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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 1
The African on the sea — his Agency in this war. A late paragraph from Northern papers announces that some thirty vessels of war of the Federal navy are waiting for crews, and that in order to supply them Mr. Secretary Welles has determined to place negroes aboard of them as common sailors. One thousand blacks, enlisted in Maryland for the army, have been disbanded, prior to placing them on board of some of these vessels. It is well understood that the African has very much disappointed the Yankee in the army. He does well as a brutal guard over Confederate prisoners — shooting one occasionally; he does better as a plunderer and general ruffian amongst an overrun Southern population, submitted to his mercy. But in the deadly conflict, on the battle field, he is a failure. He has never stood up well to be shot at. The Yankees have tried to force him into fight, as well as screen themselves from what they would rather avoid — the impetuous attack of Confederate soldiers —
Cook (search for this): article 1
Cook for hire. --The undersigned has for hire, for the balance of the year, or for six months if preferred, an accomplished cook. She is forty-five or fifty years of age, and without circumstance. Though not robust, she can cook and wash for a small family. Apply, personally, on Main street, between 1st and 21, south side the street, and middle of the square, or by letter, addressed to "L S M Dispatch office, box M. my 12--2t*
January (search for this): article 2
100 dollars reward --Ranaway from the Midlothian Coal Mines, a negro man named Joe, or Joe Hampton. He is about 25 years old, of dark brown color, spare made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, with rather large eyes, and somewhat wild expression of countenance, though generally smiling when spoken to. He was bought in January last of Mr C C Button, near Petersburg, where his friends and connexions are, and he is probably in the neighborhood of that place. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery in any jail, or to the agent of the Company, at their mines or in Richmond. my 12--ts
Joe Hampton (search for this): article 2
100 dollars reward --Ranaway from the Midlothian Coal Mines, a negro man named Joe, or Joe Hampton. He is about 25 years old, of dark brown color, spare made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, with rather large eyes, and somewhat wild expression of countenance, though generally smiling when spoken to. He was bought in January last of Mr C C Button, near Petersburg, where his friends and connexions are, and he is probably in the neighborhood of that place. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery in any jail, or to the agent of the Company, at their mines or in Richmond. my 12--ts
Averill (search for this): article 2
Averill's raid. It is reported from Lynchburg that who went to attack Saltsville, was certainly met by Morgan and defeated. The other column of Avori's force is also reported to have occupied Christiansburg, Montgomery co., our forces having fallen back from there.
Jack Morgan (search for this): article 2
Averill's raid. It is reported from Lynchburg that who went to attack Saltsville, was certainly met by Morgan and defeated. The other column of Avori's force is also reported to have occupied Christiansburg, Montgomery co., our forces having fallen back from there.
Christiansburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
Averill's raid. It is reported from Lynchburg that who went to attack Saltsville, was certainly met by Morgan and defeated. The other column of Avori's force is also reported to have occupied Christiansburg, Montgomery co., our forces having fallen back from there.
J. E. B. Stuart (search for this): article 2
onds." Put on the calendar. Mr. Watson, of Miss., introduced a bill to secure the prompt printing of the laws of the Confederate States. Passed. On motion of Mr. Ger, it was resolved that the Senate attend in a body the funeral of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart at 5 o'clock P. M. On motion, the Senate taken recess till o'clock P. M., and then adjourned. House of Representatives.--The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore, of the Presbyterian Church. The Speaker read an invitation to the House to attend the funeral of Major Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, which was, on motion of Mr. Goode, accepted, and the House resolved to attend in a body. Mr. Hilton presented the memorial of Messrs. Burley and Maxwell, asking compensation for prisoners captured and vessels destroyed. Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs. The Chair presented the memorial of S. Bassett French, treasurer of funds for the statue of Gen. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson, praying exemption from t
June 1st, 1864 AD (search for this): article 2
he same, asking the passage of a law relieving the citizens of certain portions of that State, whose property has been destroyed by raids of the public enemy, from the payment of the tax in kind. Ordered to lie on the table and be printed. Also, resolution of the same, asking the passage of a law reducing the advalorem tax of five per cent. upon property and credits to two and a half per cent, and to extend the time of the payment of said taxes to the 1st November, 1864, instead of 1st June, 1864. Ordered to lie on the table and be printed. Mr. Wigfall introduced a bill that officers of the General Staff for the Army of the Confederate States shall not be assignable to command or the performance of duty except in their own departments, respectively Referred. Mr. Ordham, of Texas, introduced a bill to establish a Bureau of Foreign Supplies.-- Referred. Mr. Caperton, of Va., introduced a bill to amend the law so as to authorize the appointment of for the battalions
S. Bassett French (search for this): article 2
session was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore, of the Presbyterian Church. The Speaker read an invitation to the House to attend the funeral of Major Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, which was, on motion of Mr. Goode, accepted, and the House resolved to attend in a body. Mr. Hilton presented the memorial of Messrs. Burley and Maxwell, asking compensation for prisoners captured and vessels destroyed. Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs. The Chair presented the memorial of S. Bassett French, treasurer of funds for the statue of Gen. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson, praying exemption from taxation and export duty of certain cotton and stock subscribed to the above fund. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Chilton offered a bill requiring payment for horses impressed by Major General Wheeler, by order of the General Commanding the Army of Tennessee, and to require an account of the proceeds of such horses when turned over to the troops. Referred to the Committee on C
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