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The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
of the people. In conclusion, Mr. S. briefly expressed his objections to Mr. Wise's amendment. Mr.Wise, in reply, criticized the position which Mr. Summers was assuming when the expiration of his allotted time compelled him to stop — namely, that the people of Virginia were not to be entitled to representation upon the three-fifths principle in the proposed Congress of States. He then quoted the example of Gen. Nelson, who sighted the gun which drove a ball through his own castle at Yorktown, and told the gentleman from Kanawha that when the interests of his country required it, true patriotism dictated that he, too, should send a ball through his castle; he ought to consent to the destruction of his interests, if such a course would save the honor of his State. The vote was taken, and Mr. Wise's amendment was defeated, as follows: Yeas.--Messrs. Ambler, Jas. Barbour, Blakey, Boisseau, Borst, Bouldin, Boyd, Branch, Bruce, Cabell, Cecil, Chambliss, Coffman, Conn, Flour
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], That Bones letter from Sumter. (search)
Edmund Ruffin. We know not a more impressive incident since the beginning of the present troubles, than that described by our Charleston correspondent, the aged and distinguished Edmund Ruffin, of Virginia, with musket and knapsack on, his long and venerable locks floating above his shoulders, marching with the Charleston volunteers to the defence their homes and firesides. And as he passed, there went up three thundering cheers for Old Virginia! Yea, the Virginians of the olden time are not yet all dead. There is one who deserves to have lived in a better era than this, one who would have been in the front rank at Yorktown, and whom Washington would have hugged to his heart as a brother and a true man. How rare such single minded, genuine, heroic characters in this degenerate age ! So rare that to those who have no capacity of elevation and generosity of character they appear incredible, and they cannot believe in them because they do not believe in themselves.
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], By telegraph. (search)
The Captured steamer Yorktown. --This fine vessel, now in possession of a portion of our volunteer service, has much less claim to indemnity from seizure on the part of Virginia than many of our citizens within our hearing had suggested. The capital stock of the entire company is placed upon the books as $300,000. Of this, only about one-seventh is owned in Virginia, the remainder having been subscribed by Northern merchants. The statement of this fact, derived from an undoubted source, will at once allay a sense of punctilio, which, being unfamiliar with the usage of war, still lingers with some of our citizens.--In securing this prize, a steamer of 1,250 tons burthen, Custom-House measurement, we have, to say the least, a transport for material and men of war, which must prove of the most essential service in an hour of need; and, even were there no ulterior motive, that of retaliation is enough to give us joy for the event. We learn that the steamship Jamestown was seiz
The Daily Dispatch: May 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Arrest of Captain Jenifer. (search)
Wm. C. Kevan, of the Petersburg Grave, was accidentally shot in the face, while drilling, at Portsmouth, on Monday. The wound is not dangerous. A dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer says that "a street battery is being erected at Yorktown, Va., and another three miles above Richmond." One of the Massachusetts soldiers, named Needham, died in Baltimore last Saturday, from injuries received in the battle of rocks. Commander Frederick Chatard, of the United States Navy, resigned his commission on the 24th inst. Com. Chatard is a Baltimorean. The carpenter shop of Willoughby Butler, in Portsmouth, was burnt last Sunday morning. Loss $3,000. The steamer Westmoreland, detained at Memphis a few days ago, has been released. Kenneth McKenzie, one of the oldest merchants of St. Louis, died on the 26th. The first cannon was east in Nashville, Tenn., last Saturday. A. B. Paddock has been appointed secretary of Alaska. " is now the slogan of t
The Daily Dispatch: May 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Twenty-five dollars reward. (search)
[written for the Dispatch.] Lines.by Lyda Litton. Virginia hath risen from the dust, Proud she lifts her late bowed head, She hath now redeemed her trust, She will be to glory led. Hark, her sons have heard the cry, List they to their country's call, Ready they "to do or die," With the South to stand or fall. Long they've loathed the despots away, Long have sought to break the yoke; Longed to see the glorious day, Which on them at length hath broke. Onward, freemen, for the right, Onward is the South's own cause, Be ye foremost in the fight, For our liberties and laws. Think ye of the days of yore, Think ye of the mighty dead, Think ye of the tyrant's power, Then go forth to victory led. Think of Vernon's sacred shade, Think of Yorktown's glory won, Think what Henry's lips hath said, Then to meet the foe go on. Think ye of our glorious Mother, Think ye of her honor bright, Think not of the foe as brother, Lest ye falter in the fight.
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fortress Monroe. (search)
er Major Dold, are anxiously awaiting a call. Harrisburg, April.26 --A confidential agent arrived here this morning, reports 2,400 men at Harper's Ferry, and 1,000 marched to Alexandria on Thursday. The officers at Harper's Ferry believe that General Beauregard is at Richmond with 7,000 troops. Philadelphia, April.29 --Advices from Richmond are very interesting. Governor Letcher has seized all light draught vessels and steamers for purposes. The regular liners Yorktown and Jamestown are now being fitted with privateering armaments and are to be manned very fully. The privateering enlistment is very active, and no doubt by a week hence thirty vessels will be sent out from Richmond alone. When these steamers were seized, our flag was hauled down and the secession flag hoisted and saluted. Chicago, Ill. April.28 --A gentleman has Just returned to this city, from a business tour through Alabama and Mississippi, leaving Mobile on Tuesday last.
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], From Annapolis. (search)
The steamship city of Richmond. --The following account of the arrival of this vessel at Philadelphia, is given by the Press, of that city: She came on in charge of the mate, Capt. Mitchell remaining in Virginia She brought a large number of passengers, and the crews of the New York steamers James town and Yorktown, which have been taken possession of by the authorities in Virginia. The City of Richmond was seized and held for five days, but owing to the vessel not being suited to the purposes for which the Virginians wanted her, said the influence of the captain, the Governor allowed her to depart. In passing Fortress Monroe she was brought to and boarded by an officer. The mate of the steamer informs us that sons but Secession flags are lying in Richmond. He says the passes now given to whites are precisely the same as those need by the negroes. In Norfolk and Richmond provisions are exceedingly scarce, and held at very high rates. Flour is selling at $16 per ba
The Daily Dispatch: may 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Military movements. (search)
do very much towards supplying them with arms. There are many arms in the country which would do terrible execution upon an invader, but which an inspecting officer would reject. There is no better arm for execution than the long, heavy rifle of the Virginia sharp-shooter.--That was the arm which drove the stealthy savage from the Western Virginia forests.--That was the arm which won King's Mountain and turned the tide of battle against the enemy which finally swept him from our shores at Yorktown. There is great virtue in that good old rifle of blessed memory. It can speak a terrific rebuke to the invaders of a free country. There is not a county from tide-water to the Big Sandy that could not arm one or two companies of a hundred men with this deadly rifle. It would be heavy to carry; but the boys would not feel a weight they are so accustomed to bear. If we can do no better, this is the arm for our impromptu infantry who may fail in procuring muskets from the State. An invad
The Daily Dispatch: may 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Military movements. (search)
ed, I believe, to attach this company, which will be an infantry company, to Col. Reger A Pryor's Regiment, now forming and composed as yet of six companies. They are promised the best kind of arms. It is also proposed to form here an artillery company, and as there exists in the county abundant material for this much-needed arm of the service, and many persons prefer it, I will state that the list is now ready for all to sign who desire, with every prospect of success. We desire to man some of the guns, now being planted at Yorktown, and to do our part to prevent Lincoln's pirates from effecting a landing, and to keep off the Border ruffians from your fair city. We had a severe frost on Sunday morning last, doing smart damage to the early vegetables, also to the corn, and I fear to the early wheat; but the rain now falling will revive things very much. Our county patrol is working finely now, and the various equals of the Home Guard muster often and drill. E. W.
The Daily Dispatch: may 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], Law of the Navy. (search)
Movement of troops. --Three companies left Ashland yesterday morning for West Point, thence to Yorktown. Halifax Light Infantry, Lieut. Paul C. Edmunds commanding; Chatham Greys, Pittsylvania county, Capt. Werits commanding, and Old Dominion Rifles, Capt. Dickinson commanding-- Capt. Grammer, of the Halifax Light Infantry, commanding the Battalion; a gallant and brave officer.
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