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The Daily Dispatch: October 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 21 (search)
tant movement will shortly take place. The flag to be presented to-day to the Third Regiment Alabama Volunteers is very handsome. The ceremony will take place in Academy Square. Our esteemed and talented townsman, Dr. J. J. Simkins, will deliver the presentation speech, and Col. Battle will respond. On one side of the flag there is a portrait of President Davis, which is painted in beautiful style, and on the other the coat-of-arms of Alabama. This beautiful ensign is a present from Norfolk ladies, and will no doubt be duly appreciated by the gallant members of the "Third Alabama." No celebration will take place here to-day with reference to the important victory at Yorktown in the American Revolution; although there will be flag presentations and military reviews. The grand celebration at Yorktown in 1824 is doubtless well remembered by many of your readers. The late Gen. Robert. B. Taylor, a distinguished orator of this city, was chosen to address the "veteran apostl
The Daily Dispatch: December 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
ords of superior wood, hard and dry, are piled up along the canals and water courses of Virginia and the Old North State, (especially the latter,) all ready for this market, and which will be shipped here as rapidly as means of transportation can be obtained.--Good, hard wood, such as has been selling at $5 and $6, sold here yesterday at $1 and $4,25, and I hope soon to quote this indispensable article of necessity at $2,50 and $3--fair paying prices. With regard to coal, it seems that Norfolk and Portsmouth are to be deprived of its use. Persons here who recently ordered the article from a party in Petersburg, were informed in reply that dealers there were not allowed to send any coal to Norfolk, or to sell any to go there — that none comes hither, except from the mines direct to coal dealers here — This matter is not generally understood here, and may be explained hereafter. The supply of corn is sufficient for all present demands of dealers or consumers. Old and new are
The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ranaway.--twenty Dollars Reward. (search)
hout great expense, the road would still be very valuable in enabling the various corps of infantry and the different batteries of flying artillery to meet with facility on opposite banks, thus lending confidence and support to each other while combating. By this plan the long angles to the interior roads would be avoided, the different points of the beach be placed in close proximity, and, above all, perfect concert of action obtained by our troops while repelling any invader. Prices of country produce have not materially changed since last report. Corn sells at 45 a 50 cents, the supply being equal to the demand. Rumor has ceased her many war stories, and the people have almost forgotten that Norfolk was to be attacked last night. The world moves on as usual; the sun looks forth as brightly; eyes sparkle as attractively; and the sound of laughing out as merely as ever. We are not afraid of Yankees here, although some fear they may attempt to pay us a visit soon.
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 18 (search)
the Burnside expedition — what effect the storm may have on its movements --fatal accident--Gen. Wise--the health of Norfolk. [special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Norfolk, Jan. 14, 1862. It seems that the Burnside expedition could scarcely have chosen a less propitious time to go forth upon the sea for the purpose of committing depredations upon the coast of North Carolina. On Sunday, when the fleet left Hampton Roads, the weather was favorable, the brazes fair, and the prospect of a pleasant and successful voyage very encouraging. The steamers, transports, barges, &c., passed leisurely down towards the capes and out to sea; but could not have gotten more than eighty miles below Cape Henry before the wind suddenly changed to eastward, dark clouds arose, and a thick mist settled upon the great ocean expanse. Yesterday it was reported that these Yankee vessels, with all the sea-sick troops aboard, had found their way back to the roads. This is, however,
The Daily Dispatch: January 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], George N. Sanders to the Democracy of the Northwest Fragment of the late United States. (search)
Riperced Resignation of Lincoln's Secretary of War. Our special telegraphic dispatch from Norfolk mentions a report of the resignation of Simon Cameron, the Federal Secretary of War. It is notorious that Lincoln and Cameroon differed in their views of important matters connected with the war policy, and a Cabinet explosion has been predicted for from the past. We, therefore, regard the report as quite probable.
The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 16 (search)
Confederates Evacuating their position. Washington, Jan. 20. --Information has been received from parties direct from Manassas, that the rebel forces have evacuated that point, falling back to a position further South. The object of this movement is supposed to be to counteract an apprehended movement of our troops from the seaboard. From Washington — Unconfirmed report--Hon. James Guthrie. Washington, Jan. 20. --The report that General Wool had sent a notification to Norfolk to remove the women and children out of that city is not confirmed by official intelligence. The Hon. Mr. Stanton, Secretary of War, entered upon his duties to-day. A large number of army officers, in full uniform, paid their respects to him. A letter has been received here from Hon. James Guthrie, the distinguished Secretary of the Treasury under Franklin Pierce's Administration, which generally sustains the financial view taken by Secretary Chase. It also approves of General M
The Daily Dispatch: February 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], Fire in the county. (search)
of obtaining a supply, and that it would return without delay. Previous to leaving, information was received by the fleet from Captain Tayloe, of the navy, who had been at Pork Point battery during the day, that they had only one killed and three wounded, and there was every reason to believe that they would be able to hold out, if the rear of the batteries was not turned. The fleet reached Elizabeth City on Saturday morning, and finding very little ammunition there sent an express to Norfolk for it. On Sunday afternoon, having put all the ammunition and fuel which could be obtained on board the Seabird and Appomattox, these two steamers were sent forward to Roanoke Island. On arriving at the mouth of the river they met a boat and learned from it that the island had been surrendered, and shortly afterward discovered five of the enemy's gunboats standing for Pasquotank river. They returned immediately to the battery at Cobb's Point, about a mile and a half below Elizabeth City,
The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Burnside Expedition. (search)
nearly exhausted, I sent to the upper battery for a supply, but ten charges were all that could be spared, and those were expended at dark, as the enemy was withdrawing from the contest. In all probability the contest will be renewed to-morrow, for the enemy having landed a force below the battery will doubtless endeavor to divert its fire. I have decided, after receiving the guns from the wreck of the Curlew, to proceed direct with the squadron to Elizabeth City, and send express to Norfolk for ammunition. Should I arrive in time we will return to aid in the defence; if not, will there make a final stand; and blow up the vessels rather than they shall fall into the hands of the enemy. There are reasons for reaching upon Norfolk, but it would be unseemly thus to desert this section of country. If I have erred in judgement, by a speedy notification the error will be corrected. Commander Hunter, Lieut Commanders Cooke, Parker, and Alexander, and Masters Commanding McCarri
The Daily Dispatch: April 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], [correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] (search)
is deemed absolutely essential that the larger craft should assist in the fight when all the preparations have been made. meanwhile our forces are act idle. There is reason to believe that an important work, which has been a long time in progress, is on the eve of accomplishment. We are not at liberty to give details. The flags of truce. The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the Baltimore American writes, April 1st, as follows: All communication having been out off with Norfolk on account of the dishonorable conduct of the rebels in refusing to deliver Col. Cordovan and his compatriots in accordance with the agreement with Gen. Burnside, there are now no regular flags of truce as heretofore. The only flage recently have been these for the accommodation of the French and English officers. To- day, however, about 1 o'clock, a rebel steamer was observed off towards Craney Island, with the white flag flying Capt. Davis, of Gen. Wool's staff, in the absence of Capt M
The Daily Dispatch: April 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
that our "sea monster," the Merrimac, renders all help to McClellan from wooden gunboats out of the question, and says while the Merrimac remains intact and afloat she is worth an army of 50,000 men in the defence of Yorktown. Reference to the Merrimac brings up Norfolk, and the Herald is bitter in its denunciation of Secretary Welles for allowing the Yard at this place to remain so long in the hands of the rebels — furnishing them as it has with their large guns, &c. Bennett says that Norfolk might have been re-captured with ease at any time between August and December last, and thinks had it been done "we should have had no difficulty whatever in the occupation of Yorktown." In another article, on the recent naval scenes in Hampton Roads, the Herald says: "Nor does the criminality of the Navy Department end here. It is not only responsible for the continued and threatening appearance of the Merrimac, but also for the very existence of that vessel. Five months ago N
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