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The Daily Dispatch: May 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
Railroad accident. --As a train on the Dubuque and Western Railroad was backing up from Anamosa to Springville, Iowa, on the 9th inst., the rear freight car ran off the track, throwing Mr. Cummings, conductor, and Mr. Smith, engineer, who were on top of the car, to the ground. The train passed over both, killing them instantly. A man named Wm. Slow was severely injured.
The Daily Dispatch: December 06, 1860., [Electronic resource], Prize fight. (search)
o other sets of resolutions were offered as substitutes.--These brought about a protracted and deeply interesting discussion, which was participated in by Judge Brockenbrough, Major Preston, John D. Sterritt, Rev. Mr. Miller, J. D. Morrison, Col. F. H. Smith, Rev. Dr. Pendleton, J. B. Dorman, and others; and the whole lot of resolutions were committed to another committee of fifteen, to be selected by the Chairman from the several parties, who are to report resolutions at an adjourned meeting, tregret. He distinctly stated that he would await the action of Virginia, and would, without hesitation, do whatever she thought best should be done in the premises. Mr. Dorman coincided pretty much in the conservative views of Major P., but Colonel Smith and Judge Brockenbrough warmly dissented to them, and contended that the rights of the South must be maintained and kept inviolate — that South Carolina had just cause for her present secession or revolutionary proceedings, and that Virginia
The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
communication with a memorial from the officers, the prayer of which appears to me so reasonable, that I earnestly invite for it your sanction, and hope you will adopt the necessary legislation to give it effect. The Armory. In pursuance of the provisions of the first section of the act passed January 21st. 1860. authorizing me to appoint a commission to arrange and propose a plan for refitting the armory, by the introduction of suitable machinery and otherwise, I appointed Cor. F. H. Smith, Col. P. St. G. Cocke and Capt. G. W. Randolph to constitute the commission. They are all gentlemen of fine intelligence, and experience in military matters. The first named two are graduates of the West Point Military Academy, and the last named was for many years connected with the Navy. These gentlemen immediately entered upon the discharge of their important duties, and have prosecuted them with a fidelity and zeal deserving of the highest commendation. I transmit herewith sev
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], The surrender of Biloxi. (search)
wore only their side-arms. He inquired the object of the visit, to which Commander Smith replied, "I have come to demand the surrender of the town, with all the fowhat length of time would be allowed them to remove the women and children? Capt. Smith replied that there was no necessity for the women and children retiring unlehe subject.--The Mayor wanted an armistice of twenty-four hours, but finding Capt. Smith inflexible, he went off to confer with his constitutents, returning at the e. Frazer, a French phisician, and several citizens. The Mayor, addressing Commander Smith, said: "Sir, I surrender you the town of Biloxi and the battery, owing to ; but I cannot guarantee you any safety outside the limits of the town." --Commander Smith assured the Mayor and the citizens that we came for the purpose of removinly of their course, concluded to remain. After examining the battery, Commander Smith returned to the Lewis and ordered away two large boats, the same which wer
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], Half mourning for Prince Albert. (search)
Fifteen thousand Federals, under Generals Grant and Smith, invested Fort, Henry by land, when that position was forced to surrender.
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], The position of Florence. (search)
e arms of the State and Confederate States not in actual service, was considered without reference and passed.--yes 35, nays 0. Communication from the Executive. The President laid before the Senate the following communication from the Executive, which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed: Executive Department, Feb. 12, 1862. Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Delegates: I have the honor of communicating herewith the semi-annual report or Brevei Major-General F. H. Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, to the Board of Visitors. The General Assembly, in common with the people of Virginai, will be gratified to know that this favorite institution, which has done so much to stimulate a proper military spirit, and has contributed so largely in preparing our troops for the gallant and efficient services they have rendered in the field, has been re-opened under the most satisfactory circumstances. The number of cadets at this time ex
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], The invasion of Mexico. (search)
House of Delegates. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1862. The House met at 12 o'clock M. No clergyman present. The Senate bill to protect loyal citizens whose property may be sold by officers under a legal process, was reported by the Clerk and ordered to be committed. The Clerk read a communication from the Governor, enclosing the semi annual report of Brevet- Major F. H. Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, to the Board of Visitors. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported a bill to reorganize the 17th and 28th brigades Virginia militia. Mr. Newton, from the Committee on Finance, made an adverse report to the claim of Francis Sutler, Sheriff of Campbell count. Mr. Lynn endeavored to call up the bill to release the securities of Thomas K. Davis; but the House refused to consider the bill. On motion of Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, the bill amending section
The Daily Dispatch: June 18, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
flank movement to reach Danville. The developments of to-day, however, will decide this question. A number of flagrant outrages were committed in Amherst — some on the persons of females — the particulars of which are of too beastly a character to be recorded. The burning of the Military Institute and other property at Lexington is fully confirmed. --The residence of Ex-Gov. Letcher was also fired by the vandals, who would not even let his wife save her clothes. The residence of Gen. F. H. Smith was saved by his daughter, who was in a state of health that would not justify her removal from her bed. The very latest we have is a report that the enemy have advanced on the Charlemont road from Liberty, and it is reported that they were crossing the James at an early hour last night at Waugh's Ferry, which is 19 miles above this city. We have another report that still another column of the enemy are advancing from above by the Mountain road, which is next to the James; but fro
The Daily Dispatch: June 18, 1864., [Electronic resource], About Patti. (search)
ess sacrificed to incapacity. The only success which you came near attaining, but the credit of which we intend to take from you, is due to the incredible imaginativeness that you have displayed in describing facts. Changes of base, masterly retreats, and reconnaissances have succeeded each other with a rapidity worthy of the greatest showman of modern times. The immense variety of circumstances is only equaled by the identity of the results. We have-- Sherman's reconnaissance Smith's reconnaissance Thomas's reconnaissance Kilpatrick's reconnaissance Custar's reconnaissance Seymour's reconnaissance Gillmore's Charleston reconnaissance. The result is everywhere the same, ridiculous and disastrous. The sole concession we can make to your honesty is that you have improved upon the changes of base in 1862; you destroy fewer soldiers and burn less of the nation's property. How is it that, after three years of incomparable victories, according to Halleck's faceti
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