, contributed materially to the vocal performances, and was several times encored. The proceeds of the concert will probably reach between $500 and $600.
The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Our soldiers on the Peninsula. (search)
Richmond theatre. --This place of amusement opens to-night. Although circumstances have prevented the arrival of some leading members of the company engaged for the season, the manager has made arrangements to bring out a pleasing performance, consisting of light comedy and farce, which will doubtless prove acceptable to the public. The orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Loebman, the well-known leader of the Armory Band, and the general disposition of the several departments is as perfect as it could be made under existing circumstances. Among the miscellaneous novelties which Manager Hewitt proposes to introduce to-night is the "Infant Drum Corps," a well trained juvenile organization, of whose merits we have heretofore spoken favorably. The "opening night" of the theatre has always been an occasion of considerable moment among our yearly anniversaries, and we expect to be reminded of the gay old times, even though the nation is at war.
The Daily Dispatch: November 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 12 (search)
ty for saying that Admiral Sir Alexander Milne, K. C. B., in his ship the Nile, may be expected here from Halifax in the last week of the ensuing month. The A miral will be accompanied by a large fleet of British vessels and several French vessels of war. A man-of war may be expected with a middle month mail from Halifax, and it is probable she will bring further notice relative to the Admiral's movements. The squadron is subsequently destined for Mexico, in company with a French and Danish fleet. The following ships-of-war, English and French, were at Halifax on the 17th inst., English--Nile, 29, (flag ship,) Capt. Barnard; St. George, 86, Capt. Hon. F. Egerton; Mersey, 40, Capt. Caldwell, C. B., Ariadne, 26, Capt. Vansittart; Jason, 21, Captain Von Donop; Diadem, 32. Capt. Cockburn; Immortalite, 51, Capt. Hancock; Nimble, 5, Lieut Com. D' Arcy; Racer, 11, Commander Lyons; Rinaldo, 17, Commander Hewitt. French.--Gassendi, Bellone, (flag ship,) Foudre, Prony.
The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], A fine old English jury. (search)
two months. A brief paragraph suffices to dispose of an important case, and it is fortunate, considering that economy of space is desirable in these last times, that all the fashions of old England have not been transmitted to this day and generation. During the time of the "Long Parliament," under Cromwell, it was common among the most fanatical of the fathers of New England Puritanism to adopt scriptural names, some of them consisting of several words of a favorite text. We subjoin the names of a jury said to have been empaneled in Sussex, England, which presents a fair sample of the names of that period, and may serve to amuse the reader: Accepted Trevor, Redeemed Compton, God Reward Smart, Earth Adams, Kill Sin Pimple, Be Faithful Joiner, Fight the Good Fight of Faith White, Hope for Bending, Meek Brewer, Faint Not Hewitt, Make Peace Heaton, Stand Fast on High Stringer, Called Lower, Return Spelman, Fly Debate Roberts, More Fruit Fowler, Weep Not Billing, Graceful Hurding.
The Daily Dispatch: December 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Affairs at the South. (search)
The Hampton fund. --The proceeds of the performance at the theatre last week for the benefit of the Hampton volunteers were more liberal than we had supposed — amounting, as we are now informed, to $250, of which $50 was contributed by the owner of the establishment. Manager Hewitt intimates that he will hereafter find an opportunity to increase the fund.
The Daily Dispatch: December 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Photographs. (search)
Theatre. --Manager Hewitt's new play, "The Man of Nerve," founded upon some of the more recent incidents of the present era, has met with a flattering reception; and we have here another proof of the inefficiency of Lincoln's blockade. We find at home not only the elements of human sustenance, but of popular amusement, a necessity which we could not patiently dispense with. With commendable liberality, the theatrical management now offers a benefit for the Charleston sufferers, and we confidently predict that it will be a substantial one. We invite attention to the programme for to-night's performance.
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