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The Daily Dispatch: November 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Runaway.--$20 reward. (search)
rty, and once Mr. Havener himself, who, however, was afterwards released. Day before yesterday six or eight Yankees made their appearance on the opposite side of Greenbrier river which runs on the westside two miles distant from Havener's. Lieut. Hurt and private Williams, of the Pittsylvania Cavalry went forward to ascertain the numbers of the enemy; but proceeding incautiously, they were captured. The neighborhood, as well as the camp, were speedily aroused. Cols. Ramsey and Hansborough, who happened to be near at the time of the capture of Hurt, collected the militia, some 40 or 50 in number, and placed them in ambush along the road to the village of Greenbank, supposing the enemy meant to repeat their visit to that place. But contenting themselves with their prisoners and gathering together some 15 milch cows and several colts, the marauding villains, though five or six hundred in number, hastily beat a retreat across the river back to their mountain fortress. The co
The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], From the Alleghany mountains. (search)
though wholly unexpecting an attack, speedily formed in line-of battle eager for the fray. Two companies of the 44th were sent down the turnpike, and I noticed Hansborough's battalion of gallant Northwest boys filing over the hill through the woods, a near cut to a bend in the road, to get the first crack at the assailants. But imain-guard duty that day over the river next the enemy. At daybreak, a number of us went down to the western branch of the Greenbrier, under the command of Colonel Hansborough, (who was officer of the day) and burnt the bridge right in the face of the Yankees. They fired several shots at us, but double-quicked out of sight when oer dark, in the rain, being one of the rear guard, composed of the squads of that and the previous days, in number about three hundred, under the command of Colonel Hansborough. The mud was ankle-deep and cold and we could scarcely find our quarters, which were generally tends, but occasionally unfinished log-huts. Several hu
The Daily Dispatch: December 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
uty, some twenty-two were either killed or wounded. Another letter, addressed to Judge Camden, says that the 31st regiment lost in killed and, wounded, 42; Hansborough's Battalion, 28, Reger's Battalion, 15; the 12th Georgia Regiment, 25. Of the enemy, 32 were buried by our forces. How many were killed and wounded is not known. Col. Hansborough was wounded in the thigh, and Captain Deshier also, but not dangerously. Col. Johnson says the Northwestern boys "fought like devils. " As we anticipated, the Federals claim a victory, and publish in their newspapers a most palpable tissue of falsehoods in regard to the fight. Additional detailsommanding height in the rear of our tents. They were promptly met by the 31st Virginia Regiment under Major Boykin, (formerly commanded by Col. Wm L. Jackson.) Hansborough and Reger's battalions, and the 12th Georgia Regiment. --After a band-to-hand contest the enemy was driven from the hills. Three times were they forced to give
The Daily Dispatch: January 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], A Skirmish at Tallow Knob. (search)
the post at Huntersville, that a small party of Yankees, led by a or named Jacob Gibson, had come to the widow Gibson's house on the Old Field fork of Elk river, and where they were prepared to have spree for a day or two. The Caption sent immediately to a companies from the Northwest for a detachment to go out and, if possible ing The Yankee As soon as our boys heard the under Sergeant Wilson, volunteered from company F. Thirty-first Virginia Regiment, and eleven from company C. Hansborough battalion, under command, of Lieutenant J. McCloughlin, took command of the party from the former camp, tendered their services for the expedition. Having prepared their rations, and being with the prospects of continuing the fiendish invaders; the through a pathless and forest for the scene of action, about twenty miles distant from Huntersville. Late in the evening our boys found that they cou each lace in time to surprise the enemy that night, so they resolved to fall in upon
The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
Feminine Previdence for the soldier. Editors Dispatch:--Johnson's force, campted upon the frozen summits of the Alleghany, the honors of martyrdom seem to have been decreed this winter. Hansborough's and Regen's battalions have suffered most severely, having lost their baggage in the retreats ordered from Philippi and Laurel Hill, and being cut off from communication with their homes in Western Virginia, now in possession of the enemy. They have had no supplies of clothing from the Quartermaster's depariment, because no requisitions have been made for them. Letters from their officers of recent date, mention that they are in cruel need. The omission to ask, that they were receive, is probably due to some local misapprehension. We regret to learn that gloves are not among the articles furnished on demand. In that severe climate, without such protection, they are exposed to lose their fingers, and cannot handle metal with impunity. Is it sense, or sensibility, that is about
The Daily Dispatch: January 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Confederate prisoners. (search)
Chew, 31st Va. reg. Person Whitsel, James Sowder, Elijah Tuseing, John H. Guyger, Sol. Simmons, Wm. P. Miller, McDonald's Cavalry. Jos. J. Dunn, --Va. reg. Martin Stoner, --Va. reg. James J. Blankinship, Jas. H. Hall, Wm. Paugh, Hansborough's Battalion. Hugh McGuain, 25th Va. Reg. Wm. Lanier, Wm. L. Forbort, 12th Ga. Regiment. Albert Thompson, Thomas West, James H. Alford, 31st Va. Reg. J. B. Bender, Hansborough's Bat. Jno. T. Ganaway, 50th Reg. Va. David H. WhHansborough's Bat. Jno. T. Ganaway, 50th Reg. Va. David H. Whitman, Jno. T. McClutchin, 25th Va. Reg. Solomon Rose, McDonough's Va Cavalry. D. C. Poor, Va. Artilery. Simon F. Hicks, --Va. Reg. John M. Irvin, Sterrett's Cav. John W. Cummings, Kentucky Cav. Joseph P. Dejarnette, Wm. C. Respess, Wm. Tighe, Wm. R. Karsner, Jas. S. Hicks, Wm. S. Childers, J. P. Jones. John Barner, Wm. M. Jones, P. S. Jones, B. A. Jones, Nelson Jones, Wm. H. Melton, Wm. C. Jacobs, David J. Linn, Wm. P. Chisham, Wm. H. Mason, James W. Osborne, Geo. B. Jackso
The Daily Dispatch: February 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
. I immediately turned out the whole of my command and prepared to meet them. I ordered Hansborough's battalion, the 31st Virginia, commanded by Major Boykin, and Reager's battalion, to occupy nto the field slightly in our rear; as they approached this position, pickets thrown out from Hansborough's battalion discovered them and reported them as advancing in strong force.--About a quarter cannot name all who deserve particular mention for their gallantry and good conduct. Colonel Hansborough, whilst gallantly leading his battalion, was wounded by a pistol shot and carried from th Morgen, Lieutenants son, Haymond, Sergeants Jarvis, Ra Pots. Collings, Musgrave, and Green, Hansborough's battalion, are favorably mentioned by their commander. My command consisted of the 12timent, under the immediate command of Lieut., Col. E. T. Connor; 52d Virginia, Majors Ross's, Hansborough's, and Reader's; 31st Virginia., Lieut. Col. Boykin; "Lee Battery" of artillery, four pieces,
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
ction by the detachment of one hundred men under Maj. Jones, of the 44th, to reenforce our left wing. This detachment marched in gallant style, under the enemy's fire, to the position as signed it in line. The troops on this wing which, from the character of the ground were widely disparted, fell under the general command of Colonel Rust, of the 3d Arkansas regiment, and consisted of his own command, the 31st Virginia volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson, and the battalion of Lieutenant Colonel Hansborough, commanded, in his absence on account of sickness, by senior Captain J. A. Robertson. Upon this flank also two field-pieces had already been placed in battery enfilading the Huntersville road, which runs at right angles, if, indeed, those terms can be applied to serpentine mountain roads, from the turnpike. These guns were under the immediate charge of Captain P. B. Anderson, and the zeal, skill, and determination of that officer, leave no doubt that they would have done great
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 21 (search)
it at important points. The rebel Garrison on Roanoke Island. General officers. Major-General Hill, commanding. Brigadier-General Henry A Wise. Troops — Wise Legion. Light artillery battery, Capt. Romer First regiment, Col. E. S. Ewell. Second regiment, Col. Frank Anderson. Third regiment, Col. J. L. Davis. Infantry battalion, Lieutenant-Colone Globs Infantry battalion, Lieutenant-Colonel Patton. Infantry battalion, Major Duffield, Infantry battalion, Major Hansborough. Georgia regiment, Col. McMillan. North Carolina regiment, Col.--In all about 3,000 troops. The fortifications are supported by a small naval force, under Com. W. F. Lynch. the names of the rebel steam gun-boats are the Fanny, captured from the Union, Curlew, Sea Bird, and Post Boy. Each of these vessels has an armament of two guns each. The advance on Fort Donelson.--Confederats prisoners and property Special dispatches to the Gazette and Commercial, dated Fort Henry
The Daily Dispatch: February 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Confederate force at Roanoke. (search)
oe's Volunteer, Captain Leonard. Thomas's Guard, Captain Donovan. Banks Volunteers, Captain Chandler. White Marksmen, Captain Sumter. Independent Blues, Captain Mattox. Miscellaneous battalions. North Carolina regiment, Col. Jordan. Infantry battalion, Lieut.-Col. Glubs. Infantry battalion, Lieut. Col. Patton. Infantry battalion, Major DeMald. Infantry battalion, Major Stanley. Infantry battalion, Major Mowry. Infantry battalion, Major Hansborough. The spirit that Animates our Volunteers. --The following extract from a letter written by one of the Richmond Grays, we are well assured embodies the sentiments of our patriotic volunteers: Entrenched Camp, Jan. 20, 1862. My Dear Mother: * * * I can assure you that the troops stationed here had much rather face the enemy and take the chances of being killed than to undergo for another twelve months the monotony of a stationary camp like this. Mother, I would t
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