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Zollicoffer (search for this): article 4
and can be rebuilt in a few weeks. We learn from Mr. Minor, the agent of the road at this place, that the cars will run here again in the course of two or three weeks. On the retreat of the enemy from Bristol back towards Blountville and Zollicoffer, they were followed by Cols. Bottles and Witcher, who harassed them considerably. On Monday last they charged a company two miles from Zollicoffer, and captured 27 of their number and wounded some. In this engagement Col. Bonles was severelyZollicoffer, and captured 27 of their number and wounded some. In this engagement Col. Bonles was severely wounded. We learn this morning that he is better, and it is thought will recover. On the same day Capt. or Lieut. Fitzgerald, assisted by our gallant friend, Lieut. O. C. King, with seven privates, charged a company of near 200, in the neighborhood of Banghman's Ford, and captured four of their number, killing some three, also-- then made his escape by cutting his way through them with his sabre. Cols. Bottles's and Witcher's commands have captured, since the retreat of the enemy from
David Minton Wright (search for this): article 1
It will take at least twenty-five days to place the road in a working condition, with all the facilities of stock, tools, and workmen at our disposal. Two divisions of Ewell's corps were sent some time ago to operate against Burnside, who has alarmed the rebels to the highest pitch. Their place of destination is Lynchburg, which is the grand depot of supplies for Lee's army. Ewell was in command of the detachment, which was composed of nothing but infantry. The execution of Dr. D. M. Wright, of Norfolk, for killing United States officer some time since, took place at ten o'clock Friday morning at the Fair Grounds, one mile from the city. There were five regiments and one battery of artillery present. He was calm and self-possessed, and stated that be committed the crime without premeditation. A letter from Halifax, N. S. dated the 17th inst., says: The English steamer Giraffe, now called the General Robert Lee, arrived in this port early last week, after succe
David Minton Wright (search for this): article 3
ecution of Dr. Wright. --A Federal surgeon, who arrived at City Point Saturday on the flag of truce boat, brought the announcement of the execution of Dr. David Minton Wright, by order of Abraham Lincoln, at Norfolk, on Friday last. It will be recollected that Dr. Wright killed a Federal Lieutenant of a negro company who had oDr. Wright killed a Federal Lieutenant of a negro company who had ordered three of his negroes to arrest him for expressing his indignation at the company being marched through the streets of Norfolk. The Petersburg Express says: The Federal surgeon says he witnessed the execution, and that the Doctor died with heroic firmness. The execution was public, the scaffold having been erected neower him in the esteem of his fellow-citizens. He moved with a firm tread and noble bearing, and every man that he met lifted his hat in token of respect. Dr. Wright was about 55 years of age, over six feet in height, well proportioned, and of most commanding presence. He leaves an interesting family, who have no pang of re
D. M. Wright (search for this): article 3
Execution of Dr. Wright. --A Federal surgeon, who arrived at City Point Saturday on the flag of truce boat, brought the announcement of the execution of Dr. David Minton Wright, by order of Abraham Lincoln, at Norfolk, on Friday last. It will be recollected that Dr. Wright killed a Federal Lieutenant of a negro company who had ordered three of his negroes to arrest him for expressing his indignation at the company being marched through the streets of Norfolk. The Petersburg Express says: The Federal surgeon says he witnessed the execution, and that the Doctor died with heroic firmness. The execution was public, the scaffold having been erected near the Fair Grounds, on the suburbs of the city. But a few days previous to his execution there was occasion to remove him from the jail to the Custom-House, where the mock trial which unrighteously condemned him to death was held. He was carried through the streets in irons, but this ignominious treatment did not subdue h
Witcher (search for this): article 4
ormed a junction here about the same time and immediately pursued our retreating army in the direction of Abingdon. They only followed us some six miles, when Col. Witcher's cavalry met them and gave them battle. They thought they had run against a large army, and, alter exchanging some twenty or thirty shots from their artiller the course of two or three weeks. On the retreat of the enemy from Bristol back towards Blountville and Zollicoffer, they were followed by Cols. Bottles and Witcher, who harassed them considerably. On Monday last they charged a company two miles from Zollicoffer, and captured 27 of their number and wounded some. In this eng Ford, and captured four of their number, killing some three, also-- then made his escape by cutting his way through them with his sabre. Cols. Bottles's and Witcher's commands have captured, since the retreat of the enemy from Col. Preston's, six miles above here, some 40 or 50 of the invaders. Among them we may mention one
Wheeler (search for this): article 2
ry to another advance upon our flank and rear. An effort will doubtless be made to reoccupy Lookout Mountain, and get possession of the railroad from Chattanooga to Bridgeport. Possibly these forces have been crossed over for that purpose, if at all; or, it, being difficult to feed them at Chattanooga, where the Federals are reported to be reduced to one-quarter rations, they may have been stopped near Bridgeport in order to be convenient to supplies. The wagon train destroyed by Wheeler was loaded with ammunition, clothing, and commissary supplies, all of which are said to be much needed by the Federal army. It required a whole day for him to burn the stores at McMinnville, they were so numerous. Among other bridges destroyed by him was the one over Duck river. Major-Gen. Cheatham has succeeded to the command of Gen. Polk's corps, and Major Gen. Breckinridge to the command of Gen. Hill's corps. The Tennessee is still very high. The weather is clear and cold.
Wagner (search for this): article 1
From Charleston. Charleston, Oct. 26. --There has been no firing this morning. Everything is quiet. [second Dispatch.] Charleston, Oct. 26. --The enemy's batteries at Gregg and Wagner opened fire at 11 o'clock this morning with seven guns from the former and four from the latter. The fire was principally directed against Sumter and Fort Johnson. Two monitors were also engaged. The firing ceased at dark. One hundred shots were thrown from Morris Island, and one hundred and sixty-five from the monitors. We fired from Moultrie. No damage yet. Our batteries replied vigorously.
Wagner (search for this): article 5
lmore's operations, embraced — firstly, the occupation of the southern portion of Morris Island; secondly, the capture of Wagner and Gregg; thirty, the reduction of Sumter. With the reduction of Sumter the navy was to advance. The course marked out for Gen. Gillmore was not adhered to in the particular of capturing Wagner and Gregg before demolishing Sumter, it becoming apparent to him, after the unsuccessful assault of Wagner on the 18th of July, that it would be feasible to reduce SumterWagner on the 18th of July, that it would be feasible to reduce Sumter over the heads of Wagner and Gregg. He was induced to adopt that course more readily from the fact that the fall of Sumter was the principal object aimed at by the expedition. So by destroying Sumter before capturing the works on Morris island GenWagner and Gregg. He was induced to adopt that course more readily from the fact that the fall of Sumter was the principal object aimed at by the expedition. So by destroying Sumter before capturing the works on Morris island Gen. Gillmore offered to the navy an opportunity of greatly accelerating their movements. The archives unmistakably indicate that Sumter was considered by the army and navy authorities at Washington to be the chief obstacle in the way of our reaching C
Albert Tyler (search for this): article 20
Not proved. --The charge against Albert Tyler, of assaulting and beating John Eubank, was inquired into by the Mayor yesterday and dismissed.
L. S. Twyman (search for this): article 9
Bagged. --A negro fellow called Ned, the property of L. S. Twyman, was arrested last Sunday while having in his possession two hundred new bags. Ned said he purchased them of another negro, paying him $35; but as the cloth of which they were made was worth three times that sum the Mayor concluded that he had stolen them, and ordered him to be punished.
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