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Edward Alfred Pollard, The lost cause; a new Southern history of the War of the Confederates ... Drawn from official sources and approved by the most distinguished Confederate leaders., Chapter 42: (search)
rg closed by Sheridan. desperate adventure of Gordon's corps. the recoil. a flag of truce on the s before their eyes. On leaving Petersburg, Gordon's corps took the river road; Mahone, with his gons and artillery. But after the junction of Gordon's corps with Mahone and Ewell, with thirty milps into line of battle, it was discovered that Gordon's division, which formed the rear-guard of the. At early dawn the enemy made an attack on Gordon at the bridge, and on Longstreet on the hills ght thousand men with muskets in their hands. Gordon was thrown out with about two thousand men in tion and disposition of Gen. Lee's forces when Gordon attempted the last desperate task of cutting hline of battle. In the early light of morning Gordon's corps marched through and to the west of theas the turn of the Confederates to fall back. Gordon now sent word to Gen. Lee that the enemy was d when he received the message referred to from Gordon: April 7, 1865. Gen. R. E. Lee, Commanding C.[5 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Rescued Passengers (search)
Newspaper change. --Mr. Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., has assumed the proprietorship of the Clarksburg (Va.) Register, Mr. W. P. Cooper having retired.
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], Virginia State Convention. (search)
sted that the Convention appoint a temporary Chairman, and on his motion, Mr. James H. Cox, of Chesterfield, was unanimously chosen. Messrs. Patrick and Summers, of Kanawha, conducted Mr. Cox to the Chair. The Chairman returned his profound acknowledgments for the honor, and reminded the Convention that they held in their hands the destinies of this great nation — upon their action, he believed, depended the salvation of the Republic. On motion of Mr. Scott, of Fauquier, Mr. Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., was appointed temporary Clerk of the Convention. The roll of delegates was then called, and it was ascertained that a quorum was present. Permanent organization. Mr. Summers, of Kanawha, nominated John Janney, of Loudoun, for President of the Convention. Mr. Flournoy, of Halifax, nominated Valentine W. Southall, of Albemarle. The vote was then taken, and resulted as follows: for Mr. Janney64 for Mr. Southall54 Mr. Janney was thereupon decla
The Daily Dispatch: February 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
. He preferred the mode suggested by Mr. Wise, and would place the resolution in his hands. After consultation with Mr. Wise, Mr. Conrad submitted the resolution, so modified as to make it read "to said committee all resolutions touching Federal Relations which may be offered in Convention shall be referred; and it shall be their duty," &c. The resolution then passed in that form. Resolution of thanks. On motion of Mr. Graves, the thanks of the Convention were tendered to Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., for the handsome manner in which he had discharged the duties of temporary Clerk. Peace Conference. Mr. Wilson offered the following: Resolved, That the Virginia Commissioners to the Peace Conference now in session in the city of Washington, be respectfully requested to report to this body, at their earliest convenience, whether, in their opinion, any result acceptable to Virginia may be expected from the deliberations of their body. Mr. Clemens objected. The reso
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Virginia and the whole South, and the interests of the people of Richmond." The object of the meeting being as quoted above from the hand-bills, an invitation was extended to "every true Southern man to be in attendance," at 8 o'clock, corner of Mayo and Franklin streets. An immense crowd of citizens assembled at the hour named, and led by a band of music, proceeded to the Exchange Hotel, where they were addressed in strong Southern State- rights speeches by John Goode, of Bedford, and Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., of Albemarle. Both gentlemen said, no matter what the Convention did, the people of Virginia would go with the South. Cries were made for Goggin, Wise, Morton, and Montague. An announcement was made that Gov. Wise was too much indisposed to speak, and a motion was carried to adjourn to the Spotswood House. On passing the American Hotel sundry groans were given for Mr. Moore. At the Spotswood House, Col. Dickinson, of Prince Edward, apologized for the absence of Hon. J. Morto
The Daily Dispatch: March 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
le fortification to their heart's content. On our return to the Hygeia Hotel, we found a most bountiful repast spread by Mr. Joseph Segar. Here, after eating and drinking freely, toasts were drunk, and speeches made by Governor Letcher. Wm. F. Gordon Jr., and several others. About 4 o'clock the visitors returned to the wharf, from whence they were favored with several trials of the great Floyd gun, from which some half a dozen shots and shells were fired. The leave-taking at the whan motion of Dr. Thompson, of the Senate, Maj. O. M. Critchfield was called to the chair. Maj. C. spoke of the pleasure afforded the excursionists, &c. Remarks were also submitted by Messrs. McCue, Thompson, Christian, Crane, and Mayo. W. F. Gordon, Jr., offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That the thanks of the officers and members of the General Assembly, and of the other guests, be and are hereby tendered to the President and officers of the Richmond and York River Railro
The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
l very recently representing such feelings. Prior to the raising of the glorious emblem of Southern independence, the flag of the late U. States was lowered for the last time. That which superceded it had all the affection and reverence it once possessed in the breasts of the people. A band of music was in attendance and the thousands present jubilant. In obedience to repeated and enthusiastic calls, addresses were delivered on the ground by B. B. Douglass, Esq., of the State Senate; Wm. F. Gordon, of Albemarle; Wm. B. Newton, Delegate from Hanover; Chas. Irving, and Thos. T. Cropper, of this city, whose stirring appeals were listened to with eager interest. After the ceremonies at the ground were concluded, the people assembled with music and cheers in front of the Exchange Hotel, where they were addressed in eloquent terms by Col. Isbell, Senator from Jefferson county. Proceeding thence to the Spotswood House, the people were again addressed most acceptably, in the Souther
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Foreign Items. (search)
nists, who numbered between three and four hundred, carried Smith's Band long with them, Hon. Roger A. Pryor going over in the same train. They were met at the depot in Petersburg by an immense throng, who gave them an enthusiastic reception. One hundred and fifty cannon were fired, the air resounding with the cheering of the multitude and the music of Felvy's brass band. A procession was formed and marched into the city, carrying some sixty transparencies in line, bearing various mottoes and devices.-- The city was illuminated and a vast number of fire-works were used up. Everything and everybody seemed to be filled with the spirit of the occasion. The Richmond guests were introduced by Ro. R. Collier, Esq. Addresses were made by B. B. Douglass, Wm. F. Gordon, Thos. T. Cropper, Chas. S. Stringfellow, and others. The excursionists, after heartily enjoying themselves, returned to this city at 2 ½ o'clock yesterday morning, highly delighted with everything they saw, heard or did.
The Daily Dispatch: March 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], The trade of Charleston since Secession. (search)
ngrossed, two-thirds concurring, was read a third time, and passed — ayes 109. Relief for Alleghany College.--Mr. Matthews called up a bill, authorizing a loan of $20,000, out of the Literary Fund, to the Alleghany College. Advocated by Messrs. Christian and Caperton, and opposed by Messrs. Duckwall, Yerby, Rives, and others, and defeated on a call of the roll. Extra Compensation.--Mr. Cowan moved to reconsider the vote ordering to its engrossment a bill giving compensation to Wm. F. Gordon and Shelton C. Davis, of $10 per day, for services rendered as Clerks to the Houses of the Legislature during the extra session.--The motion was agreed to. Mr. Cowan then moved to strike out ten dollars and insert six, which was amended, on motion of Mr. McKenzie, by inserting eight. Bills Reported.--Mr. Christian, from the Committee on Roads and Internal Navigation, presented a bill incorporating the Shumakers Toll Bridge Company in the county of Pittsylvania; Mr. Haymond, fro
The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
ia, tendering aid to the Federal Government to sustain the laws. These were all ordered to be printed and laid on the table. Governor Morgan then transmitted the following resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia. Resolved. That the Governor of Virginia return the resolutions of the Legislature of New York to the Executive of that State, with the request that no such resolutions be again sent to this General Assembly. Passed House of Delegates, Jan. 17, 1861. Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., C. H. D. This brought out a sharp discussion, during which the Republicans were partienlarly canstic. The resolution was finally laid on the table, with the order that it should be neither entered on the journal nor printed. "tell John Andrews." Extract of a letter from an English gentleman to his friend in Charleston, dated New York, 22d January: "I was for more than an hour with Governor Andrew, at Boston, and I gave him the full benefit of your letter to
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