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17th (search for this): article 11
Tragic Affair. --Capt. Jacob G. Burruss was shot by John and Thomas, Reds, in Columbus. Ga., on the 17th instant, and died the next day. The murderers had not been apprehended last accounts.
17th (search for this): article 3
Dead body found. --An unknown man was found by the people near Keysville, on the Danville Railroad. on Wednesday, the 17th inst. When first seen he was observed lying on the ground, wet and speechless. He was taken to the house of W. W. Coles and efforts were made to restore him to consciousness, without avail. He died that night. There was nothing on his person by which his identity might be established. He had black hair and whiskers, hair inclined to curl, upper front teeth gone, between twenty-five and thirty years of age. Had on a black cassinet over-coat, pair of grey pantaloons, double-breasted grey vest, (blue stripes,) black wool hat with button on top, speckled calico shirt, mixed woolen under-shirt, thick brogans.--Had in his pocket a carpet-sack key. He may have been robbed of the latter article, though his body showed no bruises. C. J. At well, Keysville, Va., may be addressed for further information.
19th (search for this): article 1
e number had their heads bandaged and many of them bled profusely. The jury of inquest over the body of Mr. Robert W. Davis, rendered the following verdict: "The jury find, from the evidence, that Ro. W. Davis was ruthlessly murdered while enjoying the privilege of a peaceable and quiet citizen, by a musket ball penetrating his left side, fired from the third from the last car that took the troops from Baltimore to Washington, that left Camden Station at 1 o'clock P. M., on the 19th instant; they further find that the shot was fired by one of the military." The funeral of Mr. Davis took place yesterday afternoon, at three o'clock, at St. Paul's burying ground, the service being conducted by Rev. Drs. Schenck and Howard, of Emanuel Church. A large concourse of sympathizing friends, including many merchants, joined in the cortege which followed the remains to the grave. A meeting of Virginians, friends of Robert W. Davis, Esq., who was inhumanly murdered on Friday
19th (search for this): article 2
her canvas to the breeze and started for Norfolk. When passing Old Point he was hailed, and ordered to round to, but he kept on, and when opposite the magazine, finding our citizens here had seized the public property at that place, he loaded his vessel with powder, sent her up to Richmond, and delivered her and the powder safely to the State authorities. The Pawnee and another steamer, supposed to be the Wabash, went to sea from the Roads yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. On the 19th inst., Dr. Wm. J. Moore resigned his position as Surgeon of the U. S. Marine Hospital at this harbor. The steam-tug Empire, of the James River Transportation line, has been taken into the public service, and Lieut. J. F. Milligan has been put in command of her, for special duty. A small steamer is plying between Fortress Monroe and the Rip Raps, on which, it is supposed, batteries are being erected. The Cumberland was anchored, yesterday morning, off Hampton, her guns bearing on
20th (search for this): article 5
s unanimously chosen President, who, in acknowledging the confidence thus reposed, responded in a most feeling and impressive address, alluding in terms that brought tears to the eyes of the grey-headed fathers present, to the contribution he had made in his two sons, who had just buckled on their armor and gone forth to battle for the rights and honor of dear old Virginia and her Southern sister. The following officers were then unanimously chosen; Joseph N. Phillips, 1st Vice-President; Charles G. Goodman, 2d Vice-President; Wm. Faulconer, Secretary; and John S. Cowherd, Treasurer. On motion, it was resolved that a committee be appointed by the President to prepare and report to an adjourned meeting rules and regulations for the government and action of the organization. Whereupon, the President appointed O. H. P. Terrell, R. F. Omohundro, Col. J. B. Strange, Ro. Taylor, and A. J. Gooch, committee. The meeting then adjourned to meet again on Saturday, the 20th inst.
21st (search for this): article 11
North Carolina. --The Branch Mint in Charlotte, N. C., was taken possession of on the 21st, by Col. Bryce and the military, by order of Gov. Ellis. No resistance was made nor the slightest disturbance occurred. The people of North Carolina are gallantly rallying to the defence of the South.
21st (search for this): article 14
of the necessaries or comforts of life. Great enthusiasm prevailed during the organization, eloquent and patriotic speeches were made by Major Jennings and other gentlemen. There has been great rejoicing in this section that Virginia has at last cast her lot with the glorious South. The war fever is running high, I have yet to see the first man who is not ready to shoulder his musket when ever called upon. troops for Virginia. The Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist, of the 21st instant, says: Lieut. Delaigle, of the Georgia Army, received a dispatch this morning, from Gov. Brown, ordering three hundred and fifty muskets and a quantity of cartridges, to be delivered at the South Carolina railroad depot, to-morrow (Sunday) morning. Four companies of troops are expected to arrive to-morrow morning, on their way to Virginia, and these articles are for their equipment. The same paper further says: The Floyd Rifles, Capt. Thomas Hardeman, and the Macon Volu
22nd (search for this): article 1
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Health of this city, held at the City Hall, on the 22d instant, the following preamble and resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas, The Board of Health has been advised of the fact that there is now a very limited supply of ice in the city of Richmond, and if used for general purposes will not possibly last more than thirty days, and additional foreign supplies, under existing circumstances, cannot be obtained; and knowing the absolute importance of having at command, during the summer months, this efficient and almost indispensable medical agent, as well as in view of the large accession to our present population in the shape of a military force: Resolved, That the proprietors of all ice houses within the corporate limits, keeping the article for sale, be and they are hereby instructed, on and after this day, to restrict the sale of ice to medical purposes only, deliverable upon presentation of the order of a physician. John D
22nd (search for this): article 10
Naval officer resigned. --Joseph Myers, of this city, resigned his commission as Commander in the Navy of the United States, on the 22d inst. All mail and telegraphic communication between Richmond and Washington being stopped, he sent his letter of resignation to the Secretary of the Navy by Adams Express, the polite agent of which promised to deliver it, if possible. Capt. M. is a bother of our esteemed townsman G. A. Myers, Esq., and has been connected with the Navy for nearly 36 years.
23rd (search for this): article 1
Died. On the 23d inst. Charles Henry, infant son of James and Sarah Bailey, aged 15 months and 21 days. Rest, sweet Charlin, O our love, Since we are doomed to part; It was that dear Jesus, from above That took you from our heart. His funeral will take place at half past 4 o'clock this (Wednesday) evening from the Oregon Hill Methodist Church. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited, to attend, without further notices.
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