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The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], The British Navy and rifled guns (search)
will strike a blow that will never be forgotten by them, for I feel that victory will perch upon our banner. Our boys are not disposed at any time to be disobedient to orders, but their minds to-day are naturally disposed to follow in the channel which characterized former times, and in which they have been such happy participants. They think it very hard to be forced to drill to-day, though ordered to do so. They are very willing to have a full-dress parade around the encampment, with Smith's band at their head, and Sergeant Pohle occasionally tossing up his magic wand. Already we have heard of a dinner in squad No.--,at whose head a corporal is officiating as caterer for the occasion. The officers of this company are invited, and I predict a happy time. Last night we were pleased to notice the arrival of Captain Miller, of company "K," and also Lieutenant W. W. Parker, of the Virginia Life Guard. Last evening at dress parade we were honored with the presence of man
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], A novel funeral (search)
Infantry concealed in the bushes. Supposing them to belong to the enemy, the Infantry fired upon them, killing Corporal Madison Tyler and private Samuel Gordon, both of Warrenton, and belonging to the Virginia Black Horse Cavalry, and wounding — Smith, of the same company. Mr. Tyler, a son of Judge Tyler, was not one of the detachment, but was with his company 300 paces distant, when a stray ball struck him, from which he died soon afterwards. It is said that the infantry attempted to hao the clatter of their horses' hoofs and the rattling of their sabres. The command to proceed at a gallop, if given, was an unfortunate, if not a singular order, under the circumstances. After the discharge of the first two or three pieces, Smith cried out not to shoot, as they were friends; but the confusion and noise doubtless prevented the party in ambush from hearing him. Thinking his only safety was in flight, he made his escape as fast as he could, but not without receiving a ball i
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], Patriotic Move in West Baton Rouge. (search)
Military appointments. --Governor Letcher has made the following excellent appointments to posts in the Provisional Army of Virginia: Francis H. Smith, Col. of Artillery; Thos. L. Preston, Lieut Col. of Artillery; Stapleton Crutchfield, Major of Artillery; Thomas H. Williamson, Lieut. Col. of Engineers. We believe all of these gentlemen have been, or are connected officially with the Virginia Military Institute. They are thoroughly conversant with the duties of the positions to which they have been assigned. The Southern States have at least one advantage over their "Northern brethren"--they have good and true men marshalled by accomplished and gallant officers.