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John A. Worsham (search for this): article 1
fficient Secretary of the Richmond and York River Railroad Company.--The vote was made unanimous. Mr. Hill presented an ordinance providing for three additional policemen, and an ordinance to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits at a theatre or other place of amusement. Laid upon the table for future consideration. Mr. Hill, from the Committee of Police, presented the following resolutions, which were adopted: Resolved, That the Committee of Police be authorized to employ counsel to defend the suits instituted against Wm. N. Kelly, for trespass alleged to have been committed by him by his entering into certain houses, under the direction of the Mayor. Resolved, That the Mayor be authorized to employ counsel, if he shall deem that the interests of the city require it, to represent these interests in the cases of mandamus and prohibition issued to him from the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond, at the suits of Worsham and Burns. The Council then adjourned.
C. Walthall (search for this): article 1
Mr. Thomas Lawson, having resigned his post as Chamberlain of this city and Clerk of the Council, on account of ill health, be it. Resolved, That the Council regard this as an appropriate occasion to place upon record their high estimation of his services, and bear testimony to the fidelity with which he has discharged the responsible duties of his office. The Council then proceeded to the election of Chamberlain, from the following list of candidates: Richard Hill, Jr., C. Walthall, A. W. Morton, E. S. McCarthy, and P. W. Ralston. On the second ballot, Mr. Morton received a majority of the votes, and was declared elected. Mr. M. was for many years a clerk in the office of the Public Auditor, and is at present the efficient Secretary of the Richmond and York River Railroad Company.--The vote was made unanimous. Mr. Hill presented an ordinance providing for three additional policemen, and an ordinance to prohibit the sale of ardent spirits at a theatre or o
Skinner (search for this): article 1
ent but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virginia Regiment (Colonel Baldwinis) were engaged in the fight--Captain Skinner's and Captain Lilley's. Several were wounded in these companies, but only one was killed. Our informants state that Col. Johnson "covered himself with glory, and is entitled on the appellation of the Hero of the Alleghany" At an early period of the battle, when our then partially fell back under a fierce charge, Col. Johnson placed himself at their head, and seizing a stout bludgeon, waved it in the air, shouting words of encouragement and bidding defiance to the enemy. The men we
Edward Johnson (search for this): article 1
The report which reached the city on Sunday that the forces of Col. Johnson were surprised by the enemy is, we are assured, entirely erroneoho were doubtless guided by Union men of the vicinity, came upon Col. Johnson's camp, soon after daylight, from the north, their strength beinmpanies, but only one was killed. Our informants state that Col. Johnson "covered himself with glory, and is entitled on the appellation battle, when our then partially fell back under a fierce charge, Col. Johnson placed himself at their head, and seizing a stout bludgeon, waveng defiance to the enemy. The men were fired with enthusiasm, and Johnson led them on to the charge in person, sweeping the Yankees before hn, but all joined in the shout of joy on witnessing the heroism of Johnson. When we take into consideration the numerical weakness of ouounce it as a grand "Union" triumph. Yet they will scarcely have the hardihood to venture another attack upon Col. Johnson and his command.
Reagan (search for this): article 1
icking off our men whenever they showed themselves. They were, however. finally shelled not by our batteries, and forced to make a rapid retreat. They carried most of their wounded down the mountain to the ambulances, though some were left on the field. Captain Anderson, of the Lee Battery, was shot dead from his house at an early period of the fight. A letter to Judge Camden mentions the death of an officer of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virginia Regiment (Colonel Baldwinis) were engaged in the fight--Captain Skinner's and Captain Lilley's. Several were wound
Lilley (search for this): article 1
. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virginia Regiment (Colonel Baldwinis) were engaged in the fight--Captain Skinner's and Captain Lilley's. Several were wounded in these companies, but only one was killed. Our informants state that Col. Johnson "covered himself with glory, and is entitled on the appellation of the Hero of the Alleghany" At an early period of the battle, when our then partially fell back under a fierce charge, Col. Johnson placed himself at their head, and seizing a stout bludgeon, waved it in the air, shouting words of encouragement and bidding defiance to the enemy. The men were fired with enthusia
Camden (search for this): article 1
r at a convenient distance from our camp, where they were well protected from our fire, and had a good opportunity of picking off our men whenever they showed themselves. They were, however. finally shelled not by our batteries, and forced to make a rapid retreat. They carried most of their wounded down the mountain to the ambulances, though some were left on the field. Captain Anderson, of the Lee Battery, was shot dead from his house at an early period of the fight. A letter to Judge Camden mentions the death of an officer of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virgi
William Anderson (search for this): article 1
e enemy retreated. One great advantage that the Federals possessed was a position behind some felled timber at a convenient distance from our camp, where they were well protected from our fire, and had a good opportunity of picking off our men whenever they showed themselves. They were, however. finally shelled not by our batteries, and forced to make a rapid retreat. They carried most of their wounded down the mountain to the ambulances, though some were left on the field. Captain Anderson, of the Lee Battery, was shot dead from his house at an early period of the fight. A letter to Judge Camden mentions the death of an officer of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and,
Lewis Thompson (search for this): article 1
our batteries, and forced to make a rapid retreat. They carried most of their wounded down the mountain to the ambulances, though some were left on the field. Captain Anderson, of the Lee Battery, was shot dead from his house at an early period of the fight. A letter to Judge Camden mentions the death of an officer of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virginia Regiment (Colonel Baldwinis) were engaged in the fight--Captain Skinner's and Captain Lilley's. Several were wounded in these companies, but only one was killed. Our informants state that Col. Johnson "cov
Baldwinis (search for this): article 1
th of an officer of the Twelfth Georgia Regiment but gives no name. We also hear that Lieutenant Reagan was killed: but there are contradictory statements relative to the death of Lieut. Lewis Thompson. The North western boys behaved most gallantly, and deserve much praise for their heroic conduct. They advanced and attacked the enemy three separate times, and, being thus exposed, suffered more heavily than any other troops. Only two companies of the Fifty second Virginia Regiment (Colonel Baldwinis) were engaged in the fight--Captain Skinner's and Captain Lilley's. Several were wounded in these companies, but only one was killed. Our informants state that Col. Johnson "covered himself with glory, and is entitled on the appellation of the Hero of the Alleghany" At an early period of the battle, when our then partially fell back under a fierce charge, Col. Johnson placed himself at their head, and seizing a stout bludgeon, waved it in the air, shouting words of encouragement a
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