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The Daily Dispatch: February 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
resented the credentials of his colleague, the Hon. James M. Baker, re elected to the Senate for six years. Mr. Clark, of Mo., entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which was rejected the bill providing for the return to the Trans--Mississippi of persons captured there and paroled or exchanged in the East. Mr. Dortch, of N. C., presented the proceedings of the 37th N. C. regiment, reenlisting for the war. On motion of Mr. Dortch, a seat in the Senate was tendered to Gen. Braxton Bragg. House bill to authorize the payment and mileage of members of the second Congress of the Confederate States, was reported favorably from the Judiciary Committee and passed. From the same committee were reported adversely the bill to prevent trading with the enemy; the bill to authorize the Confederate District Courts to issue writs of mandamus and quo warranto; and House bill to facilitate the collection of claims of deceased officers and soldiers. House bill to authori
The Daily Dispatch: February 17, 1864., [Electronic resource], Justice to au officer. (search)
e horses were lost because "our cavalry became a mob of plunderers." They had no time to plunder. They were the whole time vigorously opposed by superior forces; and although these gallant regiments did no better fighting here than on many other occasions which have made their names famous in the Army of Tennessee, yet the command was complimented for this particular movement in unequivocal terms by Gen. Jenkins, who had charge of the attacking force, and by Lieut.-Gen. Longstreet, commanding the army. In reply to the writer's reflection upon the character of the cavalry now under command of Maj.-Gen. Martin in East Tennessee, it is sufficient to say that it is the same which so long served under General Bragg, and which in that distinguished officer's official reports has been styled his "invincible cavalry." In justice to men who have won that compliment from a commander just, but not profligate, in his praises, I ask the publication of the foregoing statement. Tennessee.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], Elected Superintendent. (search)
Elected Superintendent. --Maj. John W. Goodwyn, formerly Assistant Superintendent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, but for the last two years a member of Gen. Braxton Bragg's staff, has been elected Superintendent of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, and has entered upon the discharge of his duties.
The Daily Dispatch: May 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], The five Dollar notes. (search)
or nature had given her such a form as to make crinoline of no use to her. All being ready, the "Texas Parson" proceeded to his duty, with becoming gravity. "Special" acted the part of waiter for both bride and groom. Opening the book aforementioned, the quondam parson commenced, "close up!" and the twain closed up. "Hand to your partner!" and the couple handed. Atten-ti-on-to o-r-ders! " and we all attention. Then the following was read aloud: "By order of our directive General, Braxton Bragg, I hereby solemnly pronounce you man and wife, for, and during the war, and you shall cleave unto each other until the war is over, and then apply to Governor Watts for a family right of public land in Pike, the former residence of the bridegroom, and you and each of you will assist to multiply and replenish the earth" The ceremony wound up with a regular bear hug between the happy mortals, and we resumed our hog-hunt, all the while "guffawing" at the stole indifference manifested by the
The Daily Dispatch: July 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
alls, and shells incessantly poured upon Gen. Braxton Bragg. Unaccustomed to military operations, tnot to gratify any evil passions. We shoot at Bragg to obtain accuracy of aim when we draw a bead easy school of practice for cockney sportsmen, Bragg is invaluable. We cannot say we are sorryton Bragg. Does anybody fall back? It is Braxton Bragg! Is anything evacuated? Bragg is the evaBragg is the evacuator. Is anything not yet evacuated? Bragg has ordered it to be evacuated at once. That he hadBragg has ordered it to be evacuated at once. That he had formed a deep laid plot to fall back from Tennessee to Atlanta, and thence to the Gulf of Mexico, can doubt, except Joe Johnston, who says that Bragg's conduct of the Army of Tennessee was skillfuck, having fallen back farther in Georgia than Bragg did, and, moreover, not being a civilian, is id of some considerable reforms introduced by Gen. Bragg in the administration of affairs in Richmondiers are not intended for the public eye. If Gen. Bragg will do his good deeds in private, he cannot[4 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: July 9, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
n. A little over a year has elapsed since they laid "siege to that city, but she still stands, as proud defiant as ever The enemy whipped in Mississippi. The following official dispatch from Lieutenant General S D Lee was received at General Bragg's headquarters at evening Meridian, Miss, July 7. To General Braxton Bragg: The enemy evacuated Jackson yesterday evening. Brigadier General Adams fought them yesterday evening and this morning, punishing them severely. They arGeneral Braxton Bragg: The enemy evacuated Jackson yesterday evening. Brigadier General Adams fought them yesterday evening and this morning, punishing them severely. They are now on retreat to Vicksburg. Brigadier General Gholson was severely, though not dangerously, wounded. The enemy did no damage to Jackson, to the railroad, or the telegraph. The enemy is advancing in force from Lagrange and towards Ripley. I am prepared to meet him. S. D. Lee, Lieutenant General. An incident of the fight at Nance's Shop. A singular case of retribution took place in the fight of the 24th ult., in Charles City county. That gallant young soldier, J.
The Daily Dispatch: July 16, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
at Newbern is now very small, composed of only enough men to garrison the forts, with a small number of cavalry to send out occasionally and keep up a show of strength. From Mississippi. The following official dispatch was received at Gen. Bragg's headquarters yesterday: Okolona, July 14, 1864. To General Braxton Bragg: We attacked a column of the enemy, under Smith, yesterday, on the march from Pontotoc to Tupelo, causing him to burn many wagons. We attacked him in his pGeneral Braxton Bragg: We attacked a column of the enemy, under Smith, yesterday, on the march from Pontotoc to Tupelo, causing him to burn many wagons. We attacked him in his position at Tupelo this morning, but could not force his position. The battle was a drawn one, and lasted three hours. S. D. Lee, Lieut. General. Prisoners at Fortress Monroe. Among the prisoners held by the Yankees at Fortress Monroe are the following, who are all reported in good health: Captain Eugene D. Jarnette, of the Signal Corps; Maj. Robert Douchat and brother, of Charles City; Messrs. Gillam and Broadnax, of Petersburg; George Walker, of Charles City, (wounded at his hom
The Daily Dispatch: October 18, 1864., [Electronic resource], Military change. (search)
Military change. General Braxton Bragg, hitherto commanding general, with his headquarters at Richmond, has been relieved, and goes at once to take command of an important military post in one of the more southern States.
The Daily Dispatch: October 19, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
and think it likely it originated in the fact, that the evening being calm, the shelling going on at Dutch gap could be distinctly heard in the city. General Braxton Bragg. The removal of General Braxton Bragg from Richmond is not permanent. He has been ordered off only temporarily to take charge of an important SouthernGeneral Braxton Bragg from Richmond is not permanent. He has been ordered off only temporarily to take charge of an important Southern military post. General Bragg's office in this city will remain open and in charge of Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson. From Petersburg. In the region around Petersburg all is very nearly as quiet as if no men at-arms, mingling deadly hate, were lying behind strong redoubts and watching for each other's lives. What is the General Bragg's office in this city will remain open and in charge of Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson. From Petersburg. In the region around Petersburg all is very nearly as quiet as if no men at-arms, mingling deadly hate, were lying behind strong redoubts and watching for each other's lives. What is the reason of this lull will doubtless be apparent in a few days, when the grand opening takes place on the north side and Lee and Grant shall once more try a passage at arms. Persons living in the upper part of Richmond state that they heard firing in the direction of Petersburg last night. This might have been the reports of the gr
The Daily Dispatch: December 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
From Wilmington. Wilmington, North Carolina, December 27. --General Bragg telegraphs from below that he has re-opened communication with Fort Fisher, and that there is no occasion for alarm or excitement. The enemy landed with only three day's rations. Two feeble assaults by the enemy's vessels were made last night. There is but little firing on Fort Fisher to-day. The fleet is reported to have hauled off. Weitzel's negro division forms part of the enemy's fortheir position on the beach, under cover of their fleet. The attack on Fort Fisher has not been renewed. The fort is uninjured. Our loss of men under fifty. The Federals suffered much. Everything looks well. [Third Dispatch.] Wilmington, December 27. --General Bragg telegraphs from below that the enemy have abandoned their position above Fort Fisher and re-embarked. Our troops and officers behaved well throughout. The enemy has been defeated at all points.
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