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J. Grandison Baker (search for this): article 3
ust into the touch-holes. The Norfolk Railroad brought the pieces as far as Petersburg, and it was deemed best to continue them in the same cars up to the Junction on the South-Side Road, as it would have been hazardous to have attempted to convey them across the bridge spanning the Appomattox at Petersburg. The same train brought back the guns sent down from Richmond last Sunday morning there being enough at the Navy-Yard for defences in that neighborhood and elsewhere. The State steamer Empire, Lieut. J. F. Milligan commanding, arrived in this port yesterday, having in tow the barge "Superior," loaded with ordnance and ordnance stores — viz: six large Paixhan shell guns, 200 rounds of shell for each gun, 12 tanks powder, fuses, matches, &c. The force in charge consisted of Lieut. Milligan, Capt. Wm. Parrish, Capt. James Hopkins, Robt. Leorto, and J. Grandison Baker; (volunteers,) and detachments from the United Artillery Company and Old Dominion State Guards, of Norfolk.
Ball (search for this): article 8
Mustering into service. --The volunteers arriving in Richmond, and answering the requirements of military law, are immediately mustered into service. Among the Dragoon companies accepted, is Company B, Captain Ball, of Chesterfield. Company A, of the same regiment, has not been mustered in yet Most of the soldiers are now quartered at the Central Fair Grounds — a first-rate place for them, as it affords ample room for the accommodation of any number, with eligible places for squad, company, and battalion drills. The Virginia volunteers need no better place for the various evolutions required to be performed by them.
Ballard (search for this): article 1
$25 reward. --Ranaway, 29th of March, a Woman, named Nancy, whom I purchased of H. Stern, of this city. She is of medium size, rather spare made, of a ginger-bread color: has a diffident look when spoken to: is 23 years old has a blister scar on her neck. She was sold last Christmas at the sale of Wm. Andrews, deceased nine miles above the city. She may now be in that neighborhood, or near Slash Cottage, as she has a mother living at Mr. Wm. Winu's, near, that place, in Hanover county. She was hired to Mr. Samuel Allen, of this city, last year, and has a husband hired to Mr. Ballard, at the Exchange Hotel, by the name of Dolphins. I will pay the above reward if delivered to me in Richmond. R. B Woodward. ad 24--1w
Barton (search for this): article 12
erything possible towards the defence of the State. There are three well organized and efficient companies in the place, and more forming. Capt. Sener's company of Infantry has been sent to the Potomac river. The Recorder, of Tuesday, says. On Sunday morning, Lieut. Col. Dorsey arrived here in the train from the creek, and reported that he had safely brought the George Page from Alexandria, under the guns of Fort Washington, and that she was then lying at the creek, and requested Maj. Barton to send an officer with a detail of ten men to hold her, which was promptly done. The detachment which went over likewise seized and detained a Yankee vessel from "away down in Maine." On Saturday night, Lieut. Braxton, of the Artillery, was detailed for the purpose of proceeding in steamship Eureka down the river and capturing one or more vessels which were lying in the stream between this and Port Royal. This service was promptly performed, and the vessels brought up yesterday mo
Samuel T. Bayly (search for this): article 10
Virginia Guard. --The following officers were elected on Tuesday night, at a meeting of this company: Captain, Samuel T. Bayly; 1st Lieutenant, Wm. P. Burwell; 3d Lieutenant, Thos. A. Brander; 1st Sergeant, Jos. A. Johnson. This company organized with seventy men on the roll.
Blake (search for this): article 4
th New York Regiment (numbering 991 men) and the Massachusetts Regiment landed last night at the Naval Academy. Last evening, the Vansville Rangers, of Prince George county, intercepted a messenger from Washington, with sealed orders for Captain Blake, of the Naval Academy, and brought him before Gov Hicks, who received the dispatches, and afterwards handed them to Capt. Blake. It is reported that they contain an order for the troops to return home, it being impossible for them to croCapt. Blake. It is reported that they contain an order for the troops to return home, it being impossible for them to cross the Patuxent. The Rangers report that nearly every man in Prince George's county is under arms. The telegraph wires were cut near this place last night. All the steamers and cars are withheld here, and no mails or freight can be had from Baltimore. Later.-- Annapolis, April 23.--Two companies of the Massachusetts regiments have this moment taken possession of the railroad depot here, preparatory to leaving for Washington.
M. L. Bonham (search for this): article 2
-These chivalrous and gallant defenders of their natal soil left Weldon, N. C., yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, to the number of 450, under the leadership of Col. M. L. Bonham, late a representative in Congress from the State of South Carolina. Col. Bonham is a brother of one of the Texan heroes who fell with Crockett, Bowie and otCol. Bonham is a brother of one of the Texan heroes who fell with Crockett, Bowie and others, defending the Alamo from the Mexicans during the Texan revolution, and he and his "boys" may be confidently calculated on to give a good account of themselves when brought face to face with the hired mercenaries of Lincoln who are now making attempts to subjugate this free land. The South Carolinians will go into camp at the of Second street, which is capable of accommodating them in good style. The following is a list of Commanding and Staff officers: Brigadier-General--M. L. Bonham. Staff of Gov. of S. C.--Col. M. A. Moore. Col. J. Calhoun. Brigadier-General's Staff--Maj. Morague. Maj. Lipscomb, Maj. Nelson, Maj. Aldrich. Dr. Gast
Borham (search for this): article 2
may be confidently calculated on to give a good account of themselves when brought face to face with the hired mercenaries of Lincoln who are now making attempts to subjugate this free land. The South Carolinians will go into camp at the Central Fair Grounds immediately on their arrival here, which was expected to take place yesterday, via the Petersburg Railroad. P. S.--The South Carolina troops arrived here at 6 o'clock, in the Petersburg cars, reaching that city via Norfolk Road. Gen. Borham's headquarters will be established in Richmond. The troops belong to the 1st Regiment of South Carolina volunteers, and were the first to step to the front when their State resumed her sovereignty. If they have an opportunity, they will soon settle the vexed question whether we have a Government or not at Washington. The troops, on their arrival, were quartered at the capacious edifice just erected by the city, at the North end of Second street, which is capable of accommodating them i
Bowie (search for this): article 2
The South Carolina troops. --These chivalrous and gallant defenders of their natal soil left Weldon, N. C., yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, to the number of 450, under the leadership of Col. M. L. Bonham, late a representative in Congress from the State of South Carolina. Col. Bonham is a brother of one of the Texan heroes who fell with Crockett, Bowie and others, defending the Alamo from the Mexicans during the Texan revolution, and he and his "boys" may be confidently calculated on to give a good account of themselves when brought face to face with the hired mercenaries of Lincoln who are now making attempts to subjugate this free land. The South Carolinians will go into camp at the Central Fair Grounds immediately on their arrival here, which was expected to take place yesterday, via the Petersburg Railroad. P. S.--The South Carolina troops arrived here at 6 o'clock, in the Petersburg cars, reaching that city via Norfolk Road. Gen. Borham's headquarters will be establis
Bragg (search for this): article 17
No liquor in camp. --Some difficulties having been caused by the use of ardent spirits at Warrington, Fla., Gen. Bragg, on the 9th inst., gave orders to close all the liquor shops. During the day liquor was sold secretly. The next day the whole town was patrolled, every house and room was searched and large quantities of liquor were destroyed. It is said now to be impossible to get a drop of "the ardent" within five miles of the camp.
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