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The Daily Dispatch: September 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Libel. (search)
Mr. George Turner, of the firm of Wadsworth, Turner & Co., of this city, having but recently returned hither from the North, and being suspected of entertaining disloyal sentiments towards theTurner & Co., of this city, having but recently returned hither from the North, and being suspected of entertaining disloyal sentiments towards the Confederate Government, was on Saturday notified that he was regarded as an alien enemy. Mr. Turner, we learn, detailed the truth of the charge, and avowed his willingness to take the oath of allegiMr. Turner, we learn, detailed the truth of the charge, and avowed his willingness to take the oath of allegiance — not, however, at once, but as soon as he could go to the North and return again to Richmond. This proposition was not satisfactory to the authorities, and the privilege requested was therefore refused to Mr. Turner, who will have to take the oath forthwith or be treated as an alien enemy under the late act of Congress. Mr. John Gaynor was arrested at the same time, under like circumstances, and manifested the same feelings and intentions with Mr. Turner. Both of these gentlemen were suffered to go at large, with the understanding that they were either to take the oath of allegian
The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Bible Convention. (search)
From the Potomac below Aquia Creek. A note from an entirely reliable source, dated the 19th, says: "A fleet of sixteen large steamers and transports anchored off Matompkin Point last night, but at midnight got under weigh and were last seen off Mat Creek. They were filled with troops, and think contained at least 10,000 men. Of courses their destination is a matter of conjecture." From other sources we learn this fleet is put at from 20 to 26 vessels. Messrs Carolinus and George Turner, of King George, have lost 100 negroes; Mr. Fitzhugh, and almost every one in that immediate section, more or less. It is estimated that King George county has lost 300 negroes within the last week. Mr. Arthur Bernard has lost five from his farm in Westmoreland, Mr. Daniel Coakley, of King George, nearly all of his, &c., &c. We understand that a large number of negroes have been captured by our pickets and returned to their masters. Reported skirmish We have a report that
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Coon Avenger. (search)
$20 reward. --Ranaway from my saw mill, in Buckingham county, on Monday, May 5th, 1862, my negro man, named John. Said negro is about 22 years old, ginger-bread color, quite stout, and wide across the shoulders, and about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and usually wears a cap. I bought John in March last, at the auction room of Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, of Mr. George Turner, of Prince William county, Va., where he has a wife, and may endeavor to get back. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to my overseer, Mr. Payne, or to myself, in Richmond. my 9--6t Truman A. Parker.
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Destruction of cotton in the South. (search)
n the fight near Williamsburg last. The following is a list of in its ranks on the occasion: Monticello' Guard. Alexander Hoffman, killed; Christian and W. T. Jones, mortally --the letter since dead; W. M. Wing- John Durret, do. Company B, (Albemarle Rifles, Charlotte--- Wirt, slightly wounded in the David M. Goodman, wounded; Banja- of Covesville, killed. Company C, (Scartsville.)--Two killed and . Company D. (Howardsvilles.)--Capt. Faulk- wounded;--Thomas and killed.--Turner and another . Company E, (Piedmont Rifles, Stony Point) Peyton is said to be wounded, and Company suffered severely. Company F, Montgomery Guard, Char-)--Captain Bennett Taylor, flesh in thigh; Lieut. S G Leitch, slightly in Robert Kirby, H Harden, Allen Wood, John Dee, Daniel Smith, . It is reported that two were killed. Company G, (Ambert.)--Two reported or wounded. Company H, (Amherst.)--Jacob B Drum- killed; Lt Brown, slightly wounded; John Bryant, wounded. Com
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
$20 reward. --Ranaway from my saw mill, in Buckingham county, on Monday, May 5th, 1862, my negro man, named Jorn. Said negro is about 22 years old, singer-bread color, quite stout, and wide across the shoulders, and about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and usually wears a cap. I bought John in March last, at the auction room of Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, of Mr. George Turner, of Prince William county, Va., where he has a wife, and may endeavor to get back. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to my overseer, Mr. Payne, or to myself, in Richmond. Truman A. Parker. my 9--6t*
The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Not willing to fight. (search)
$20 reward. --Ranaway from my saw mill, in Buckingham county, on Monday, May 5th, 1862, my negro man, named John. Said negro is about 22 years old, ginger-bread color, quite stout, and wide across the shoulders, and about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and usually wears a cap. I bought John in March last, at the auction room of Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, of Mr. George Turner, of Prince William county, Va., where he has a wife, and may endeavor to get back. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to my overseer, Mr. Payne, or to myself, in Richmond. my 9--6t* Truman A. Parker.
The Daily Dispatch: may 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], $20 reward. (search)
$20 reward. --Ranaway from my saw mill, in Buckingham county, on Monday, May 5th, 1862, my negro man, named John. Said negro is about 22 years old, ginger-bread color, quite stout, and wide across the shoulders, and about 5 feet 4 or 6 inches high, and usually wears a cap. I bought John in March last, at the auction room of Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, of Mr. George Turner, of Prince William county, Va., where he has a wife, and may endeavor to get back. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to my overseer. Mr. Payne, or to myself, in Richmond. my 9--6t* Truman A. Parker.
The Daily Dispatch: may 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], The ladies and the South. (search)
eral prisoners confined in Libby's and other factories, Lieut. Turner, in command of the Curtis Peck and Northampton, shipped U. S. ship Port Royal, (Captain Rogers,) the mission of Lt. Turner was explained — Rogers answering, that if the men were wsula at various times — were transferred to the care of Lieut. Turner; but the obligation of parole being explained to them b inducement! The total number of our men brought up by Lieut. Turner was 219 non-commissioned officers and men, besides eighury by claiming to be a Georgian. On his way down, Lieut. Turner met the Monitor below City Point, and her presence was them beneath his notice or attention. On his way down Lieut. Turner saw and heard the magazine of a one-gun battery blow upt Jamestown were scuttled, and sunk at that ponit. Yet Lieut. Turner is of opinion that such impediments will prove of very lowly towards our city. We are greatly indebted to Lieut. Turner for politeness, and particularly so for a copy of the N
The Daily Dispatch: may 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], $25 reward (search)
whole of the action.--He took a most exposed position by the side of the colors, and never left except to bring up his men to the crest of the ridge, and point out to them where to aim their fire.--He was cool and collected, and encouraged his men to fight bravely and effectively, by example and direction. Shortly after the firing commenced on our part, 2d Lieut. John Heth, commanding Company D, fell, pierced by a ball through the body, whilst gallantly directing the fire of his men. First Lieut. Turner, commanding Company B, (who insisted upon taking part in the operations of the day, notwithstanding the fact that he was quite ill and feeble,) behaved in an exceedingly gallant manner. Second Lieut. Overton, of Company A, also behaved with great gallantry, exerting himself to make the men move forward to the ridge, and deliver their fire effectively. Second Lieut. Coltrain, of Company E., attracted my attention by similar conduct. Acting Sergeant-Major-Duggan fell, in advance of t
The Daily Dispatch: May 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], Richmond Sharpshooters wounded. (search)
$20 reward. --Ranaway from my saw mill, in Buckingham county, on Monday, May 5th, 1862. my negro man, named John. Said negro is about 22 years old, ginger-bread color, quite stout, and wide across the shoulders, and about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and usually wears a cap. I bought John in March last, at the auction room of Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, of Mr. George Turner, of Prince William county, Va., where he has a wife, and may endeavor to get back. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to my overseer, Mr. Rayne, or to myself, in Richmond. my 9--6t* Truman A. Parker.
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