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The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
s ago, Col. Gardner, who for years had held the post of Commandant, was relieved in the command by Major Robt. Anderson, of Kentucky, Maj Anderson received his first commission as Brevet 2d Lieutenant 2d Artillery, July 1, 1825; was acting Inspector General in the Black Hawk war, and received the rank of Brevet Captain, August, 1838, for his successful conduct in the Florida war.On September 8, 1847, he was made Brevet Major, for his gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey. The other officers are: Captain Abner Doubleday, Capt. T. Seymour, Lieut. T. Talbot, Lieut. J. C. Davis, Lieut. N. J. Hall--all of the First Regiment Artillery. Capt. J. G. Foster and Lieut. G. W. Snyder, of the Engineer corps.--Assistant Surgeon S. W. Crawford, of the Medical Staff. The force, under these gentlemen, consist of two companies of Artillery. The companies, however, are not full, the two comprising, as we are informed, only about seventy men, including the band. A short ti
The Daily Dispatch: December 29, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South. (search)
fore it was made distinct from duty in the line. He acted as Assistant Inspector of the Illinois Volunteers, serving with Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War of 1822. He was Assistant Instructor and Instructor of Artillery at the Military Academy in the years 1835-'6 and '7, and was aide-de-camp to Major-General Scott in 1838. "During the Mexican War, the Major endured all the labors and dangers of the campaign, being severely wounded in the assault on the enemy's works at Marina del Rey, and receiving brevet majority 'for gallant and meritorious conduct in that action.' Major Anderson has also received from the Government many evidences of its trust and confidence other than those bestowed by the War Department. "His last service, previous to his taking command of Fort Moultrie, was as a member of the commission, ordered last summer by Congress, to inquire into the manner of instruction at the West Point Military Academy. The labors of that commission, in which Major
The Daily Dispatch: September 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Charmed life. (search)
rvice: Gen. Walker is not only respected among military men for his abilities and courage, but is noted for escaping death upon two occasions, where escape was hardly anything short of a miracle. In one of the Indian battles, in Florida, he was literally riddled with rifle balls. The surgeons told him to prepare for death, frankly informed him that his case was hopeless. He told them that they knew nothing about it, that he intended to recover, and he did recover. Again at Molino del Rey, then a captain, in leading his men to take a redoubt, as he approached it, in advance, he looked round to see how his men were behaving. He saw every one of them, but two or three, hors du combat, and fell on the spot himself pierced by so many balls that it would be a severe tax upon credulity to enumerate his wounds. Again the surgeons told him he must die, and again he told them he would "see them d — d first." Three our four months after, he left the City of Mexico a ghastly spectacle,
The Daily Dispatch: October 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The maritime force of Spain. (search)
The maritime force of Spain. Events are about to transpire in Mexico, in which several European powers will play an important part. At the present moment the following list of the maritime forces appears to us exceedingly interesting, as they can and will have to play an important part in the operations soon to take place: Ships-of-the-Line--Reina Ysabel II, 86 guns; Rey Francisco de Asis, 84 guns. Frigates--Perla, 42 guns; Esperanza, 42 guns; Bailen, 40 guns; Cortes, 32 guns; Blanca, (screw,) 35 guns, 350 horse power; Princesa de Asturias, (screw,) 50 guns, 360 horse power; Berenguela, (screw,) 31 guns, 350 horse power; Petronila, (screw) 31 guns, 350 horse power; Concepcion, (screw,) 50 guns, 360 horse power; Lealtad, (screw,) 50 guns, 360 horse power. Corvettes--Ferrolana, 30 guns, Ysabel II, 24 guns; Villa de Bilbao, 30 guns; Mazaroedo, 16 guns. Brigs--Patriota, 20 guns; Habanero, 18 guns; Valdez, 16 guns; Pilayo, 15 guns; Gravina, 16 guns; Galiano, 16 gun
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
, of Georgia; Peter V. Hagner, of the District of Columbia, O'Brien, of Pennsylvania; Allen, of Ohio, and others, all prominent in the existing war. Four of the same class have been killed in battle, namely; Shackleford, of Virginia, at Molino del Rey; Burke, of N. Y., at Churubusco; Daniels, of N. H., at Molino del Rey, and Haskins, of North Carolina, at Monterey. Gen. Tilghman was promoted a brevet Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment Dragoons, July 1, 1836, and made Second Lieutenant fouRey, and Haskins, of North Carolina, at Monterey. Gen. Tilghman was promoted a brevet Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment Dragoons, July 1, 1836, and made Second Lieutenant four days thereafter, but in September following resigned, as many of the officers of the army did about the same time, in order to follow the profession of civil engineering. He was division engineer on the Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad, and assistant engineer in the survey of the Norfolk and Wilmington Canal, of the Eastern Shore Railroad, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and on other prominent works of public improvement. On the breaking out of the war with Mexico, he repaired to the
The Daily Dispatch: April 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 23 (search)
Rey. Richard Roberts, an aged minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died recently in Smyth county, Va.
The Daily Dispatch: July 28, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
indness. Dr. F. offered to attend the rebel wounded as far as lay in his power, and his services were gladly accepted. Lieut. Enack, of the rebel army, who had charge of the he "did not expect such a friendly offer from a Northern man." Major Rey, of the rebel army, who commanded at Savage's Station, treated Dr. Fox with the greatest consideration, and evinced much gratitude for the Doctor's offer to attend the rebel wounded, remarking, "it did him good to find a whole souled man from the North." Major Rey told the Doctor that he would be kindly received on reaching Richmond. On reaching there he was furnished with a pass to go where he pleased, and walked about unmolested. The wounded were all placed in a large building called the Tobacco Warehouse. The captured officers and surgeons were quartered at the Libby House, near the railroad depot. They were allowed to walk up and down on the sidewalk, and were generally well treated. They were told that in consequence of th
The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], Our operations in the West. (search)
Our operations in the West. --The Chattanooga Rebel, on the authority of Captain Rey of the 21st Mississippi regiment, lately from the vicinity of Memphis, furnishes the following Home of Western news: Col. Richardson, with his regiment of Partisan Rangers, dashed into Memphis on the 25th ult., pulled down the flag, and placed the Confederate flag in , drove one hundred head of cattle, captured several prisoners, and protected the so as to the citizens to take quantity of salt and . The Lincoln forces which amounted to about two regiments — immediately ran to their fortification, leaving the heart of the city entirely, unprotected enabling our little squad to do as they placed. Jeff. Thompson is at Madrid . That places, Island No.10, and Hickmen, have been evacuated by the Lincoln and our cavalry are doing good service at those points. When our cavalry dashed into the city Na and other., tarred with the same to Fort to take shelter
The Daily Dispatch: July 13, 1863., [Electronic resource], The battle of Gettysburg. (search)
R. Robinson Jno. Root Jno. L. 2 Redford j. D. 3 Redford Jno. 2 Renford Jno. A. Reed w. h. Rochards T. H. Ryle w. T. Rowell Hy A. Rucher Jno. Rogers jesse Rockelle it j. h. Robinson Jno. A. Richardson j. R. Regan h. E. Reache Hy Rick Hy M. Redwood Dr. g. E. Roe g. A. F. Reed F. T. Reynonis E. Redson R. Runstree j. M. Robinson j. w. Riddick it J. F. Ruffin R. Ray w. m. Robertson w. R. Ross Jas. Riddick Nad2 Rans N. Roper Leroy Rey D. B. Raphation L. A. Roter G. J. P. Rechardson Jd. Rock Jno. h. Rolen Jno. Ragan Jno. Rige col. D. w. Randolph c. D. Rand c. A. Rosen chag 2 Rossen 2 Robison c. M. Rogers. c. w. Roddy c. c. Reed A. J. Rachards A. Rawles A. D. Richerson A. c. Richardson R. V. Ranberson A. Rangiand A. Rock P. c' Read N. 3. Richardson N. T. Rourks T. Reitley T. M. Randolph T. J. Reaves T. Roberts T. b. Riley R. V. Reynolds R. F. Robertson Re. Ro
The Daily Dispatch: July 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 15 (search)
ieutenant, February, 1847. Adjutant, 1847 to 1849. Brevet Captain, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Contreras and Cherubusco, 20th August, 1847. Brevet Major, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Et. Molino del Rey, 8th September, 1847. Distinguished and severely wounded in the assault on Chapultepec. John C. Pemberton. Pa.--Cadet, 1833.--Second Lieutenant of Artillery, July, 1837.--Assistant Commissary, Jan, 1839. First Lieutenant, March, 1842. Aid-de33.--Second Lieutenant of Artillery, July, 1837.--Assistant Commissary, Jan, 1839. First Lieutenant, March, 1842. Aid-de camp to General Worth, 1846 to 1848. Brevet Captain, for gallant conduct in several conflicts at Monterey, 23d September, 1846. Distinguished in battle of Cherubusco, August, 1847. Brevet Major, for gallant and meritorious conduct in battle of El. Molino del Rey, 8th September, 1847. Distinguished and wounded in the capture of the city of Mexico. Captain, September, 1850.
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