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The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], $20 reward (search)
The defiance of Richmond Though late in commencing our preparations for the defences of the approach to this city by the James river, and though the enemy's "infernal gunboats" caught our obstructions at Drewry's Bluff hardly in readiness, we have the satisfaction at least of having repelled his first assault. He went away yesterday, we have reason to hope, smartly damaged, after two hours and a half of fearful cannonading of our batteries. His withdrawal gives time for further preparation for his next essay, which will certainly be made. Our loss is slight; but more than in some instances, where important positions have been surrendered. We trust that this beginning is an earnest of the determination to keep the gunboats back. They have been felt by our artillerists, and some idea may be formed of their real capacity and power for evil. The men who man our guns are somewhat more reliable than the militias who have been entrusted with guns at some points where it was most
The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], $25 reward. (search)
A proper move. We have been requested to State that a subscription 1st has been left at the office of the "Virginia Life Insurance Company," for the benefit of such officers, soldiers, sailors or marines, or their families, as have been or may hereafter be killed or wounded in defence of the obstructions in James river. This is a just and proper movement, and we are gratified to witness its inauguration. The gallant men who are exposing themselves in the batteries along our river shore, are contending for a principle dearer and of more inestimable value than mere pecuniary consideration; but the very fact that their services are appreciated, and that a generous community is determined to reward their faithfulness and devotion to principle, will cheer their hearts and nerve their arms in the darkest hour of trial and conflict. We will not intimate a doubt that the citizens of Richmond, alive to the importance of a vigorous defence of the city, will readily and gladly contribut