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Confederate Congress. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1862. Senate.--The Senate met at 11 o'clock A. M.--Hon. Mr. Orr in the chair. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Joter. Mr. Yancey introduced the following, which was agreed to: Resolved, That the Committee of the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill providing for the enumeration of the white inhabitants, free colored people, and slaves of the several States; and that they report at the next session of Congressestration act. Mr. Oldham of Texas, called up the joint resolution relative to Provost Marshals. They were passed by the following vote: Ayes--Messrs. Baker, Havnes, Hill, Hunter Johnson Lewis, Mitchell, Oldham, Orr, Preston Semmas and Yancey.--12. Nays--Messrs. Clay, Davis, Henry, Phelan, Sparrow, and Wigfall.--6. On the passage of the resolution, Mr. Phelan asked to say that though he believed the principle of the resolution correct he should vote against it, because thou
E. C. Wilson (search for this): article 5
Pardoned. --Executive clemency was extended on yesterday to E. C. Wilson, a convict in the Penitentiary, who was sent thither by the Circuit Court of Marion county, in the year 1860, for the term of five years, for burglary and larceny. It is understood that the application made for the pardon of Edward Herman, convicted of forgery before Judge Lyons and sent to the State's Prison, has been heard and rejected by the Governor.
Runaways --The following named slave a left the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, and are now at large. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, if taken in the State. or $50 taken another State, or a liberal reward it denvered in any jail where they can be secured: Isaiah left August 1st; calls himself Isaiah Fanton. Anderson on August 3d. Willis left on the 6th of August; calls himself Willis Hunter; is light brown, spare made, and speaks quick when spoken to. George Lett on the 6th of August,Calls himself George Taylor. Richard left on the 24th of August; calls himself Richard Twy is dark brown; wears goatee and moustache. Richard left on the 24th of August, calls himself Richard Henry Lee: brown color, had on a brown felt hat with curve top. Isa. Ac left on the 24th of August; calls himself Isaac Moore; stammers in his speech. George, calling himself George Selden, recently owned by Wm. Warwark, Macon P. C.
E. D. Wilburn (search for this): article 10
Runaways. --The following slaves ran away from the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, on the 3rd inst.: Henry; black, about 35 years old, has several whip marks — was recently bought of John King, of North Carolina. Spencer — hired of David Hotly Chowan county, North Carolina. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Gates county, North Carolina. A reward of $25 will be paid for Henry if taken within the State, or $50 if taken in another State, and the legal reward for the hire lings upon delivery to me at Danville. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't first section Piedmont R. R. se 8--ts Danville.
E. D. Wilburn (search for this): article 13
re they can be secured: Isaiah left August 1st; calls himself Isaiah Fanton. Anderson on August 3d. Willis left on the 6th of August; calls himself Willis Hunter; is light brown, spare made, and speaks quick when spoken to. George Lett on the 6th of August,Calls himself George Taylor. Richard left on the 24th of August; calls himself Richard Twy is dark brown; wears goatee and moustache. Richard left on the 24th of August, calls himself Richard Henry Lee: brown color, had on a brown felt hat with curve top. Isa. Ac left on the 24th of August; calls himself Isaac Moore; stammers in his speech. George, calling himself George Selden, recently owned by Wm. Warwark, Macon P. C. Powhatan; navel slightly enlarged. The above slaves having been recently purchased in Richmond, a more particular description will be given as soon as their original owners or be heard from E. D. Wilburn, Sup't Section Piedmont Railroad, au 26--ts At Danville.
E. D. Wilburn (search for this): article 2
Twenty-five Dollars reward. --Ranaway from the Piedmont Railroad Company, on Sunday night, October 5th, a Negro man named Wilson Hill, 5 feet 7 inches high, black, with black eyes, has a scar on the left, elbow, large month, low forehead, about 35 years old, and formerly belonged to Mr. A. Thwart of Dinwiddie county. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me, if taken within the State, and $50 if taken in another State. E. D. Wilburn, Supt. 1st Division Piedmont R. R. Co, oc 7--ts Danville, Va.
E. D. Wilburn (search for this): article 8
black, scar on left side of the nose and on left side Bought of Levi C. Leler Goldsboro., N. C Peter Hicks 5 feet 8 ½ inches high aged 33, yellow colored, eyes black, scar across nose and on left side, Bought of Levi Lolar, Goldsborough., N. C. Frank--5 feet 5 ½ inches high, brown colored, eyes black, aged 23, scar on back of neck and whip marks on body. Bought of Wm. Ward, Cumberland county, N. C. Peter--5 feet 21 inches high, dark brown color, eyes black, aged 18, scar across the right arm, below the elbow. Bought of William Alien, Surrey county, Va. The above mentioned negroes ranaway from the service of the Piedmont Railroad Company, at Danville, between the 4th and 24th of September. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, Va., it taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if placed in any jail where they can be secured. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't 1st Division Piedmont Railroad. oc 2--ts
lative to Provost Marshals. They were passed by the following vote: Ayes--Messrs. Baker, Havnes, Hill, Hunter Johnson Lewis, Mitchell, Oldham, Orr, Preston Semmas and Yancey.--12. Nays--Messrs. Clay, Davis, Henry, Phelan, Sparrow, and Wigfall.--6. On the passage of the resolution, Mr. Phelan asked to say that though he believed the principle of the resolution correct he should vote against it, because thought it unconstitutional, as encroaching upon the Judiciary Department. llowances a Brigadier General was next considered. The question being whether the bill should pass the President's vote to the contrary not withstanding and the vote being taken, it was decided in the negative, Messrs. Haynes, Orr, Phelan, and Wigfall being the only Senators present voting in the affirmative. the Senate then went into secret session. House of Representatives.--the House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Reed. Mr. Swann, of Tennessee, from the Military Commi
Whittington (search for this): article 1
s and present the grand antidote to the evil which had been so thoroughly prevalent so free to prevail. There never was a time when the energies of the Church were more loud called for. Already the Church has preserved religion pure and holy and its had not been filled with panderers to public favor. She must continue what she had been, the great conservative element in the nation. The communion service was conducted by Bishops Remper, of Wisconsin, De Laucey, of Western New York; Whittington of Maryland; Bishopric king of Vermont, and others. The large congregation participated in the communion. The right reverend clergy then returned to the House of Bishops, where they organized by electing the Rev. Dr. Creek, of Kentucky, president, and the Rev. Dr. Kendall, of Boston secretary. The Convention held its fourth daily session on Saturday. The attendance was large, and a question of the forms of the Rubric, and of special prayer in reference to the present national em
Whitfield (search for this): article 1
ire, repulsing them with great loss. Information being received that the army at Bolivar, 20,000 strong, was marching via Pocahontas on our rear, a retreat was ordered at 10 A. M. Our forces were somewhat disorganized, but brought off part of the captured artillery and our wounded and baggage, falling back ten miles to Cypress Creek. At 8 o'clock Sunday, Col.--commenced skirmishing with the Yankee force from Bolivar at Pocahontas, and fell back one mile, when he was reinforced by Whitfield's Legion and a section of artillery, and afterwards by Maury's division, which was also reinforced; but the whole of the force proved insufficient, and was driven back — the enemy burning the bridge, and trapping Maury's brigade and four pieces of artillery. Van Dornand Villipigue coming up relieved Maury and captured a brigade of their captors, and thirteen pieces of artillery. The enemy were then driven to Matamoras, and our army continued their retreat to Ripley over the road our
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