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The Daily Dispatch: February 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
battery of rifle pieces, directed first in front at Evans's, and then in the direction of Cocke'l position, but without drawing a return fire and discovery of our positions, chiefly because in that quarter we had nothing but eight 6-pounder pieces, which could not reach the distant enemy. As the Federalists had advanced with an-- That is, when the battle began — Smith's brigade and Fisher's North Carolina came up later, and made total of army of Shenandoah engaged of all arms 8,934, Hill's Virginia regiment, 650, also arrived, but was posted as reserve to right flesh. There were what Colonel extended line of skirmishers in front of Evans, that officer promptly threw forward the two flank companies of the 4th South Carolina regiment, and one company of Wheat's Louisiana battalion, deployed as skirmishers, to cover his small front. An occasional scattering fire resulted, and thus the two armies in that quarter for more than an hour, while the main body of the enemy
The Daily Dispatch: February 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Death of Major food. (search)
same into a military school, and asking an appropriation therefore. Referred. Bill passed. Senate bill to amend section eleven, chapter twenty-nine, of the Code, so as to exempt the property of persons in the military service of the State from distress for rent. Several bills were read a third time and paid upon the table, in consequence of the thinness of the Senate. The militia. Mr. Ball offered the following resolution, which was adopted. Resolved, That Col. Henry Hill, Paymaster of the Virginia forces, be requested to furnish to the Senate the number of militia and militia officers paid by the State by Virginia, the counties from which they have been drawn, together with the period and place of their service, and also the number of militia still in service, and yet to be paid, so far as the returns in his office may show the same. Impressments, &c. The following joint resolutions, passed by the House of Delegates on the 16th January, were t
The Daily Dispatch: February 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
paused and shaken him by the arm, but proceeded on; leaving him in the same situation, without any manifestation of surprise. The attention of sundry gentlemen was soon after called to the circumstance, and they approached, to remove what they deemed a sleeping man. The discovery was then first made that the vital spark had fled, and that the deceased was James W. Goff. The body was removed across the street, to Messrs. Murray & Roper's, by those two gentlemen, assisted by Messrs. Mercer & Hill. Dr. Conway, who saw the body, was under the impression that death was caused by disease of the heart. The body was soon after conveyed, on a bier, to the late home of the deceased, on Broad, near the corner of 20th st. Mr. Goff was salesman and foreman for Samuel S. Cottrell & Co., and was formerly of the firm of Otey & Goff. He leaves a widow and two children. Prior to his sudden dissolution, he gave no evidence of sickness; on the contrary, he is said, yesterday morning to have been in
The Daily Dispatch: February 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
Ranaway. --$25 Reward — A negro man named Gilbert, aged between 40 and 58 years. His color is black; whiskers grey, under the chin. He is about six feet high, black hair. His clothing is a black coat and plaid summer pants. I bought him at Dickinson & Hill's auction room Tuesday. He was brought here by a gentleman named Thos. G. Neal, of North Carolina. He left my premises Saturday afternoon, between 2 and 3 o'clock. The above reward will be paid by M. A. Myers, 66 Main street, Richmond, Va. fe 3--1m* Or lodged in some convenient Jail.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], For Hire. (search)
ary consumption of grain by distillers. Mr. Johnson called up his joint resolutions, looking to the preparation of an estimate of the amount of food, of all on hand and in course of production within the limits of the Commonwealth; and the resolutions being put to a vote were defeated by a large majority. [The objection to the resolutions was, that the publication would be giving aid and comfort to the enemy.] The resolutions of Mr. Douglas, in relation to the position of Col. Henry Hill, left without an appointment by the abolition of the Pay Department of the Virginia troops, and recommending him to an appointment and pay out of the military contingent fund, were called up by their author, and, after a most tedious and lengthy debate, the resolutions were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Act Passed.--The set authorizing fiduciaries to invest funds in their hands in certain cases, and for other persons, was taken up from the calender, and passed, wit
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], Ciga. (search)
Forty Dollars reward. --Left my farm near Keysville in Charlotte Co., Va, on Sunday, the 15th instant, my negro man George Braxton. I bought him of Hill & Co, as the property of Thos A. Lacy, New Kent Co., Va, in December last. His wife lives near Mr. Lacy's, where I suppose, he is making his way. He is a little under the medium height, black, has full whiskers, speaks rather indistinctly; had on when he left a Yankee blue overcoat and vest, black hat and patched pants. He is about 25 years old. I will give $30 reward for him if taken between my house and Richmond, and brought to my house, or $40, if taken in Richmond or beyond that place, and lodged in jail in Richmond so that I get him again. Thos L Hundley, Keysville, Va. fe 19--5t*
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], Runaway (search)
Runaway --$25 reward.--Ran off from the subscriber, in the city, of Richmond, on the 27th inst., a black Girl, about 14 years old, not very good teeth in front. She was purchased of Mrs. Mary W Coleman, of Carolina county, and may be making her way back. I will pay $25 for her arrest and delivery to Hill, Dickinson & Co. John Seabright. ja 29--ts
The Daily Dispatch: April 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Run Away. (search)
Adj't Gen's Office, Va, March 30, 1864. Notice to Claimants for Military Service.--Col. Henry Hill, Paymaster General of the State, is appointed by the Governor to take charge of and settle all claims against the State or Confederate States for military service, or supplies furnished, without expense to the claimants; and willf pay and clothing) against either the State or Confederate States Government, who from their peculiar position cannot attend in person, may send their claims to Col. Hill, at Richmond, for collection, free of cost. All persons sending claims will be careful to give the full particulars — name, company, regiment, brigade — date of claims should be all stated, and a power of attorney properly authenticated, authorizing Col. Hill to collect and receipt for the same, that the may act with promptitude and dispatch. The intervention of paid agents for claimants will in no case be permitted, it being the object of the Governor to protect parties against
The Daily Dispatch: April 26, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Department of Henrico. (search)
artillery, infantry, and his own cavalry. Robertson and Jones were sent to hold Jack Mountain Passes.--It may not be improper here to mention that in falling back Hill moved in front; the baggage, guarded by Longstreet, came next, and Ewell brought up the rear. The cavalry, in their retreat, fell in with some hospital stores, ens in his front, determined to recross the Potomac.-- Accordingly, just before night, Fitz Lee was ordered to relieve Longstreet in the trenches; Baker the corps of Hill and the rest of the cavalry of Ewell's corps. During the night the whole army recrossed. By a mistake the disaster of Falling Waters occurred, by which we lost ts endeavored by forced marches from Leesburg, through Millwood, to reach Manassas Gap in advance of the enemy, but failed to do so, and crossed at Chester Gap with Hill's corps. I have thus hastily recapitulated the operations of the cavalry during this ever memorable campaign. It is a record that speaks for itself and its g
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
ernor's message for a loan of the gold of the banks to the Commonwealth for the purchase of Confederate currency. A bill was introduced by Mr. Marshall authorizing certain Georgia merchants to establish branch banks in this city. On motion of Mr. Wiley the Senate adjourned. House of Delegates. The House met at noon. Opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jeter. A bill was reported from the Military Committee disbanding the First regiment of local militia, of the second class, organized for State defence. A communication was received from Colonel Henry Hill, paymaster of Virginia forces, transmitting a list of soldiers whose claims are ready for payment, but whose address are unknown to the paymaster. The list was read and laid upon the table. A large number of resolutions of expediency were introduced, among them one inquiring into the expediency of suspending, during the war, the exercises of the Virginia Military Institute. On motion, adjourned.
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