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West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 8
plain had returned to that place, in the ministrations of his office; at this moment a straggler informed Mr. Hodgson that the enemy's cavalry was at hand. He was quickly in saddle, and, with the enemy thundering at three hundred yards behind him, he reached Col. Lay's position. Line was instantly formed, and as the enemy mounted a hill a lethal volley broke their ranks and scattered them. This "fighting parson" is scarcely 21 years of age, and already he had made one campaign in Western Virginia, that of Rich Mountain, as a Zouave. In the spring of last year he was a student in the Episcopal Theological Seminary in New York. He wouldn't "stand it," and came home to militate and officiate, both in one. He has a brother, captain of cavalry, in Col. Clanton's regiment. Bishop General Polk can hardly be at fault for an "assistant" militant. Vandalism in Memphis. A gentleman now in Atlanta, and a refugee from Memphis, has received a letter from his wife at Panola, Mis
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): article 8
ays the Federals are burying some days as many as thirty pickets. They admit to have buried opposite Memphis seven hundred of their men. The Federals have a great many negroes working in their entrenchments. They are taking up negroes wherever they can find them, and have hundreds in the city now. They have destroyed Mr. Lanier's beautiful grove, and burnt all the fencing; and it is said they have determined to burn the city if they have to leave it. Outrage of the Federals in Louisiana. A correspondent of the Lynchburg Republican gives the particulars of the treatment of Major S Roberts, a veteran of 1812, at his farm in the vicinity of Baton Rouge. The enemy learned that his two sons, one captain of a guerrilla company, and the other a regular Confederate soldier, were at their father's house. The letter says: Collecting a body of his men, Colonel McMilton of the 21st Indiana regiment, proceeded, under negro guidance, to the house of Major S. Roberts.--Surro
Batesville (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 8
ern Virginia, that of Rich Mountain, as a Zouave. In the spring of last year he was a student in the Episcopal Theological Seminary in New York. He wouldn't "stand it," and came home to militate and officiate, both in one. He has a brother, captain of cavalry, in Col. Clanton's regiment. Bishop General Polk can hardly be at fault for an "assistant" militant. Vandalism in Memphis. A gentleman now in Atlanta, and a refugee from Memphis, has received a letter from his wife at Panola, Miss., from which we make the following extracts: You have seen Gen. Grant's proclamation before this. The cars are loaded with the heads of families on their way to Memphis for their wives and children. Judge Dixon, Messrs., Estes, Brinkley, Waddell, King, and many others, have gone to the relief of their families. Two Federal soldiers went to the of Mr. R. C. Brinkley, and ran his daughter Annie all over the house, up and down stairs. Mrs. Brinkley had sent to one of the offic
Pascagoula (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 8
From the South. Skirmishes with the enemy continue along the Confederate coast. Fifty Federals landed from the gunboat Western World, at Butler's Inlet, S. C., on the 22d inst., to destroy the salt works there, but were surprised by a cavalry company and driven off, with a lose of 12 killed and wounded.--At Pascagoula, Fla, five launches, laden with Federals, started for the shore, but as they neared the land were fired into by our troops. In the foremost boat not a man escaped unhurt, and the other boats returned to their ship. Capt. Reld, of the gun boat, then commenced shelling the town for revenge, but sent no more troops ashore. Dashing Cavalry Exploit in Mississippi--a fighting Parson., We make the following extract of a letter, dated Tupelo, Miss., July 14th: We have recently had a brilliant affair of cavalry at Booneville, north of this place Gen. Chambers, commanding a brigade of four regiments of cavalry, was ordered to attack the Yankee force and drive
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 8
rson" is scarcely 21 years of age, and already he had made one campaign in Western Virginia, that of Rich Mountain, as a Zouave. In the spring of last year he was a student in the Episcopal Theological Seminary in New York. He wouldn't "stand it," and came home to militate and officiate, both in one. He has a brother, captain of cavalry, in Col. Clanton's regiment. Bishop General Polk can hardly be at fault for an "assistant" militant. Vandalism in Memphis. A gentleman now in Atlanta, and a refugee from Memphis, has received a letter from his wife at Panola, Miss., from which we make the following extracts: You have seen Gen. Grant's proclamation before this. The cars are loaded with the heads of families on their way to Memphis for their wives and children. Judge Dixon, Messrs., Estes, Brinkley, Waddell, King, and many others, have gone to the relief of their families. Two Federal soldiers went to the of Mr. R. C. Brinkley, and ran his daughter Annie all
Rich Mountain (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 8
t place, in the ministrations of his office; at this moment a straggler informed Mr. Hodgson that the enemy's cavalry was at hand. He was quickly in saddle, and, with the enemy thundering at three hundred yards behind him, he reached Col. Lay's position. Line was instantly formed, and as the enemy mounted a hill a lethal volley broke their ranks and scattered them. This "fighting parson" is scarcely 21 years of age, and already he had made one campaign in Western Virginia, that of Rich Mountain, as a Zouave. In the spring of last year he was a student in the Episcopal Theological Seminary in New York. He wouldn't "stand it," and came home to militate and officiate, both in one. He has a brother, captain of cavalry, in Col. Clanton's regiment. Bishop General Polk can hardly be at fault for an "assistant" militant. Vandalism in Memphis. A gentleman now in Atlanta, and a refugee from Memphis, has received a letter from his wife at Panola, Miss., from which we make t
Arkansas (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): article 8
il — When he is master of the great river that flows at your feet, and which has become the eternal custodian of your natures and glory, every wave that ripples by its shores will crimson with you blood and every hill that looks down upon you will be the sepulchre of a thousand freemen. Soldiers! to have been one among the "Defenders of Vicksburg " will be the boast hereafter of those who shall hear your names, and a living joy by your hearthstones forever. Continue, I beseech you, to be worthy of your country's praise and the reputation you have achieved. The commanding General will take pleasure, as it is his duty, in forwarding the names of the distinguished among you to the General commanding the Department, for honorable mention in General Orders — it is kis pride to be your commander. The steamer "Arkansas" is immortal, and above his praise — she commands the admiration of the world. By order of Major General Emil Van Dorn. M. M. Kimmel, Major and A. A.
Tupelo (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 8
ith a lose of 12 killed and wounded.--At Pascagoula, Fla, five launches, laden with Federals, started for the shore, but as they neared the land were fired into by our troops. In the foremost boat not a man escaped unhurt, and the other boats returned to their ship. Capt. Reld, of the gun boat, then commenced shelling the town for revenge, but sent no more troops ashore. Dashing Cavalry Exploit in Mississippi--a fighting Parson., We make the following extract of a letter, dated Tupelo, Miss., July 14th: We have recently had a brilliant affair of cavalry at Booneville, north of this place Gen. Chambers, commanding a brigade of four regiments of cavalry, was ordered to attack the Yankee force and drive him from Booneville. Two of these regiments were commanded, respectively, by Colonel Clanton, of Montgomery, Ala, and Col. Lay, a Virginian, commanding Kentucky cavalry. At the outset our skirmishers were hard pressed by the enemy, and our lines ambuscaded. At this junc
Gen Van Dorn (search for this): article 8
nce to remove the body of the dead.--That brave old man, borne down by a wrecked constitution and the weight of oppressive years, was compelled to walk twelve miles, over a miserably muddy road, and to cap the climax of brutality, father and son were handcuffed together and driven through the streets of Baton Rouge. In the words of the narrator, "An old man and son could not be guarded by a regiment of men without binding the prisoners in irons." Affairs at Vicksburg — address of General Van Dorn. A letter from Vicksburg, July 20th, says: way, the pretty much the entire day, but having the decency to let us sleep without disturbance at night. The Arkansas has been exercising them terribly, simply by operating in their fears. Having had occasion to shift her position several times, the Yanks have each time believed she was about to pounce on them, and great was their funk in consequence.--They have employed themselves the past two days in the attempt to dump a 15 in
King (search for this): article 8
, in Col. Clanton's regiment. Bishop General Polk can hardly be at fault for an "assistant" militant. Vandalism in Memphis. A gentleman now in Atlanta, and a refugee from Memphis, has received a letter from his wife at Panola, Miss., from which we make the following extracts: You have seen Gen. Grant's proclamation before this. The cars are loaded with the heads of families on their way to Memphis for their wives and children. Judge Dixon, Messrs., Estes, Brinkley, Waddell, King, and many others, have gone to the relief of their families. Two Federal soldiers went to the of Mr. R. C. Brinkley, and ran his daughter Annie all over the house, up and down stairs. Mrs. Brinkley had sent to one of the officers for protection. The officer sent over a guard, and had to knock them down twice before they would be taken. He then placed a guard around the house for several days, to protect it and its inmates. Another set of Federals went to Mr. T. W. Roysters, and
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