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The Daily Dispatch: August 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], $100 reward. (search)
the re-appointment of a Consul at Mozambique. A general debate ensued, in which the Emperor Napoleon's free emigration schemes were denounced, some of the members contending that the introduction of coolies into the French colonies might become worse than the slave trade. Mr. Gregory hoped the Emperor would now cooperate with England in putting down the slave trade. Recent events in America would, he trusted, prevent American capital being embarked in the nefarious traffic. Mr. Hope said the slave trade would continue until it was made unprofitable. He suggested a differential duty on slave-grown sugar. Lord Palmerston said nothing but the progress of public opinion in other nations could destroy the trade; but he regarded the public opinion of France as having of late considerably retrograded. The Government was desirous of stopping the French system of coolie trade in disguise; but the only alternative was the granting of facilities for the coolie emigration w
The Daily Dispatch: August 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
is certain, not withstanding the errors of the Northern papers on the subject, that there is "something rotten in Denmark," In other words, that there are spies not only in the capital, but there are traitors in the secrets of some of the Departments. I say, find them out and convict them if possible, and hang them as high as Haman, even on the Capitol Square, in sight of all men. Have you read Miss Susan Archer Talley's "Battle of Manassas," in the Enquirer of the 234 inst. It is worthy of a lasting place beside Macanlay's "Lays of Ancient Rome," the "Henry of Navarre," or Tennyson's or Hope's "Charge of Balaklava." I trust that Southern literature will soon receive its proper meed, now that we have stultified the "Mutual Admiration Society" of Boston, and the smaller fry cliques of New York and Philadelphia. Willis' next poem will be perhaps addressed to Mrs. Lincoln's poodle, or to Abraham's bosom, over which the flunky and the snob saw that immaculate shirt descend. Oats.
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
n a bond of fate, and were guaranteed immortality except from the hand of Yankees. The grim old archer might well chuckle over this curious delusion. Let the croakers console themselves. Death will have them, either by McClellan or otherwise. There are no exemptions from his draft. The militia must answer to their names and the Home Guard also. The men between forty-five and sixty are more likely to be victimized by the remorseless Executive of the grave than by the Governor of Virginia. It matters little whether Death gradually chokes a man in his bed or dismisses him summarily by a bullet. In the Christian system, Hope is a virtue, and no virtue can have anything but a sickly existence without it. There can be no happiness where its sunshine does not fall, no faith, no patriotism. Let the despondent desist from their Dismal Swamp melodies. Let them cease from interrupting the jubilant strains of Hope's inspiring anthems with their doleful and discordant croakings.
The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Defences of James river. (search)
officer saw that nothing now remained but to withdraw the squadron from the fight. The difficulties in the way were almost insuperable. It wanted yet nearly two hours before darkness would set in; the passage of the bar could not be effected before dark on account of high water not occurring until midnight--the probabilities great against the vessels being able to find their way in the dark down so narrow and torinous a channel — and so long as the vessels remained within the bar. so long also must be in ranges of those hard hitting long guns, the effects of which they had had that day such bitter experience. From this we see how gunboats may be handled, when fought even in the gallant way those of Admiral Hope were, if they are forced by obstructions to stand and take the fire of shore batteries. Their force consisted of eleven gunboats, mounting thirty guns of heavy caliber, eighteen howitzers, and a combined rocket battery of twenty-two twelve and twenty-four pounders.
The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], The war in the Southwest. (search)
The war in the Southwest. [from our Army Correspondent.] Corinth, May 24, 1862. Hourly we are watching for important developments. The enemy have again advanced on all sides, and in great force. Hope's division, before our right, embraces about forty thousand men, while Buel is coming in the centre. Grant and Thomas are said to be approaching by the left. Skirmishing was going on yesterday nearly all day at intervals, but without special results. As to our own army, it is daily strengthening the works, or taking new positions corresponding with those of the enemy, and we have every arrangement made that can be suggested by the skill and wisdom of our leaders to meet and beat back the human tide that is being hurled against us. Our men are in the best of spirits and anxious for the impeding crash to be over. We are living with nerves strung to their utmost tension. Hardly an hour passes by, day or night, when the "alarum" is not sounded in our ears, and we are calle
The Daily Dispatch: August 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
Admiral Protet, of France. Shot in action in China. --A letter from Shanghai, of the 22d of May, informs us that Rear Admiral Protet, who commanded the French squadron in the China Seas, has been killed before Ningpo in a battle between the Allies and the Rebels. Admiral Protet was at the head of the French soldiers and marines when he received his death word. He had on his right Admiral Hope, the commander of the English forces, and with whom he had always been on the most friendly terms. Admiral Protet was a brave and distinguished officer, and his heroic death has produced an immense sensation at Shanghai.--Paris Patris.
The Daily Dispatch: March 27, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
assistance of Grant, and no force that the rebels may raise can impede Sherman's triumphant march northward. A special from Washington, to the Evening Telegraph, says a messenger arrived, with news from General Sherman to Monday, via City Point. Goldsboro' was occupied by our forces on Sunday, and the army moved immediately in pursuit of the enemy. Refugees all report that Johnston is moving to Richmond to join Lee, and that his army is really unfit for heavy fighting, and that Hope's troops are the only men that can be relied upon. Raleigh will be captured with but little, if any, fighting. General Sheridan is off on another raid. It is said that he will intercept Johnston in his retreat. The Army of the Potomac is believed to be advancing west. A great battle is expected soon. A letter from Newbern says: The Neuse river is navigable for vessels of light draft as far as Goldsboro', but during the war none of our vessels have penetrated higher
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